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Cabarrus County Partnership for Children

EIN 56-2088223 · Kannapolis, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CABARRUS PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN CONNECTS PURPOSE, PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS TO ENSURE CHILD WELL BEING. THE PARTNERSHIP IS A NON-PROFIT AGENCY THAT PROVIDES HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OLD TO ENSURE THEY ARE ABLE TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN HEALTHY AND PREPARED TO BE SUCCESSFUL. THE PARTNERSHIP IS A COLLABORATIVE ORGANIZATION AND CONTRACTS WITH MANY COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE SERVICES THROUGH A STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
9
Volunteers
52
Highest pay
$133,185, 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: 39 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 15 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

    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 (4)
  1. $2.5 million spent. NC PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM:A STATE-FUNDED COMMUNITY BASED VOLUNTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO PREPARE AT-RISK 4 YEAR OLDS IN NORTH CAROLINA FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL. ALL NCPK CLASSROOMS PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY STANDARDS USING CREATIVE CURRICULUM WHICH FOCUSES ON PREPARING CHILDREN IN DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE WAYS TO BE SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS. 379 4 YEAR OLDS WERE PROVIDED A FREE HIGH QUALITY PRE-KINDERGARTEN EDUCATION WHO MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ACCESS A HIGH QUALITY PROGRAM TO BE PREPARED FOR KINDERGARTEN.
  2. $770,664 spent. HEALTH AND SAFETY:EARLY INTERVENTION AND HEALTH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR CHILDREN AND TIMING IS CRITICAL IN ORDER FOR THEM TO FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANTS - PROVIDED TRAINING & ON-SITE ASSISTANCE TO 63 CHILD CARE FACILITIES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN AND PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE. ASSURING BETTER HEALTH & DEVELOPMENT - IMPROVED THE QUALITY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IN PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL PRACTICES BY ENHANCING DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING AND REFERRAL FOR CHILDREN 0-5 WHEN IN THE CONTEXT OF THE MEDICAL HOME. 20,471 CHILDREN AGES 0-5 WERE IN 10 MEDICAL PRACTICES PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROGRAM. EMERGENCY DENTAL SERVICES - PROVIDED EMERGENCY DENTAL TREATMENT AND FOLLOW-UP FOR 8 CHILDREN WHOSE FAMILIES HAD NO MEANS TO PAY. INCLUSIVE CHILDCARE WHICH PROVIDED ON-SITE CONSULTATIONS TO 15 CHILDCARE FACITLITIES.
  3. $347,337 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT:PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH EDUCATION, INFORMATION, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT SO THEIR CHILDREN CAN HAVE THE BEST START IN LIFE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY 89,572 BOOKS WERE DISTRIBUTED. PUBLIC EDUCATION & OUTREACH ATTENDED 42 OUTREACH EVENTS FOR FAMILIES TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD ISSUES. SAFE KIDS COALITION PROVIDED 330 FAMILIES WITH CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS. SOCIAL EMOTIONAL INTERVENTION PROVIDED 13 CHILD CARE FACILITIES WITH 586 CONSULTS. PARENTS AS TEACHERS - 21 FAMILIES RECEIVED AN INTENSIVE HOME VISITING PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO GIVE THEIR CHILDREN THE BEST POSSIBLE START IN LIFE BY PROVIDING INFORMATION ON THE AGES AND STAGES OF EARLY DEVELOPMENT.
  4. $632,813 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS:PROGRAM PLANNING, COORDINATING AND EVALUATION - SERVICES INCLUDE REVIEW OF PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS, MEASUREMENT AND REPORTING OF OUTPUTS/OUTCOMES AND FINANCIAL/PROGRAMMATIC MONITORING. CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION QUALITY - IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF CARE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN LOCAL CHILD CARE FACILITIES, NCPK PROGRAMS, HEAD START PROGRAMS, PUBLIC SCHOOL AND CHURCH PRESCHOOLS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: EARLY EDUCATION LIAISON WHICH PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR 196 EARLY EDUCATORS. CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE PROVIDED TRAINING TO 54 STAFF IN 10 CHILD CARE CENTERS. CABARRUS SHARE PROVIDED PARTIAL CHILDCARE TUITION FOR 37 CHILDREN. CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAID ON A DIRECT PER CHILD BASIS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PART OR FULL-DAY CARE AND/OR RATE ENHANCEMENT FOR FAMILIES ELIGIBLE FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) OR THE CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF). FUNDS ARE ALLOCATED THROUGH A STATE-LEVEL CONTRACT FOR SUBSIDY SERVICES. WAGE$ SALARY SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED FOR 132 ELIGIBLE CHILDCARE PROVIDERS. CABARRUS TEACHER ON CALL PROVIDED 42 SUBSTITUTES FOR CHILDCARE CENTERS. ADDITIONAL PRESCHOOL SLOTS PROVIDED 18 CHILDCARE SLOTS.

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 September 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 November 4, 2026.

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