TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA BY ENCOURAGING ADVOCCY, COLLABORATION AND FUNDING SERVICES THAT FOCUS ON PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+7.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
-11.7% YoY
Grant Count
14
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$214K
+0.9% YoY
About Region a Partnership for Children
Based on IRS filings
Region a Partnership for Children is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SYLVA, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 14 grants totaling $3.0M. Net investment income was $18K.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,887,417 | $1,752,142 | $1,563,232 |
| Revenue | $5,047,186 | $5,099,891 | $4,780,269 |
| Expenses | $4,880,360 | $4,905,650 | $4,698,678 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $18,199 | $40,774 | $14,145 |
| 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
84 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Region a Partnership for Children
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Haywood County Schools ($388,368), Cherokee County School ($356,624), Swain County Schools ($341,744).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE CENTRAL SCHOOLS CHEROKEE, NC | NC PRE-K SERVICES | $228,160 |
| CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL MURPHY, NC | NC PRE-K SERVICES | $356,624 |
| CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS HAYESVILLE, NC | NC PRE-K SERVICES | $222,208 |
| GRAHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS ROBBINSVILLE, NC | NC PRE-K SERVICES | $223,200 |
| HAYWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLYDE, NC | NC PRE-K SERVICES | $117,197 |
| HAYWOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS WAYNESVILLE, NC | NC PRE-K SERVICES | $388,368 |
| JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS SYLVA, NC | NC PRE-K SERVICES | $335,792 |
| LONG'S CHAPEL CHILD ENRICHMENT CENT WAYNESVILLE, NC | NC PRE-K SERVICES | $116,478 |
| MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS FRANKLIN, NC | NC PRE-K SERVICES | $285,696 |
| MACON PROGRAM FOR PROGRESS FRANKLIN, NC | NC PRE-K SERVICES | $194,880 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHELLY FOREMAN | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| GLENDA HENSLEY | VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| CRYSTAL RUMFELT | SEC/TREAS | 3 | — |
| MIKE DRINKWATER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CONSUELA GIRTY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TODD GOINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUSS HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LESTER LAMINACK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RYAN SKAGGS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERESA TOMS-GILLESPIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRENDA TRIPLETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| COURTNEY UMPHLETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIM WINTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF CLOER | DIR (THRU 10 | 1 | — |
| TASHA FORNEY | DIR (THRU 10 | 1 | — |
| DEIDRE MCMAHON | DIR (THRU 10 | 1 | — |
| AMANDA TANNER-MCGEE | DIR (THRU 10 | 1 | — |
| JANICE M EDGERTON | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $134,753 |
| KELLY P VREELAND | CFO | 40 | $119,574 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Region a Partnership for Children?
Region a Partnership for Children is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SYLVA, NC. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Region a Partnership for Children?
As of 2025, Region a Partnership for Children holds $1.9M in total assets with $5.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $3.0M in 2025.
Where does Region a Partnership for Children operate?
Region a Partnership for Children has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does Region a Partnership for Children award?
In 2025, Region a Partnership for Children awarded 14 grants totaling $3.0M — an average of about $214K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Region a Partnership for Children's EIN?
Region a Partnership for Children's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1869575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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