SOUTHMOUNTAIN CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

EIN: 560672457 501(c)(3) Human Services

MORGANTON, NC

Total Revenue
$6,123,427
Total Expenses
$6,835,438
Total Assets
$6,727,747
Net Assets
$6,344,361
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1926
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
CHRIS JERNIGAN
Phone
8283912803
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

SOUTHMOUNTAIN CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, founded in 1926, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $6.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $6.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS TO CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,920,775
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $106,282
Other Revenue $96,370
TOTAL REVENUE $6,123,427

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,393,280
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $5,538,918
Other Expenses $1,442,158
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,835,438

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,123,427 $6,069,700 +0.0%
Expenses $6,835,438 $7,081,017 0.0%
Net Income $-712,011 $-1,011,317 -0.3%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
84
Volunteers
38

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
5
$190,124
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
COULTER BRINKLEY BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRINK ISAACS SECRETARY 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GERRY KNOX CHAIRMAN 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY HOLMAN BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OLA CALDWELL BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATRINA BLUMETTI TREASURER 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID RUST VICE CHAIRMAN 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY STROUD BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE WINN BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA BUFF AYOTTE BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COL FRANK DEAN BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE DELK BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FLAKE BRANTLEY BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON LACKEY BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE ELLIOTT BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
W CHRIS JERNIGAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$190,124 $0 $190,124
JANET JERNIGAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$135,300 $0 $135,300
ELIZABETH BROWNING MEDICAL PROVIDER 1.00
Highest
$106,325 $0 $106,325
ELAINE CABINUM-FOELLER MEDICAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Highest
$193,883 $0 $193,883
DEBORAH FLOWERS MEDICAL PROVIDER 1.00
Highest
$103,907 $0 $103,907
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 $6,123,427 $6,835,438 $6,727,747 $-712,011
2024 $6,069,700 $7,081,017 $7,238,340 $-1,011,317
2023 $6,850,951 $6,920,936 $8,204,460 $-69,985
2022 $7,487,406 $6,838,194 $8,101,945 $649,212
2021 $7,133,116 $6,283,048 $7,558,422 $850,068
2020 $6,762,138 $5,810,711 $6,708,400 $951,427
2019 $5,629,090 $5,011,293 $5,567,656 $617,797
2018 $4,550,742 $4,287,655 $4,989,106 $263,087
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