2026-02-20T07:13:22-06:00 2025-06-30 561758856 MAST EVANS & ISENHOUR LLP P O BOX 1029 CONOVER NC 286131029 990 2024-07-01 561921260 BLUE RIDGE PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN BLUE 8286820047 PO BOX 1387 BURNSVILLE NC 28714 JENNIFER SIMPSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8286820047 2026-02-20 1 0 DONALD D ISENHOUR P00128276 8284642812 2026-02-18 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JENNIFER SIMPSON PO BOX 1387 BURNSVILLE NC 28714 2325352 0 X N/A X 1995 NC FAMILY EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN. 21 21 25 120 0 0 1452877 2214565 3663 2380 108 109 116854 92534 1573502 2309588 149661 252169 0 0 1003526 1221389 0 0 0 350414 430766 1503601 1904324 69901 405264 695480 1111131 7975 18362 687505 1092769 X FAMILY EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN. 0 0 157047 90 CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION QUALITY INCLUDES CHILD CARE RESIURCE & REFERRAL AND CHILDREN'S RESOURCE LIBRARY. 68 PARENTS/GUARDIANS RECEIVED A DIRECT RESOURCE AND REFERRAL TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES OR SERVICES. IN AVERY COUNTY, OF THE 226 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN REGULATED CHILDCARE, 100% ARE ENROLLED IN 4- OR 5-STAR CENTERS. IN MITCHELL COUNTY, OF THE 186 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN REGULATED CHILD CARE, 53% ARE ENROLLED IN 4- OR 5-STAR CENTERS. IN YANCEY COUNTY, OF THE 199 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN REGULATED CHILD CARE, 66% ARE ENROLLED IN 4-OR 5-STAR CENTERS.MORE THAN 89 TEACHING STAFF IN LICENSED PROGRAMS ATTENDED TRAININGS SPONSORED BY CCR&R (UNDUPLICATED) REPRESENTING 22 CENTERS/HOMES AND IMPACTING 611 CHILDREN. 299 VISITS WERE MADE TO THE CHILDREN'S RESOURCE LIBRARY WITH 1843 ITEMS BEING CHECKED OUT. 1048013 74832 FAMILY SUPPORT INCLUDES PROGRAMS FOR PLAY AND LEARN, IMAGINATION LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. 139 PARENTS/CAREGIVERS, ALONG WITH 171 PRE-SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN WEEKLY PLAY AND LEARN GROUPS IN YANCEY, MITCHELL AND AVERY COUNTIES.OF THE 20 PARENTS/CAREGIVERS SURVEYED, 85% REPORTED UNDERSTANDING "A LOT MORE" OF WHAT TO EXPECT FROM CHILDRENT AT DIFFERENT AGES. OF 21 PARENTS/CAREGIVERS SURVEYED 76% REPORTED GIVING THE CHILD IN THEIR CARE "A LOT MORE" OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND TRY NEW THINGS. OF 5 PARENTS/CAREGIVERS SURVEYED, 20% REPORTED TALKING TO OR SHARING IDEAS ABOUT CARING FOR CHILDREN "A LOT MORE" WITH ANOTHER ADULT.THE IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM DISTRIBUTED 20188 BOOKS TO 2049 CHILDREN.COMMUNITY OUTREACH STAFF CONVENED 9 MEETINGS AND ATTENDED 58 MEETINGS TO IMPROVE THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM OF SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, 3401 WERE REACHED THROUGH QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS AND OTHER MEDIA OUTLETS - SOCIAL MEDIA (246POSTS/22958 REACHED), PRINT MEDIA (8NEWSPAPER ARTICLES) AND RADIO (7 PSA'S). 72% (36/50) OF AGENCIES SURVEYED REPORTED KNOWLEDGE OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BEING AVAILABLE FOR CHILD CARE WITH 58% REPORTING MAKING ARRANGEMENTS. 82% REPORTED KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD CARE REFERRAL SERVICES WITH 48% REFERRING FAMILIES. 82% REPORTED KNOWLEDGE OF THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE LIBRARY WITH 62% REPORTING EITHER USING THE LIBRARY OR REFERRING THE LIBRARY. 90% REPORTED KNOWLEDGE OF DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY WITH 74% ASSISTING WITH FAMILIES SIGNING UP. BLUE RIDGE HEALTHY FAMILIES SERVED 52 FAMILIES AND 107 INDIVIDUALS TO STRENGTHENFAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, INCREASE PROTECTIVE FACTORS, AND PROMOTE HEALTHY CHILDHOOD.8% (4/52) FAMILIES GRADUATED AFTER BEING IN THE PROGRAM FOR 3 YEARS. 167091 164176 HURRICANE RECOVERY EFFORTS INCLUDE THE UTILIZATION OF BOTH PRIVATE- AND STATE- ALLOCATED FUNDING TO SUPPORT RECOVERY AFTER THE DEVASTATION FROM HURRICANE HELENE IN SEPTEMBER 2024. PRIVATE AND STATE FUNDS WERE RECEIVED TO PASS THROUGH TO CHILD CARE PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS PHYSICAL DAMAGES AND REPAIRS, LOST REVENUES, AND SUPPORT STAFF RETENTION EFFORTS. PRIVATE FUNDS (NOT STATE) WERE RECEIVED TO SUPPORT THE AGENCY'S INTERNAL RECOVERY FROM HURRICANE HELENE. THROUGH AN OPEN GRANT PROCESS, OVER 194K WAS DISTRIBUTED TO CHILD CARE PROGRAMS ACORSS THE REGION TO SUPPORT PHYSICAL DAMAGE REPAIRS, SUCH AS REPLACEMENT OF HVAC SYSTEMS, CLASSROOM FURNISHINGS, FOLLRING AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGES. OPEN GRANT CYCLES CONTINUE INTO THE FY 2025-26 FISCAL YEAR TO DISTRIBUTE THE REMAINING HURRICANE RECOVERY FUNDING TO CHILD CARE PROGAMS. PRIVATE FUNDS WERE USED INTERNALLY BY THE AGENCY TO PROVIDE PORTABLE ROUTERS TO STAFF, ALLOWING INTERNET SERVICE TO CONTINUE WHEN IT WASN'T AVAILABLE, AND FOR STAFF BONUSES AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR. PRIVATE HURRICANE RECOVERY FUNDING WAS ALSO USED TO SUPPORT AGENCY LED COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS CHILD FEST, SO PARTNERING AGENCIES WERE RELIEVED OF THOSE COSTS TO PARTICIPATE. 11971 11971 CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY INCLUDED PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. 5 CHILDREN RECEIVED ASSISTANCE WITH PRESCHOOL TUITION AT CHURCH STREET PRESCHOOL WITH 80% OF CHILDREN DEMONSTRATING IMPROVEMENT ON 75% OF THE SCHOOL READINESS INDICATORS AS EVEIDENCED BY PRE- AND POST PROGRAM EVALUATIONS. 4 CHILDREN RECEIVED ASSISTANCE WITH PRESCHOOLO TUTION AT CHILDREN'S GARDEN. OF THE 4 CONTINUING IN THE PROGRAM FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR, 100% DEMONSTRATED IMPROVEMENT/MASTERY ON 75% OF THE SCHOOL READINESS INDICATORS AS EVIDENCED BY PRE- AND POST PROGRAM EVALUATIONS. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES- 9 CHILDREN RECEIVED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FROM YANCEY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (YCTA) TO AND FROM CHILD CARE. OF THE 50 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES SURVEYED, 72% REPORTED KNOWLEDGE OF SMART START FUNDED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO CHILD CARE AND 84% REPORTED KNOWLEDGE OFTRANSPORTATION SERVICES BEING AVAILABEL FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES - 58% REPORTED REFERRING FAMILIES TO A BRPFC SERVICE OR PROGRAM. 4 CHILDREN RECEIVED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FROM MITCHELL COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTCA) TO AND FROM CHILD CARE. OF THE 50 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES SURVEYED, 72% REPORTED KNOWLEDGE OF SMART START FUNDED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO CHILD CARE AND 84% REPORTED KNOWLEDGE OF TRANSPORTATIONSERVICE BEING AVAILABLE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES- 58% REPORTED REFERRING FAMILIES TO BRPFC SERVICE OR PROGRAM. 24704 1100 HEALTH AND SAFETY EFFORTS INCLUDE SERVICE FOR INCLUSIVE CHILD CARE-SUPPORT PERSONNEL UTILIZING THE PYRAMID MODEL FOR SUPPORTING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE IN INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN. FY 2024-2025 THERE WERE 365 STUDENTS IN THREE COHORTS. 36675 13071 1408826 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 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 28 0 1 25 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 21 21 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 72418 0 18866 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 HOLLY COBB MCKIM BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER RAMBO 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 MORGAN FOX BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 TERRY WORRELL BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 KATIE WILLETT BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 DEB GRAGG BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 REBECCA CHURCH BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 ROBERT BURLESON BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 72418 0 18866 0 0 0 0 0 1339736 874829 2214565 TRAINING FEES 900099 1925 1925 LAMINATING/COPY FEES 900099 455 455 2380 109 109 19513 15764 3749 3749 OTHER INCOME 900099 84019 84019 SALES TAX REFUND 561000 4766 4766 88785 2309588 91165 0 3858 213110 213110 39059 39059 90381 90381 899614 709336 190278 38993 26898 12095 113612 73966 39646 78789 57510 21279 1520 1520 6756 6756 85511 77735 7776 3984 2544 1440 10083 5204 4879 33532 26743 6789 57126 53557 3569 26218 19789 6429 28824 25931 2893 21100 14180 6920 PRIOR YEAR GRANT REVERS 80175 80175 TRAINING 18080 17210 870 EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES 17407 17224 183 DUES/SUBSCRIPTIONS 8134 6674 1460 32316 22156 10160 1904324 1408826 495498 0 332900 748462 362559 362669 21 695480 1111131 7975 18362 7975 18362 X 101968 43260 585537 1049509 687505 1092769 695480 1111131 405264 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 859789 1019998 1268641 1452877 1641965 6243270 859789 1019998 1268641 1452877 1641965 6243270 6243270 96 53 67 108 109 433 7600 11248 100672 96754 94914 311188 6554891 99492 0.95250 0.95960 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: SALES TAX - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 1,898. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 3,248. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 2,522. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 4,555. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 4,766. FUNDRAISING - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 5,702. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 8,000. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 12,490. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 5,723. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 3,749. BRHF-BUNCOMBE - 2022 AMOUNT: $ 85,660. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 86,476. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 86,399. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 2309588 0 2309588 0 2309588 1904324 0 1904324 0 1904324 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 TAXED ON ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. FASB ASC 740 PROVIDE FOR HOW UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED, MEASURED, PRESENTED AND DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. FASB ASC 740 REQUIRES THE EVALUATION OF TAX POSTIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN THE COURSE OF PREPARING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO DETERMIN WHETHER THE TAX POSTIONS ARE "MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT" TO BE SUSTAINED BU THE APPLICABLE TAX AUTHORITY. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY BLUE RIDGE PARTNERSHIP AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT, AS OF JUNE 30, 2025 THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. INCOME TAX RETURN FOR THE 2022 THROUGH 2024 REMAIN OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY THE TAX AUTHORITIES. CONSIGNMENT SALES 15308 0 15308 13892 WREATH SALES 4205 0 4205 1872 19513 19513 15764 15764 3749 1 CHURCH STREET PRESCHOOL INC 120 CHURCH STREET BURNSVILLE NC 28714 561280315 501(C)(3) 5950 0 PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS ; HURRICANE RELIEF YANCEY HEAD START 76 ROLAND STREET BURNSVILLE NC 28714 561497791 501(C)(3) 20273 0 CFWNC - HURRICARE RELIEF PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF THE FOOTHILLS 338 WITHROW RD SUITE B FOREST CITY NC 28043 562014947 501(C)(3) 10000 0 RESILIENCY BURKE COUNTY SMART START PO BOX 630 MORGANTON NC 28680 561852721 501(C)(3) 8981 0 RESILIENCY CHILDREN'S CASTLE CHILDCARE CENTER 52 FAIRLANE DRIVE MARION NC 28752 472693004 58492 0 CFWNC-HURRICANE RELIEF KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER 199 ELK STREET NEWLAND NC 28657 561611046 501(C)(3) 33358 0 HURRICANE RELIEF SPRUCE PONE MONTESSORI 67 WALNUT AVE SPRUCE PINE NC 28777 561010584 501(C)(3) 19350 0 HURRICANE RELIEF; CCHC EXPRESSIVE ARTS AVERY COUNTY SCHOOLS 775 CRENBERRY ST NEWLAND NC 28657 566000990 GOVERNMENT 5209 0 HURRICANE RELIEF BUNCOMBE COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN 53 ASHLAND AVE SUITE 102A ASHEVILLE NC 28801 561921260 501 (C) (3) 10003 0 RESILIENCY 8 2 DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY 40 444 PURCHASED COSTS BOOKS FOR CHILDREN, EDUCATIONAL TOY, GIFT CARDS BLUE RIDGE HEALTHY FAMILIES 52 5955 PURCHASED COSTS EDUCATIONAL TOY, GROCERY AND GAS GIFT CARDS, DIAPERS, WIPES, BUS PASSES EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE 6 2545 PURCHASED COSTS EMERGENCY LODGING CHILDREN'S RESOURCE LIBRARY 6 90 PURCHASED COSTS GIFT CARDS BLOCKFEST PARTICIPANTS 6 109 PURCHASED COSTS BLOCK SETS COMMUNITY OUTREACH 902 16852 PURCHASED COSTS EDUCATIONAL AND PROMOTIONAL SUPPLIES FOR PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING COMMUNITY EVENTS RECONNECT FOR RESILIENCE TRAINING PARTICIPANTS 25 12089 PURCHASED COSTS GIFT CARDS HURRICANE RECOVERY OUTREACH 845 654 PURCHASED COSTS STOCKING STUFFER SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HELENE. PARENT EDUCATION 28 321 PURCHASED COSTS EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR PARENT EDUCATION CLASS PARTICIPANTS 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. REBECCA CHURCH DIRECTOR OF INTERMOUNTAIN CHILDREN'S SERVICES 3550 INTERMOUNTAIN CHILDREN'S SERVICES RECEIVED GRANT/AWARDS FROM THE PFC. 0 TERRY WORRELL INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF AVERY COUNTY SCHOOLS 5209 AVERY COUNTY SCHOOLS RECEIVED GRANTS/AWARDS FROM THE PFC 0 JENNIFER RAMBO KEY EMPLOYEE OF SPRUCE PINE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 19350 SPRUCE PINE MONTESSORI SCHOOL RECEIVED GRANTS/AWARDS FROM THE PFC. 0 CHANCE SIMPSON CHANCE SIMPSON IS THE SPOUCE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS ED, JENNIFER SIMPSON. 1350 CHANCE SIMPSON PROVIDED VIDEOGRAPHY SERVICE AS A CONTRACTOR TO THE ORGANIZATION. 0 0 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.