THE MISSION OF READY FOR SCHOOL, READY FOR LIFE IS TO CREATE, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENT A COLLABORATIVE SYSTEM OF CARE FOR GUILFORD COUNTY'S YOUNGEST CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, FOSTERING NOT ONLY THEIR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT BUT ALSO THEIR SOCIO-EMOTIONAL GROWTH. OUR ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF CARE THAT SUPPORTS ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN GUILFORD COUNTY, ENSURING THEY HAVE ACCESS TO PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS AND PROVIDE EVERY BABY WITH AN EQUITABLE AND STRONG START IN LIFE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
-2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$425K
-94.5% YoY
Grant Count
2
-93.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$213K
-20.7% YoY
About Ready for School Ready for Life
Based on IRS filings
Ready for School Ready for Life is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in GREENSBORO, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $425K. Net investment income was $67K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,529,510 | $3,602,594 | $4,213,026 |
| Revenue | $4,032,348 | $14,283,178 | $6,364,497 |
| Expenses | $4,100,158 | $14,211,428 | $7,104,977 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $66,924 | $117,135 | $9,813 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Children's Home Society of North Carolina Inc ($300,000), Get Ready Guilford ($125,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC GREENSBORO, NC | SPEND DOWN OF ARPA FUNDS - COMMUNITY NAVIGATION | $300,000 |
| GET READY GUILFORD GREENSBORO, NC | 2023 TDE GRANT CARRYOVER (AGES 3-5) THAT WAS COMBINED WITH GRANT 22-11-SGO-K FOR GRANT AWARDS AND PAID OUT OF GRG. RR OWES GRG FOR THE PORTION COMING OUT OF THE GRANT SENT TO RR AND PAID OUT OF GRG. | $125,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINDY OAKLEY | CO-CHAIR | 10.5 | — |
| DR HAROLD MARTIN | CO-CHAIR | 10.5 | — |
| DR JAMES HOEKSTRA MD | TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| CURTIS HOLLOMAN | SECRETARY | 1.5 | — |
| BARBARA FRYE | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| KEVIN GRAY | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| MICHAEL HALFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| CYRIL JEFFERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| MARIA LAYNE-STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| BRIAN MANESS | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| DR VALERIE JARVIS MCMILLAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| DR WHITNEY OAKLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| DR MARTIN PORTILLO MD | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| MEKA SALES | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| DR TERRI SHELTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| J EDWARD KITCHEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| SUSAN S SCHWARTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| ERIKA TART | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| RYAN BLACKLEDGE | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| YOLANDA IKAZOBOH | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| ELIZABETH BOSTIAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| VICTOR ISLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| KATINA ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| SHABAKA AGGISON | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| DR ALLISON BLOSSER | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| ROBIN BRITT | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| CARLY COOKE | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| PAT DANAHY | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| ALAN DUNCAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| DR DANIEL ERB | BOARD MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| CHARRISE HART | OUTGOING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 50 | $80,857 |
| LAURA WEBER | INCOMING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 27 | — |
| JACQUELINE MCCRACKEN WALL | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 50 | $150,655 |
| DALIA SINGLETON WIMBERLY | DIRECTOR OF EQUITY AND ENGAGEMENT | 50 | $113,300 |
| DOUGLAS FRANKLIN JACKSON | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | 50 | $109,583 |
| STORMI BURNS COVINGTON | NETWORK DIRECTOR | 50 | $108,611 |
| CORETTA ROSEBORO WALKER | DIRECTOR OF AGES 3-8 | 50 | $101,970 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ready for School Ready for Life?
Ready for School Ready for Life is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in GREENSBORO, NC. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ready for School Ready for Life?
As of 2024, Ready for School Ready for Life holds $3.5M in total assets with $4.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $425K in 2024.
Where does Ready for School Ready for Life operate?
Ready for School Ready for Life has awarded grants in District of Columbia, North Carolina.
What size grants does Ready for School Ready for Life award?
In 2024, Ready for School Ready for Life awarded 2 grants totaling $425K — an average of about $213K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ready for School Ready for Life's EIN?
Ready for School Ready for Life's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3893055. 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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