THE PLANNING COUNCIL

EIN: 540505998 501(c)(3) Human Services

NORFOLK, VA

Total Revenue
$13,766,524
Total Expenses
$13,567,867
Total Assets
$3,778,709
Net Assets
$1,582,647
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1941
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
JO ANN SHORT
Phone
7576229268
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE PLANNING COUNCIL, founded in 1941, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $13.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025.

Mission

TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY NEEDS, CONNECT PEOPLE WITH SOLUTIONS AND IMPROVE LIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $11,023,301 Revenue: $11,321,114

CHILDREN'S SERVICES - TPC ADMINISTERS THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) ACROSS EIGHTEEN COUNTIES IN MARYLAND, EASTERN VIRGINIA, AND THE DISTRICT OF...

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CHILDREN'S SERVICES - TPC ADMINISTERS THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) ACROSS EIGHTEEN COUNTIES IN MARYLAND, EASTERN VIRGINIA, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, TPC MONITORS APPROXIMATELY 1,100 CHILDCARE HOMES AND CENTERS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL NUTRITION STANDARDS. EACH MONTH, APPROXIMATELY 11,000 CHILDREN, LIVING AT OR BELOW 300% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE, RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS MEALS THROUGH PARTICIPATING PROVIDERS. MEALS SERVED THROUGH CACFP OFTEN REPRESENT A PRIMARY SOURCE OF CONSISTENT, BALANCED NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN IN CARE. IN ADDITION TO OVERSIGHT AND REIMBURSEMENT ADMINISTRATION, TPC PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILDCARE PROVIDERS TO PROMOTE NUTRITION EDUCATION AND HEALTHY MEAL PLANNING.TPC ALSO OPERATES THE MILITARY EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP) RESPITE CARE PROGRAM UNDER A CONTRACT WITH CHILD CARE AWARE OF AMERICA. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, TPC CONNECTS APPROXIMATELY 230 MILITARY FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WITH APPROXIMATELY 165 QUALIFIED RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS MILITARY FAMILIES BY COORDINATING ACCESS TO TRAINED CAREGIVERS WHO PROVIDE TEMPORARY, HIGH-QUALITY RESPITE SERVICES.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,066,549 Revenue: $2,252,969

COMMUNITY PLANNING - THE PLANNING COUNCIL (TPC) ADDRESSES THE UNMET NEEDS OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS BY PROVIDING EXPERTISE IN COMMUNITY NEEDS AND CAPACITY ASSESSMENTS, DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS, COALITION...

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COMMUNITY PLANNING - THE PLANNING COUNCIL (TPC) ADDRESSES THE UNMET NEEDS OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS BY PROVIDING EXPERTISE IN COMMUNITY NEEDS AND CAPACITY ASSESSMENTS, DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS, COALITION BUILDING, STRATEGIC PLANNING, OUTCOME MEASUREMENT, GRANT WRITING, AND RESEARCH. TPC OFFERS TRAINING, CONSULTATION, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND COORDINATES REGIONAL PLANNING FOR HOMELESS PROGRAMS FUNDED BY HUD AND THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACROSS SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS AND THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONDUCTING FOCUS GROUPS, ASSESSING SERVICE GAPS, COORDINATING CONTINUUM OF CARE MEETINGS WITH 110 PARTNER AGENCIES, REPORTING TO FUNDERS, MANAGING THE HMIS DATABASE WITH 369 LICENSES, AND HOSTING WEBSITES SERVING 125 PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS. TPC ALSO PARTNERS WITH SENTARA'S HOPE (HELPING OVERCOME PERSONAL EMERGENCY) FUND AS AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY, REVIEWING MORE THAN 1,250 APPLICATIONS ANNUALLY AND DISTRIBUTING OVER $1,000,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES EXPERIENCING CATASTROPHIC FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, HELPING THEM MAINTAIN STABILITY IN HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND BASIC NEEDS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $103,299
Program Service Revenue $13,574,083
Investment Income $41,457
Other Revenue $47,685
TOTAL REVENUE $13,766,524

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,264,020
Salaries & Benefits $2,278,515
Fundraising Expenses $10,219
Program Expenses $13,089,850
Other Expenses $1,025,332
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,567,867

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $13,766,524 $13,862,849 0.0%
Expenses $13,567,867 $13,908,805 0.0%
Net Income $198,657 $-45,956 -5.3%
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
41
Volunteers
18

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
$300,401
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CARTER SMITH CHAIR 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS MARTIN JR ESQ VICE CHAIR 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAPTAIN MATT FRAUENZIMMER TREASURER 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CYDNEY LOPEZ SECRETARY 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ONEICEIA HOWARD PAST CHAIR 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
SERENA AMERSON BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE BOLDING BOARD MEMBER - FROM JULY 25 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE BROWN-GRIFFIN BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET DAYS BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE LENNON ELLIS ESQ BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG GROOTENDORST BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
JT HASTY BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES HERNDON BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALIP KAPOOR ESQ BOARD MEMBER - RESIGNED SEPT 25 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
J GAIL NICULA PHD BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRYCJA PLUCINSKI BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
RADM BYRON TOBIN USN RET BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVA WIGGINS BOARD MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY RYBERG CFO (OCT-DEC) 40.00
Officer
$119,777 $7,031 $126,808
JO ANN SHORT CEO/PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$169,856 $3,737 $173,593
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 $13,766,524 $13,567,867 $3,778,709 $198,657
2024 $13,862,849 $13,908,805 $2,968,817 $-45,956
2023 $13,298,309 $13,240,676 $3,240,362 $57,633
2022 $15,204,591 $15,052,887 $4,065,032 $151,704
2021 $14,330,288 $14,050,391 $2,554,279 $279,897
2020 $12,603,458 $12,433,271 $2,795,129 $170,187
2019 $12,902,674 $12,754,217 $2,052,161 $148,457
2018 $14,181,134 $13,937,193 $2,789,685 $243,941
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