SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Columbia, SC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
57-1087576
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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Parent Organization
Columbia, SC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
57-1087576
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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Parent Organization
AI Summary
SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $55.6M in total grants paid across 46 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only, so nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PER SOUTH CAROLINA CODE SECTION 59-152-10: "THERE IS ESTABLISHED THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS, 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 EDUCATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES' EFFORTS TOWARD ENABLING THEIR CHILDREN TO REACH SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED."
Cause Areas
2
Education
Education services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GREENVILLE COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP
GREENWOOD, SC
$11.8M
4%
RICHLAND COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP
GREENWOOD, SC
$10.1M
3%
CHARLESTON COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP
GREENWOOD, SC
$8.7M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
47
Median 1st year grant
$186.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$187.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 46 grantees
- 77 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES?
No. SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES give?
SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $187 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES make each year?
In 2024, SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $53 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES fund recently?
In 2024, SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include GREENVILLE COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP, RICHLAND COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP, and CHARLESTON COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES?
SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.