Chatham County Partnership for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Pittsboro, North Carolina, founded in 1994. The organization operates as an education administration and alliance/advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of young children and families in Chatham County. The Partnership brings together citizens, parents, teachers, and human service providers to plan, fund, and implement quality care and education, health, and family support initiatives in collaboration with community partners.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$114K
-64.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
+8.4% YoY
Grant Count
74
+5.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
+2.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission is to promote opportunities for all young children to grow up safe, healthy, and able to succeed.
Primary program areas include:
NC Pre-K: Development and implementation of North Carolina prekindergarten programs for at-risk four-year-olds. The program aims to enhance kindergarten readiness through quality prekindergarten services. In 2024, 100% of classrooms maintained or increased their star-rated license at the highest level of quality (5 stars), and 233 at-risk four-year-olds were served.
Child Care Subsidy: Financial assistance program supporting families in accessing quality, affordable childcare. The program enables parents and caretakers to maintain employment or pursue education while supporting children's development.
Child Care Food Program (CACFP): Administration and pass-through funding as a sponsoring organization for participating child care centers and homes. The program ensures eligible children and adults receive nutritious meals. In 2024, 100% of participating child care homes and centers received financial assistance for food costs, and 3,139 children were fed.
Child Care Quality: Programs focused on improving quality standards across child care facilities.
Child Care Accessibility: Initiatives to expand access to child care services.
Health Services: Including a new Child Care Health Consultant position providing consultation and training on health and safety topics.
Family Support: Programs including early childhood coaching, Dolly Parton Imagination Library enrollment, Focus on Fathers coaching, Kaleidoscope playgroups, Birth to Three Quality Initiative, and a new diaper and maternal supply bank called ChAMPS.
Grantmaking
Chatham County Partnership for Children functions as both a grant recipient and a grantmaking organization. According to their most recent tax filing, the organization reported total giving of $3,239,315 in 2024. Grant awards typically range from $5,011 to $864,633.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Chatham County, North Carolina, with primary service delivery in the county and surrounding areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary:
- Total Revenue: $4,572,933
- Total Expenses: $4,752,947
- Total Assets: $113,725
- Total Liabilities: $35,700
- Total Giving: $3,239,315
Workforce:
- 28 employees (as of 2024)
- Year-over-year growth of 23.5% reported in some sources
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $113,725 | $322,930 | $423,174 |
| Revenue | $4,572,933 | $4,299,028 | $4,487,473 |
| Expenses | $4,752,947 | $4,381,155 | $4,054,651 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Chatham County Partnership for Children
NCaeyc Annual Conference Scholarship
CHATHAM COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN
Amount
$201 registration fee plus $150 stipend
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Physical Activity Grant Program
CHATHAM COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN
Amount
$10,000 total available
Deadline
November 14, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jennifer Wood: NC Pre-K program leadership
- Jenice Walton: NC Pre-K program support
- Jennifer Yancey: Child Care Subsidy program leadership
- Mccail Collier: Finance Director (joined December 2025)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THERESA BUCHANAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRYAN THOMPSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CAROLINA CLOSE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHERYL FAYNE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KAREN DAVIS PLATT | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MARK HALL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KATELYN CANNIZZARO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KAREN BARBEE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KIMBERLY PUGH | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MIKE DASHER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JULIE WILKERSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL HOBBS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ALEX TATUM | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TERESA WRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CARRIE LITTLE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| HEATHER ST CLAIR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| GENEVIEVE MEGGINSON | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $89,972 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025-2026 Mid-Year Impact Highlights:**
Welcomed a new Child Care Health Consultant who has built relationships with child care providers and provided training on health and safety topics.
CCHA Trust awards nearly $1 million to expand health care access in ChathamEarly childhood coaches increased time spent in classrooms working directly with educators to improve quality of care.
Launched ChAMPS, a new diaper and maternal supply bank.
Despite a freeze in state funding, continued enrollment in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, sending books to 1,968 Chatham County children.
Chatham County Hospital Authority (CCHA) Trust announces a $2M grant fundingFocus on Fathers coordinators provided intensive coaching to 17 fathers designed to break cycles of trauma and abuse.
Kaleidoscope playgroups served 120 children and provided support to 100 parents and caregivers.
Birth to Three Quality Initiative coach provided one-on-one support that prevented one child's disenrollment.
NC Pre-K programs operating at 97% capacity with enrollment exceeding prior year levels. All sites maintained exceptional standards and remained fully compliant with NC Pre-K requirements.
**Historical Milestones:**
1994: Incorporated and selected as a second-year Smart Start county, one of the first 24 pioneer counties.
1997: Smart Start Governor's Award for Child Care Accessibility.
1998: Smart Start Governor's Award for Child Care Affordability.
2000: Awarded one of 9 National SAFE START grants from the U.S. Department of Justice ($3.3 million over five years).
2001: Selected as a mentor partnership for the National Smart Start Technical Assistance Center.
2002: Large-scale private fundraising efforts funded Bennett Preschool, Pittsboro Kiwanis Playground, and Siler City Boundless Playground.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 637 Pittsboro, NC 27312
Office Location: 220 Chatham Business Drive Pittsboro, NC 27312
Phone: 919-542-7449 Fax: 919-542-0238 Email: info@chathamkids.org Website: chathamkids.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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