MURPHY-HARPST CHILDREN'S CENTERS INC (EIN 581543388) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHAEL SCOTT MERRITT

Phone

7707481500

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MURPHY-HARPST CHILDREN'S CENTERS INC, founded in 1984, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $15.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $13.8M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF MURPHY-HARPST'S MISSION.IT IS THE MISSION OF MURPHY-HARPST TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE SEVERELY ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN CAN THRIVE AND HEAL TOWARD A GOAL OF RE-ENGAGING WITH SOCIETY AND LEADING PRODUCTIVE LIVES. IN ADDITION TO RESIDENTIAL CARE AND TREATMENT, THE AGENCY PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE, COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND AN ON-CAMPUS SCHOOL. MURPHY-HARPST IS FULLY LICENSED IN GEORGIA AND HAS NATIONAL ACCREDITATION FROM CARF INTERNATIONAL (COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES), AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT ACCREDITOR OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS ENJOY A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT PROGRAMS INCLUDING RECREATIONAL, EQUINE, EDUCATIONAL, INDEPENDENT LIVING, VOCATIONAL, SPIRITUAL LIFE AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.

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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 $2,359,297

Program Service Revenue $13,058,184

Investment Income $70,655

Other Revenue $34,235

TOTAL REVENUE $15,522,371

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $405,773

Salaries & Benefits $9,687,040

Fundraising Expenses $620,439

Program Expenses $11,455,596

Other Expenses $3,708,898

TOTAL EXPENSES $13,801,711

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$15,522,371	$12,496,024	+0.2%
Expenses	$13,801,711	$11,726,422	+0.2%
Net Income	$1,720,660	$769,602	+1.2%

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

218

Volunteers

200

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

$323,418

Total Directors

$195,066

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARTHA CARROLL	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
R SCOTT CAMPBELL	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNALISA BLOODWORTH	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA YOUNG	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAD BROWN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REV RICHARD CHEWNING	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRUCE ELDER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT ELDER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDY KINCHELOE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REV DR KEVIN MURRIEL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GWENDOLYN MITCHELL-BYRD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE POWELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULE PEEK JR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HAEJIN BAN	EX-OFFICIO	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DELORIS CARHEE	EX-OFFICIO	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHANIE DRESSLER	EX-OFFICIO	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANITA NEAL	EX-OFFICIO	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REV DR JESSICA TERRELL	EX-OFFICIO	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL SCOTT MERRITT	PRESIDENT/CEO/DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$161,858	$33,208	$195,066
KATHRYN LONGSHORE	CFO	40.00	Officer	$97,126	$31,226	$128,352
SCOTT FULLER	VP OF ADVANCEMENT	40.00	Highest	$103,300	$28,185	$131,485

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	$15,522,371	$13,801,711	$13,108,977	$1,720,660
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$10,619,219	$9,740,881	$9,446,058	$878,338
2022	$9,312,752	$9,138,676	$7,751,962	$174,076
2021	$10,353,326	$9,557,822	$8,054,234	$795,504
2020	$9,266,501	$9,322,373	$8,056,265	$-55,872
2019	$8,911,174	$9,201,358	$6,763,533	$-290,184
2018	$9,520,020	$9,145,072	$6,911,054	$374,948

MURPHY-HARPST CHILDREN'S CENTERS INC