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    Durham'S Partnership for Children

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    DURHAM, NCWebsite9194036960

    About Durham'S Partnership for Children

    To ensure every child in Durham enters school ready to succeed, we lead community strategies for children birth to age 5 and their families that promote healthy development and learning and enhance access to high quality care.

    Focus Areas

    Early childhood educationChild care access and affordabilityChild care quality improvementFamily support and home visitingEarly childhood health servicesEarly intervention and school readiness

    Who They Fund

    young children / early learnersfamilies with young children (parents, caregivers)child care providers and early childhood educators

    Funding Style

    direct service / program support

    About Durham'S Partnership for Children

    Durham's Partnership for Children centers its grantmaking on a single county and a birth-to-5 strategy: helping children in Durham enter school ready to succeed through early learning, child care, family support, and health-related services. Its recent grants show a mix of large contracts and operating support for local providers, schools, and family-service organizations that work with young children and caregivers. Among the largest awards in the recent record, Child Care Services Association in Chapel Hill received $4,080,028 in 2024 and $3,779,219 in 2023 for child care quality and assistance. In Durham, Child & Parent Support Services received $3,141,687 in 2025 for child care, while Durham Public Schools received $489,077 in 2025 for child care. The foundation also supports early childhood infrastructure through recurring local programs such as Smart Start, Durham Pre-K, and Early Head Start administration. The grant list includes child care centers, public schools, health and family-support providers, and organizations serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Several awards are directed to workforce stability and quality improvement, including support for early childhood educators, technical assistance, and provider services tied to school readiness. That pattern places the foundation in the role of a local intermediary funding programs that operate across the early childhood system rather than a narrow set of one-off projects.

    What Durham'S Partnership for Children Funds

    In child care quality and assistance, Durham's Partnership for Children made multiple awards to Child Care Services Association, including $765,631 in 2025, alongside other provider-focused support in Durham County. This lines up with its emphasis on quality improvement and child care access for young children and families. Family support is another clear strand. Families and Community Rising Inc received $615,058 in 2025 for child care and $705,650 in 2023 for family support, while Early Start Academy received $283,297 in 2024 for family support. These grants point to a family-centered model that includes parent and caregiver support. The foundation also funds school-readiness and early education providers. Durham Public Schools received $467,200 in 2023 for children’s education, and Christian Prep Academy Inc received $279,967 in 2025 for children’s education. Health-linked early childhood work appears as well: the Center for Child and Family Health received $486,160 in 2025 for child care quality and assistance.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $10.3M

    Total Assets

    $489K

    Total Revenue

    $13.7M

    Total Expenses

    $13.6M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $93K and $274K, with a median of $182K.

    25th Percentile

    $93K

    Median

    $182K

    75th Percentile

    $274K

    Geographic Reach

    Local2 states funded
    Funding intensity
    Low
    High
    Headquarters

    Leadership

    MARSHA BASLOE

    Accepts unsolicited proposals

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    early childhood educationchild care quality improvementchild care assistance / subsidiesfamily support services (parent engagement, family resources)provider professional development and training

    How Durham'S Partnership for Children Gives

    Typical awards are mid-sized to large for a local intermediary: the 25th percentile is $93,013, the median is $182,041, and the 75th percentile is $274,207. The recent grant list shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Child Care Services Association, Durham Public Schools, Center for Child and Family Health, and Childcare Network #57. That indicates ongoing relationships rather than one-time grants. Durham's Partnership for Children is a local funder, operates through program and contract support, and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Some active programs accept unsolicited applications, while others are administered directly by the foundation.

    Where Durham'S Partnership for Children Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local: 96% of grants go to recipients in North Carolina, and every listed grant recipient is in the U.S. Durham is the main hub, with many awards going to organizations in Durham, including Durham Public Schools, Child & Parent Support Services, and the Center for Child and Family Health. Chapel Hill also appears as a major recipient location through Child Care Services Association, and Raleigh appears through Triangle Day Care Center. The geography matches a county-centered funding model rather than a broad regional or national one.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Durham'S Partnership for Children

    What kinds of organizations does Durham's Partnership for Children fund?

    It funds organizations working in early childhood education, child care access and quality, family support, early childhood health services, and early intervention and school readiness. The grant list includes child care centers, public schools, family-service providers, and health-focused partners serving children birth to age 5 and their families.

    How large are typical grants?

    The typical grant size is substantial for a local funder: the 25th percentile is $93,013, the median is $182,041, and the 75th percentile is $274,207. The recent grants also include multimillion-dollar awards, showing a mix of program-scale contracts and smaller provider awards.

    Does the foundation support recurring grantees?

    Yes. Several recipients appear across more than one year in the recent grants list, including Child Care Services Association, Durham Public Schools, Center for Child and Family Health, and Childcare Network #57. That pattern suggests ongoing funding relationships rather than isolated awards.

    Which geographic area receives most of the grants?

    The foundation gives locally, with 96% of grants going to recipients in North Carolina. Durham is the core location for recipients, with additional grants to nearby Chapel Hill and Raleigh. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based in the data provided.

    What specific program areas show up in the grant record?

    The record shows support for child care quality and assistance, child care, family support, and children’s education. Program examples include Durham Pre-K, Early Head Start, Smart Start, and provider-focused funding tied to quality improvement and school readiness.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Durham'S Partnership for Children that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses Dec 15, 2026

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    Who can apply: Organizations able to collaborate with Durham homeless shelters and provide technical assistance; must serve Durham County. Applicants should follow the RFA and Activity Application guidance included in the posted documents.

    Deadline: Due December 15 (as posted on partners page)

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    CHILD & PARENT SUPPORT SERVICESDURHAM, NC$2,967,3312026CHILD CARE
    CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH INCDURHAM, NC$735,1842026CHILD CARE
    FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY RISING INCDURHAM, NC$588,8402026CHILD CARE
    EARLY YEARS INCDURHAM, NC$547,9592026CHILD CARE
    A NEW BEGINNING II - EHSDURHAM, NC$541,9222026CHILD CARE
    ALL MY CHILDRENDURHAM, NC$474,1042026CHILD CARE
    RANDY'S FIVE STAR ACADEMYDURHAM, NC$444,9542026CHILD CARE
    TODDLERS ACADEMYDURHAM, NC$367,6472026CHILD CARE
    HEALTHY FAMILIES DURHAMDURHAM, NC$354,6482026FAMILY SUPPORT
    CHILDCARE NETWORK #57DURHAM, NC$307,0132026CHILD CARE QUALITY AND ASSISTANCE
    DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLSDURHAM, NC$303,3522026CHILD CARE
    CHRISTIAN PREP ACADEMY INCDURHAM, NC$235,1132026CHILDREN EDUCATION
    PRIMARY COLORS EARLY LEARNING CENTERDURHAM, NC$215,7002026CHILD CARE
    GROWING LEGACY EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLCDURHAM, NC$195,6872026FAMILY SUPPORT
    BOOK HARVESTDURHAM, NC$188,1462026CHILDREN EDUCATION
    BRYSON CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL INCDURHAM, NC$162,4942026CHILDREN EDUCATION
    A NEW BEGINNING IIIDURHAM, NC$146,9942026CHILD CARE
    DURHAM COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSIONDURHAM, NC$140,6222026CHILDREN EDUCATION
    BROWN'S EARLY LEARNING SCHOOLDURHAM, NC$140,2052026CHILD CARE
    WHITE ROCK BAPTIST CHURCHDURHAM, NC$132,2962026CHILDREN EDUCATION
    EXCHANGE CLUBS' FAMILY CENTERGRAHAM, NC$128,7092026FAMILY SUPPORT
    ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTERDURHAM, NC$127,9822026CHILD CARE
    PRIMARY COLORS EARLY LEARNING CENTERDURHAM, NC$122,9492026CHILD CARE
    A NEW BEGINNING IVDURHAM, NC$110,7262026CHILD CARE
    CHILDCARE NETWORK #166DURHAM, NC$102,8172026CHILD CARE
    EXCHANGE FAMILY CENTERBROOKLYN, NY$71,6942026FAMILY SUPPORT
    KIDS R KIDS RTPDURHAM, NC$71,1812026CHILDREN EDUCATION
    KIDDIE KOLLEGE EARLY LEARNING CENTERDURHAM, NC$64,7102026CHILDREN EDUCATION
    THE PLAYHOUSE EARLY ACADEMYDURHAM, NC$61,8342026CHILDREN EDUCATION
    CHILDREN'S CAMPUS AT SOUTHPOINTDURHAM, NC$56,8012026CHILDREN EDUCATION
    FIRST CHRONICLES DAY CARE CENTERDURHAM, NC$47,4542026CHILD CARE
    CHILDCARE NETWORK #58DURHAM, NC$35,9502026CHILD CARE
    YATES BAPTIST CHURCHDURHAM, NC$35,2312026CHILDREN EDUCATION
    EXCHANGE CLUBS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CTRGRAHAM, NC$22,8922026FAMILY SUPPORT
    CREATIVE SCHOOLS AT DAVIS PARKMORRISVILLE, NC$21,5702026CHILDREN EDUCATION
    GREATER DURHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCEDURHAM, NC$6,0552026CHILDREN EDUCATION
    OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH - LEATHERS MEACHEM HEAD STARTDURHAM, NC$5,8802026CHILD CARE
    CHILD & PARENT SUPPORT SERVICESDURHAM, NC$3,141,6872025CHILD CARE
    CHILD CARE SERVICES ASSOCIATIONCHAPEL HILL, NC$765,6312025CHILD CARE QUALITY AND ASSISTANCE
    FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY RISING INCDURHAM, NC$615,0582025CHILD CARE
    DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLSDURHAM, NC$489,0772025CHILD CARE
    CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTHDURHAM, NC$486,1602025CHILD CARE QUALITY AND ASSISTANCE
    TODDLERS ACADEMYDURHAM, NC$343,1272025CHILD CARE
    CHILDCARE NETWORK #57DURHAM, NC$328,1872025CHILD CARE QUALITY AND ASSISTANCE
    PRIMARY COLORS EARLY LEARNING CENTERDURHAM, NC$307,0842025CHILD CARE
    CHRISTIAN PREP ACADEMY INCDURHAM, NC$279,9672025CHILDREN EDUCATION
    RANDY'S FIVE STAR ACADEMYDURHAM, NC$251,6482025CHILD CARE
    A NEW BEGINNING II - EHSDURHAM, NC$251,6482025CHILD CARE
    ALL MY CHILDRENDURHAM, NC$251,6482025CHILD CARE
    BRYSON CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL INCDURHAM, NC$222,7102025CHILDREN EDUCATION

    CHILD & PARENT SUPPORT SERVICES

    $2,967,331
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE

    CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH INC

    $735,184
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE

    FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY RISING INC

    $588,840
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE

    EARLY YEARS INC

    $547,959
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE

    A NEW BEGINNING II - EHS

    $541,922
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE

    ALL MY CHILDREN

    $474,104
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE

    RANDY'S FIVE STAR ACADEMY

    $444,954
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE

    TODDLERS ACADEMY

    $367,647
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE

    HEALTHY FAMILIES DURHAM

    $354,648
    DURHAM, NC2026

    FAMILY SUPPORT

    CHILDCARE NETWORK #57

    $307,013
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE QUALITY AND ASSISTANCE

    DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    $303,352
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE

    CHRISTIAN PREP ACADEMY INC

    $235,113
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILDREN EDUCATION

    PRIMARY COLORS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

    $215,700
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE

    GROWING LEGACY EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC

    $195,687
    DURHAM, NC2026

    FAMILY SUPPORT

    BOOK HARVEST

    $188,146
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILDREN EDUCATION

    BRYSON CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC

    $162,494
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILDREN EDUCATION

    A NEW BEGINNING III

    $146,994
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE

    DURHAM COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

    $140,622
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILDREN EDUCATION

    BROWN'S EARLY LEARNING SCHOOL

    $140,205
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE

    WHITE ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH

    $132,296
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILDREN EDUCATION

    EXCHANGE CLUBS' FAMILY CENTER

    $128,709
    GRAHAM, NC2026

    FAMILY SUPPORT

    ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER

    $127,982
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE

    PRIMARY COLORS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

    $122,949
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE

    A NEW BEGINNING IV

    $110,726
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE

    CHILDCARE NETWORK #166

    $102,817
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE

    EXCHANGE FAMILY CENTER

    $71,694
    BROOKLYN, NY2026

    FAMILY SUPPORT

    KIDS R KIDS RTP

    $71,181
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILDREN EDUCATION

    KIDDIE KOLLEGE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

    $64,710
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILDREN EDUCATION

    THE PLAYHOUSE EARLY ACADEMY

    $61,834
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILDREN EDUCATION

    CHILDREN'S CAMPUS AT SOUTHPOINT

    $56,801
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILDREN EDUCATION

    FIRST CHRONICLES DAY CARE CENTER

    $47,454
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE

    CHILDCARE NETWORK #58

    $35,950
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE

    YATES BAPTIST CHURCH

    $35,231
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILDREN EDUCATION

    EXCHANGE CLUBS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CTR

    $22,892
    GRAHAM, NC2026

    FAMILY SUPPORT

    CREATIVE SCHOOLS AT DAVIS PARK

    $21,570
    MORRISVILLE, NC2026

    CHILDREN EDUCATION

    GREATER DURHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

    $6,055
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILDREN EDUCATION

    OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH - LEATHERS MEACHEM HEAD START

    $5,880
    DURHAM, NC2026

    CHILD CARE

    CHILD & PARENT SUPPORT SERVICES

    $3,141,687
    DURHAM, NC2025

    CHILD CARE

    CHILD CARE SERVICES ASSOCIATION

    $765,631
    CHAPEL HILL, NC2025

    CHILD CARE QUALITY AND ASSISTANCE

    FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY RISING INC

    $615,058
    DURHAM, NC2025

    CHILD CARE

    DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    $489,077
    DURHAM, NC2025

    CHILD CARE

    CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH

    $486,160
    DURHAM, NC2025

    CHILD CARE QUALITY AND ASSISTANCE

    TODDLERS ACADEMY

    $343,127
    DURHAM, NC2025

    CHILD CARE

    CHILDCARE NETWORK #57

    $328,187
    DURHAM, NC2025

    CHILD CARE QUALITY AND ASSISTANCE

    PRIMARY COLORS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

    $307,084
    DURHAM, NC2025

    CHILD CARE

    CHRISTIAN PREP ACADEMY INC

    $279,967
    DURHAM, NC2025

    CHILDREN EDUCATION

    RANDY'S FIVE STAR ACADEMY

    $251,648
    DURHAM, NC2025

    CHILD CARE

    A NEW BEGINNING II - EHS

    $251,648
    DURHAM, NC2025

    CHILD CARE

    ALL MY CHILDREN

    $251,648
    DURHAM, NC2025

    CHILD CARE

    BRYSON CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC

    $222,710
    DURHAM, NC2025

    CHILDREN EDUCATION