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Partnership for Children & Families

EIN 56-2009097 · Sanford, NC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG CHILDREN TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
24
Volunteers
34
Highest pay
$69,279, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    37 of 37 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $2.4 million spent. DUAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM AND NCPK-DESIGNED TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO FIVE, WHO LIVE IN LEE COUNTY AND NEED HELP PAYING FOR CHILD CARE TO ATTEND WORK OR SCHOOL. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PAID ON A DIRECT PER CHILD BASIS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PART OR FULL-DAY CARE AND/OR RATE ENHANCEMENTS FOR FAMILIES ELIGIBLE FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) OR THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF).
  2. $538,278 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT (PAT, KPL, AP2) HOME VISITATION PROGRAM FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN UP TO AGE FIVE. VISITS ARE DONE AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH FOCUSING ON PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION, DEVELOPMENT-CENTERED PARENTING, AND FAMILY WELL- BEING. AGE APPROPRIATE BOOKS ARE GIVEN AT EACH VISIT. GROUP MEETINGS ARE ALSO HELD MONTHLY ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS. PROMOTES HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION FOR THE TEEN PARENT AND PREPARES THEIR CHILD FOR KINDERGARTEN. WEEKLY PLAY GROUP FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OLD AND THE PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, FAMILY, FRIENDS, OR OTHERS WHO TAKE CARE OF THEM. SESSIONS INCLUDE LOTS OF FUN SINGING SONGS, TELLING STORIES, CREATING ART, AND PLAYING.
  3. $364,571 spent. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND/OR GRANTS TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND STAR RATINGS OR TO HELP MAINTAIN QUALITY. RESOURCE FOR ALL CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO HAVE ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE AND MATERIALS THAT WILL CREATE A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WITHIN THEIR FACILITY. TRAININGS FOR ALL CHILD CARE PROVIDERS ARE OFFERED AND CREDIT HOURS ARE HANDED OUT.
  4. $111,148 spent. SISTER LOVE, BARBERS & BEAUTICIANS, TOP AND LITERACY. FOCUSES ON EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUT FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO INFANT MORTALITY, HEALTH DISPARITIES, SIDS, NUTRITION, HIV/AIDS, CONTRACEPTION, PARENTING, AND OTHER TOPICS. TOP IS FOR 7TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS TO BUILD A FOUNDATION OF HEALTHY BEHAVIORS, LIFE SKILLS, A SENSE OF PURPOSE, AND AVOID RISKY BEHAVIORS. STAFF USE A COMBINATION OF CURRICULUM AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD STRENGTHS AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS. SEVERAL EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH AFFORDABLE, HIGH QUALITY, AGE APPROPRIATE BOOKS.
  5. SISTER LOVE, BARBERS & BEAUTICIANS, TOP AND LITERACY. FOCUSES ON EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUT FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO INFANT MORTALITY, HEALTH DISPARITIES, SIDS, NUTRITION, HIV/AIDS, CONTRACEPTION, PARENTING, AND OTHER TOPICS. TOP IS FOR 7TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS TO BUILD A FOUNDATION OF HEALTHY BEHAVIORS, LIFE SKILLS, A SENSE OF PURPOSE, AND AVOID RISKY BEHAVIORS. STAFF USE A COMBINATION OF CURRICULUM AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD STRENGTHS AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS. SEVERAL EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH AFFORDABLE, HIGH QUALITY, AGE APPROPRIATE BOOKS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1997.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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