Montgomery County Partnership for Children Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES THAT WILL IMPROVE THE EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.
- Income
- $528,262
- Spending
- $539,491
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- 7.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 95%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 15
- Highest pay
- $104,239, 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
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% 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 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $165,838 spent. CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION QUALITY INCLUDED CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL, CHILD CARE CENTRAL/RESOURCE LENDING LIBRARY, AND EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE SUPPLEMENTS PROGRAMS.CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL (CCR&R) IS AN ACTIVITY ALIGNED WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA CCR&R SYSTEM AND WILL PARTICIPATE WITH, AND REPORT DATA TO, THE DESIGNATED CCR&R REGION. SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED USING SMART START DOLLARS IN THIS ACTIVTIY INCLUDE: (1) TRAINING FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS: TRAINING FOR DCDEE CREDIT HOURS PROVIDED ON CHILD CARE RELATED TOPICS AND COORDINATION OF CEU OPPORTUNITIES. (2) CONSUMER EDUCATION: INFORMATION AND/OR EDUCATION TO FAMILES ABOUT QUALITY CHILD CARE. (3) KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION: STAFF PARTICIPATION AND COORDINATION OF LOCAL SCHOOL-READINESS EFFORTS.SMART START FUNDS MAY BE USED TO COVER EXPENSES FOR PROVIDER TRAININGS, DIRECTORS'/STAKEHOLDERS MEETINGS, AND/OR CONSUMER EDUCATION RELATED EVENTS (E.G., ANNUAL MATERNITY FAIR, COMMUNITY FESTIVALS, ETC.) NON-CASH GRANTS AND/OR INCENTIVES OF CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS/SUPPLIES, HEALTH AND SAFETY SUPPLIES, EARLY LITERACY MATERIALS, SCHOOL-READINESS SUPPLIES, AND/OR PROFESSIONALISM ENHANCEMENTS AND SUPPORTS, MAY BE INCLUDED IN THIS ACTIVITY FOR FACILITIES, CLASSROOOMS, CHILD CARE TEACHERS / ADMINISTRATORS, AND/OR CHILDREN/FAMILIES.THIS ACTIVITY WILL ALSO INCLUDE CHILD CARE CENTRAL RESOURCE LENDING LIBRARY, WHICH WILL OFFER A VARIETY OF MATERIALS TO SUPPORT EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROVIDERS, PARENTS/CAREGIVERS, (AND/OR OTHER INDIVIDUALS/PROGRAMS WORKING WITH, AND ON BEHALF OF, YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES) WITH YOUNG CHILDRENS LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT. THE LENDING LIBRARY WILL PROVIDE ACCESS TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES AND MATERIALS SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BOOKS, MANIPULATIVES, REFERNCE MATERIALS, CURRICULUM KITS, ETC. ITEMS FOR CHECK OUT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO LENDING LIBRARY PATRONS, (E.G., EDUCATORS, FAMILES WITH CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS, COLLEGE STUDENTS, EARLY INTERVENTIONISTS, AND OTHERS.). GUIDANCE ON THE APPROPRIATE USE OF MATERIALS MAY BE PROVIDED. THE LENDING LIBRARY WILL ALSO SERVE AS A RESOURCE ROOM WITH ACCESS TO DIE CUTS AND RELATED SUPPLIES (E.G., BULLETIN BOARD AND CONSTRUCTION PAPER, STATIC CLING VINYL, ETC. FOR PURCHASE), LAMINATING MACHINES, STICKER MAKERS, COMB BINDERS, AND PHOTOCOPYING (FOR A FEE.)FY 24-25 ACCOMPLISHMENTS/STATISTICAL DATA:1) NUMBER OF DIRECT TEACHING STAFF WHO ATTEND NON-CREDIT BASED TRAINING OR WORKSHOPS - 892) NUMBER OF SCHOOL READINESS BACKPACKS DISTRIBUTED - 1233) NUMBERS OF ADULTS USING THE RESOURCE LENDING LIBRARY - 884) TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE LENDING LIBRARY - 163 THE EDUCATION INCENTIVE SUPPLEMENT (EIS) ACTIVITY PROVIDED MONETARY INCENTIVES FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO OBTAIN FURTHER EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGE STAFF LONGEVITY. MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN WILL ADMINISTER THE ACTIVITY AND PAY INCENTIVES TO TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS IN LICENSED CHILD CARE SETTINGS WHO MEET SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF COURSEWORK AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AND LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT. INFORMATION ABOUT THE EIS PROGRAM AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE CONVEYED THROUGH INFORMATION PACKETS, GROUP MEETINGS, AND/OR INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE WILL BE AVAILBLE TO ANY CHILD CARE PROVIDER OR ADMINISTRATOR EVEN IF THEY ARE INELIGIBLE FOR EIS PAYMENTS. ASSISTANCE MAY ALSO BE PROVIDED TO ADMINISTRATORS IN DEVELOPING BUSINESS STRATEGIES THAT IMPROVE THE EDUCATION, COMPENSATION, AND RETENTION OF THEIR EMPLOYEES. IN ADDITION TO THE INCENTIVE AWARDS, FUNDS MAY BE USED TO RECOGNIZE RECIPIENTS, TO PROMOTE THE ACTIVITY, AND/OR TO COVER ANY SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS NEEDED TO CARRY OUT THE ACTIVITY.FY 24-25 ACCOMPLISHMENTS/STATISTICAL DATA:1) 16 DIRECT TEACHING STAFF RECEIVED A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPLEMENT.2) 9 CHILD CARE FACILITIES EMPLOYED AT LEAST ONE DIRECT TEACHING STAFF WHO RECEIVED A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPLEMENT.
- $145,800 spent. NC PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ON A DIRECT PER CHILD BASIS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE NC PRE-K RATE FOR CHILDREN ENROLLED IN AND BEING SERVED THROUGH NC PRE-K AND WHOSE FAMILIES ARE ELIGILBE FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILES (TANF) OR THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF). DOES NOT INCLUDE WRAP-AROUND CARE. DATA WILL BE REPORTED AS DIRECTED BY DCDEE. ENHANCEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR NC PRE-K SITES THAT ARE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SITES, PRIVATE SITES, HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START SITES. ENHANCEMENTS ARE NOT PRO-RATED FOR PARTIAL ATTENDANCE MONTHS. FY 24-25 ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ STATISTICAL DATA:1. 10 CLASSROOMS WERE SUPPORTED WITH SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING 2. 135 AT-RISK CHILDREN SERVED
- $18,000 spent. HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAMS CONSISTED OF THE CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT. THE PROGRAM FOLLOWS THE NORTH CAROLINA CCHC SERVICE MODEL FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACTIVITY BY PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING SERVICES TO CHILD CARE FACILITIES, STAFF, AND OTHER S AS NEEDED. SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED USING THE SMART START DOLLARS IN THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE: (1) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (IN THE FORM OF COACHING AND MODELING) PROVIDED TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS WORKING IN LICENSED AND/OR G.S. 110 CHILD CARE FACILITIES SERVING CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OLD. THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE CAPACITY OF PROVIDERS TO IDENTIFY AND PROMOTE HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIROMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE SETTINGS. 2) TRAINING FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS:TRAINING FOR DCDEE CREDIT HOURS PROVIDED ON HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION RELATED TOPICS AND COORDINATION OF CEU OPPORTUNITIES. THE NC CHILD CARE HEALTHY AND SAFETY ASSESSMENT AND ENCOUNTER TOOL WILL BE USED TO CONDUCT CLASSROOM-BASED ASSESSMENTS TO DEVELOP A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN, INFORMING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING. DOCUMENTATION IS MAINTAINED FOR ALL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING. THE CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT (CCHC) IS A REGISTERED NURSE WITH A DEGREE IN NURSING OR A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL WITH A MINIMIUM OF A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN HEALTH EDUCATION OR A HEALTH RELATED FIELD. THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL IS OR WILL BECOME A QUALIFIED CCHC IN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH THE COMPLETION OF THE NC CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT TRAINING COURSE AND RECEIPT OF A CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION.FY 24-25 ACCOMPLISHMENTS/STATISTICAL DATA: 1) 53 DIRECT TEACHING STAFF ATTENDED A NON-CREDIT BASED TRAINING OR WORKSHOP; 2) 4 LICENSED CHILD CARE FACILITIES HAD AT LEAST ONE STAFF PERSON PARTICIPATING.
- $61,151 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT: INCLUDES RAISING A READER AND TREE OF HOPE.RAISING A READER - A RAISING A READER (RAR) COMMUNITY COORDINATOR WILL IMPLEMENT A RAISING A READER, A PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES IMPROVED LITERACY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DAILY BOOK SHARING BETWEEN CAREGIVERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN. THE RAR COORDINATOR WILL HOLD A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OR RELATED HUMAN SERVICES FIELD AND IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE RAR NATIONAL COORDINATOR TRAINING PRIOR TO INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION. COORDINATORS WILL HOST TWO TRAININGS FOR THE SITE IMPLEMENTERS THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROJECT. IDENTIFIED FAMILIES WILL BE LOANED A BOOK BAG CONTAINING HIGH QUALITY DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CHILDREN'S BOOKS. THE BOOKS WILL BE EXCHANGED EACH WEEK. PARENTS OF THE CHILDREN IN THE PROJEST WILL BE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN AT LEAST TWO PARENT WORKSHOPS WHERE THEY WILL LEARN BOOK SHARING STRATEGIES. AT LEAST ONE LIBRARY EVENT WILL BE PROVIDED FOR RAR PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WILL BE PROVIDED WITH LIBRARY INFORMATION, LIBRARY CARD APPLICATION, AND OTHER COMMUNITY LITERACY RESOURCES. THE PROGRAM WILL BE IMPLEMENTED WITH MODEL FIDELITY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. CHILD CARE CENTERS, CHILD CARE HOMES, OR OTHER COMMUNITY SITES WITH A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF LOW INCOME CHILDREN WILL BE TARGETED. SMART START FUNDS MAY ALSO BE USED FOR BOOKS FOR THE CHILDREN, CHILD CARE FOR PARTICIPANTS, AND/OR INCENTIVES FOR ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.FY 24-25 ACCOMPLISHMENTS/STATISTICAL DATA:1) 289 CHILDREN PARTICIPANTING2) 10 CHILD CARE CENTERS PARTICIPATING TREE OF HOPE PROVIDED GIFTS FOR NEEDY CHILDREN IN MONTGOMERY COUNY. 365 CHILDREN IMPACTED.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1995.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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