Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc
Partnership for Children of Cumberland County is a public charity based in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It supports children from birth to age five and their families through early childhood services, family support, and work to strengthen the early care and education system.
Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc at a glance
In short: Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc gave $61K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,210
- -83.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -64.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,801
- -53.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,825
- Total assets
- $3,142,076
- -19.3% 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 Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 351 Wagoner Drive Suite 200, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone: (910) 867-9700
Website: https://ccpfc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pampers Hugs and Love ($7K). Together the top 9 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 34 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated community focus is Cumberland County, North Carolina. Its website also describes services in the Fayetteville and Fort Liberty area. The 2023 filing reports some programs serving Hoke County and, for certain training activities, facilities across North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2025) to $361K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pampers Hugs and Love Hope Mills, NC | Increase Quality | $6,999 |
| FSU Early Childhood Learning Center Fayetteville, NC | Increase Quality | $6,997 |
| Alpha Academy Fayetteville, NC | Increase Quality | $6,996 |
| Cozy Corner Child Care Fayetteville, NC | Increase Quality | $6,956 |
| Just Like Mom Child Development Center Spring Lake, NC | Increase Quality | $6,825 |
| Burns Child Care Center Fayetteville, NC | Increase Quality | $6,714 |
| 1ST Start Child Development Center Inc Fayetteville, NC | Increase Quality | $6,711 |
| Cumberland Community Development Center Inc (Trinity II) Fayetteville, NC | Increase Quality | $6,695 |
| Kids Early Learning Center Fayetteville, NC | Increase Quality | $6,317 |
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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 | $3,142,076 | $13,861,401 | $14,290,874 | $61,210 | 9 | $9,591 |
| 2024 | $3,893,285 | $16,318,511 | $15,749,152 | $361,499 | 25 | $15,644 |
| 2023 | $3,703,640 | $14,386,807 | $14,575,013 | — | — | $4,675 |
| 2022 | $3,404,717 | $15,111,084 | $15,663,110 | — | — | $2,779 |
| 2021 | $3,851,277 | $14,252,624 | $14,281,409 | — | — | $40 |
| 2020 | $3,858,468 | $13,382,631 | $13,461,792 | — | — | $6,628 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to be the driving force to engage partners to achieve lasting positive outcomes for all children, beginning at birth.” Its three stated investment priorities are advancing children’s well-being, strengthening the early care and education system, and empowering families.
Its reported activities include child care and education quality initiatives, child care subsidies, NC Pre-K, family support, health and safety programs, and program coordination and evaluation. In its 2023 filing, the organization reported providing NC Pre-K to 1,564 children and child care subsidy support to 343 children, among other program results. These are program services, not grants to outside applicants.
The organization’s 2024 grants included Cumberland Community Development, whose stated mission is to provide preschool and child care to low-income and disadvantaged families, and Action Pathways Inc., whose stated mission is to provide pathways to economic security through advocacy, community services, and empowerment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 17 grants totaling $285,701, an average of about $16,806 per grant. Notable recipients included Cumberland Community Development ($23,165) and Action Pathways Inc. ($19,304). The filing data lists zero grants in 2023 and 2025. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 9 grants totaling $61,210.
The organization solicits proposals for Smart Start-funded early childhood services addressing the needs of children from birth to age five, their families, and caregivers. Its advertised allocation cycle covers July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2030, with renewal dependent on satisfactory performance evaluation and available funds. The bidder’s packet application period opened September 15, 2026; the listed deadline is November 17, 2026. Agencies planning to apply were required to attend a bidder’s meeting scheduled for September 15, 2026, which has passed. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) public charities, schools, municipalities, and government programs; individuals, child care facilities, and for-profit organizations are generally not funded, subject to an exception when no suitable tax-exempt organization can carry out a project.
The organization also offers Driving Force recognition awards for individuals and organizations championing initiatives for young children and families in Cumberland County. The listed nomination deadline of June 30, 2026, has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Haja Jallow-Konrat as chair and Van Gunter as vice chair. Listed board members are Lonnie Ballard, Lisa Childers, Marvin Connelly Jr., Patricia Fecher, Terrasine Gardner, Amanda Klinck, Katherine Lada, and Nicole Lucas.
Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc is led by Mary Sonnenberg, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 20 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Sonnenberg
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $131K (2025)
Haja Jallow-Konrat
Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Reid-Jackson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Childers
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lonnie Ballard
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Connelly Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terrasine Gardner
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tre'vone McNeill
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Morris
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ebone Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Skeens
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Klinck
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darlisha Warren
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Lada
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Fecher
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Mobley
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Van Gunter
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ayanna Richard
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Lucas
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Ayesha Neal (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Pamela Adams-Watkins (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sandee Gronowski (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Jones (2021–2024) — Chair
- Former: Mary Mathis (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Birgit Sexton (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Wynne Long (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jami McLaughlin (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Karen McDonald (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Meredith Gronski (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Robin Deaver (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tawnya Rayman (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Wanda Wesley (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen G. Terry (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Andrea McGillivray (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Cotina Jones (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Anthony Wade (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Shanay Eason (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Cannon (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Angela Crosby (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chas Sampson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: James Grafstrom (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Perry Melton (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Angie Malave (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Hank Debnam (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Taft (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Hardin (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Phyllis Dunham (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $131K, to Mary Sonnenberg (President).
Frequently asked questions about Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc
How much does Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc give each year?
Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc gave $61K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $361K across 25 grants.
What is Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc's typical grant size?
Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,825, and its average grant was $6,801, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc give grants?
Partnership for Children of Cumberland County 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 Fayetteville, NC (7 grants).
Does Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Increase Quality" (9 grants).
Who are Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc's largest grantees?
Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Pampers Hugs and Love ($6,999), FSU Early Childhood Learning Center ($6,997) and Alpha Academy ($6,996), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc?
Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.9M.
What does Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to be the driving force to engage partners to achieve lasting positive outcomes for all children, beginning at birth.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc?
Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ccpfc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc's EIN?
Partnership for Children of Cumberland County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1845926. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 28, 2025)
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