Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties (PFCLG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Dallas, North Carolina. Founded in 1996, the organization is a participant in Smart Start, North Carolina's early childhood initiative. PFCLG serves families and children ages birth to five across Lincoln and Gaston counties through comprehensive early care and education services, family support programs, and community advocacy.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$277K
-31.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
-10.0% YoY
Grant Count
42
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$57K
-10.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To lead, advocate and collaborate with others to ensure the wellbeing of children, ages birth to five.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Increasing the quality of child care
- Helping families find quality child care
- Helping families in need access child care subsidies
- Supporting early childhood educators' professional development and education
- Expanding literacy through daily reading habits and fostering a love of books
- Advocating for child health and safety in partnership with providers, local health departments, and communities
- Strengthening families' abilities as primary caregivers through support and resources
Program Activities:
- Quality Early Child Care and Education (QECE)
- Individual Professional Development Program (IPDP)
- Wages supplement for child care teachers
- Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) services
- Training and workshops for child care providers
- Directors' education forums focused on leadership and program climate
- Technical assistance to child care facilities on sanitation, safety, environmental rating scales, and licensure compliance
- Financial incentives for child care teachers pursuing college credit
Grantmaking
PFCLG functions as both a service provider and a grantmaker. The organization awarded total giving of $2,527,958 in their most recent fiscal year (2025).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Lincoln and Gaston counties, North Carolina
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2025):
- Total assets: $276,643
- Total revenues: $3,769,816
- Total expenses: $3,776,333
- Total giving: $2,527,958
- Number of employees: 15
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $276,643 | $403,995 | $342,630 |
| Revenue | $3,769,816 | $4,145,812 | $3,773,299 |
| Expenses | $3,776,333 | $4,157,414 | $3,783,501 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $433 | $519 | $751 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Partnership for Children of Lincoln
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ERIN BRASSELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANTHONY SIMPSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW HILLMAN | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| SARAH MILLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DEANA MURPHY | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| KAREN ANZOLA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $85,459 |
| ROSS BULLA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LENA JONES | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR EILEEN YANTZ | PAST CHAIR | 4 | — |
| RANDALL CHAMBERS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ABIGAIL NEWTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DOREEN MELTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARANDA PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHERRY REINHARDT | VICE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| KRISTEN THOMAS | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization has been active in community fundraising and grant distribution. Recent news indicates community engagement in early childhood education funding, with reports of significant grant awards and fundraising efforts supporting early childhood providers in the region.
Community Raises More Than $685,000 for Early Childhood EducationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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