CHEER INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1971

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BECKETT M WHEATLEY

Phone

3025150001

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

CHEER INC, founded in 1971, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $9.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year.

Mission

AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT AGENCY SERVING THE NEEDS OF MATURE ADULTS IN SUSSEX COUNTY, DE. THEY PROVIDE VAST SERVICES TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE AND INDEPENDENCE OF SENIOR CITIZENS 50 AND OVER.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,432,748 Revenue: $61,390

PASA SERVICES PROVIDES HOMEMAKER AND PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHICH INCLUDE PERSONAL ASSISTANCE, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, RESPITE CARE AND MEAL PREPARATION IN THEIR HOME. THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. ADULT DAY SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY CENTER MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY DIRECTED BY STAFF TRAINED IN DEMENTIA PROGRAMMING AND GERIATRIC CARE, SUPERVISED BY A LICENSED NURSE.

Program 2

Expenses: $4,514,993

THE NUTRITION PROGRAM PROVIDES HOT NOON MEALS FIVE DAYS A WEEK AT VARIOUS SENIOR CENTERS AND NUTRITION SITES. THESE SITES ARE GEARED TO THE ACTIVE OLDER ADULT AND OFFER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES...

THE NUTRITION PROGRAM PROVIDES HOT NOON MEALS FIVE DAYS A WEEK AT VARIOUS SENIOR CENTERS AND NUTRITION SITES. THESE SITES ARE GEARED TO THE ACTIVE OLDER ADULT AND OFFER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SHOPPING TRIPS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND SOCIALIZATION. THESE PROGRAMS ARE MONITORED BY A REGISTERED DIETICIAN.

Program 3

Expenses: $849,844

THE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM PROVIDES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE NUTRITION SITES AND SENIOR CENTERS. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION FOR WEEKLY SHOPPING TRIPS, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND MEDICAL RELATED TRIPS. MANY OF THE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED TO CARRY WHEELCHAIRS. VOLUNTEERS ARE AVAILABLE TO TRANSPORT SENIORS TO DOCTOR VISITS, HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE AREA.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,812,013

Program Service Revenue $182,031

Investment Income $254,738

Other Revenue $105,259

TOTAL REVENUE $9,354,041

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $5,663,585

Fundraising Expenses $57,698

Program Expenses $8,820,904

Other Expenses $3,652,148

TOTAL EXPENSES $9,315,733

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$9,354,041	$10,629,049	-0.1%
Expenses	$9,315,733	$9,282,641	+0.0%
Net Income	$38,308	$1,346,408	-1.0%

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

Independent Members

Employees

192

Volunteers

755

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

$240,130

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
WALTER KOOPMAN	PRESIDENT	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN SCHEETZ	VICE PRESIDE	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK LOUKIDES	SECRETARY	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDY HARTSTEIN	TREASURER	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RUTH BRIGGS KING	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANE BROCK	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY CHOMA	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH CONAWAY	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARLENE ELLIOT BROWN	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH GUENTHER	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANE HOVINGTON	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
BERNARD MILLER	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT PARKER	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHIRLEY PRICE	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
BECKETT M WHEATLEY	CEO	40.00	Officer	$148,461	$0	$148,461
THOMAS REARDON	COO	40.00	Officer	$91,669	$0	$91,669

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	$9,354,041	$9,315,733	$17,401,416	$38,308
2024	$10,629,049	$9,282,641	$16,898,837	$1,346,408
2023	$11,290,749	$7,977,279	$15,666,247	$3,313,470
2022	$7,916,240	$8,086,657	$12,397,175	$-170,417
2021	$9,138,607	$8,409,741	$13,939,412	$728,866
2020	$8,804,600	$8,889,728	$12,884,708	$-85,128
2019	$9,773,409	$8,622,105	$11,948,880	$1,151,304
2018	$8,650,722	$8,510,728	$11,042,484	$139,994