ASSOCIATION FOR GUIDANCE AID PLACEMENT AND EMPATHY

EIN: 620760716 501(c)(3) Human Services

NASHVILLE, TN

Total Revenue
$5,858,680
Total Expenses
$5,528,811
Total Assets
$6,417,294
Net Assets
$6,041,364
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1966
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
V CHANDLER MEANS
Phone
6157813000
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

ASSOCIATION FOR GUIDANCE AID PLACEMENT AND EMPATHY, founded in 1966, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $5.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $5.5M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

TO STRENGTHEN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH THE HEALING LOVE OF CHRIST THROUGH PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING, ADOPTION, FOSTER CARE, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,206,669 Revenue: $621,358

COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES: PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING, TESTING, AND SUPPORT GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN/ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES NEEDING HELP WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES...

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COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES: PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING, TESTING, AND SUPPORT GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN/ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES NEEDING HELP WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES SUCH AS DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, GRIEF, MARITAL & RELATIONSHIP ISSUES, AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS. AFFORDABILITY OF SERVICES IS ATTAINED THROUGH A SLIDING SCALE FEE SYSTEM AND THE ABILITY TO USE INSURANCE OR EAP BENEFITS IN MANY CASES, AS WELL AS THROUGH OTHER SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS WITH EMPLOYERS AND A NUMBER OF CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS. AGAPE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL CHRISTIAN COUNSELING TO THE COMMUNITY, REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES. FROM JULY 2023 THROUGH JUNE 2024, AGAPE PROVIDED 10,861 COUNSELING SESSIONS TO 824 CLIENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,982,012 Revenue: $1,877,843

FOSTER CARE, FOSTER HOME CERTIFICATION: AGAPE PROVIDES SAFE, STABLE, CARING FOSTER HOMES FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE REFERRED TO AGAPE BY THE TN DEPT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES. AGAPE ALSO ACCEPTS VOLUNTARY...

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FOSTER CARE, FOSTER HOME CERTIFICATION: AGAPE PROVIDES SAFE, STABLE, CARING FOSTER HOMES FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE REFERRED TO AGAPE BY THE TN DEPT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES. AGAPE ALSO ACCEPTS VOLUNTARY PLACEMENTS WHEN PARENTS OR LEGAL CUSTODIANS ARE IN CRISIS & CANNOT CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN. PARENTAL REUNIFICATION WITH CHILDREN IS ALWAYS THE INITIAL PERMANENCY PLAN WHILE ENSURING THE WELLBEING OF THE CHILDREN. AGAPE PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND ONGOING TRAINING FOR FOSTER PARENTS TO MEET EACH CHILD'S SPECIAL NEEDS. FROM JULY 2023 THROUGH JUNE 2024, AGAPE PROVIDED 24,819 DAYS OF CARE TO 110 CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. 67 FAMILIES HAVE COMPLETED PRE-SERVICE TRAINING AND WERE APPROVED FOSTER HOMES DURING FY24.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,200,532

MORNING STAR SANCTUARY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY (MSS): MORNING STAR SANCTUARY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY (MSS) EXISTS TO PROVIDE REFUGE FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND...

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MORNING STAR SANCTUARY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY (MSS): MORNING STAR SANCTUARY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY (MSS) EXISTS TO PROVIDE REFUGE FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO HAVE FLED ABUSIVE SITUATIONS AND TO HELP EMPOWER THEM TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE THAT CONTROLS THEIR LIVES. THROUGH THE COURT ADVOCACY PROGRAM, MSS PROVIDES FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDING ORDERS OF PROTECTION, SAFETY PLANNING AND DANGER ASSESSMENT TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. FROM JULY 2023 THROUGH JUNE 2024, 75 WOMEN, 64 CHILDREN, AND 12 MEN WERE SHELTERED WITH 3,722 BED NIGHTS PROVIDED. IN OUR COURT ADVOCACY PROGRAM WE SERVED 423 VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,196,061
Program Service Revenue $2,503,401
Investment Income $183,134
Other Revenue $-23,916
TOTAL REVENUE $5,858,680

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $962,358
Salaries & Benefits $3,287,102
Fundraising Expenses $503,224
Program Expenses $4,447,436
Other Expenses $1,227,751
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,528,811

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $5,858,680 $5,563,259 +0.1%
Expenses $5,528,811 $4,958,798 +0.1%
Net Income $329,869 $604,461 -0.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
78
Volunteers
100

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
$172,375
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
V CHANDLER MEANS EXECUTIVE DI 50.00
Officer
$160,738 $11,637 $172,375
TARA SWAFFORD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN STALLWORTH VICE-CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHOUNIKA NELSON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILLIP YOUNG SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD ARNOLD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY CORNWELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOGAN HARTLINE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMERON HUNT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA JOHNSTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLYE RICE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN ROBINSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOREN SANDERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $5,858,680 $5,528,811 $6,417,294 $329,869
2023 $5,563,259 $4,958,798 $5,980,033 $604,461
2022 $5,314,610 $4,802,144 $5,269,153 $512,466
2021 $5,464,925 $4,487,289 $5,315,687 $977,636
2020 $3,665,131 $3,743,230 $4,264,641 $-78,099
2019 $3,148,874 $3,213,995 $3,968,319 $-65,121
2018 $2,036,672 $2,153,863 $2,911,069 $-117,191
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