Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc
Cabarrus County Partnership for Children is a public charity based in Kannapolis, North Carolina. It supports children from birth to age five and their families through health, early education, and family-support services, often working with community partners to prepare children for kindergarten.
Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc at a glance
In short: Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc gave $3.5M across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $221K), mostly in North Carolina. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,532,698
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $220,794
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $135,420
- Total assets
- $1,078,139
- -46.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc
- How to Apply
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The website says to check for open Smart Start requests for proposals and provides a catalog of programs and strategies. It also describes grants for Cabarrus County child care providers, with applications to be accepted in the coming months.
- Contact
Mailing address: Post Office Box 87, Kannapolis, NC 28082
Phone: (704) 933-8278
Website: https://cabarruspartnership.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc
Who Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cabarrus County Schools ($979K). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 24 grants of 61 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s website describes its services and child care grant opportunity as focused on Cabarrus County, North Carolina. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $251K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $151K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.8M (2022) to $3.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarrus County Schools Concord, NC | Contract to Provide NC Pre-Kindergarten | $978,600 |
| Pure Excellence Concord, NC | Contract to Provide Inclusive Childcare Program | $548,875 |
| Kannapolis City Schools Kannapolis, NC | Contract to Provide NC Pre-Kindergarten | $401,100 |
| Kids R Kids Concord, NC | Contract to Provide NC Pre-Kindergarten | $261,521 |
| Families First in Cabarrus County Concord, NC | Contract to Provide NC Pre-Kindergarten | $258,840 |
| Rowan Cabarrus Community College Salisbury, NC | Contract to Provide Early Education Liaison Program | $199,405 |
| Endless Opportunities Concord, NC | Contract to Provide Parents as Teachers | $162,779 |
| Kids Interactive Development Services Inc Concord, NC | Contract to Provide Social Emotional Intervention Program | $140,020 |
| Kids Korner Kannapolis, NC | Contract to Provide NC Pre-Kindergarten | $130,820 |
| Smart Kids Concord, NC | Contract to Provide NC Pre-Kindergarten | $129,420 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,078,139 | $3,680,218 | $4,615,224 | $3,532,698 | 16 | $41,938 |
| 2024 | $1,998,124 | $6,518,862 | $4,469,090 | $3,051,261 | 12 | — |
| 2023 | $-16,147 | $4,191,178 | $4,306,865 | $2,994,939 | 12 | — |
| 2022 | $142,993 | $3,864,746 | $3,883,585 | $2,829,006 | 9 | — |
| 2021 | $85,536 | $3,923,977 | $3,936,724 | $2,922,614 | 12 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to connect purpose, people, and programs to ensure child well-being. It seeks to strengthen the capacity of families, educators, and the community so children can enter kindergarten healthy and prepared.
Its work includes NC Pre-K, early childhood health and intervention, child care quality and affordability, family education and support, and professional development for early educators. The organization contracts with partners to deliver services. In 2025, its grants included support for NC Pre-K, inclusive child care, an early education liaison program, Parents as Teachers, social-emotional intervention, and breastfeeding peer support and emergency dental programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 16 grants totaling $3,532,698. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $978,600, with a median grant of $135,420.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $978,600 to Cabarrus County Schools for NC Pre-K; $548,875 to Pure Excellence for an inclusive child care program; and $401,100 to Kannapolis City Schools for NC Pre-K. Other recipients included Kids R Kids ($261,521), Families First in Cabarrus County ($258,840), Rowan-Cabarrus Community College ($199,405), and Endless Opportunities ($162,779).
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Families First in Cabarrus County says it provides parenting and early childhood programs intended to nurture children, empower parents, and strengthen families. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s supporting foundation says its mission is to raise and manage funds and enhance relationships that support the college. Endless Opportunities says it encourages, aids, and educates parenting teens, families, and community members.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marcella Beam as director and vice-chair, and Lora Lipe as director and secretary. It also lists Stacy Fackler, Kevin Garay, Melanie Holles, John Kopicki, Danielle Mauldin, Chris Measmer, Stephen Morris, and Aalece Pugh as directors.
Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc is led by Ann Benfield, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann Benfield
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$95K (2021) → $106K (2025)
Pam Smith
Director & Board Chair
Director → Director & Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ariel Ayers
Finance Director
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$52K (2021) → $62K (2025)
Danielle Mauldin
Director
Director → Director & Secretary, 2023
Director & Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Street
Director
Director → Director & Board Chair, 2022
Director & Board Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gil Small
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Morris
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcella Beam
Director & Vice Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Whitfield
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kopicki
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Garay
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lora Lipe
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Malisha Ross
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Holles
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aalece Pugh
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Measmer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Fackler
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Amos McClorey (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Patrick Graham (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Carla Brown (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Karen Calhoun (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rosolena Conroy (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Waynett Taylor (2021–2023) — Director & Vice Chair
- Former: Lashay Avery (2023) — Director
- Former: Jackie Whitfield (2021–2022) — Director & Vice Chair
- Former: Jeanne Dixon (2021–2022) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Joseph Houston (2021–2022) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Rachel Willert Brazil (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $106K, to Ann Benfield (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc
How much does Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc give each year?
Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc gave $3.5M across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.1M across 12 grants.
What is Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc's typical grant size?
Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc's median grant in 2025 was $135,420, and its average grant was $220,794, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc give grants?
Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Concord, NC (10 grants) and Kannapolis, NC (3 grants).
Does Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contract to Provide NC Pre-Kindergarten" (9 grants).
Who are Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc's largest grantees?
Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Cabarrus County Schools ($978,600), Pure Excellence ($548,875) and Kannapolis City Schools ($401,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc?
Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What does Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to connect purpose, people, and programs to ensure child well-being. It seeks to strengthen the capacity of families, educators, and the community so children can enter kindergarten healthy and prepared. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc?
The website says to check for open Smart Start requests for proposals and provides a catalog of programs and strategies. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc's EIN?
Cabarrus County Partnership for Children Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2088223. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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