Bladen Smart Start-a Partnership For Children Inc
Only null% goes to programs
Bladen Smart Start-a Partnership For Children Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Clarkton, North Carolina, registered in 1998, with $529,947 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
66 Booker T Washington Sch Rd, Clarkton, NC, 28433 EIN 56-2048384 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$530K
▼ 15.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$538K
Net assets
$155K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Bladen Smart Start-a Partnership For Children Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Bladen Smart Start-a Partnership For Children Inc: 3 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Bladen Smart Start-a Partnership For Children Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Bladen Smart Start-a Partnership For Children Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 66 Booker T Washington Sch Rd, Clarkton, NC, 28433
- City
- Clarkton
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $370K (FY2013) to $530K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $47KNet assets $155K
Operating margin
-1.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$202K
Total liabilities
$47K
Net assets
$155K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $529,947▼15.6% | $537,794▼14.1% | $154,777▼4.8% | $201,873▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $627,707▲30.2% | $626,013▲53.1% | $162,624▲1.1% | $205,080▼33.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $482,043▲0.2% | $408,920▼2.4% | $160,931▲83.3% | $307,021▲51.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $480,898▲34.5% | $418,875▲16.3% | $87,808▲241% | $203,255▲139% | 990 |
| 2020 | $357,601▼1.3% | $360,043▲7.2% | $25,785▼8.7% | $84,942▲50.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $362,303▲5.7% | $335,969▲0.8% | $28,227▲1391% | $56,324▲107% | 990 |
| 2018 | $342,840▼1.5% | $333,200▼0.7% | $1,893▼88.4% | $27,224▼15.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $347,979▲0.1% | $335,532▼3.2% | $16,305▲319% | $32,261▲84.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $347,641▼1.4% | $346,516▼1.6% | $3,888▼16.4% | $17,514▲26.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $352,626▼2.2% | $352,067▼2.4% | $4,650▲13.7% | $13,904▲220% | 990 |
| 2014 | $360,469▼2.7% | $360,851▼3.5% | $4,091▼8.5% | $4,345▼17.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $370,419 | $374,064▲3.1% | $4,472▼44.9% | $5,279▼66.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $362,745▼1.6% | $8,117▲7630% | $15,972▲740% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $368,513 | $105 | $1,902 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $3.6M total
10 grants to Bladen Smart Start-a Partnership For Children Inc totaling $3.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2023 | $477,234 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2022 | $343,003 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2021 | $328,863 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2020 | $335,364 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2019 | $340,749 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2018 | $335,671 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2017 | $344,155 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2016 | $346,852 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2015 | $360,993 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2014 | $355,789 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bladen Smart Start-a Partnership For Children Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bladen Smart Start-a Partnership For Children Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-2048384, based in Clarkton, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bladen Smart Start-a Partnership For Children Inc's EIN?
- Bladen Smart Start-a Partnership For Children Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-2048384.
- How much revenue does Bladen Smart Start-a Partnership For Children Inc report?
- Bladen Smart Start-a Partnership For Children Inc reported $529,947 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bladen Smart Start-a Partnership For Children Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Bladen Smart Start-a Partnership For Children Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bladen Smart Start-a Partnership For Children Inc (EIN 56-2048384) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.