CHILDREN'S ACADEMY FOR EDUCATION AND LEARNING

EIN: 620562853 501(c)(3) Human Services

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Total Revenue
$685,953
Total Expenses
$646,968
Total Assets
$756,725
Net Assets
$652,212
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1955
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
KATIE C HARBISON
Phone
4236982456
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CHILDREN'S ACADEMY FOR EDUCATION AND LEARNING, founded in 1955, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $686K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 40% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $647K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

PROVIDE CHILD CARE SERVICES TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $605,654 Revenue: $424,299

DAY CARE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. THE CENTER PRIMARILY SERVICES INFANTS AND CHILDREN FIVE YEARS AND YOUNGER WHO COME FROM LOW INCOME AND SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $254,107
Program Service Revenue $424,299
Investment Income $7,547
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $685,953

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $43,258
Salaries & Benefits $448,738
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $605,654
Other Expenses $154,972
TOTAL EXPENSES $646,968

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $685,953 $490,869 +0.4%
Expenses $646,968 $576,572 +0.1%
Net Income $38,985 $-85,703 -1.5%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
23
Volunteers
N/A

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
8
$250,224
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BEVERLY MCKELDIN PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VANESSA JACKSON VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ULMER TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JINA JOHNSON SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDALYN SHROPSHIRE RECORDING SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA BENFORD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
VERONICA DUNSON MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
VAL SAMPLE MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GERALD WARE MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE C HARBISON CEO 0.50
Officer
$0 $8,401 $128,417
JULIE MOON OSHIELDS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 3.00
Officer
$0 $4,356 $66,590
MADELINE SWANSON DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$0 $3,570 $55,217
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 $685,953 $646,968 $756,725 $38,985
2024 $490,869 $576,572 $722,905 $-85,703
2023 $456,512 $561,026 $865,963 $-104,514
2022 $781,618 $724,627 $909,477 $56,991
2021 $595,002 $573,085 $938,506 $21,917
2020 $414,840 $543,751 $977,580 $-128,911
2019 $488,185 $622,329 $969,473 $-134,144
2018 $1,016,304 $549,950 $1,038,958 $466,354
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