2024-02-02T14:18:33-06:00 2023-06-30 561758856 MAST EVANS & ISENHOUR LLP P O BOX 1029 CONOVER NC 286131029 990 2022-07-01 561921260 BLUE RIDGE PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN BLUE 8286820047 PO BOX 1387 BURNSVILLE NC 28714 JENNIFER SIMPSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8286820047 2024-02-02 1 JENNIFER SIMPSON 999009999 0 DONALD D ISENHOUR P00128276 8284642812 2024-01-24 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z JENNIFER SIMPSON PO BOX 1387 BURNSVILLE NC 28714 1433361 0 X N/A X 1995 NC FAMILY EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN. 20 20 18 125 0 0 1019998 1268641 1590 1955 53 67 30784 133485 1052425 1404148 142414 125451 0 0 594495 788285 0 0 795 234996 306917 971905 1220653 80520 183495 512131 731049 78022 113445 434109 617604 X FAMILY EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN. 0 0 174214 0 CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION QUALITY: INCLUDES PROGRAM CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL. 81 PARENTS/GUARDIANS RECEIVED A DIRECT RESOURCE AND REFERRAL TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES OR SERVICES. IN AVERY COUNTY, OF THE 254 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN REGULATED CHILDCARE, 100% ARE ENROLLED IN 4 OR 5 STAR CENTERS. IN MITCHELL COUNTY, OF THE 177 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN REGULATED CHILD CARE, 56% ARE ENROLLED IN 4 OR 5 STAR CENTERS. IN YANCEY COUNTY, OF THE 234 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN REGULATED CHILD CARE, 68% ARE ENROLLED IN 4 OR 5 STAR CENTERS. MORE THAN 89 TEACHING STAFF IN LICENSED PROGRAMS ATTENDED TRAININGS SPONSORED BY CCR&R (UNDUPLICATED) REPRESENTING 13 CENTERS/HOMES AND IMPACTING 493 CHILDREN. 233 VISITS WERE MADE TO THE FAMILY RESOURCE LIBRARY WITH 1086 ITEMS BEING CHECKED OUT. 626763 20887 FAMILY SUPPORT: INCLUDES PROGRAMS FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, PLAY AND LEARN, IMAGINATION LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. 14 CHILDREN RECEIVED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FROM YANCEY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORTY (YCTA) TO AND FROM CHILD CARE. OF THE 5 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES SURVEYED, 58% REPORTED KNOWLEDGE OF SMART START FUNDED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO CHILD CARE AND TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES - 65% REPORTED REFERRING FAMILIES TO A BRPFC SERVICE OR PROGRAM. 9 CHILDREN RECEIVED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FROM MITCHELL COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTCA) TO AND FROM CHILD CARE. 58% OF AGENCIES SURVEYED REPORTED KNOWLEDGE OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BEING AVAILABLE FOR CHILD CARE. 65% REPORTED KNOWLEDGE OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BEING AVAILABLE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPOINTMENT. 45% REPORTED THAT THEY SUPPORTED FAMILIES ARANGING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. 16 PARENTS/CAREGIVERS, ALONG WITH 19 PRE-SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN WEEKLY PLAY AND LEARN GROUPS IN YANCEY COUNTY. OF THE 2 PARENTS/CAREGIVERS WHO WERE SURVEYED, 100% P REPORT INCREASING THEIR KNOWLEDGE REGARDING ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER THEIR CHILD'S LEARNING AND 100% REPORT INCREASED READING DAILY TO THEIR CHILD AFTER THEIR FIRST 8 SESSIONS. THE IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM DISTRIBUTED 21829 BOOKS TO 2,249 CHILDREN. COMMUNITY OUTREACH STAFF CONVENED 41 MEETINGS AND ATTENDED 102 MEETINGS TO IMPROVE THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM OF SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, 6,179 FAMILIES WERE REACHED THROUGH QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS AND OTHER MEDIA OUTLETS - SOCIAL MEDIA (79 POSTS), PRINT MEDIA (17 NEWSPAPER ARTICLES) AND RADIO (5 PSAS). 58% OF AGENCIES SURVEYED REPORTED KNOWLEDGE OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES SERVICES BEING AVAILABLE FOR CHILD CARE WITH 45% REPORTING MAKING ARRANGEMENTS.SERVICES. 65% REPORTED KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD CARE REFERRAL SERVICES WITH 29% REFERRING FAMILIES. 77% REPORTED KNOWLEDGE OF THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE LIBRARY WITH 48% REPORTING EITHER USING THE LIBRARY OR REFERRING THE LIBRARY. 81% REPORTED KNOWLEDGE OF DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY WITH 58% ASSISTANING FAMILIES WITH SIGNING UP. 94264 94264 HEALTH & SAFETY - PROVIDED COSTS FOR CONTRACTED CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT SERVING AVERY, MITCHELL, YANCEY, MCDOWELL AND MADISON COUNTIES, SUPPORTING THE HEALTH & SAFETY OF CHILDREN AND STAFF IN CHILD CARE CENTERS ACROSS THOSE FIVE COUNTIES THROUGH OCTOBER OF 2023. 10300 10300 CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. 10 CHILDREN RECEIVED ASSISTANCE WITH PRESCHOOL TUITION AT CHURCH STREET PRESCHOOL. 9 CHILDREN RECEIVED ASSISTANCE WITH PRESCHOOL TUITION AT CHILDREN'S GARDEN. OF THE 19 CONTINUING IN THE PROGRAM FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR, 78% DEMONSTRATED IMPROVEMENT/MASTERY ON 75% OF THE SCHOOL READINESS INDICATORS AS EVIDENCED BY PRE- AND POST- PROGRAM EVALUATIONS. 10300 10300 905541 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 20 0 1 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 20 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X THE CORPORATION 8286820047 392 E MAIN STREET BURNSVILLE NC 28714 JENNIFER SIMPSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 42.00 X X 79774 0 14469 JUDY STEVENS CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ANGELA ATKINS BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 WENDY BOONE VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 AMBER BRIGGS BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 AMY GREENE BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 PANA COLUMBUS BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 CINDY BRIGMAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE RIDDLE BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 TWILA INGWERSEN BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 LISA PITTMAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 SONYA MORGAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 MELANIE FENDER BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 PHIL TATE SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JENNIFER SMITH BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 JESSICA ZUCCHINO BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 ROBIN WILLIS BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 TAMMY JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 KATIE WILLETT BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 JESSICA THOMAS BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 DEB GRAGG BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 79774 0 14469 0 0 0 0 0 920049 348592 1268641 OTHER FEES 900099 1955 1955 1955 67 67 41703 29213 12490 12490 OTHER INCOME 900099 118473 118473 SALES TAX REFUND 561000 2522 2522 120995 1404148 122950 0 12557 117268 117268 8183 8183 80184 80184 556531 435248 121283 26703 17551 9152 77619 44998 32621 47248 33219 14029 4254 4254 82870 70276 12594 5704 4195 1509 5346 2127 3219 21253 16849 4404 52552 45954 6598 11159 8148 3011 25386 24422 964 17474 10098 7376 EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES 14728 14728 TRAINING 14180 13915 265 DUES/SUBSCRIPTIONS 9918 7398 1725 795 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT/PRIN 8860 5775 3085 33233 25189 8044 1220653 905541 314317 795 332823 369674 179308 361375 512131 731049 78022 113445 78022 113445 X 104187 509760 329922 107844 434109 617604 512131 731049 183495 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 706626 1003316 859789 1019998 1268641 4858370 706626 1003316 859789 1019998 1268641 4858370 4858370 30 139 96 53 67 385 23511 18944 7600 11248 100672 161975 5020730 112258 0.96770 0.97870 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: SALES TAX - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 2,283. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 2,087. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 1,898. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 3,248. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 2,522. FUNDRAISING - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 21,228. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 16,857. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 5,702. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 8,000. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 12,490. BRHF-BUNCOMBE - 2022 AMOUNT: $ 85,660. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 1404148 0 1404148 0 1404148 1220653 0 1220653 0 1220653 PART X, LINE 2: THE BLUE RIDGE 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. THE BLUE RIDGE COUNTY PARTNERSHIP DOES NOT BELIEVE THERE ARE ANY UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR COSTS AS OF JUNE 30. 2023. INCOME TAX RETURNS FROM 2020 THROUGH 2022 ARE OPEN TO EXANINATION BY THE TAX AUTHORITIES. CONSIGNMENT SALES 35718 0 35718 27056 WREATH SALES 4425 0 4425 2110 1 1560 0 1560 47 41703 41703 29213 29213 12490 1 CHURCH STREET PRESCHOOL INC 120 CHURCH STREET BURNSVILLE NC 28714 561280315 6000 0 PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS; PART DAY PROGRAM-CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY; DOGWOOD HEALTH-COVID RELIEF TOE RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT 130 FOREST SERVICE DR SUITE D BAKERSVILLE NC 28705 561272202 501(C)3 5345 0 AMY WELLNESS - INTENSIVE HOME VISITING MOUNTAIN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC 121 HENDERSON RD ASHEVILLE NC 28803 561071426 501(C)(3) 94264 0 CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT 2 1 DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY 432 932 PURCHASED COSTS BOOKS FOR CHILDREN, EDUCATIONAL TOY, GIFT CARDS BLUE RIDGE HEALTHY FAMILIES 350 2460 PURCHASED COSTS EDUCATIONAL TOY, GROCERY AND GAS GIFT CARDS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE 2 911 PURCHASED COSTS EMERGENCY LODGING, CLOTHING, FOOD, AND TOILETRIES COMMUNITY OUTREACH 61 2780 PURCHASED COSTS GIFT CARDS BLOCKFEST PARTICIPANTS 90 1100 PURCHASED COSTS BLOCK SETS PART I, LINE 2: LOCAL PARTNERSHIP MONITORS GRANTS TO INSURE THAT PURPOSE AND CRITERIA ARE BEING MET. GRANTS ARE MONITORED ANNUALLY WITH WRITTEN REPORTS PROVIDED TO THE GRANTEE AND SUBMITTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED BY THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR TO INSURE THAT OBJECTIVES OF THE GRANT ARE BEING MET. SITE VISITS MAY BE MADE TO THE GRANTEE TO INSURE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GRANT. MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATUS REPORTS ARE SUBMITTED TO BRPFC. IF FUNDING IS NOT BEING USED APPROPRIATELY THE GRANTEE IS CONTACTED BY THE FISCAL MANAGER AND BRPFC POLICIES ARE FOLLOWED TO LIMIT OR POSSIBLE STOP PAYMENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B EXECUTIVE COMMITEE REVIEWS 990, IT IS EMAILED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, IT IS PLACED ON THE BOARD AGENDA AS AN ITEM TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE BEFORE FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS REGULARLY MONITOR AND ENFORCE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 A HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT WAS USED TO PROVIDE A COMPENSATION PLAN. EXECUTIVE COMMITEE REVIEWS EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS COMPENSATION PLAN ANNUALLY ACCORDING TO THE NCPC SALARY SCALE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A PUBLIC DISCLOSURE FILE FOLDER THAT IS UPDATED ANNUALLY AND MAKES AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO REQUEST TO REVIEW ITS CONTENTS. FORM 990, PART XII, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING, QUESTION 1 THE ORGANIZATION USES THE MODIFIED CASH BASIS OF ACCOUNTING FOR ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS AND ALSO FOR 990 PURPOSES. THIS METHOD OF ACCOUNTING IS REQUIRED BY THE NC STATE AUDITORS OFFICE AS WELL AS THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC. THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAVE REGULATORY OVERSITE OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC. PART XII, QUESTION 2 (C) THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUES REQUIRE A BI-ANNUAL AUDIT. THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC. OVERSEES A STATE WIDE BID PROCESS IN ORDER TO SELECT AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT FIRM. EACH LOCAL PARTNERSHIP'S STAFF AND BOARD ASSUMES THE OVERSITE OF THEIR ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT.