Surry County Early Childhood Partnership
For the future health and vitality of Surry County, the mission of the Surry County Early Childhood Partnership is to take action on behalf of the people of Surry County to support children 0 to 5 and their families through partnerships across the county.
Surry County Early Childhood Partnership at a glance
In short: Surry County Early Childhood Partnership gave $1.7M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $330K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,652,235
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $330,447
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $158,760
- Total assets
- $155,869
- -13.9% 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.
Who Surry County Early Childhood Partnership funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Surry County Schools ($1.1M). Together the top 5 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 13 grants of 25 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Surry County Early Childhood Partnership gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2025) to $1.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Surry County Schools Dobson, NC | Pre-K Program, Nurturing Parenting Program | $1,068,103 |
| Mount Airy City Schools Mount Airy, NC | Pre-K Program | $241,534 |
| Yadkin Valley Economic Development District Inc Boonville, NC | Pre-K Program | $158,760 |
| Elkin City Schools Elkin, NC | Pre-K Program | $138,792 |
| Children's Center of Surry Inc Dobson, NC | Nurturing Parenting Program | $45,046 |
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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 | $155,869 | $2,039,176 | $2,039,392 | $1,652,235 | 5 | $10 |
| 2024 | $181,002 | $2,217,387 | $2,220,222 | $1,845,739 | 5 | $18 |
| 2023 | $161,656 | $2,108,844 | $2,098,239 | $1,739,247 | 5 | $12 |
| 2022 | $133,475 | $2,018,293 | $2,022,123 | $1,664,503 | 5 | $1 |
| 2021 | $126,567 | $2,079,710 | $2,080,417 | $1,725,695 | 5 | $2 |
About Surry County Early Childhood Partnership
Based on IRS filings
Surry County Early Childhood Partnership is a public charity focused on Education, based in Mount Airy, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $156K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $10.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Surry County Early Childhood Partnership is led by Marty Westmoreland, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marty Westmoreland
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$75K (2021) → $82K (2025)
Barbara Anderson
Chair
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Tolbert
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Shockley
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Swann
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Sebastian
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kayla Norman
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Wrenn
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Swanson Richards
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis Reeves
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Beeson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
JoAnn Larkins
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Phillip Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hall
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Kim Morrison (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Don Martin (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tracee McManus (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jo Ann Larkins (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Myra Cox (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Misti Collins (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $82K, to Marty Westmoreland (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Surry County Early Childhood Partnership
How much does Surry County Early Childhood Partnership give each year?
Surry County Early Childhood Partnership gave $1.7M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 5 grants.
What is Surry County Early Childhood Partnership's typical grant size?
Surry County Early Childhood Partnership's median grant in 2025 was $158,760, and its average grant was $330,447, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Surry County Early Childhood Partnership give grants?
Surry County Early Childhood Partnership 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 Dobson, NC (2 grants).
Does Surry County Early Childhood Partnership give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Surry County Early Childhood Partnership's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Pre-K Program" (3 grants).
Who are Surry County Early Childhood Partnership's largest grantees?
Surry County Early Childhood Partnership's largest 2025 grantees include Surry County Schools ($1,068,103), Mount Airy City Schools ($241,534) and Yadkin Valley Economic Development District Inc ($158,760), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Surry County Early Childhood Partnership?
Surry County Early Childhood Partnership reported $156K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Surry County Early Childhood Partnership?
Surry County Early Childhood Partnership is a public charity focused on Education, based in Mount Airy, NC. It holds $156K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Surry County Early Childhood Partnership's EIN?
Surry County Early Childhood Partnership's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1938073. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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