ELLIPSIS INC

EIN: 420680439 501(c)(3) Mental Health

JOHNSTON, IA

Total Revenue
$16,232,691
Total Expenses
$14,457,134
Total Assets
$14,736,331
Net Assets
$11,848,826
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1943
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
KELLY HANNAN
Phone
5152433459
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ELLIPSIS INC, founded in 1943, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $16.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 152% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $14.5M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

ELLIPSIS MISSION IS HELPING KIDS AND FAMILIES BUILD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS SO THEY CAN WRITE THEIR OWN STORY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,370,122 Revenue: $6,015,931

RESIDENTIAL CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOLESCENTS WHO ARE IN NEED OF TREATMENT SERVICES VIA THE QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOSTER GROUP CARE SERVICES OPERATED ON THE ROSS CAMPUS IN JOHNSTON...

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RESIDENTIAL CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOLESCENTS WHO ARE IN NEED OF TREATMENT SERVICES VIA THE QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOSTER GROUP CARE SERVICES OPERATED ON THE ROSS CAMPUS IN JOHNSTON IOWA AND THE PARK CAMPUS IN DES MOINES IOWA. A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPECIALIZED BEDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR BOYS WITH NEURODEVELOPMENTAL AND COMORBID CONDITIONS AS WELL AS FOR BOYS WITH PROBLEMATIC SEXUALIZED BEHAVIOR. YOUTH WHO ARE UNABLE TO RETURN TO A FAMILY ENVIRONMENT BEFORE THEIR 18TH BIRTHDAY MAY PARTCIPATE IN SUPERVISED APARTMENT LIVING AND PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIVING PROGRAMS TO HELP THEM PREPARE FOR INDEPENDENT ADULT LIFE. KIDS RECEIVING RESIDENTAL CARE SERVICES RECEIVE ADDTIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES LIKE THERAPY OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTERVENTION SERVICES

Program 2
Expenses: $2,578,600 Revenue: $3,286,565

ELLIPSIS OFFERS A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT ALL AGES OF KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES OUTSIDE OF ELLIPSIS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH PROGRAMS INCLUDING THERAPY AND...

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ELLIPSIS OFFERS A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT ALL AGES OF KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES OUTSIDE OF ELLIPSIS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH PROGRAMS INCLUDING THERAPY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTERVENTION SERVICES WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH ADRESSSING EMOTIONS BEHAVIORS AND FUNCTIONING ISSUES IN THEIR DAILY LIVES AND THROUGH PEDIATRIC INTEGRATED HEALTH HOME WHICH IS TARGETED TOWARD CHILDFREN WITH A MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS BRINGING TOGETHER MENTAL PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL HEALTH SERVICES INTO A SINGLE INTEGRATED PROGRAM.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,985,706 Revenue: $2,576,432

ELLIPSIS PROVIDES CRISIS CARE TO KIDS AT ITS SOUTH CAMPUS NEAR DOWNTOWN DES MOINES IOWA. TEMPORARY AND SHELTER PROGRAMMING OFFERS A SAFE AND STABLE PLACE FOR CHILDREN FOR UP TO THREE DAYS WHILE...

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ELLIPSIS PROVIDES CRISIS CARE TO KIDS AT ITS SOUTH CAMPUS NEAR DOWNTOWN DES MOINES IOWA. TEMPORARY AND SHELTER PROGRAMMING OFFERS A SAFE AND STABLE PLACE FOR CHILDREN FOR UP TO THREE DAYS WHILE ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE. THE EMERGENCY SHLETER OFFERS A SAFE AND STABLE PLACE FOR KIDS IDEALLY FOR 30 OR FEWER DAYS WHILE ITS DETERMINED WHETHER THE CHILD CAN RETURN HOME OR BE PLACED INTO FOSTER CARE OR ANOTHER RESIDENTIAL SETTING. CHILDREN RECEIVING CRISIS CARE SERVICES ARE TYPICALLY RECEIVING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS THERAPY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,307,788
Program Service Revenue $11,875,928
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $48,975
TOTAL REVENUE $16,232,691

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $11,207,811
Fundraising Expenses $319,786
Program Expenses $12,934,428
Other Expenses $3,249,323
TOTAL EXPENSES $14,457,134

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $16,232,691 $6,437,706 +1.5%
Expenses $14,457,134 $7,319,853 +1.0%
Net Income $1,775,557 $-882,147 -3.0%
Key Indicators
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
214
Volunteers
100

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
9
$490,841
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KELLY HANNAN CHIEF EXEC OFFICER AS OF APR 2025 38.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS KOEPPLIN PAST CHIEF EXEC OFFICER - END MAY 2025 38.00
Officer
$168,811 $15,332 $184,143
MIKE PAVON CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 38.00
Officer
$150,175 $11,945 $162,120
JAMIE BUSSELL CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMIN OFFICER 38.00
Officer
$132,944 $11,634 $144,578
MICK LOVELL PRESIDENT AND PAST SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRAVIS SHEETS PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY WILLIAMS VICE-PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG PEARSON PAST VICE-PRESIDENT - END DEC 2025 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANE ZIMMERMAN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM CRAWFORD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN ALLEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KYLE DESMITH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TINA HOFFMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL KELLEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNE LASRADO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH SCHAPPERT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL SMITH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER STIMSON DIRECTOR - ENDED DEC 2024 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE STURTZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN TREBILCOCK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRK BESH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DON BLUMENTHAL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $16,232,691 $14,457,134 $14,736,331 $1,775,557
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $14,951,930 $12,080,945 $13,078,490 $2,870,985
2022 $11,798,146 $14,674,235 $8,930,388 $-2,876,089
2021 $15,079,487 $8,318,957 $11,044,724 $6,760,530
2020 $6,990,755 $6,357,419 $8,942,972 $633,336
2019 $5,494,110 $5,145,890 $8,622,243 $348,220
2018 $4,740,195 $5,091,687 $8,226,237 $-351,492
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