The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc
Through collaborative efforts, opportunities will be made available for citizens to create nurturing & supportive environments in which young children can develop physically, socially, emotionallly & intellectually to their fullest potential. The primary emphasis will be on children ages 0-5 and their families.
The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc at a glance
In short: The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc gave $1.6M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $206K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,647,102
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $205,888
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $108,744
- Total assets
- $92,098
- -46.4% 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 The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Halifax County Schools ($567K). Together the top 8 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 14 grants of 39 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). 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 $1.5M (2023) to $1.9M (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax County Schools Halifax, NC | Childcare Services - NC Pre-K | $566,886 |
| Roanoke Rapids Graded School Roanoke Rapids, NC | Childcare - NC Pre-K | $383,679 |
| Warren County Schools Warrenton, NC | Childcare Services - NC Pre-K | $321,477 |
| Weldon City Schools Weldon, NC | Childcare Services - NC Pre-K | $121,016 |
| Weldon Day Care Center Weldon, NC | Childcare Services - NC Pre-K | $96,472 |
| The Warren Family Institute Warrenton, NC | Parent Services | $86,000 |
| Hodgestown Lifetime Learning Roanoke Rapids, NC | Childcare - NC Pre-K | $63,572 |
| Halifax County Health Department Halifax, NC | Parenting Network | $8,000 |
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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 | $92,098 | $2,280,322 | $2,279,649 | $1,647,102 | 8 | $26 |
| 2024 | $171,869 | $2,452,681 | $2,380,080 | $1,689,545 | 8 | $31 |
| 2023 | $116,375 | $2,058,140 | $2,125,703 | $1,512,450 | 7 | $27 |
| 2022 | $266,147 | $2,167,909 | $2,387,930 | $1,572,406 | 7 | $19 |
| 2021 | $307,663 | $2,325,288 | $2,550,504 | $1,873,200 | 9 | $64 |
About The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Roanoke Rapids, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $92K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $26.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc is led by Magda Baligh, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Magda Baligh
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$99K (2021) → $108K (2025)
Stanley Lewis Jr.
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Few
Board Member
Board Members → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Robistow
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dena Ramsey
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Mizell
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Webb-Owens
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Rodwell
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Naima Moseley (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tammie Battle (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Rodwell (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Betty Willis (2021) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Cheryl Reddish (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gail Walker (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Marie Robinson (2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Tony Brown (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 $108K, to Magda Baligh (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc
How much does The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc give each year?
The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc gave $1.6M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 8 grants.
What is The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc's typical grant size?
The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc's median grant in 2025 was $108,744, and its average grant was $205,888, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc give grants?
The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc 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 Halifax, NC (2 grants), Roanoke Rapids, NC (2 grants), Warrenton, NC (2 grants) and Weldon, NC (2 grants).
Does The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Childcare Services - NC Pre-K" (4 grants).
Who are The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc's largest grantees?
The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Halifax County Schools ($566,886), Roanoke Rapids Graded School ($383,679) and Warren County Schools ($321,477), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc?
The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc reported $92K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc?
The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Roanoke Rapids, NC. It holds $92K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc's EIN?
The Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1847375. 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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