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Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc

EIN 56-2079125 · Lillington, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To improve the quality of life for young children and families in Harnett County, North Carolina through community-based programs focusing on health, education and family support.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
14
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$118,394, executive director

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

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 13 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (10)
  1. $2.4 million spent. NC Pre-Kindergarten (NC Pre-K) is a program to reach at risk four-year old children to give them a chance to grow socially and educationally before entering kindergarten. The program is designed to help prepare the children for kindergarten through a curriculum-based, classroom style learning environment. Over 360 pre-kindergarten children were served during the year in 5 private child care centers and 6 public schools in 24 different classrooms.
  2. $341,915 spent. STEP is a quality enhancement program in which early childhood program specialists work one-on-one with child care centers and child care homes to increase their star rated license through: Support - Leadership support and training; Technical Assistance - Guidance to increase or maintain Star Rated Licensure; Evaluation Tool - Action plans and grants for classroom improvement; Professional Development - Education plans and tuition reimbursement. 154 early childhood educators were trained. Staff worked with 24 child care providers who enrolled for college credit courses. 25 licensed facilities worked with the STEP program.
  3. $233,472 spent. Ready to Grow facilitates developmentally appropriate play groups for children and caregivers who reside in Harnett County. Eligible children must be between the ages of birth to 5 and not enrolled in a full time regulated child care facility. Priority will be given to children who demonstrate delays in one or more developmental domains. Playgroups will meet weekly for 40 weeks and a minimum of 90 minutes. Playgroups are offered in various accessible locations throughout Harnett County. Playgroup facilitators use the Kaleidoscope Curriculum to provide hands on activities that focus on early literacy and social and emotional competency. Caregivers learn about the purpose of play and will connect with other parents during group time. Over 700 unduplicated children participated in playgroup.
  4. $223,518 spent. Circle of Parents
  5. $117,660 spent. Community Outreach
  6. $57,299 spent. Hand in Hand Motheread
  7. $38,129 spent. A Friend of the Family
  8. $34,404 spent. Dolly Parton Imagination Library
  9. $10,836 spent. Healthy Habits
  10. $49,134 spent. Program Coordination/Evaluation

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 November 6, 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 1999.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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