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CARES CENTER INC

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Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

CARES CENTER INC

EIN 64-0823550 · Education (B28Z)

What they do

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 CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY and CARES CENTER, INC. (DBA CANOPY CHILDRENS SOLUTIONS).

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $77.80 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders40 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

85.39%of revenue went to mission work77.8% of expenses · Program services
1.96%of revenue went to fundraising1.8% of expenses
$109.74spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.
22.38%of revenue went to management and office costs20.4% of expenses
$0.32in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.
12.1%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $2,248,702 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $151,389 for PHYLLIS PERTEET-OWENS (REGISTERED NURSE). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

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How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$23,093,541
Mission workProgram services$19,719,92385.39% of revenue77.8% of expenses
ManagementOffice and general costs$5,168,87722.38% of revenue20.4% of expenses
FundraisingAsking for donations$453,4431.96% of revenue1.8% of expenses
Total expenses$25,342,243109.74% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails
2025CurrentExpense mix: 77.8% mission · 20.4% management · 1.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 109.74% of revenue
2024Expense mix: 81.8% mission · 18.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.51% of revenue
2023Expense mix: 89.3% mission · 10.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 91.66% of revenue
2022Expense mix: 87.2% mission · 12.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 85.60% of revenue
2021Expense mix: 85.4% mission · 14.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 88.03% of revenue
2020Expense mix: 86.7% mission · 13.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.55% of revenue
2019Expense mix: 85.9% mission · 14.1% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.86% of revenue
2018Expense mix: 90.2% mission · 9.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.88% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$23,093,541
Expenses$25,342,243
Annual shortfall $2,248,702 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$19,719,923 · 77.8% of expenses
Management and office costs$5,168,877 · 20.4% of expenses
Fundraising$453,443 · 1.8% of expenses
See all reported dollar amounts
Revenue$23,093,541
Expenses$25,342,243
Assets$8,205,241
Income$23,108,193
Contributions$2,785,637
Mission work (program services)$19,719,923
Fundraising$453,443
Management and general$5,168,877
Accounting fees$68,150
People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation
PHYLLIS PERTEET-OWENSREGISTERED NURSE · 57 hrs/week $151,389Base $143,881 · Other $7,508
KOSCHER JACKSONNURSE PRACTITIONER · 40 hrs/week $135,508Base $124,276 · Other $11,232
SEAN BREWERDIRECTOR OF EDUCATION SOLU · 40 hrs/week $133,350Base $119,574 · Other $13,776
MONICA ELLISNURSE PRACTITIONER · 40 hrs/week $128,627Base $117,421 · Other $11,206
KIM JORDANDIVISION DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SOLUTIONS · 40 hrs/week $121,324Base $111,199 · Other $10,125
JOHN DAMONCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER · 5 hrs/week $33,990Base · Other $33,990
TERRY HIGHTCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER · 5 hrs/week $27,748Base · Other $27,748
TAMMY AMISCHIEF OF STAFF · 5 hrs/week $22,125Base · Other $22,125
ANGIE SUMMRALLCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · 5 hrs/week $21,926Base · Other $21,926
SHEA HUTCHINSCHIEF SOLUTIONS OFFICER · 5 hrs/week $18,978Base · Other $18,978
TAHETI WATSONCHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER · 5 hrs/week $1,937Base · Other $1,937

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (40)

PHYLLIS PERTEET-OWENSREGISTERED NURSE

KOSCHER JACKSONNURSE PRACTITIONER

SEAN BREWERDIRECTOR OF EDUCATION SOLU

MONICA ELLISNURSE PRACTITIONER

KIM JORDANDIVISION DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SOLUTIONS

JOHN DAMONCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

TERRY HIGHTCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

TAMMY AMISCHIEF OF STAFF

ANGIE SUMMRALLCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

SHEA HUTCHINSCHIEF SOLUTIONS OFFICER

TAHETI WATSONCHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

LISA BEMISBOARD MEMBER

WILL LAMPTONBOARD MEMBER

MONICA HARRIGILLBOARD MEMBER

PHILLIP SCURRIABOARD MEMBER

RANDY EURETREASURER

ROBERT ABNEYBOARD MEMBER

ROBERT LEARDVICE PRESIDENT

ROCHELLE HICKSBOARD MEMBER

SHERRIBETH WRIGHTBOARD MEMBER

SHERRY RAINEYBOARD MEMBER

ALFRADO DONELSONBOARD MEMBER

JACKIE MECKBOARD MEMBER

BARNEY DALYBOARD MEMBER

BRAD MALEYBOARD MEMBER

CHARLOTTE SEALSSECRETARY

CRAIG JACKSONBOARD MEMBER

DAVE DENNISBOARD MEMBER

DORIAN TURNERBOARD MEMBER

GERARD GIBERTBOARD MEMBER

HANK WATERERASSISTANT TREASURER

LAURIE MCREEBOARD MEMBER

JAMES CHUSTZBOARD MEMBER

JENNIE SIMMONSBOARD MEMBER

JIA SCOTTTREASURER

JILL PIERCEPRESIDENT

JOHN ARLEDGEASSISTANT SECRETARY

LANE CAMPBELLBOARD MEMBER

LATOYA MERRITTBOARD MEMBER

LAUREN BREWERBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since
January 1995
Location
1465 LAKELAND DR, JACKSON, MS 39216-4719
County
Hinds
In care of
% ANGELA SUMRALL
Primary officer
ANGELA SUMRALL, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(769) 777-1001

Filing and classification

Latest tax year
2025
Tax period began
January 1, 2025
Return type
990
Tax preparer
HARPER RAINS KNIGHT & COMPANY PA
NTEE classification
Education (B28Z)

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