THE PARTNERSHIP'S MISSION IS TO BE THE DRIVING FORCE TO ENGAGE PARTNERS TO ACHIEVE LASTING POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR ALL CHILDREN, BEGINNING AT BIRTH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.9M
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$286K
Grant Count
17
Avg Grant Size
$17K
About Partnership for Children of
Based on IRS filings
Partnership for Children of is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in FAYETTEVILLE, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $286K. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,893,285 | $3,703,640 | $3,404,717 |
| Revenue | $16,318,511 | $14,386,807 | $15,111,084 |
| Expenses | $15,749,152 | $14,575,013 | $15,663,110 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $15,644 | $4,675 | $2,779 |
| 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
17 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Partnership for Children of
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cumberland County Schools ($111,963), Cumberland Community Development ($23,165), Action Pathways Inc ($19,304).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS FAYETTEVILLE, NC | NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT | $111,963 |
| ACTION PATHWAYS INC FAYETTEVILLE, NC | NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT | $19,304 |
| BURNS CHILD CARE CENTER FAYETTEVILLE, NC | NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT | $7,722 |
| CHILD CARE NETWORK 109 FAYETTEVILLE, NC | NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT | $7,722 |
| CHILD CARE NETWORK 110 FAYETTEVILLE, NC | NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT | $11,582 |
| CHILDREN'S COURTYARD FAYETTEVILLE, NC | NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT | $11,582 |
| CREATIVE ENHANCEMENTS DAY CARE CTR FAYETTEVILLE, NC | NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT | $7,722 |
| CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FAYETTEVILLE, NC | NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT | $23,165 |
| FIRST STEPS CHILDCARE HOPE MILLS, NC | NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT | $7,722 |
| FSU EARLY CHILDHOOD FAYETTEVILLE, NC | NC PRE-K GEERS GRANT | $7,722 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY SONNENBERG | PRESIDENT | 40 | $121,529 |
| PAMELA ADAMS-WATKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.04 | — |
| LONNIE BALLARD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.22 | — |
| LISA CHILDERS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.18 | — |
| PATRICIA FECHER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.38 | — |
| TERRASINE GARDNER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.27 | — |
| SANDEE GRONOWSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| VAN GUNTER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.43 | — |
| HAJA JALLOW-KONRAT | VICE CHAIR | 0.53 | — |
| BRIAN JONES | CHAIR | 0.54 | — |
| MARVIN CONNELLY JR | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| AMANDA KLINCK | BOARD MEMBER | 0.46 | — |
| KATHERINE LADA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.48 | — |
| WYNNE LONG | BOARD MEMBER | 0.12 | — |
| MARY MATHIS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| TRE'VONE MCNEILL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.11 | — |
| TAYLOR MOBLEY | TREASURER | 0.19 | — |
| CHARLES MORRIS | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| AYESHA NEAL | SECRETARY | 0.52 | — |
| BRENDA REID-JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.05 | — |
| BIRGIT SEXTON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.47 | — |
| HEATHER SKEENS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.42 | — |
| BETTY SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.39 | — |
| DARLISHA WARREN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| EBONE WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Partnership for Children of?
Partnership for Children of is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in FAYETTEVILLE, NC. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Partnership for Children of?
As of 2024, Partnership for Children of holds $3.9M in total assets with $16.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $286K in 2024.
Where does Partnership for Children of operate?
Partnership for Children of has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does Partnership for Children of award?
In 2024, Partnership for Children of awarded 17 grants totaling $286K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Partnership for Children of's EIN?
Partnership for Children of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1845926. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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