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← CARES CENTER INC

Form 990 for tax year 2025

Filed by CARES CENTER INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$23,093,541
Total expenses
$25,342,243
Contributions and grants received
$2,785,637
Grants paid
$12,633
Program service revenue
$20,266,024
Investment income
$43,597
Other revenue
-$1,717
Total assets, end of year
$8,205,241
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,217,121
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$2,988,120
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$19,719,923
Management and general expenses
$5,168,877
Fundraising expenses
$453,443
Program service expenses (Part III)
$19,719,923

Program services were 77.8% 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.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $33,200

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $324,874

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $2,427,563

  • 2a · Program service revenue: TUITION AND REGISTRATION

    total $20,266,024 · related or exempt $20,266,024

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $42,597 · excluded $42,597

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    other assets $1,000

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    other assets $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    other assets $1,000

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $1,000 · excluded $1,000

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $10,050

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $33,200

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $14,652

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$4,602 · excluded -$4,602

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

    total $2,885 · excluded $2,885

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $2,885

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $12,633 · program services $12,633

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $1,332,403 · management and general $1,332,403

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $14,682,676 · program services $11,966,183 · management and general $2,482,152 · fundraising $234,341

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $303,740 · program services $182,825 · management and general $114,812 · fundraising $6,103

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $1,241,487 · program services $1,036,040 · management and general $196,024 · fundraising $9,423

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $1,100,000 · program services $845,728 · management and general $239,240 · fundraising $15,032

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $5,780 · management and general $5,780

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $23,524 · program services $1,560 · management and general $21,964

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $68,150 · program services $63,893 · management and general $3,997 · fundraising $260

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $320,099 · program services $308,426 · management and general $10,380 · fundraising $1,293

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $223,621 · program services $28,057 · management and general $185,918 · fundraising $9,646

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $705,987 · program services $538,584 · management and general $50,957 · fundraising $116,446

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $751 · fundraising $751

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $2,465,233 · program services $2,284,090 · management and general $171,770 · fundraising $9,373

  • 17 · Travel

    total $354,607 · program services $209,227 · management and general $133,490 · fundraising $11,890

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $76,747 · program services $42,874 · management and general $29,320 · fundraising $4,553

  • 20 · Interest

    total $32,205 · program services $32,177 · fundraising $28

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $623,121 · program services $621,658 · fundraising $1,463

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $225,057 · program services $209,306 · management and general $14,446 · fundraising $1,305

  • 24a · Other expenses: TAXES AND LICENSES

    total $667,856 · program services $578,887 · management and general $67,162 · fundraising $21,807

  • 24b · Other expenses: EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND MA

    total $308,266 · program services $294,064 · management and general $12,878 · fundraising $1,324

  • 24c · Other expenses: PROGRAM EXPENSE

    total $294,681 · program services $294,681

  • 24d · Other expenses: DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS

    total $111,955 · program services $51,056 · management and general $58,249 · fundraising $2,650

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $161,664 · program services $117,974 · management and general $37,935 · fundraising $5,755

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $8,604 · end of year $8,372

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $968,222 · end of year $336,070

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $1,089,265 · end of year $832,679

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $2,315,036 · end of year $3,196,720

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $11,738 · end of year $64,630

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

    $4,944,421

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

    $3,025,771

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $2,101,620 · end of year $1,918,650

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $2,073,512 · end of year $1,817,454

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $439,871 · end of year $30,666

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $958,594 · end of year $1,127,762

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $63,900

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    end of year $215,028

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $2,748,551 · end of year $3,874,331

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $5,164,826 · end of year $2,929,240

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $71,997 · end of year $58,880

Mission and programs · 2025

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF COMPASSIONATE, MEASURABLE, AND EFFECTIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Activities or mission (Part I)

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF COMPASSIONATE, MEASURABLE, AND EFFECTIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES BY PROVIDING MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY AND CARES CENTER, INC. (DBA CANOPY CHILDREN'S SOLUTIONS).

  • CARES CENTER PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY FOR ADOLESCENTS AGES 6 TO 17 WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL AND/OR BEHAVIORAL DISTURBANCES. THE 60 BED FACILITY INCLUDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES INCLUDING INTENSIVE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY THERAPY; MEDICAL SERVICES, THERAPEUTIC RECREATION; EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS; AND SOCIAL SKILL TRAINING. 204 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED DURING 2025.

    Expenses $9,712,184 · Grants $4,533 · Revenue $11,535,272

  • EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - CARES SCHOOLS IN JACKSON, HATTIESBURG AND BILOXI ARE ACCREDITED, NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS DESIGNED TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS WHOSE BEHAVIOR PROHIBITS PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SETTING. THE CANOPY SCHOOL IS A FULLY-ACCREDITED SCHOOL THAT EMPOWERS THE DIVERSE ABILITIES OF CHILDREN THROUGH AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH TO EDUCATION IN A SUPPORTIVE, INNOVATIVE AND TRANSFORMATIVE ENVIRONMENT. 335 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED DURING 2025.

    Expenses $8,169,631 · Grants $8,100 · Revenue $7,354,378

  • THE EARLY INTERVENTION AUTISM CLINICS - EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS UTILIZING APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) FOR CHILDREN 18 MONTHS TO 8 YEARS OLD DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. 27 CHILDREN SERVED DURING 2025.

    Expenses $1,818,961 · Revenue $1,376,374

  • CANOPY PROPERTY.

    Expenses $19,147

As filed on the 2025 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Sherribeth Wright

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Gerard Gibert

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Latoya Merritt

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Jill Pierce

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5 + 10 related
  • Sherry Rainey

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Will Lampton

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Jackie Meck

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Dave Dennis

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Charlotte Seals

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Lauren Brewer

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Jia Scott

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5 + 10 related
  • Monica Harrigill

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Dorian Turner

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Jennie Simmons

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Barney Daly

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Robert Abney

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Hank Waterer

    ASSISTANT TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Phillip Scurria

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Lisa Bemis

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Craig Jackson

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • John Arledge

    ASSISTANT SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Lane Campbell

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Alfrado Donelson

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Laurie McRee

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Rochelle Hicks

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • James Chustz

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Robert Leard

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Brad Maley

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related
  • Randy Eure

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5 + 10 related
  • John Damon

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $515,738
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $481,748
    Other
    $33,990
    Hours/week
    5 + 45 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $474,487 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $7,261 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $17,000 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $16,990 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $515,738 related
  • Terry Hight

    CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $335,327
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $307,579
    Other
    $27,748
    Hours/week
    5 + 45 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $306,924 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $655 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $15,832 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $11,916 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $335,327 related
  • Angie Summrall

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $306,279
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $284,353
    Other
    $21,926
    Hours/week
    5 + 45 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $283,348 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $1,005 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $14,369 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $7,557 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $306,279 related
  • Tammy Amis

    CHIEF OF STAFF

    Total calculated
    $235,483
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $213,358
    Other
    $22,125
    Hours/week
    5 + 45 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $212,703 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $655 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $11,040 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $11,085 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $235,483 related
  • Shea Hutchins

    CHIEF SOLUTIONS OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $243,061
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $224,083
    Other
    $18,978
    Hours/week
    5 + 45 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $223,733 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $350 related
    Deferred
    $0 + $11,415 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $7,563 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $243,061 related
  • Taheti Watson

    CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $143,041
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $141,104
    Other
    $1,937
    Hours/week
    5 + 45 related
  • Koscher Jackson

    NURSE PRACTITIONER

    Total calculated
    $135,508
    From this org
    $124,276
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,232
    Hours/week
    40
  • Kim Jordan

    DIVISION DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SOLUTIONS

    Total calculated
    $121,324
    From this org
    $111,199
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,125
    Hours/week
    40
  • Phyllis Perteet-Owens

    REGISTERED NURSE

    Total calculated
    $151,389
    From this org
    $143,881
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $7,508
    Hours/week
    57

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $127,864
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $16,017
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,508
    Filer's total
    $151,389
  • Sean Brewer

    DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION SOLU

    Total calculated
    $133,350
    From this org
    $119,574
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $13,776
    Hours/week
    40
  • Monica Ellis

    NURSE PRACTITIONER

    Total calculated
    $128,627
    From this org
    $117,421
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,206
    Hours/week
    40

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. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Independent compensation consultant
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 3
MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN'S HOME SERVICES, INC., A RELATED ORGANIZATION, USES A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY, AND APPROVAL OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7
ORGANIZATION EXECUTIVES RECEIVE ONE-TIME BONUSES, IF FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE, BASED ON BOTH COMPANY AND INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE. THEY ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

  • MY CANOPY LLC

    SEE PART VII · MS · income $0 · assets $0

    Directly controlled by MSO

  • CANOPY CARES REAL ESTATE

    SEE PART VII · MS · income $0 · assets $0

    Directly controlled by MCHS

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2025
Filed
21 July 2026
IRS schema version
2025v4.2
Source object
202602039349300220

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