PER SOUTH CAROLINA CODE SECTION 59-152-30: "THE GOALS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS ARE TO: (1) PROVIDE PARENTS WITH ACCESS TO THE SUPPORT THEY MIGHT SEEK AND WANT TO STRENGTHEN THEIR FAMILIES AND TO PROMOTE THE OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN; (2) INCREASE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES SO CHILDREN HAVE REDUCED RISK FOR MAJOR PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND LEARNING PROBLEMS; (3) PROMOTE HIGH-QUALITY PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL PROMOTE NORMAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT; (4) PROVIDE SERVICES SO ALL CHILDREN RECEIVE THE PROTECTION, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH CARE NEEDED TO THRIVE IN THE EARLY YEARS OF LIFE SO THEY ARRIVE AT SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED; AND (5) MOBILIZE COMMUNITIES TO FOCUS EFFORTS ON PROVIDING ENHANCED SERVICES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN SO AS TO ENABLE EVERY CHILD TO REACH SCHOOL HEALTHY AND READY TO SUCCEED."
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Exec Dir Thr Officer (Unspecified) | $142k $155k |
Chief Finan Officer (Unspecified) | $110k $120k |
Director-adm Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $107k $117k |
4k State Dir Officer (Unspecified) | $97k $105k |
Direct-grant Officer (Unspecified) | $90k $99k |
Chief Partne Officer (Unspecified) | $85k $93k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 24 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES equaled 0.2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 10%
from 2022
From $128k in 2022 to $142k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 16%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
What does the Director (Operational) of SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES received $107,466 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Education organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES equaled 0.2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES reported $66.2M in total revenue and $69.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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