Smart Start of New Hanover County
Only null% goes to programs
Smart Start of New Hanover County is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wilmington, North Carolina, registered in 1996, with $1,840,664 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
725 Wellington Avenue, Wilmington, NC, 28401 EIN 56-1951952 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.8M
▼ 8.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.8M
Net assets
$636K
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 Smart Start of New Hanover County— 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 rating4 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 Smart Start of New Hanover County: 4 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 Smart Start of New Hanover County— 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 Smart Start of New Hanover County: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 725 Wellington Avenue, Wilmington, NC, 28401
- City
- Wilmington
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.6M (FY2013) to $1.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $86KNet assets $636K
Operating margin
0.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$722K
Total liabilities
$86K
Net assets
$636K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,840,664▼8.9% | $1,829,146▼4.5% | $636,092▲1.8% | $722,469▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,019,430▼0.7% | $1,916,238▲1.4% | $624,573▲19.0% | $660,229▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,034,384▲19.9% | $1,890,214▲18.3% | $524,638▲37.9% | $599,292▲25.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,697,300▲3.5% | $1,598,377▼5.4% | $380,467▲35.1% | $476,964▲54.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,639,222▼3.9% | $1,689,728▲0.7% | $281,544▼15.2% | $309,579▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,705,796▲1.9% | $1,678,413▲3.9% | $332,048▲9.0% | $353,146▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,673,323▼0.5% | $1,615,430▼1.1% | $304,665▲23.5% | $310,831▲29.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,682,450▼0.5% | $1,633,785▼2.6% | $246,772▲24.6% | $240,506▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,690,724▼2.6% | $1,676,556▲1.8% | $198,106▲7.7% | $192,866▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,735,731▼1.8% | $1,647,648▼5.8% | $183,938▲91.9% | $183,938▲91.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,766,862▲11.3% | $1,749,446▲9.7% | $95,856▲21.9% | $95,856▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,588,186 | $1,594,628▲0.6% | $78,628▼7.6% | $78,801▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,585,705▲1.1% | $85,070▼15.6% | $85,070▼12.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,568,784 | $100,735 | $97,274 | 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 · $14.4M total
14 grants to Smart Start of New Hanover County totaling $14.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hanover Community Endowment Inc | General support for programs, operations, and other charitable purposes | 2024 | $219,532 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2023 | $1,458,086 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2022 | $1,610,661 |
| New Hanover Community Endowment Inc | The mission is to build bridges to develop, sustain and enhance health, family support and early education services for all children, ages birth to five.this grant will support the research and development project that will result in a comprehensive and in-depth plan of direct supports for friends family, neighbor caregivers and system change projects. | 2022 | $120,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $10,500 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2021 | $1,358,299 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2020 | $1,347,521 |
| Delivering Good Inc | Poverty assistance | 2020 | $6,047 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2019 | $1,355,823 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2018 | $1,414,921 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2017 | $1,350,890 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2016 | $1,361,077 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2015 | $1,399,950 |
| North Carolina Partnership For Children Inc | Nc young children | 2014 | $1,434,581 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Smart Start of New Hanover County a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Smart Start of New Hanover County is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-1951952, based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Smart Start of New Hanover County's EIN?
- Smart Start of New Hanover County's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-1951952.
- How much revenue does Smart Start of New Hanover County report?
- Smart Start of New Hanover County reported $1,840,664 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Smart Start of New Hanover County have?
- CharityIndex grades Smart Start of New Hanover County B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Smart Start of New Hanover County (EIN 56-1951952) 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.