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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by DIAKONOS INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$2,619,403
Total expenses
$3,114,115
Contributions and grants received
$2,266,942
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$80,523
Other revenue
$271,938
Total assets, end of year
$5,297,025
Total liabilities, end of year
$743,931
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$4,553,094
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$2,740,421
Management and general expenses
$217,989
Fundraising expenses
$155,705
Program service expenses (Part III)
$2,740,421

Program services were 88.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $1,214,598

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,052,344

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $39,868

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $80,523 · excluded $80,523

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $34,415

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $34,415

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $34,415 · excluded $34,415

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $50,364

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $3,784

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $46,580

  • 11a · Other revenue: INSURANCE CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT

    total $175,854 · related or exempt $175,854

  • 11b · Other revenue: SALES TAX REIMBURSEMENTS

    total $14,423 · related or exempt $14,423

  • 11c · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS

    total $666 · related or exempt $666

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $190,943

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $62,415 · program services $54,925 · management and general $4,369 · fundraising $3,121

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,478,207 · program services $1,300,822 · management and general $103,475 · fundraising $73,910

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $165,297 · program services $145,461 · management and general $11,571 · fundraising $8,265

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $123,635 · program services $108,799 · management and general $8,654 · fundraising $6,182

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $26 · program services $23 · management and general $2 · fundraising $1

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $17,700 · program services $15,576 · management and general $1,239 · fundraising $885

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $30,618 · program services $26,944 · management and general $2,143 · fundraising $1,531

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $209,435 · program services $184,303 · management and general $14,660 · fundraising $10,472

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $88,584 · program services $77,954 · management and general $6,201 · fundraising $4,429

  • 24a · Other expenses: REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

    total $295,000 · program services $259,600 · management and general $20,650 · fundraising $14,750

  • 24b · Other expenses: SUPPLIES

    total $109,678 · program services $96,517 · management and general $7,677 · fundraising $5,484

  • 24c · Other expenses: HOMELESS PREVENTION

    total $106,865 · program services $94,041 · management and general $7,481 · fundraising $5,343

  • 24d · Other expenses: UTILITIES

    total $104,368 · program services $91,844 · management and general $7,306 · fundraising $5,218

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $322,287 · program services $283,612 · management and general $22,561 · fundraising $16,114

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $280,192 · end of year $224,603

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $924,032 · end of year $728,310

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $336,197 · end of year $185,700

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $11,551 · end of year $7,225

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $3,202 · end of year $3,202

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $14,426 · end of year $14,426

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $6,295,659

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $2,772,148

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $3,586,556 · end of year $3,523,511

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $482,821 · end of year $542,884

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $91,646 · end of year $67,164

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $43,213 · end of year $128,809

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $550,000 · end of year $550,000

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $89,604 · end of year $65,122

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $4,895,514 · end of year $4,313,396

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $152,292 · end of year $239,698

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

THE MISSION OF DIAKONOS, INC. IS TO COMPASSIONATELY SERVE MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN IN NEED BY PROVIDING CLOTHING, FOOD, HEALTHCARE, AND SAFE SANCTUARY; ADVOCATING FOR CHANGE AND OFFERING HOPE. TAKEN FROM THE GREEK LANGUAGE, "DIAKONOS", MEANS "ONE WHO SERVES".

  • SHELTER SERVICES PROGRAM: NIGHT SHELTER/TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM DESCRIPTION; THE NIGHT SHELTER IS FOR THE MORE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS-THOSE THAT ARE MENTALLY ILL AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSERS. MOST WORK WITH THE CASE MANAGER, ALTHOUGH WHAT PROHIBITS THEM FROM MOVING INTO A MORE STABLE LIVING SITUATION IS VERY COMPLICATED WITH FEW SOLUTIONS. WHILE IN THE NIGHT SHELTER, IN ORDER TO STAY AT LEVEL 1, GENERAL RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED. LEVEL 2 ALLOWS FOR MORE PERKS, BUT REQUIRES MORE OF THE INDIVIDUAL. ONCE OUR GUEST ACCOMPLISHES REQUIREMENTS OF LEVEL 3, THEY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MOVE INTO TRANSITIONAL. THE SECOND LEVEL OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IS RESIDENT STAFF LEVEL. WORKING WITH CASE MANAGER, SETTING SHORT AND LONG TERM GOALS, SECURING EMPLOYMENT, DEVELOPING JOB SKILLS, ATTENDING MANDATORY CLASSES IN OUR DAY CENTER ARE JUST A FEW OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THOSE WORKING THEIR WAY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE DIRECTION IN OBTAINING HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, SCHEDULING APPOINMENTS AND WORKING WITH DISCHARGE PLANNERS AT HOSPITALS, PRISON, ETC. ALL OF OUR GUESTS ARE HOMELESS, 100% HAVE INCOMES THAT ARE WELL BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. FOOD SERVICES PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: THREE MEALS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK. THE FIFTH STREET KITCHEN IS BUSIER THAN BUSY ON MOST DAYS. BREAKFAST IS FOR NIGHT SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL GUESTS ONLY, BUT LUNCH AND SUPPER IS AVAILABLE FOR ANYONE WHO IS HUNGRY AND DOES NOT HAVE THE FINANCIAL MEANS TO PROVIDE FOR THEMSELVES OR THEIR FAMILY. WE PROVIDE BAG LUNCHES FOR OUR GUESTS THAT ARE STARTING A NEW JOB UNTIL THEY GET THEIR FIRST PAYCHECK. WE NO LONGER DO EMERGENCY FOOD BOXES, BUT SHARE OUR EXCESS FOOD WITH THOSE AGENCIES AND CHURCHES THAT DO AND WE REFER THOSE IN NEED OF THAT SERVICE TO OUR COLLABORATORS. SHELVES, FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS ARE KEPT STOCKED AT MY SISTER'S HOUSE SO THAT NO ONE IS EVER WITHOUT FOOD. FOOD BAGS ARE PROVIDED FOR WEARY TRAVELERS WHO DO NOT HAVE FUNDS TO BUY FOOD FOR THEIR JOURNEY-USUALLY INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE TRAVELING IN SEARCH OF BETTER EMPLOYMENT. OUR GOAL IS TO COMPREHENSIVELY ADDRESS HUNGER WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY, HEALTHCARE SERVICES PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: MEDICAL SERVICES AT FIFTH STREET INCLUDE: DAILY NURSE CLINICS, MONITORING OF CHRONIC ILLNESS, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS FOR PROVIDER CARE, GIVING OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS AS APPROPRIATE, ETC. TWO PHYSICIANS PROVIDE CLINICS FOR SHELTER GUESTS AND FOR CHILDCARE. PREVENTION EDUCATION IS TAUGHT EACH WEEK AS ONE OF OUR CLASESS COVERING SUCH SUBJECTS AS WOMEN'S HEALTH, CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT, MEN'S HEALTH, NUTRITION, DENTAL HYGIENE, EXERCISE, ETC. HIV TESTING IS DONE TWO TIMES A MONTH BY THE METROLINA HDV/AIDS CONSORTIUM. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE BLOOD PRESSURE/BLOOD SUGAR SCREENINGS ON OCCASION. WE HAVE A PRESENCE ON THE HEALTHNET IREDELL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND WORK WITH THE SAFETY NET COMMITTEE AT IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. OTHER OFFERINGS PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: SPECIAL NEEDS ROOM, THANKSGIVING DINNER, EASTER BREAKFAST, TRANSPORTATION, CHRISTMAS DINNER, AND CLOTHING CLOSET.

    Expenses $1,463,634

  • MY SISTER'S HOUSE PROGRAM: PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: MY SISTER'S HOUSE ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF THOSE FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AT A VARIETY OF LEVELS. WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE A WONDERFUL FACILITY FROM WHICH TO OFFER THESE SERVICES. EIGHT BEDROOMS, EACH WITH ITS OWN BATH, WELL EQUIPPED CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA, A LIVING AREA, AN ACTIVITES ROOM, AND STAFF AREA PROVIDES A WARM LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR THOSE NEEDING SAFE SANCTUARY. WE HAVE A FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME THERAPIST AS WELL AS A VICTIM ADVOCATE/EDUCATOR WHO WORK WITH VICTIMS BOTH IN THE SHELTER AND IN THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH COUNSELING, COURT ADVOCACY, PEER SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT, ETC. OUR GUESTS CAN START THE LONG PROCESS OF REBUILDING LIVES AND MOVING ON TO BECOMING SELF SUFFICIENT AND HAVING A LIFE THAT IS VIOLENCE FREE.

    Expenses $560,541

  • PATH PROGRAM: TO ENGAGE AN ASSERTIVE OUTREACH AND TIME-LIMITED CASE MANAGEMENT TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE HOMELESS AND HAVE A SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS OR CO-OCCURRING ILLNESS. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILTIIES, AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS.

    Expenses $249,129

  • VETERAN'S HOUSING - TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS. HOME - HOPE OF MOORESVILLE PROVIDES TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THE MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA AREA. THIS PROGRAM TRANSITIONED TO A STAND ALONE ORGANIZATION IN JANUARY 2022. DACI - DRUG AND ALCOHOL COALITION OF IREDELL IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY; FOCUSING TO PREVENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL MISUSE, ABUSE, AND OVERDOSE DEATHS THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS, EDUCATION, HARM REDUCTION, AND ADVOCACY.

    Expenses $467,117

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • MICHELE KNAPP

    EXECUTIVE DI

    Total calculated
    $62,415
    From this org
    $62,415
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • TERRI BLANKENSHIP

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • JERRY CAMPBELL

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • AMANDA CALDWELL CLENDENIN

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • JEAN FOSTER

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • MIKE FUHRMAN

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • ASHLEY GOLDS

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • KRISTA LEONARD

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • SHADRACH MARTIN

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • JOSEPH MAZZOLA

    BOARD CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • DANIEL MIGLIN

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • DEMETRIUS MORRISON

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • PAMELA NAVEY

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • VIRGINIA BETH PARKER

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
13 May 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202531359349302113

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