Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership
The mission of the Chowan/Perquimans Smart Start Partnership is to bring people and organizations together to enhance early childhood development and school readiness through advocacy, parent, and child care provider support programs.
Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership at a glance
In short: Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership gave $81K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,607
- -13.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,121
- -13.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $66,215
- +19.0% vs 2024
- 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.
Who Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Home Away From Home Childcare ($28K). Together the top 5 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $135K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Home Away From Home Childcare Edenton, NC | Education Grant | $28,387 |
| Out of the Box Childcare Center Edenton, NC | Education Grant | $19,697 |
| Edenton Chowan Schools Edenton, NC | Education Grant | $15,000 |
| Lil Chick's Child Care Center Edenton, NC | Subsidy Grant | $8,825 |
| Edenton Teapot Daycare Center Edenton, NC | Education Grant | $8,698 |
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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 | $66,215 | $457,208 | $450,019 | $80,607 | 5 | $11 |
| 2024 | $55,655 | $463,807 | $464,441 | $93,118 | 5 | $10 |
| 2023 | $65,738 | $504,220 | $498,969 | $134,895 | 6 | $11 |
| 2022 | $64,058 | $472,627 | $472,460 | $108,497 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | $46,597 | $433,385 | $438,289 | $8,410 | 1 | — |
About Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership
Based on IRS filings
Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership is a public charity focused on Education, based in Edenton, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $66K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $11.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership is led by Susan Nixon, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 20 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Nixon
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$66K (2021) → $69K (2025)
Dee Spruce
Chair
Board Chair → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arlene Yates
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carole Sykes
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
Chair → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kanika Griffin
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kay Hall
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara White
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Spaugh
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Newsome
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wanda Stallings
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shavonna Boone
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cabe Speary
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Reis
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie Brothers
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dina Hurdle
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared Jacavone
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trisha Brickhouse
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyeshia Phelps
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandy Goodwin
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Melissa Fields (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Allan Smith (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Cynthia Jones (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Howard (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michele Lawrence (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Andre Lopez (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Anna Nixon (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alexandria Diamond (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jay Fortenbery (2021–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Melanie Young (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Courtney Baker (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Terry Vaughan (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Christine Dowdell (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dennet L Thomason (2021) — Personnel & Finance Officer
- Former: Gary Ray (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Janette Palumbo (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Finlay (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joan White (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lora Aples (2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Perry Gurganus (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sid Eley (2021) — Board Member
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 $69K, to Susan Nixon (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership
How much does Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership give each year?
Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership gave $81K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $93K across 5 grants.
What is Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership's typical grant size?
Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,121, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership give grants?
Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership 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 Edenton, NC (5 grants).
Does Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Grant" (4 grants).
Who are Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership's largest grantees?
Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership's largest 2025 grantees include Home Away From Home Childcare ($28,387), Out of the Box Childcare Center ($19,697) and Edenton Chowan Schools ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership?
Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership reported $66K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $457K.
What is Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership?
Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership is a public charity focused on Education, based in Edenton, NC. It holds $66K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership's EIN?
Chowan Perquimans Smart Start Partnership's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1622057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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