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Emerson Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.94M (2023)

Expenses
$1.59M (2023)

Total Assets
$677k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$165k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,940,490
Expenses
$1,593,573
Net Income
$346,917
Net Assets
$511,785
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $458,509
23.6%
Program Services $1,481,965
76.4%
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $146,494
9.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $859,775
54.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $676,662
Total Liabilities $164,877
Net Assets $511,785
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stacey Bell (Executive Director) $113,456 $0 $0
Sarah Johnson (Board President (Former Ed)) $33,038 $0 $0
Haskel Canagarajah (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
La Vincent Wren (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kortnee Edson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Camp (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,457,178
Expenses
$1,474,004
Net Income
-$16,826
Net Assets
$164,868
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $329,056
22.6%
Program Services $1,128,122
77.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $71,105
4.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $792,611
53.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $183,939
Total Liabilities $19,071
Net Assets $164,868
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sarah Johnson (Executive Director) $71,105 $0 $0
Megan Potts (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Blanche De Leon (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bradley Nall (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Gillette (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Meg Walsh (Board Member At Large) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,211,836
Expenses
$1,223,534
Net Income
-$11,698
Net Assets
$181,694
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $310,577
25.6%
Program Services $901,259
74.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,024
6.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $759,479
62.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $181,694
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $181,694
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sarah Johnson (Executive Director) $81,024 $0 $0
Megan Potts (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Blanche De Leon (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bradley Nall (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Gillette (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Meg Walsh (Board Member At Large) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,375,632
Expenses
$1,291,741
Net Income
$83,891
Net Assets
$193,392
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $414,962
30.2%
Program Services $960,670
69.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,832
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $674,370
52.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $193,392
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $193,392
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sarah Johnson (Executive Director) $70,832 $0 $0
Megan Potts (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Blanche De Leon (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bradley Nall (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dave Andrews (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Meg Miller (At Large) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,168,498
Expenses
$1,146,341
Net Income
$22,157
Net Assets
$109,857
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,620
4.3%
Program Services $1,117,878
95.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $1,565
0.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $522,009
45.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $161,213
Total Liabilities $51,356
Net Assets $109,857
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sarah Johnson (Executive Di) $72,575 $0 $0
Stacey Bell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Daily (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Juhlke (Member) $0 $0 $0
Pam Owens (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sheryl Sands (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$706,656
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$706,656
Net Assets
$714,179
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $801
0.1%
Program Services $705,855
99.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $760,212
Total Liabilities $46,033
Net Assets $714,179
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sarah Johnson (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Stacey Bell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Daily (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Juhlke (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sheryl Sands (Member) $0 $0 $0
Pam Owens (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$701,434
Expenses
$260
Net Income
$701,174
Net Assets
$1,739,747
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,661
3.4%
Program Services $677,773
96.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,820,109
Total Liabilities $80,362
Net Assets $1,739,747
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sarah Johnson (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Stacey Bell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Daily (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Juhlke (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sheryl Sands (Member) $0 $0 $0
Pam Owens (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,383,560
Expenses
$755,697
Net Income
$627,863
Net Assets
$1,038,573
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,202
2.0%
Program Services $1,355,358
98.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $1,193
0.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $382,385
50.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,111,935
Total Liabilities $73,362
Net Assets $1,038,573
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sarah Johnson (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Stacey Bell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Daily (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Juhlke (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sheryl Sands (Member) $0 $0 $0
Pam Owens (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,042,578
Expenses
$834,396
Net Income
$208,182
Net Assets
$410,710
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,760
0.8%
Program Services $1,033,818
99.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $250
0.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $459,067
55.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $489,700
Total Liabilities $78,990
Net Assets $410,710
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sarah Johnson (Executive Di) $36,432 $0 $0
Stacey Bell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Daily (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Juhlke (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sheryl Sands (Member) $0 $0 $0
Pam Owens (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$910,170
Expenses
$886,172
Net Income
$23,998
Net Assets
$41,836
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,980
0.5%
Program Services $905,190
99.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $110,472
12.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $515,397
58.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $125,510
Total Liabilities $83,674
Net Assets $41,836
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sarah Johnson (Executive Director) $63,588 $0 $0
Stacey Bell (Treasurer) $46,885 $0 $0
Sarah Daily (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Juhlke (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sheryl Sands (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Pam Owens (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$818,187
Expenses
$877,426
Net Income
-$59,239
Net Assets
$63,408
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $41,245
5.0%
Program Services $778,532
95.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$1,590
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $124,901
14.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $451,926
51.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $164,025
Total Liabilities $100,617
Net Assets $63,408
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sarah Johnson (Executive Director) $65,680 $0 $0
Stacey Bell (Business Director) $59,221 $0 $0
Nancy Simpson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Daily (Member) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Juhlke (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sheryl Sands (Vp) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Pitts (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$784,532
Expenses
$734,703
Net Income
$49,829
Net Assets
$135,695
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $84,427
10.8%
Program Services $700,613
89.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$1,425
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $917
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $102,520
14.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $383,604
52.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $205,749
Total Liabilities $70,054
Net Assets $135,695

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$735,111
Expenses
$658,301
Net Income
$76,810
Net Assets
$130,530
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $64,508
8.8%
Program Services $629,825
85.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $39,603
5.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,175
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $99,251
15.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $363,677
55.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $131,155
Total Liabilities $625
Net Assets $130,530

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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