WALTER E BOEHM BIRTH DEFECTS CENTER INC

EIN: 510175126 501(c)(3)

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Total Revenue
$284,992
Total Expenses
$240,164
Total Assets
$444,920
Net Assets
$372,130
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1975
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
ELIZABETH MYERS
Phone
4237786202
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

WALTER E BOEHM BIRTH DEFECTS CENTER INC, founded in 1975, is a small nonprofit that reported $285K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 42% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $45K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN BORN WITH BIRTH DEFECTS OF THE BRAIN AND SPINAL COLUMN, SUCH AS SPINA BIFIDA AND HYDROCEPHALUS. THE CENTER PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO OVER 1,020 PATIENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $203,324 Revenue: $6,675

CASE MANAGEMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH A PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS OF A CONGENITAL BIRTH DEFECT OF THE BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD, SUCH AS SPINA BIFIDA AND HYDROCEPHALUS. PATIENTS RANGE IN AGE FROM PREMATURE INFANTS...

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CASE MANAGEMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH A PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS OF A CONGENITAL BIRTH DEFECT OF THE BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD, SUCH AS SPINA BIFIDA AND HYDROCEPHALUS. PATIENTS RANGE IN AGE FROM PREMATURE INFANTS TO ADULTS IN THEIR LATE 40S AND COME FROM ALL SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. IN 2025, THE CENTER SERVED OVER 1,020 PATIENTS FROM DOZENS OF COUNTIES IN THE SOUTHEAST BY PROVIDING THE NECESSARY MEDICAL, FINANCIAL, AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES THAT PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES NEED. THE AMOUNT DOES NOT INCLUDE IN-KIND EXPENSES OF $105,160.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $167,719
Program Service Revenue $6,675
Investment Income $111,221
Other Revenue $-623
TOTAL REVENUE $284,992

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $191,252
Fundraising Expenses $3,584
Program Expenses $203,324
Other Expenses $48,912
TOTAL EXPENSES $240,164

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $284,992 $200,115 +0.4%
Expenses $240,164 $227,114 +0.1%
Net Income $44,828 $-26,999 -2.7%
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
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
3
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
6
$60,535
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JANET BOEHM HORTON ADMINISTRATIVE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE WILSON ADMINISTRATIVE CHAIR EMERI 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK JOHNSON SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIANNE JOEL ASSISTANT SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY COLLUM TREASURER/ LIFETIME MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD BOEHM DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER BOEHM JR CO-MEDICAL DIRECTOR/PHYSICIAN VOLUNTEER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE CLARK DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM HORTON LIFETIME MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JED MESCON LIFETIME MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNY STICKLEY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY WOLFORD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORRIE HAUFE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLETTE MURRAY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD SPANGLER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL BOEHM DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES HODGES DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAGGIE EATON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
WINSTON EATON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH MYERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 37.50
Officer
$60,535 $0 $60,535
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 $284,992 $240,164 $444,920 $44,828
2024 $200,115 $227,114 $541,408 $-26,999
2023 $164,169 $306,642 $567,598 $-142,473
2022 $214,848 $229,901 $534,408 $-15,053
2021 $307,237 $228,197 $657,907 $79,040
2020 $242,758 $189,139 $608,956 $53,619
2019 $182,039 $247,429 $514,249 $-65,390
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