SECTION 59-152-10 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE ESTABLISHED THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM, WHICH IS A COMPREHENSIVE, RESULTS-ORIENTED INITIATIVE FOR IMPROVING EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING, THROUGH LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDS, AND SUPPORT FOR HIGH- QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONS SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES' EFFORTS TOWARD ENABLING THEIR CHILDREN TO REACH SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED. OUR MISSION IS THAT EVERY SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD WILL ARRIVE AT KINDERGARTEN READY TO SUCCEED.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in South Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Di 25th percentile to median | $72k $78k |
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 18 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CHEROKEE COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP equaled 20% 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 2%
from 2022
From $70k in 2022 to $72k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 2% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 55%.
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 CHEROKEE COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CHEROKEE COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of CHEROKEE COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP received $71,632 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in South Carolina, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CHEROKEE COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in South Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CHEROKEE COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CHEROKEE COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are CHEROKEE COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CHEROKEE COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP reported $334k in total revenue and $367k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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