Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc
To improve the quality of life for young children and families in Harnett County, North Carolina through community-based programs focusing on health, education and family support.
Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc at a glance
In short: Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc gave $2.3M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $323K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,258,381
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $322,626
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $172,560
- Total assets
- $193,095
- -9.3% 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.
How to apply to Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc
Who Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harnett County Public Schools ($1.3M). Together the top 7 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 15 grants of 44 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). 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 $2.3M (2025) to $2.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harnett County Public Schools Lillington, NC | STEP, NC Pre-K | $1,323,902 |
| Little Miracles Child Care Vass, NC | NC Pre-K | $322,831 |
| Adventures Under the Sun Childcare Development Center Inc Benson, NC | NC Pre-K | $187,659 |
| The Children's Courtyard Inc Wilmington, NC | NC Pre-K | $172,560 |
| Spring Hill Child Care Center Lillington, NC | NC Pre-K | $129,420 |
| The Village Learning Academy Angier, NC | NC Pre-K | $64,710 |
| Cental Carolina Community College Sanford, NC | Hand in Hand Motheread | $57,299 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $193,095 | $3,671,758 | $3,693,490 | $2,258,381 | 7 |
| 2024 | $212,975 | $4,147,732 | $4,089,662 | $2,380,783 | 7 |
| 2023 | $438,706 | $3,424,089 | $3,547,637 | $2,266,722 | 7 |
| 2022 | $588,441 | $3,340,284 | $3,307,888 | $2,324,687 | 11 |
| 2021 | $257,507 | $3,322,925 | $3,230,174 | $2,350,185 | 12 |
About Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc
Based on IRS filings
Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lillington, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $193K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $2.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc is led by Tara Fish, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tara Fish
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$68K (2021) → $103K (2025)
Joe Langley
Chair
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela McCauley
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Harnack
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Farr
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie McLeod
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Past Chair, 2022
Past Chair → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa McFadden
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jane Sauls
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Norris
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nutan Varma
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina White
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley McKoy
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Wise
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Castle
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly VanBeck
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lauren Cappola (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Melody McGee (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Polinski (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 $103K, to Tara Fish (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc
How much does Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc give each year?
Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc gave $2.3M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 7 grants.
What is Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc's typical grant size?
Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc's median grant in 2025 was $172,560, and its average grant was $322,626, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc give grants?
Harnett 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 Lillington, NC (2 grants).
Does Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "NC Pre-K" (5 grants).
Who are Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc's largest grantees?
Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Harnett County Public Schools ($1,323,902), Little Miracles Child Care ($322,831) and Adventures Under the Sun Childcare Development Center Inc ($187,659), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc?
Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc reported $193K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc?
Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lillington, NC. It holds $193K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc's EIN?
Harnett County Partnership for Children Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2079125. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- 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 November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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