﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2025v4.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2026-08-10T13:52:15-04:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2025-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>640394922</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>WATKINS WARD AND STAFFORD PLLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>105 WEST WASHINGTON STREET A1</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>RIDGELAND</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MS</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>39157</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2025-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>640303087</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOMES</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        <BusinessNameLine2Txt>OF MISSISSIPPI INC</BusinessNameLine2Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>METH</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>6018535000</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>805 NORTH FLAG CHAPEL ROAD</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>JACKSON</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MS</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>39209</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>GRETCHEN COOK</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>CHIEF EXECUTIVE</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>6018535000</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2026-08-10</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>CHARLES N SPAIN CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01281805</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>6019820010</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2026-08-10</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2025</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="5">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc4" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc6 RetDoc2">
      <NameChangeInd>X</NameChangeInd>
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>GRETCHEN COOK</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>805 N FLAG CHAPEL RD</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>JACKSON</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MS</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>39209</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>9462566</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.MCHMS.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1947</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>MS</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>METHODIST CHILDRENS HOMES OF MISSISSIPPI SEEKS TO BRING HEALING TO MISSISSIPPIS CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF NEGLECT, ABUSE, OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING. BY THE END OF THEIR TIME WITH US, WE HOPE EACH CHILD EXPERIENCES RESTORED RELATIONSHIPS, LOVE WITHIN AN ADOPTIVE FAMILY, OR FLOURISHES IN LIFE INDEPENDENTLY.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>20</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>20</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>132</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>25</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>2036967</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>2184318</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>5814077</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>6755137</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>254182</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>431322</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>94076</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>91789</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>8199302</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>9462566</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>5611240</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>5549872</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>319228</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>2524334</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>2364069</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>8135574</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>7913941</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>63728</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>1548625</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>6513226</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>7840900</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>282029</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>140413</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>6231197</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>7700487</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>METHODIST CHILDRENS HOMES SEEKS TO BRING RESTORATION TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN NEGLECTED OR ABUSED. BY THE END OF THEIR TIME WITH US, WE HOPE TO SEE THAT THEY FIND RECONCILIATION WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL FAMILIES, LOVE WITHIN AN ADOPTIVE FAMILY OR SUCCESS AS A PRODUCTIVE, INDEPENDENT INDIVIDUAL.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>true</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>1739270</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>1003119</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>PROGRAM SERVICE: GROUP HOMES DESCRIPTION:THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THERAPEUTIC GROUP HOMES THAT PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE AND TREATMENT FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 15 THROUGH 21. SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING, SUPERVISION, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTION, VOCATIONAL PREPARATION, SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE, RECREATION, AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAM PREPARES YOUTH FOR SUCCESSFUL INDEPENDENT LIVING, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT WHILE ADDRESSING THEIR BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>520710</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>536954</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>PROGRAM SERVICE: FOSTER FAMILY CARE DESCRIPTION:METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOMES OF MISSISSIPPI PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC FOSTER FAMILY CARE THROUGH LICENSED AND SPECIALLY TRAINED FOSTER FAMILIES WHO SERVE CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 21 WITH EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION RECRUITS, TRAINS, LICENSES, AND SUPPORTS FOSTER FAMILIES WHILE PROVIDING ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, AND CLINICAL OVERSIGHT. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SAFE, STABLE, FAMILY-BASED PLACEMENTS THAT PROMOTE PERMANENCY, EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, AND HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>2294356</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>5215064</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>PROGRAM SERVICE: COMMUNITY CARE DESCRIPTION: COMMUNITY CARE PROVIDES OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL-HEALTH SERVICES, MENTAL-HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY ASSESSMENT AND STABILIZATION, PERMANENCY ASSESSMENTS, RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT MISSISSIPPI.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>4554336</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc8">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd>false</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">true</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">true</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">false</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">true</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">true</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>34</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>132</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>false</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>20</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>20</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>true</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>true</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MS</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>SCOTT SMITH</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>6018535000</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>805 N FLAG CHAPEL RD</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>JACKSON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>39209</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GRETCHEN COOK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHIEF EXECUT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>133389</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LATOYA CLARK-HORNE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHIEF OPERAT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>92413</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SCOTT SMITH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHIEF FINANC</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>99308</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARCELLA MCKAY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JAMES MASON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>PHAEDRE COLE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GUY COLLINS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>WYATT EMMERICH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DON GARFORTH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CINDEE HERLOCKER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KEN HODGES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ALAN HOOPS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>REV DR STEPHEN COOK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KIMBERLY JONES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TINA LAKEY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DANA LYLE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>OLIVIA MARTIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DEONTE OSCAR</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BROCK RATCLIFF</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>STEPHEN SMITH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KAREN WAGNER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CLINT WARE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ALLEN WOOD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD OF DIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>325110</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>109423</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>2074895</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>2184318</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>DCPS INCOME</Desc>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>6155915</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>6155915</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER CARE PROVIDING FEES</Desc>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>599222</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>599222</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>6755137</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>426222</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>426222</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossRentsGrp>
        <RealAmt>91789</RealAmt>
      </GrossRentsGrp>
      <RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <RealAmt>91789</RealAmt>
      </RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>91789</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>91789</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <OtherAmt>5100</OtherAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <OtherAmt>5100</OtherAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>5100</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>5100</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>9462566</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>6760237</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>518011</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>325110</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>325110</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4463083</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2978166</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1303496</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>181421</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>389166</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>271979</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>104965</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>12222</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>372513</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>221864</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>136951</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>13698</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>100472</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1357</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>99115</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1595</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>308</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1287</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>329553</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>81844</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>194266</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>53443</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>302560</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>196730</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>101970</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>3860</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>24128</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>10430</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>9173</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>4525</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>233869</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>139993</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>84063</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>9813</FundraisingAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>247973</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>247973</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>262403</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>120037</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>142332</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>34</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>FOSTER CARE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>251800</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>251800</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>STARTUP &amp; TRAINING</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>179353</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>36237</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>127024</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>16092</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>159116</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>82557</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>76559</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>271247</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>161034</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>87380</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>22833</FundraisingAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>7913941</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4554336</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3040377</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>319228</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>821015</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>378620</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1572915</BOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1143001</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1097065</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>6256231</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>3851859</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2439631</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2404372</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>50070</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>55450</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>411744</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3827868</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>74850</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>77525</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>6513226</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>7840900</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>165911</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>140413</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>109423</BOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>6695</BOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>282029</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>140413</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5315679</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>7700487</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>915518</BOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>6231197</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>7700487</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>6513226</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>7840900</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>1548625</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt>-79335</PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>true</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>X</ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>true</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc8">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>2310115</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>3648019</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>2243435</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>2036967</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>2184318</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>12422854</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
      <GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1858641</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>3028684</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>3812167</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>5814077</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>6755137</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>21268706</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
      <GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>73424</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <TotalAmt>73424</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp>
      <Total509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>4168756</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>6750127</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>6055602</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>7851044</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>8939455</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>33764984</TotalAmt>
      </Total509Grp>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>33764984</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>162117</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>146579</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>209447</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>162252</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>518011</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1198406</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
      <InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>162117</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>146579</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>209447</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>162252</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>518011</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1198406</TotalAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
      <TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>4330873</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>6896706</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>6265049</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>8013296</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>9457466</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>34963390</TotalAmt>
      </TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0.96570</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY509Pct>0.97070</PublicSupportPY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0.03000</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <InvestmentIncomePYPct>0.03000</InvestmentIncomePYPct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc5">
      <CYEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>581950</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>5000</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>21192</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>608142</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>635517</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>14978</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>-68545</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>581950</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>623388</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>9920</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>2209</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>635517</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>620457</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>1749</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>1182</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>623388</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>619539</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>918</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>620457</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>1.00000</PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>
      <EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>false</EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>
      <EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>false</EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>
      <LandGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>37397</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>37397</BookValueAmt>
      </LandGrp>
      <BuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>5356897</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>5356897</BookValueAmt>
      </BuildingsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>861937</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>3851859</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>-2989922</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>2404372</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <Desc>METHODIST FOUNDATION SHORT TERM FUND</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>3782724</BookValueAmt>
        <MethodValuationCd>F</MethodValuationCd>
      </OtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <OtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <Desc>METHODIST FOUNDATION LONG TERM FUND</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>45144</BookValueAmt>
        <MethodValuationCd>F</MethodValuationCd>
      </OtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt>3827868</TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>9462566</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>9462566</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>9462566</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>7913941</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>7913941</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>7913941</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED TO PROVIDE LONG-TERM SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL CARE, FOSTER CARE, COUNSELING, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND OTHER SERVICES BENEFITING CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc6">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>METHODIST CHILDRENS HOMES SEEKS TO BRING RESTORATION TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN NEGLECTED OR ABUSED. BY THE END OF THEIR TIME WITH US, WE HOPE TO SEE THAT THEY FIND RECONCILIATION WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL FAMILIES, LOVE WITHIN AN ADOPTIVE FAMILY OR SUCCESS AS A PRODUCTIVE, INDEPENDENT INDIVIDUAL.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ON 2/18/2026, THE ORGANIZATION AMENDED ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO CHANGE ITS LEGAL NAME FROM UNITED METHODIST MINISTRY WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, INC. TO METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOMES OF MISSISSIPPI, INC. THE NAME CHANGE DID NOT AFFECT THE ORGANIZATION'S LEGAL STRUCTURE, OPERATIONS, ASSETS, LIABILITIES, OR TAX-EXEMPT STATUS SCHEDULE R, PART I THE ORGANIZATION'S DISREGARDED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY WAS ADMINISTRATIVELY DISSOLVED ON FEBRUARY 25, 2026.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PROGRAM AND ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANCE</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DURING 2025, THE ORGANIZATION IMPLEMENTED A QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM (QRTP) UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES. THE QRTP EXPANDED THE ORGANIZATION'S CONTINUUM OF RESIDENTIAL CARE BY PROVIDING TRAUMA-INFORMED TREATMENT, CLINICAL ASSESSMENTS, INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANNING, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND AFTERCARE SERVICES FOR YOUTH WITH COMPLEX BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND FINANCE CHAIR REVIEW AND APPROVE THE 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY. THE POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY, AND ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. ANY IDENTIFIED CONFLICT IS REVIEWED AND RESOLVED BY DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS DOCUMENTED IN THE OFFICIAL BOARD MINUTES</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE COMPILES CEO JOB PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, INCLUDING GOALS FOR THE COMING YEAR, AND THEN MAKES COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THIS IS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES (OTHER THAN THE CEO) IS SET BY THE CEO, SUBJECT TO OVERALL BUDGET APPROVAL BY THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc7">
      <IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp>
        <DisregardedEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOMES</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DisregardedEntityName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>805 N FLAG CHAPEL RD</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>JACKSON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>39209</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>CHILDCARE</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>MS</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <DirectControllingEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MCH OF MS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          <BusinessNameLine2Txt>METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOMES OF MS</BusinessNameLine2Txt>
        </DirectControllingEntityName>
      </IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE R</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>SCHEDULE R, PART I THE ORGANIZATION'S DISREGARDED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY WAS ADMINISTRATIVELY DISSOLVED ON FEBRUARY 25, 2026.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>