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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 / Developmentally Disabled Centers, Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$3.16M (2023)

Expenses
$3.27M (2023)

Total Assets
$874k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$371k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings and Audits 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.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,162,309
Expenses
$3,266,178
Net Income
-$103,869
Net Assets
$502,302
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,849,626
90.1%
Program Services $312,672
9.9%
Investment Income $11
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 $180,000
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,827,144
55.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $873,668
Total Liabilities $371,366
Net Assets $502,302
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Tierney (Co Executive Director) $100,000 $0 $0
Michael L Farmer (Co Executive Director) $80,000 $0 $0
Alice Faucett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Adam Stollings (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eddie Whitehead (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ron Sowell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Derrick Gibson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Wesley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chris Price (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Trish Hatfield (Vice Chair Person) $0 $0 $0
Christy Carter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Dash (Chair Person) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,705,384
Expenses
$2,651,165
Net Income
$54,219
Net Assets
$606,171
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,119,822
78.4%
Program Services $585,551
21.6%
Investment Income $11
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 $87,473
3.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,464,864
55.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $811,148
Total Liabilities $204,977
Net Assets $606,171
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Tierney (Executive Director) $87,473 $0 $0
Alice Faucett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ron Sowell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eddie Whitehead (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Adam Stollings (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Wesley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Derrick Gibson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Trish Hatfield (Vice Chair Person) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Dash (Chair Person) $0 $0 $0
Chris Price (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Christy Carter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,819,135
Expenses
$1,965,717
Net Income
-$146,582
Net Assets
$551,952
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,650,226
90.7%
Program Services $168,897
9.3%
Investment Income $12
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 $78,631
4.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,194,600
60.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $722,244
Total Liabilities $170,292
Net Assets $551,952
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Tierney (Executive Director) $78,631 $0 $0
Joyce Floyd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Derrick Gibson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ron Sowell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Trish Hatfield (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Wesley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Dash (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Steve Tuck (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,797,838
Expenses
$1,688,022
Net Income
$109,816
Net Assets
$563,800
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,568,133
87.2%
Program Services $229,523
12.8%
Investment Income $182
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 $74,103
4.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,008,108
59.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $917,657
Total Liabilities $353,857
Net Assets $563,800
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Tierney (Executive Director) $74,103 $0 $0
Trish Hatfield (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Wesley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Dash (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Floyd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Tuck (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0 $0
Derrick Gibson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ron Sowell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,709,271
Expenses
$1,547,899
Net Income
$161,372
Net Assets
$423,925
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,427,347
83.5%
Program Services $281,529
16.5%
Investment Income $395
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 $73,081
4.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $878,148
56.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $539,459
Total Liabilities $115,534
Net Assets $423,925
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Tierney (Executive Director) $73,081 $0 $0
Trish Hatfield (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Wesley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Dash (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Floyd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Tuck (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0 $0
Derrick Gibson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ron Sowell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,197,189
Expenses
$1,129,848
Net Income
$67,341
Net Assets
$262,553
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,041,275
87.0%
Program Services $155,637
13.0%
Investment Income $277
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 $71,999
6.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $602,041
53.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $342,333
Total Liabilities $79,780
Net Assets $262,553
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Tierney (Executive Director) $71,999 $0 $0
Trish Hatfield (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Wesley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Dash (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Floyd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Tuck (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0 $0
Derrick Gibson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ron Sowell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Osullivan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,055,743
Expenses
$1,072,626
Net Income
-$16,883
Net Assets
$195,212
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $965,078
91.4%
Program Services $90,526
8.6%
Investment Income $139
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 $79,536
7.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $605,627
56.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $268,804
Total Liabilities $73,592
Net Assets $195,212
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Tierney (Executive Director) $79,536 $0 $0
Trish Hatfield (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bob Mcconnell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Dash (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Floyd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Tuck (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0 $0
Derrick Gibson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ron Sowell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$922,159
Expenses
$908,763
Net Income
$13,396
Net Assets
$212,095
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $788,554
85.5%
Program Services $133,552
14.5%
Investment Income $53
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 $63,883
7.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $482,296
53.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $288,314
Total Liabilities $76,219
Net Assets $212,095
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Tierney (Executive Director) $63,883 $0 $0
Trish Hatfield (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bob Mcconnell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Dash (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Floyd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Tuck (Secretarytreasurer) $0 $0 $0
Derrick Gibson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ron Sowell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$939,738
Expenses
$881,315
Net Income
$58,423
Net Assets
$198,699
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $867,369
92.3%
Program Services $72,344
7.7%
Investment Income $25
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 $47,459
5.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $497,911
56.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $308,406
Total Liabilities $109,707
Net Assets $198,699
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Tierney (Executive Director) $47,459 $0 $0
Trish Hatfield (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bob Mcconnell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Dash (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Floyd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Tuck (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jason Browning (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ron Sowell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$853,204
Expenses
$863,894
Net Income
-$10,690
Net Assets
$140,276
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $838,646
98.3%
Program Services $14,533
1.7%
Investment Income $25
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 $47,209
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $494,245
57.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $236,949
Total Liabilities $96,673
Net Assets $140,276

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$866,501
Expenses
$908,611
Net Income
-$42,110
Net Assets
$150,966
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $856,251
98.8%
Program Services $10,226
1.2%
Investment Income $24
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 $47,209
5.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $554,890
61.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $228,074
Total Liabilities $77,108
Net Assets $150,966

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$969,891
Expenses
$946,388
Net Income
$23,503
Net Assets
$193,076
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,853
4.0%
Program Services $931,014
96.0%
Investment Income $24
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 $165,703
17.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $383,345
40.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $263,306
Total Liabilities $70,230
Net Assets $193,076

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$749,346
Expenses
$822,975
Net Income
-$73,629
Net Assets
$169,573
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $53,528
7.1%
Program Services $695,792
92.9%
Investment Income $26
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 $156,041
19.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $366,639
44.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $209,332
Total Liabilities $39,759
Net Assets $169,573

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Fiscal Year Ending June
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 June
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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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

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 June
2007

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 June
2006

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 June
2005

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 June
2004

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 June
2003

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 June
2002

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.
2000

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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