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Madison County Partnership for Children & Families Inc

EIN 56-2040118 · Mars Hill, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Create a partnership of public and private agencies to develop a comprehensive plan of service for young children and their families in Madison County, NC.

Income
$437,215
Spending
$452,411
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
5
Volunteers
70

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 23% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (9)
  1. $92,267 spent. CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL (Also known as Quality Child Care) - Promoted continuous quality improvement of child care centers and homes. Provided technical assistance was to 3 child care centers. Conducted 11 early education trainings with 41 child care providers at 8 child care centers. Provided one-time non-cash grants to 2 child care centers.
  2. $65,064 spent. SMART REWARDS - Provided stipends to 12 employees of 4 child care facilities that are pursuing continuing education. Provided professional development counseling to 45 child care providers from 10 child care centers.
  3. $45,000 spent. NC HURRICANE RELIEF - Distributed grants to child care organizations in Madison County impacted by Hurricane Helene.
  4. $38,610 spent. PROGRAM COORDINATION - Provided program planning, technical support and service monitoring for all activities and projects
  5. $33,130 spent. SUPPORTING FAMILY CHOICES: KITH AND KIN CARE - Conducted early childhood and parent support activities. 168 children participated in play and learn groups. Provided guidance and materials to 186 child caregivers (parents/guardians) to use for in-home education.
  6. $21,571 spent. LENDING LIBRARY - MCPCF offers kits of early learning materials to parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5 to use in their homes. MCPCF also provided early childhood curriculum kits to 9 child care centers with 30 staff members to use with their weekly lesson planning. The library was utilized by 20 parents and caregivers.
  7. $18,105 spent. LITERACY, RAISING A READER - Promoted improved literacy development through book sharing between caregivers and young children. Loaned book bags containing high quality developmentally appropriate children's books to 137 children at 6 child care centers. Conducted parent workshops to train in book sharing strategies.
  8. $5,184 spent. TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN - During the year, 15 child care providers and 1 Madison County Schools K-12 representative attended readiness trainings and collaboration meetings. 200 children and families participated in kindergarten readiness activities.
  9. $1,748 spent. DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY - Provided a free book each month to children ages birth to five living in Madison County. Served 592 children.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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