The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc
To provide or connect families with early care and education, health, and family support services needed for young children.
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc at a glance
In short: The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc gave $3.3M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $467K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,269,061
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $467,009
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $508,333
- Total assets
- $223,245
- -34.2% 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 Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wayne County Public Schools ($948K). Together the top 7 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 19 grants of 41 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $3.1M (2021) to $4.2M (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County Public Schools Goldsboro, NC | NC Pre-K | $948,352 |
| Small World Childcare Center Inc Goldsboro, NC | NC Pre-K | $647,100 |
| Wayne Action Group for Economic Solvency Goldsboro, NC | NC Pre-K | $519,540 |
| Bright Beginnings Christian Center Inc Goldsboro, NC | NC Pre-K | $508,333 |
| Wee Are the World Inc Dudley, NC | NC Pre-K | $500,424 |
| Little Warriors Christian Academy Goldsboro, NC | NC Pre-K | $126,544 |
| Partnership for Children of Johnston County Inc Selma, NC | Child Care Academy | $18,768 |
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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 | $223,245 | $4,795,331 | $4,920,069 | $3,269,061 | 7 | $3 |
| 2024 | $339,351 | $5,109,008 | $5,006,270 | $3,568,995 | 7 | $25 |
| 2023 | $175,139 | $4,723,658 | $4,803,156 | $3,340,674 | 8 | $29 |
| 2022 | $310,376 | $5,891,919 | $5,601,964 | $4,231,701 | 10 | $3 |
| 2021 | $51,511 | $4,109,430 | $4,295,220 | $3,131,342 | 9 | $264 |
About The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Goldsboro, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $223K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $3.3M. Net investment income was $3.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc is led by Valerie Wallace, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 19 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Valerie Wallace
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$59K (2021) → $100K (2025)
Selena Bennett
Board Chair
Secretary → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Williams
Board Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Board Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Phillips
Board Member
Member-At-Large → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Felicia Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Holden-Cox
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Pfeiffer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Satterfield
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shervon Holland
Member-At-Large
Board Member → Member-At-Large, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandy Yeh
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Batts
Board Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenna Wolfe
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Derksen
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Estrada
Board Secretary
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Kemp
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reding Pittman
Member-At-Large
Board Member → Member-At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Lee
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Paul
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Whichard
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Paula Schultze (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Cordelia Wilcox (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew Whittle (2021–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Paul Rutter (2021–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Melissa Harrell (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brenda Weis (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Grazia Mostella (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Johnson (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kriquette Davis (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Anthony Goodson (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Batts (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Chrissy Smith (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dee Hurley-Holmes (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 $100K, to Valerie Wallace (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc
How much does The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc give each year?
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc gave $3.3M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.6M across 7 grants.
What is The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc's typical grant size?
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $508,333, and its average grant was $467,009, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc give grants?
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County 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 Goldsboro, NC (5 grants).
Does The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "NC Pre-K" (6 grants).
Who are The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc's largest grantees?
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Wayne County Public Schools ($948,352), Small World Childcare Center Inc ($647,100) and Wayne Action Group for Economic Solvency ($519,540), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc?
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc reported $223K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.8M.
What is The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc?
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Goldsboro, NC. It holds $223K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc's EIN?
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2054262. 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 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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