PACER CENTER INC

EIN: 411306304 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Total Revenue
$5,049,123
Total Expenses
$5,198,231
Total Assets
$23,964,809
Net Assets
$23,653,734
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
TONIA TEASLEY
Phone
9528389000
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

PACER CENTER INC, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $5.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $23.7M represent 56 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,052,499 Revenue: $119,427

PACER'S PARENT TRAINING AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES NAVIGATE SPECIAL EDUCATION, HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, TRANSITION-TO-ADULTHOOD SYSTEMS, AND MORE...

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PACER'S PARENT TRAINING AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES NAVIGATE SPECIAL EDUCATION, HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, TRANSITION-TO-ADULTHOOD SYSTEMS, AND MORE SO THEIR CHILDREN RECEIVE APPROPRIATE SERVICES AND SUPPORT. PROVIDED 10,968 INSTANCES OF INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE; PRESENTED 126 TRAININGS TO 7,766 ATTENDEES; 95% OF INDIVIDUALS COMPLETING EVALUATION FORMS REPORTED LEARNING SOMETHING NEW.

Program 2
Expenses: $651,211 Revenue: $18,638

PACER'S SOCIAL INCLUSION PROGRAM SUPPORTS CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES TO BE MORE INCLUDED AND ACCEPTED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION CENTER EDUCATES SCHOOLS AND...

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PACER'S SOCIAL INCLUSION PROGRAM SUPPORTS CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES TO BE MORE INCLUDED AND ACCEPTED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION CENTER EDUCATES SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES TO RESPOND TO BULLYING THROUGH ONLINE RESOURCES AND NATIONAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS. PACER'S COUNT ME IN PUPPET PROGRAM TEACHES YOUNG CHILDREN ABOUT DISABILITIES AND INCLUSION, THE FUN TIMES PROVIDED INCLUSIVE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES. PROVIDED 639 INSTANCES OF INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE; PRESENTED 82 PUPPET SHOWS TO 4,553 ATTENDEES; AND HAD 633,717 VISITS TO NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION CENTER WEBSITE.

Program 3
Expenses: $503,690 Revenue: $7,800

PACER'S SIMON TECHNOLOGY CENTER MAKES THE LIFE-CHANGING BENEFITS OF TECHNOLOGY MORE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS, A LENDING LIBRARY, TRAININGS...

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PACER'S SIMON TECHNOLOGY CENTER MAKES THE LIFE-CHANGING BENEFITS OF TECHNOLOGY MORE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS, A LENDING LIBRARY, TRAININGS, AND STEM ACTIVITIES. PROVIDED 2,051 INSTANCES OF INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE; PRESENTED 42 EVENTS FOR 1,858 ATTENDEES; CONDUCTED 106 CONSULTATIONS AND INDIVIDUALIZED TRAININGS; AND HAD 429 VISITS TO THE LENDING LIBRARY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,129,251
Program Service Revenue $137,184
Investment Income $828,773
Other Revenue $-46,085
TOTAL REVENUE $5,049,123

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,211,397
Fundraising Expenses $527,086
Program Expenses $4,207,400
Other Expenses $986,834
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,198,231

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,049,123 $5,786,015 -0.1%
Expenses $5,198,231 $5,440,073 0.0%
Net Income $-149,108 $345,942 -1.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
66
Volunteers
250

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$361,365
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAY JACKSON PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISON BAKKEN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW WOODS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GINNY HOPPER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF BETCHWARS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY J FEYMA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL GOLDBERG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA GRAFT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY GRAVES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN GUTHMANN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN LEVINSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNAN PAUL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA SAGEDAHL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH SIMERMEYER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOROTHY SLEGMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRISTINA SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD WATTERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGERY L WEBB DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONIA TEASLEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$230,000 $7,100 $237,100
RENEE GALLAHER FINANCE DIRECTOR 30.00
Officer
$64,364 $59,901 $124,265
GRETCHEN GODFREY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$126,208 $21,967 $148,175
JIREH MABAMBA DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$120,600 $2,850 $123,450
NANCY KLEVE OFFICE MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$109,746 $6,810 $116,556
VAVA GUTHRIE PARENT TRAINING MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$103,229 $6,510 $109,739
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $5,049,123 $5,198,231 $23,964,809 $-149,108
2024 $5,786,015 $5,440,073 $22,603,366 $345,942
2023 $4,551,185 $5,902,565 $19,612,762 $-1,351,380
2023 $4,551,185 $5,902,565 $19,612,762 $-1,351,380
2022 $5,946,517 $5,398,237 $19,067,331 $548,280
2021 $6,559,518 $5,534,377 $21,919,287 $1,025,141
2020 $6,253,721 $5,548,756 $18,659,608 $704,965
2019 $6,760,855 $5,624,659 $17,368,484 $1,136,196
2018 $6,797,176 $5,570,990 $16,238,217 $1,226,186
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