TY 2023 Form 990

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(1) MARY SONNENBERG...................................................................... PRESIDENT	40.00 .................		X	121,529	15,210
(2) PAMELA ADAMS-WATKINS...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	0.04 .................	X		0	0
(3) LONNIE BALLARD...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	0.22 .................	X		0	0
(4) LISA CHILDERS...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	0.18 .................	X		0	0
(5) PATRICIA FECHER...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	0.38 .................	X		0	0
(6) TERRASINE GARDNER...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	0.27 .................	X		0	0
(7) SANDEE GRONOWSKI...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	0.30 .................	X		0	0
(8) VAN GUNTER...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	0.43 .................	X		0	0
(9) HAJA JALLOW-KONRAT...................................................................... VICE CHAIR	0.53 .................	X	X	0	0
(10) BRIAN JONES...................................................................... CHAIR	0.54 .................	X	X	0	0
(11) MARVIN CONNELLY JR...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	0.20 .................	X		0	0
(12) AMANDA KLINCK...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	0.46 .................	X		0	0
(13) KATHERINE LADA...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	0.48 .................	X		0	0
(14) WYNNE LONG...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	0.12 .................	X		0	0
(15) MARY MATHIS...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	0.10 .................	X		0	0
(16) TRE'VONE MCNEILL...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	0.11 .................	X		0	0
(17) TAYLOR MOBLEY...................................................................... TREASURER	0.19 .................	X	X	0	0

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS PO BOX 2537 FAYETTEVILLE,NC28302	SEE SCHEDULE O	1,894,544
TRINITY CHILD CARE 3727 ROSEHILL ROAD FAYETTEVILLE,NC28311	SEE SCHEDULE O	828,212
CHILD CARE NETWORK 109 AND 110 6905 RAEFORD ROAD FAYETTEVILLE,NC28304	SEE SCHEDULE O	783,896
HEAVENLY HAVEN CHILD CARE PO BOX 9605 FAYETTEVILLE,NC28311	SEE SCHEDULE O	551,520
WONDER YEARS CHILD CARE 351 WAGONER DRIVE SUITE 155 FAYETTEVILLE,NC28303	SEE SCHEDULE O	400,933
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 23

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY INC

Employer identification number

56-1845926

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	13,220,081	14,119,273	15,028,741	14,195,451	16,087,571	72,651,117
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	13,220,081	14,119,273	15,028,741	14,195,451	16,087,571	72,651,117
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						72,651,117

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	13,220,081	14,119,273	15,028,741	14,195,451	16,087,571	72,651,117
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	6,628	40	2,779	4,675	15,644	29,766
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						72,680,883

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

258,349

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2023 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

99.960 %

Public support percentage for 2022 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

99.970 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2023 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2022 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2023 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2022 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3 % support tests—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023:
a From 2018.......
b From 2019.......
c From 2020.......
d From 2021.......
e From 2022.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2023 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2023 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2019.....
b Excess from 2020.....
c Excess from 2021.....
d Excess from 2022.....
e Excess from 2023.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
PART II, LINE 10

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

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Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2022

Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY INC

Employer identification number

56-1845926

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions .................................................................... right arrow

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ right arrow

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... right arrow

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ right arrow

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... right arrow

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
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2
3
4
5
6

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

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if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
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if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes|No

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Yes

7,500

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

7,500

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1	DURING THE YEAR, THE PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTED PRIVATE, UNRESTRICTED FUNDS TO SMART START ADVOCATES AND ALSO MAINTAINED AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP IN THE NORTH CAROLINA EARLY EDUCATION COALITION. THESE EXPENDITURES HELPED SUPPORT THESE ORGANIZATIONS' WORK WITH THE STATE LEGISLATURE ON BEHALF OF SMART START'S PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT THE STATE'S CHILDREN.

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2022

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY INC

Employer identification number

56-1845926

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
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Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	31,384	31,384	31,384	31,384	31,384
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	31,384	31,384	31,384	31,384	31,384

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

Permanent endowment right arrow

100.000 %

Term endowment right arrow

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

Yes

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....	345,000		345,000
b	Buildings ....	3,247,545	1,735,080	1,512,465
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....
e	Other .....
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				1,857,465

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value
(1)CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS-RENOVATIONS				372,076
(2)BENEFICIAL INTEREST-COMMUNITY FOUND.				31,384
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				403,460

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
FUNDS DUE TO THE STATE	309,478
TENANT SECURITY DEPOSITS	25,112







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	334,590
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	16,774,390
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d	455,879
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	455,879
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	16,318,511
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	16,318,511

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	16,175,637
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d	507,674
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	507,674
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	15,667,963
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	81,189
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	81,189
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	15,749,152

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X	THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PARTNERSHIP IS EXEMPT FROM PAYMENT OF INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISION OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF TAXES ON ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. FASB ASC 740 PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR HOW UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED, MEASURED, PRESENTED AND DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. FASB ASC 740 REQUIRES THE EVALUATION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN THE COURSE OF PREPARING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE TAX POSITIONS ARE "MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT" TO BE SUSTAINED BY THE APPLICABLE TAX AUTHORITY. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PARTNERSHIP AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT, AS OF JUNE 30, 2024, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR 2021 THROUGH 2023 REMAIN OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY THE TAX AUTHORITIES.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D	RENTAL EXPENSES 281,036 REFUND OF PRIOR YEAR GRANT 8,017 RECEIPT OF LOAN PROCEEDS 166,826
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D	RENTAL EXPENSES 281,036 REFUND OF PRIOR YEAR GRANT 8,017 CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS-RENOVATIONS 206,039 LOAN REPAYMENTS 12,582
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B	DEPRECIATION 81,189

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY INC

Employer identification number
56-1845926

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) ARETHER'S LITTLE 4004 DICKENS AVENUE HOPE MILLS,NC28348	20-4359675			10,111	FMV	EDUC. MATERIALS	INCREASE QUALITY
(2) CYNTHIA'S CUDDLING CARE 609 DEEP CREEK ROAD FAYETTEVILLE,NC28312	20-0142271			9,756	FMV	EDUC. MATERIALS	INCREASE QUALITY
(3) HEARTS FOR CHILDREN 541 BUNCE ROAD FAYETTEVILLE,NC28314	87-4337088			9,998	FMV	EDUC. MATERIALS	INCREASE QUALITY
(4) JUMP START UNIVERSITY 107 UNIVERSITY AVENUE FAYETTEVILLE,NC28301	56-2202617			9,066	FMV	EDUC. MATERIALS	INCREASE QUALITY
(5) LITTLE BEGINNINGS 4906 ROSEHILL ROAD FAYETTEVILLE,NC28311	74-3151889			9,639	FMV	EDUC. MATERIALS	INCREASE QUALITY
(6) MARGARITA BLANCHE'S DAY CARE 16 LABOTERIE STREET FT BRAGG,NC28307	56-2099294			9,429	FMV	EDUC. MATERIALS	INCREASE QUALITY
(7) NEW LIFE CENTER 1420 HOKE LOOP ROAD FAYETTEVILLE,NC28314	56-1685774			9,852	FMV	EDUC. MATERIALS	INCREASE QUALITY
(8) TINY TREASURES CHILD CARE 5318 YADKIN ROAD FAYETTEVILLE,NC28303	81-4142059			7,947	FMV	EDUC. MATERIALS	INCREASE QUALITY
(9) CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS 2491 GILLESPIE STREET FAYETTEVILLE,NC28306	56-6001015	GOV	111,963				NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT
(10) ACTION PATHWAYS INC PO BOX 25759 FAYETTEVILLE,NC28314	56-0845795	3	19,304				NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT
(11) BURNS CHILD CARE CENTER 7376 STONEY POINT ROAD FAYETTEVILLE,NC28306	56-1905307		7,722				NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT
(12) CHILD CARE NETWORK 109 5791 PEPPERBUSH DRIVE FAYETTEVILLE,NC28304	63-0986576		7,722				NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT
(13) CHILD CARE NETWORK 110 7011 NEXUS COURT FAYETTEVILLE,NC28304	63-0986576		11,582				NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT
(14) CHILDREN'S COURTYARD 3330 SOUTH PEAK DRIVE FAYETTEVILLE,NC28306	75-2445627		11,582				NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT
(15) CREATIVE ENHANCEMENTS DAY CARE CTR 1509 SHAW ROAD FAYETTEVILLE,NC28311	03-0579136		7,722				NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT
(16) CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3727 ROSEHILL ROAD FAYETTEVILLE,NC28311	13-4262791	3	23,165				NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT
(17) FIRST STEPS CHILDCARE 3437 N MAIN STREET HOPE MILLS,NC28348	94-3429165		7,722				NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT
(18) FSU EARLY CHILDHOOD 1200 MURCHISON ROAD FAYETTEVILLE,NC28301	56-1238736		7,722				NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT
(19) HEAVENLY HAVEN CHILD CARE PO BOX 9605 FAYETTEVILLE,NC28311	02-0649671		15,443				NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT
(20) KIDZ KASTLE CHILD CARE 4820 CAMDEN ROAD FAYETTEVILLE,NC28306	24-6192639		7,722				NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT
(21) MOMMY'S DAY CARE & LEARNING CENTER 3108 MURCHISON ROAD FAYETTEVILLE,NC28301	56-1517090		7,722				NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT
(22) NEXT STEP CHILDCARE CENTER 566 N REILLY ROAD FAYETTEVILLE,NC28303	81-3487027		7,722				NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT
(23) PAMPERS HUGS AND LOVE PO BOX 87073 FAYETTEVILLE,NC28304	57-1180008		11,582				NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT
(24) PANDA 260 MEED COURT FAYETTEVILLE,NC28303	56-1878721		7,722				NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT
(25) WONDER YEARS 351 WAGONER DRIVE SUITE 155 FAYETTEVILLE,NC28303	56-1828052		11,582				NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Cat. No. 50055P

Schedule I (Form 990) 2023

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1) PARTICIPANT TRAINING	458		9,797	FMV	BABY SUPPLIES
(2) CAR SEAT DISTRIBUTION	54		5,004	FMV	CAR SEATS
(3) STIPENDS/SCHOLARSHIPS	11	3,200
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2

THE PARTNERSHIP FOLLOWS ESTABLISHED CRITERIA, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE AWARDING AND MONITORING OF GRANT FUNDS. EACH PROGRAM HAS SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, PAYMENT METHODS, AND MONITORING POLICIES. THE PARTNERSHIP IS ALSO SUBJECT TO MONITORING BY THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC. AND BY OTHER GRANTORS, AND IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN SPECIFIC DOCUMENTATION RELATED TO GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE.

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Schedule L
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY INC

Employer identification number

56-1845926

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... $

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ $

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i) Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No




Total ............... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

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Cat. No. 50056A

Schedule L (Form 990) 2023

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS	BOARD MEMBER	1,982,264	SERVICE PROVIDER		No
(2) ACTION PATHWAYS INC	BOARD MEMBER	352,590	SERVICE PROVIDER		No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

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SCHEDULE L, PART V

THE PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A SUCCESSFUL RECORD OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY'S CHILDREN. THE PARTNERSHIP IS THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR FOR SMART START, NORTH CAROLINA'S EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE, AND THE NC PRE-K (PRE-KINDERGARTEN) PROGRAM. SMART START IS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE INITIATIVE THAT PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FUNDING TO ALL NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES. SMART START FUNDS ARE USED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE, MAKE CHILD CARE MORE AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE, PROVIDE ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES AND OFFER FAMILY SUPPORT. THE SMART START PROGRAM IS IMPLEMENTED STATEWIDE BY THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC. AND LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS THAT SERVE EACH COUNTY. THE COMPOSITION OF LOCAL PARTNERSHIP BOARDS IS MANDATED BY THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND CONSISTS OF SPECIFIC REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE COMMUNITY TO GUARANTEE REPRESENTATION WHICH MOST BROADLY REFLECTS THE MAKE-UP OF THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP SERVICE AREA, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS OF BUSINESS/COMMUNITY, SERVICE AND GOVERNMENT. IN CARRYING OUT SMART START AND NC PRE-K (PRE-KINDERGARTEN) PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS MAY ENTER INTO SERVICE PROVIDER CONTRACTS WITH, OR PROVIDE GRANTS TO, ENTITIES WHO ARE REPRESENTED ON THE BOARD. IN SO DOING, PARTNERSHIPS ARE TO STRICTLY ADHERE TO ESTABLISHED CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES. BOARD MEMBERS ARE TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND DECLARE SUCH CONFLICT BEFORE AN AGENDA ITEM IN QUESTION IS DISCUSSED OR VOTED UPON BY THE FULL BOARD.

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY INC

Employer identification number

56-1845926

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FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A	CHILD CARE & EDUCATION QUALITY - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, QUALITY ENHANCEMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ENCOURAGED EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS TO CONTINUE THEIR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND AWARDED THEM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPLEMENTS. THE PARTNERSHIP ASSISTED 8 DIRECT TEACHING STAFF FROM 7 CHILD CARE FACILITIES TO INCREASE HIGHER EDUCATION BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSE CREDIT. 9 STAFF FROM 7 CHILD CARE FACILITIES PARTICIPATED IN CONSULTATION AND COACHING WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISING AND PLANS. 785 DIRECT TEACHING STAFF FROM 166 LICENSED CHILD CARE FACILITIES ATTENDED NON-CREDIT BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TRAINING OR WORKSHOPS. THE PARTNERSHIP PROVIDED 9 CHILD CARE FACILITIES WITH ONE-TIME INCENTIVES TO SUPPORT STARS, AVERAGING 8,798 PER SITE. 278 CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS REPRESENTING 108 CHILD CARE FACILITIES OR FAMILY PROVIDERS WERE ISSUED EDUCATION-BASED SALARY SUPPLEMENTS THROUGH THE WAGE PROGRAM, IMPACTING 4,723 CHILDREN. 84% OF WAGE PARTICIPANTS REMAINED AT THEIR CHILD CARE FACILITIES. 100% OF EVALUATION RESPONDENTS INDICATED THAT RECEIVING A WAGE SUPPLEMENT HELPS EASE FINANCIAL STRESS. THE CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT PROGRAM TRAINED 72 CHILD CARE STAFF IN 15 CHILD CARE CENTERS IN HEALTH-RELATED TOPICS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTED CHILD CARE CENTERS IN BOTH CUMBERLAND AND HOKE COUNTIES. ADDITIONALLY, 186 CHILD CARE STAFF FROM 32 FACILITIES ACROSS THE STATE PARTICIPATED IN DCDEE-APPROVED TRAINING. COACHES PROVIDED SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO 14 CHILD CARE CENTERS OR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES THAT RECEIVED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO INCREASE OR MAINTAIN STAR LEVELS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B	CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY - SUBSIDIES OFFSET THE COST OF EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME WORKING FAMILIES, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD THAT PARENTS WILL BE PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE WORKFORCE. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, THE PARTNERSHIP ALLOCATED 2,531,000 TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME FAMILIES ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE BY OFFSETTING THE COST OF 3-5 STAR RATED CHILD CARE FACILITIES FOR 343 CHILDREN THROUGH THE CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, THE PARTNERSHIP PROVIDED SUBSIDY SUPPORT TO ASSIST WITH ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, INCLUSIVE CHILD CARE FOR 46 CHILDREN TO HELP PARENTS MEET EDUCATIONAL GOALS. THE NC PRE-K (PRE-KINDERGARTEN) PROGRAM OFFERS CHILDREN A HIGH-QUALITY PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE AT NO CHARGE TO PARENTS, WITH SMOOTHER PRE-K TO KINDERGARTEN TRANSITIONS. THE PROGRAM IS A STATE-FUNDED, COMMUNITY-BASED PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE 4-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN, WHO MAY NOT OTHERWISE BE SERVED, WITH A VALUABLE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. THIS PART-DAY PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUNG CHILDREN WITH ACCESS TO A SPECIFIC CURRICULUM AND PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE TO ENHANCE THEIR SCHOOL READINESS. THE NC PRE-K PROGRAM STANDARDS ARE BUILT ON THE PREMISE THAT IN ORDER TO BE ACADEMICALLY SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL, CHILDREN NEED TO BE PREPARED IN ALL FIVE OF THE MAJOR DOMAINS OF DEVELOPMENT OUTLINED BY THE NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL GOALS PANEL. EACH OF THESE DOMAINS IS CRITICAL TO CHILDREN'S WELL-BEING, IN PARTICULAR FOR THEIR SUCCESS IN READING AND MATH AS THEY COME TO SCHOOL. THE NC PRE-K PROGRAM PROVIDED A HIGH-QUALITY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR 1,564 CHILDREN, INCLUDING 52 SITES WITH 88 CLASSROOMS SUPPORTED BY APPROXIMATELY 191 TEACHERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C	FAMILY SUPPORT - THE KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY AND LEARN PROGRAM SERVED 60 CHILDREN AND 49 PARENTS/GUARDIANS THROUGH FACILITATED PLAYGROUPS IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY SETTINGS. KINDERMUSIK ENRICHED THE BRAIN DEVELOPMENT OF 468 PRE-K CHILDREN, INCLUDING 63 CHILDREN WITH IDENTIFIED SPECIAL NEEDS. THE PROGRAM COLLABORATED WITH 56 TEACHERS IN 28 CLASSROOMS AND PROVIDED 468 CHILD HOME KITS. ALL CLASSROOM TEACHERS RECEIVED DIGITAL AT HOME MATERIAL ACCESS FOR ADDITIONAL KINDERMUSIK RESOURCES. OF 48 PARENTS RESPONDING TO SURVEYS, 90% FELT THEIR CHILD BENEFITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM. 14,067 CHILDREN RECEIVED AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOKS MONTHLY THROUGH THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, THE PARTNERSHIP INCREASED 414 PARENTS' KNOWLEDGE IN HOW TO IDENTIFY QUALITY CHILD CARE BY PROVIDING BEST PRACTICE CHILD CARE CONSULTATION GROUNDED IN A PARENTAL CHOICE MODEL; 340 PARENTS/GUARDIANS RECEIVED CHILD CARE REFERRALS. THE PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN'S FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDED A HUB FOR ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING PROGRAMS TO PATRONS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES THROUGH PARENTING SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, CHILD CARE, CHILD DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER PROGRAMS. IT ALSO PROVIDED A SHARED OFFICE INFRASTRUCTURE AND HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL SPACE FOR PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS. THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER HAD 11,842 DUPLICATED VISITORS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D	PROGRAM SUPPORT, COORDINATION, AND EVALUATION - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDED CONDUCTING ON-SITE FISCAL AND PROGRAMMATIC MONITORING OF ALL FUNDED PROJECTS, AS WELL AS THE ONGOING COORDINATION OF PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES, TO DETERMINE IF SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM GOALS WERE BEING ACHIEVED. THE PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN SUPPORTED 12 IN-HOUSE AND EXTERNAL DIRECT SERVICE PARTNERS THROUGH ONSITE MONITORING VISITS, PLANNING SESSIONS, IN-SERVICE, AND CONSULTATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTED MULTIPLE COUNTIES WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING SHARED SERVICES: MULTI-PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTING AND CONTRACTING (MAC)SERVICES, REGION 5 CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES. THE PARTNERSHIP'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PROVIDED RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD ORGANIZATIONS TO ENHANCE OR IMPROVE THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY. HEALTH AND SAFETY - THROUGH THE ASSURING BETTER CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ABCD), THE PARTNERSHIP STRENGTHENED THE DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING AND REFERRAL PRACTICES OF 23 MEDICAL PRACTICES REPRESENTING 60 PROVIDERS, IMPACTING AN ESTIMATED 27,914 YOUNG CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, THE PARTNERSHIP PROVIDED THE FAMILY CONNECTS PROGRAM, A 3-COUNTY REGIONAL PILOT FOR UNIVERSAL NEWBORN HOME VISITING. THE PROGRAM WAS PRIMARILY FUNDED WITH A MULTI-YEAR PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR ELIGIBLE BIRTHS, WITH CONTINUATION SUPPORTED BY SMART START FUNDING. 3,313 BABIES MET THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS, OF WHICH 3,311 FAMILIES WERE OFFERED NEWBORN HOME VISITS. 1,322 FAMILIES COMPLETED THE PROGRAM WITH UP TO 12 WEEKS OF SUPPORT AND RECEIVED NEWBORN HOME VISITS, AND 458 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED BABY BUNDLES AS INCENTIVES TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM. A TOTAL OF 5,665 REFERRALS FOR SERVICES WERE MADE FOR PARTICIPATING FAMILIES. ADDITIONALLY, SMART START FUNDING HELPED 220 FAMILIES WITH NEWBORNS INELIGIBLE FOR HOME VISITS WITH OTHER SUPPORTIVE ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS; 187 PARENTS RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE REFERRAL FOR SERVICE, AND 180 COMPLETED AT LEAST ONE REFERRAL FOR A PARENT USE OF SERVICE RATE OF 96%. THE PARTNERSHIP ADVANCED THE COLLABORATION AND ALIGNMENT OF ORGANIZATIONS COORDINATING AND IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE MODELS AND STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC COMMUNITY ISSUES/NEEDS THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS, INCLUDING OVER 72 MEETINGS, 15 COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS, AND 42 OUTREACH EVENTS HOSTED OR ATTENDED. THE LARGEST COMMUNITY EVENT, LITTLE LAND: BIG PLAY FOR FAMILIES, INCLUDED OVER 1,500 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THROUGH THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (CED) PROGRAM, THE PARTNERSHIP LEVERAGED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTING 738 HOURS VALUED AT 22,568. THE PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN BECAME FLEXIBLE AND INNOVATIVE IN PROVIDING SERVICES REMOTELY AND VIRTUALLY DURING AND AFTER THE PANDEMIC, WITH SOME STAFF CONTINUING TO WORK REMOTELY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE PARTNERSHIP AND ITS TEAMS CONTINUE TO BE ABLE TO SEE COMMUNITY NEEDS THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS THAT TAUGHT THEM THAT THEY COULD THINK ON THEIR FEET IN A CRISIS, LEARN FROM IT, AND BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE. THE PARTNERSHIP'S ACTIVITIES ARE BACK TO PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS WITH A FEW EXCEPTIONS. HOWEVER, THE LEVEL OF QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE DEMONSTRATED BY THE PARTNERSHIP'S STAFF AND EXTERNAL PARTNERS CAN STILL BE SEEN IN THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES BENEFITING FROM THE PARTNERSHIP'S WORK.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B	A DRAFT COPY OF FORM 990 IS EMAILED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS. A DETAILED REVIEW IS PERFORMED AND, AFTER ANY CHANGES ARE MADE, THE FINAL COPY OF FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OFFICERS FOR APPROVAL. AFTER FORM 990 IS APPROVED, IT IS THEN REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY A BOARD OFFICER AND PREPARED FOR E-FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C	CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE REFLECTED ON THE BOARD MEMBER'S TENT CARD AT THE MEETINGS; EACH AGENDA ITEM IS REVIEWED FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. SHOULD INSTANCES ARISE WHEN A CONFLICT MAY BE PERCEIVED, ANY MEMBER WHO MAY BENEFIT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE PARTNERSHIP'S DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS RECUSES FROM DELIBERATIONS BY THE PARTNERSHIP REGARDING THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A	THE BOARD CHAIR, UNDER THE ADVISEMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SETS THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE PARTNERSHIP. COMPARATIVE DATA IS OBTAINED FROM SIMILAR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE PRESIDENT'S SALARY RANGE IS ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY THROUGH BOARD ACTION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B	WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PRESIDENT, NO OFFICER OR DIRECTOR RECEIVES ANY COMPENSATION. PER THE BYLAWS, THE PRESIDENT IS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE PARTNERSHIP PERIODICALLY REVIEWS PAY LEVELS AT LEAST EVERY THREE YEARS, AND MAY RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT FOR SUCH REVIEW. ALL ADJUSTMENTS TO PAY LEVEL RANGES MUST BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19	GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE PARTNERSHIP'S OFFICE UPON REQUEST AND ARE ALSO INCLUDED ON THE PARTNERSHIP'S WEBSITE. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE PARTNERSHIP'S PUBLISHED ANNUAL REPORT AS WELL AS IN AUDIT REPORTS MADE AVAILABLE BY THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC. UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VII	SECTION B. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, COL. (B) CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS PROVIDED SUPPORT SERVICES OF CHILDREN IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS. TRINITY CHILD CARE PROVIDED SUPPORT SERVICES OF CHILDREN IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS. CHILD CARE NETWORK 109 AND 110 PROVIDED ASSISTANCE THROUGH CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES AND PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS. HEAVENLY HAVEN CHILD CARE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE THROUGH CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES AND PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS. WONDER YEARS CHILD CARE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE THROUGH CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES AND PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS.
FORM 990, PART XII	THE PARTNERSHIP WAS AUDITED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM CONTRACTED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC., WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SELECTION AND OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDITOR. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE NOT PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES.

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8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	14,195,451	16,087,571
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	213,135	233,923
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	4,675	15,644
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	-26,454	-18,627
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	14,386,807	16,318,511
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	7,260	426,214
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	3,495,562	3,620,717
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 1,599
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	11,072,191	11,702,221
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	14,575,013	15,749,152
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-188,206	569,359
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	3,703,640	3,893,285
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	1,055,097	675,383
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	2,648,543	3,217,902

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,730,281 including grants of $ 81,060 ) (Revenue $ )
	CHILD CARE & EDUCATION QUALITY - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, QUALITY ENHANCEMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ENCOURAGED EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS TO CONTINUE THEIR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND AWARDED THEM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPLEMENTS. THE PARTNERSHIP ASSISTED 8 DIRECT TEACHING STAFF FROM 7 CHILD CARE FACILITIES TO INCREASE HIGHER EDUCATION BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSE CREDIT. 9 STAFF FROM 7 CHILD CARE FACILITIES PARTICIPATED IN CONSULTATION AND COACHING WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISING AND PLANS. 785 DIRECT TEACHING STAFF FROM 166 LICENSED CHILD CARE FACILITIES ATTENDED NON-CREDIT BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TRAINING OR WORKSHOPS. THE PARTNERSHIP PROVIDED 9 CHILD CARE FACILITIES WITH ONE-TIME INCENTIVES TO SUPPORT STARS, AVERAGING 8,798 PER SITE. 278 CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS REPRESENTING 108 CHILD CARE FACILITIES OR FAMILY PROVIDERS WERE ISSUED EDUCATION-BASED SALARY SUPPLEMENTS THROUGH THE WAGE PROGRAM, IMPACTING 4,723 CHILDREN. 84% OF WAGE PARTICIPANTS REMAINED AT THEIR CHILD CARE FACILITIES. 100% OF EVALUATION RESPONDENTS INDICATED THAT RECEIVING A WAGE SUPPLEMENT HELPS EASE FINANCIAL STRESS. THE CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT PROGRAM TRAINED 72 CHILD CARE STAFF IN 15 CHILD CARE CENTERS IN HEALTH-RELATED TOPICS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTED CHILD CARE CENTERS IN BOTH CUMBERLAND AND HOKE COUNTIES. ADDITIONALLY, 186 CHILD CARE STAFF FROM 32 FACILITIES ACROSS THE STATE PARTICIPATED IN DCDEE-APPROVED TRAINING. COACHES PROVIDED SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO 14 CHILD CARE CENTERS OR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES THAT RECEIVED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO INCREASE OR MAINTAIN STAR LEVELS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 10,168,854 including grants of $ 330,353 ) (Revenue $ )
	CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY - SUBSIDIES OFFSET THE COST OF EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME WORKING FAMILIES, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD THAT PARENTS WILL BE PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE WORKFORCE. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, THE PARTNERSHIP ALLOCATED 2,531,000 TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME FAMILIES ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE BY OFFSETTING THE COST OF 3-5 STAR RATED CHILD CARE FACILITIES FOR 343 CHILDREN THROUGH THE CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, THE PARTNERSHIP PROVIDED SUBSIDY SUPPORT TO ASSIST WITH ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, INCLUSIVE CHILD CARE FOR 46 CHILDREN TO HELP PARENTS MEET EDUCATIONAL GOALS. THE NC PRE-K (PRE-KINDERGARTEN) PROGRAM OFFERS CHILDREN A HIGH-QUALITY PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE AT NO CHARGE TO PARENTS, WITH SMOOTHER PRE-K TO KINDERGARTEN TRANSITIONS. THE PROGRAM IS A STATE-FUNDED, COMMUNITY-BASED PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE 4-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN, WHO MAY NOT OTHERWISE BE SERVED, WITH A VALUABLE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. THIS PART-DAY PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUNG CHILDREN WITH ACCESS TO A SPECIFIC CURRICULUM AND PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE TO ENHANCE THEIR SCHOOL READINESS. THE NC PRE-K PROGRAM STANDARDS ARE BUILT ON THE PREMISE THAT IN ORDER TO BE ACADEMICALLY SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL, CHILDREN NEED TO BE PREPARED IN ALL FIVE OF THE MAJOR DOMAINS OF DEVELOPMENT OUTLINED BY THE NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL GOALS PANEL. EACH OF THESE DOMAINS IS CRITICAL TO CHILDREN'S WELL-BEING, IN PARTICULAR FOR THEIR SUCCESS IN READING AND MATH AS THEY COME TO SCHOOL. THE NC PRE-K PROGRAM PROVIDED A HIGH-QUALITY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR 1,564 CHILDREN, INCLUDING 52 SITES WITH 88 CLASSROOMS SUPPORTED BY APPROXIMATELY 191 TEACHERS.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 720,733 including grants of $ 5,004 ) (Revenue $ )
	FAMILY SUPPORT - THE KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY AND LEARN PROGRAM SERVED 60 CHILDREN AND 49 PARENTS/GUARDIANS THROUGH FACILITATED PLAYGROUPS IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY SETTINGS. KINDERMUSIK ENRICHED THE BRAIN DEVELOPMENT OF 468 PRE-K CHILDREN, INCLUDING 63 CHILDREN WITH IDENTIFIED SPECIAL NEEDS. THE PROGRAM COLLABORATED WITH 56 TEACHERS IN 28 CLASSROOMS AND PROVIDED 468 CHILD HOME KITS. ALL CLASSROOM TEACHERS RECEIVED DIGITAL AT HOME MATERIAL ACCESS FOR ADDITIONAL KINDERMUSIK RESOURCES. OF 48 PARENTS RESPONDING TO SURVEYS, 90% FELT THEIR CHILD BENEFITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM. 14,067 CHILDREN RECEIVED AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOKS MONTHLY THROUGH THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, THE PARTNERSHIP INCREASED 414 PARENTS' KNOWLEDGE IN HOW TO IDENTIFY QUALITY CHILD CARE BY PROVIDING BEST PRACTICE CHILD CARE CONSULTATION GROUNDED IN A PARENTAL CHOICE MODEL; 340 PARENTS/GUARDIANS RECEIVED CHILD CARE REFERRALS. THE PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN'S FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDED A HUB FOR ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING PROGRAMS TO PATRONS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES THROUGH PARENTING SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, CHILD CARE, CHILD DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER PROGRAMS. IT ALSO PROVIDED A SHARED OFFICE INFRASTRUCTURE AND HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL SPACE FOR PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS. THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER HAD 11,842 DUPLICATED VISITORS.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,362,342 including grants of $ 9,797 ) (Revenue $ )
	PROGRAM SUPPORT, COORDINATION, AND EVALUATION - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDED CONDUCTING ON-SITE FISCAL AND PROGRAMMATIC MONITORING OF ALL FUNDED PROJECTS, AS WELL AS THE ONGOING COORDINATION OF PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES, TO DETERMINE IF SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM GOALS WERE BEING ACHIEVED. THE PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN SUPPORTED 12 IN-HOUSE AND EXTERNAL DIRECT SERVICE PARTNERS THROUGH ONSITE MONITORING VISITS, PLANNING SESSIONS, IN-SERVICE, AND CONSULTATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTED MULTIPLE COUNTIES WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING SHARED SERVICES: MULTI-PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTING AND CONTRACTING (MAC)SERVICES, REGION 5 CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES. THE PARTNERSHIP'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PROVIDED RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD ORGANIZATIONS TO ENHANCE OR IMPROVE THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY. HEALTH AND SAFETY - THROUGH THE ASSURING BETTER CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ABCD), THE PARTNERSHIP STRENGTHENED THE DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING AND REFERRAL PRACTICES OF 23 MEDICAL PRACTICES REPRESENTING 60 PROVIDERS, IMPACTING AN ESTIMATED 27,914 YOUNG CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, THE PARTNERSHIP PROVIDED THE FAMILY CONNECTS PROGRAM, A 3-COUNTY REGIONAL PILOT FOR UNIVERSAL NEWBORN HOME VISITING. THE PROGRAM WAS PRIMARILY FUNDED WITH A MULTI-YEAR PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR ELIGIBLE BIRTHS, WITH CONTINUATION SUPPORTED BY SMART START FUNDING. 3,313 BABIES MET THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS, OF WHICH 3,311 FAMILIES WERE OFFERED NEWBORN HOME VISITS. 1,322 FAMILIES COMPLETED THE PROGRAM WITH UP TO 12 WEEKS OF SUPPORT AND RECEIVED NEWBORN HOME VISITS, AND 458 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED BABY BUNDLES AS INCENTIVES TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM. A TOTAL OF 5,665 REFERRALS FOR SERVICES WERE MADE FOR PARTICIPATING FAMILIES. ADDITIONALLY, SMART START FUNDING HELPED 220 FAMILIES WITH NEWBORNS INELIGIBLE FOR HOME VISITS WITH OTHER SUPPORTIVE ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS; 187 PARENTS RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE REFERRAL FOR SERVICE, AND 180 COMPLETED AT LEAST ONE REFERRAL FOR A PARENT USE OF SERVICE RATE OF 96%. THE PARTNERSHIP ADVANCED THE COLLABORATION AND ALIGNMENT OF ORGANIZATIONS COORDINATING AND IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE MODELS AND STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC COMMUNITY ISSUES/NEEDS THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS, INCLUDING OVER 72 MEETINGS, 15 COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS, AND 42 OUTREACH EVENTS HOSTED OR ATTENDED. THE LARGEST COMMUNITY EVENT, LITTLE LAND: BIG PLAY FOR FAMILIES, INCLUDED OVER 1,500 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THROUGH THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (CED) PROGRAM, THE PARTNERSHIP LEVERAGED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTING 738 HOURS VALUED AT 22,568. THE PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN BECAME FLEXIBLE AND INNOVATIVE IN PROVIDING SERVICES REMOTELY AND VIRTUALLY DURING AND AFTER THE PANDEMIC, WITH SOME STAFF CONTINUING TO WORK REMOTELY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE PARTNERSHIP AND ITS TEAMS CONTINUE TO BE ABLE TO SEE COMMUNITY NEEDS THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS THAT TAUGHT THEM THAT THEY COULD THINK ON THEIR FEET IN A CRISIS, LEARN FROM IT, AND BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE. THE PARTNERSHIP'S ACTIVITIES ARE BACK TO PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS WITH A FEW EXCEPTIONS. HOWEVER, THE LEVEL OF QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE DEMONSTRATED BY THE PARTNERSHIP'S STAFF AND EXTERNAL PARTNERS CAN STILL BE SEEN IN THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES BENEFITING FROM THE PARTNERSHIP'S WORK.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 2,362,342 including grants of $ 9,797 ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses14,982,210

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) CHARLES MORRIS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	0.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(19) AYESHA NEAL........................................................................ SECRETARY	0.52 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(20) BRENDA REID-JACKSON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	0.05 .......................	X		0	0	0
(21) BIRGIT SEXTON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	0.47 .......................	X		0	0	0
(22) HEATHER SKEENS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	0.42 .......................	X		0	0	0
(23) BETTY SMITH........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	0.39 .......................	X		0	0	0
(24) DARLISHA WARREN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	0.50 .......................	X		0	0	0
(25) EBONE WILLIAMS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	0.10 .......................	X		0	0	0

		Business Code
2a	OTHER MISC. PROGRAM REVENUE		218,308	218,308
b	WORKSHOPS/LIBRARY FEES		15,615	15,615
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		233,923

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE PARTNERSHIP'S MISSION IS TO BE THE DRIVING FORCE TO ENGAGE PARTNERS TO ACHIEVE LASTING POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR ALL CHILDREN, BEGINNING AT BIRTH.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	24
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	17
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	65
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	95
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	-68,411
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	121,529	15,210

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	15,979,176

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	108,395

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		16,087,571

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			15,644			15,644
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a	250,063
b	Less: rental expenses	6b	281,036
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c	-30,973
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			-30,973	37,438
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b
c	Gain or (loss)	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

Business Code
11a	SALES TAX REFUNDS			12,346	12,346
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			12,346
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			16,318,511	49,784	-68,411	249,567

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	408,213	408,213
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	18,001	18,001
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	132,914	100,264	32,650
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	2,721,553	2,368,384	353,169
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	74,710	54,580	20,130
9	Other employee benefits .......	470,334	371,091	99,243
10	Payroll taxes ...........	221,206	179,748	41,458
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	3,035		3,035
c	Accounting ...........	6,442	2,600	3,842
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)
12	Advertising and promotion ....	443		443
13	Office expenses .......
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........
17	Travel ............	30,613	28,947	1,666
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	24,302	17,978	6,324
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	56,020		56,020
23	Insurance ...	21,397	11,563	9,834
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	PURCHASE SVCS/CONTRACTS	9,768,579	9,768,579
b	OTHER CONTRACT SERVICES	1,065,264	1,061,728	3,536
c	COMPUTER SUPPLIES	144,889	136,741	6,549	1,599
d	REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE	119,184	102,147	17,037
e	All other expenses	462,053	351,646	110,407
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	15,749,152	14,982,210	765,343	1,599
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			1,237,404	1	1,286,287
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			327,427	2	337,165
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			2,735	4	8,908
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......				9
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	3,592,545
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	1,735,080	1,938,654	10c	1,857,465
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .				11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			197,420	15	403,460
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			3,703,640	16	3,893,285

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	-18,574	17	-9,112
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..	195,660	23	349,905
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	878,011	25	334,590
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	1,055,097	26	675,383

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	2,326,916	27	2,888,070
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	321,627	28	329,832
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	2,648,543	32	3,217,902
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	3,703,640	33	3,893,285