SIGNAL CENTERS INC

EIN: 620587285 501(c)(3)

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Total Revenue
$77,805,864
Total Expenses
$78,670,665
Total Assets
$20,473,851
Net Assets
$5,808,010
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1957
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
DONNA MCCONNICO
Phone
4236988528
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SIGNAL CENTERS INC, founded in 1957, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $77.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 85% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

STRENGTHENING CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES THROUGH SERVICES FOCUSING ON DISABILITIES, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SELF SUFFICIENCY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $75,888,091
Program Service Revenue $1,826,394
Investment Income $28,891
Other Revenue $62,488
TOTAL REVENUE $77,805,864

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $26,120,471
Fundraising Expenses $150,744
Program Expenses $71,272,293
Other Expenses $52,550,194
TOTAL EXPENSES $78,670,665

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $77,805,864 $41,944,974 +0.9%
Expenses $78,670,665 $41,918,451 +0.9%
Net Income $-864,801 $26,523 -33.6%
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
27
Independent Members
27
Employees
493
Volunteers
294

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
12
$739,606
Total Directors
31
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DONNA MCCONNICO CEO 40.00
Officer
$161,146 $23,385 $184,531
ANGELA HESTER CFO 40.00
Officer
$139,102 $6,734 $145,836
HEATHER HICKS CHIEF INNOVATIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$131,154 $10,578 $141,732
CAROLYN BOYD CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$120,274 $12,948 $133,222
VALERIE RENFRO CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$117,730 $16,555 $134,285
JERMAINE FREEMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY HALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN HEAVILON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL LLOYD PRESIDENT-ELECT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE MUNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER NICHOLS SECRETARY-ELECT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBIE STANDEFER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY ST CHARLES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM STEFFNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY UNDERWOOD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE WATSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHULA YELLIOTT EMERITUS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARJ FLEMMING EMERITUS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE DICKSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK MEGAHEE EMERITUS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN COSGROVE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BUTCH PREISEL EMERITUS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER GARDNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICIA JUHL TREASURER-ELECT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR WILLIAM LADD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RHONDA NUNLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AZURAE REDMOND BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA WHITE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID BABB BOARD MEMBER 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSHIE PENTIAH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSEMARIE HILL PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID FAIRCHILD TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA PIERCE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK NEIGHBORS PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY GIBSON SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $77,805,864 $78,670,665 $20,473,851 $-864,801
2024 $41,944,974 $41,918,451 $15,005,356 $26,523
2023 $36,788,091 $36,331,764 $14,430,320 $456,327
2022 $27,319,073 $25,568,637 $10,070,860 $1,750,436
2021 $19,962,408 $19,505,687 $7,615,560 $456,721
2019 $13,438,833 $13,429,683 $6,516,656 $9,150
2018 $8,443,268 $8,434,779 $5,794,052 $8,489
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