Nonprofit · EIN 35-1661813
TANGRAM INC
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,277,346 | $11,512,579 | -$235,233 | $11,232,493 | $941,257 | $10,291,236 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $11,698,533 | $11,850,242 | -$151,709 | $11,005,854 | $1,033,543 | $9,972,311 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,647,163 | $11,773,911 | -$2,126,748 | $11,778,656 | $1,859,048 | $9,919,608 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $348,278
- of which government grants
- $149,623
- Program service revenue
- $10,394,618
- Investment income
- $441,742
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $236,808
- Net income from fundraising events
- $35,922
- Other revenue
- $92,708
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $369,986
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,007,402
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,948,377
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $21,477
- Accounting fees
- $257,134
- Occupancy
- $174,640
- Travel
- $164,405
- Depreciation
- $134,187
- Program services (functional)
- $10,012,739
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,276,785
- Fundraising (functional)
- $223,055
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,005,854
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,232,493
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $941,257
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,291,236
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $813,541
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,939,118
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,030,491
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,260,745
- Gross receipts
- $16,270,761
- Employees
- 322
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- IN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON SAMUEL CRISS | CEO Officer | 40 | $141,648 | $2,171 |
| JANNEKA PAYNE | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,380 | $12,334 |
| FAVOR TRIUMPHANIAN | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,085 | $11,664 |
| SHANNON DUGGAN | CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER Officer | 40 | $98,002 | $22,334 |
| TAIWO OLOMIYETE | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,651 | $20 |
| KATHRYNNE CAMPBELL | CHIEF PROGRAM STRATEGY OFFICER Officer | 40 | $94,337 | $11,494 |
| REGINA JONES | CLIENT SUPPORTS MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,107 | $765 |
| BOB REDMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRONWEN MANTLO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MALLORY HARNISH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC SCHILLING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY KASINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA NORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURY PLAMBECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON ZHIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| COURTNEY CONWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY SANDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN MCCARTY | TREASURER PARTIAL TERM Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LEAH SAMPLES | DIRECTOR PARTIAL TERM Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON SAMUEL CRISS | CEO Officer | 40 | $140,105 | $2,008 |
| FAVOR TRIUMPHANIAN | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,371 | $1,668 |
| JANNEKA PAYNE | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,224 | $2,758 |
| REGINA JONES | CLIENT SUPPORTS MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,375 | $474 |
| ALI ZOIBI | CHIEF TALENT AND DIVERSITY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,138 | $0 |
| KATHRYNNE CAMPBELL | CHIEF PROGRAM STRATEGY OFFICER Officer | 40 | $91,210 | $9,863 |
| SHANNON DUGGAN | CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER Officer | 40 | $87,471 | $2,198 |
| BOB REDMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRONWEN MANTLO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MALLORY HARNISH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN MCCARTY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY KASINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA NORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURY PLAMBECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON ZHIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH SAMPLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITT GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR PARTIAL TERM Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN LIVELY | CHAIR PARTIAL TERM Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL REY-SILVA | DIRECTOR PARTIAL TERM Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JANNEKA T PAYNE | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,169 | $11,394 |
| SHANNON SAMUEL CRISS | CEO Officer | 40 | $133,987 | $3,325 |
| FAVOR J TRIUMPHANIAN | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,108 | $11,394 |
| ARI CAMPBELL | CHIEF PROGRAM STRATEGY OFFICER Officer | 40 | $94,671 | $22,209 |
| STEPHANIE GABBERT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $96,862 | $16,929 |
| CHRISTIANAH B ADEGOKE | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,683 | $0 |
| DAWN LIVELY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB REDMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRONWEN MANTLO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MALLORY HARNISH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY KASINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA NORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURY PLAMBECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL REY-SILVA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH SAMPLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITT GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN MCCARTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CURTIS POPP | DIRECTOR PARTIAL TERM Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN THOMAS | DIRECTOR PARTIAL TERM Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5155 PENNWOOD DR, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46205-1585
- In care of
- % TANG
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHANNON SAMUEL CRISS, 5155 PENNWOOD DRIVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46205
- Signed the 990
- SHANNON SAMUEL CRISS, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (317) 571-1042
- Website
- WWW.THETANGRAMWAY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BLUE & CO LLC
Mission
TANGRAM, INC. SUPPORTS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BY DESIGNING SERVICES TO MEET THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS AND DESIRES. WE ASSIST THEM TO LIVE FULL, MEANINGFUL, AND HAPPY LIVES, AT HOME AND AS MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY. [CONTINUE TO SCHEDULE O][CONTINUE FROM PAGE 2] TANGRAM JOINS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO CREATE INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO CHALLENGES FACED BY THOSE IMPACTED BY DISABILITIES.
Program accomplishments
- TANGRAM'S COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SUPPORTS TO HELP THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE, MAINTAIN THEIR HEALTH AND WELLNESS, MANAGE THEIR FINANCES, AND BUILD THE LIVES THEY ENVISION FOR THEMSELVES. IN THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, TANGRAM PROVIDED OVER 248,000 HOURS OF SUPPORT TO 110 ADULTS AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES, HELPING THOSE WE SERVE LIVE A FULL AND MEANINGFUL LIVES IN THE COMMUNITIES OF THEIR CHOICE.Expenses $8,910,116 · revenue $9,305,213
- AS PART OF TANGRAM'S HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR SERVING PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES, WE PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL CONSULTATION AND TRAINING. WE WORK WITH A TEAM TO DEVELOP A UNIQUELY CUSTOMIZED BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT PLAN AND OFFER TRAINING TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR SUPPORT TEAM TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN. OUR INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AND HELP HIM OR HER CONTINUE ON A PATH OF GREATER SELF-DETERMINATION, INDEPENDENCE, AND INVOLVEMENT. IN THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, TANGRAM PROVIDED OVER 2000 HOURS OF BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT AND TRAINING SERVICES TO 60 PERSONS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY.TANGRAM'S APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) SERVICES PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM. OUR EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH FOCUSES ON ASSESSING BEHAVIOR UTILIZING COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS WHICH IDENTIFY STRENGTHS, NEEDS, AND AREAS TO TARGET FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT. INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANS AND BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PLANS ARE INTERVENTION STRATEGIES DEVELOPED BASED ON THE ASSESSMENT RESULTS. THE ABA TEAM USES EVIDENCE-BASED TECHNIQUES SUCH AS POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT, SELF-ADVOCACY TRAINING, AND SHAPING TECHNIQUES TO FOSTER GROWTH IN VARIOUS LIFE AREAS. THE CLINICIANS PROVIDE PARENT/CAREGIVER TRAINING TO IMPLEMENT THE ABA INTERVENTIONS EFFECTIVELY AND CONSISTENTLY ACROSS ENVIRONMENTS. THE PLANS ARE REVIEWED REGULARLY TO ASSESS PROGRESS AND MODIFY INTERVENTIONS AS NEEDED.DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, TANGRAM ABA PROVIDED OVER 17,275 HOURS OF DIRECT THERAPY (CPT CODE 97153), 2,690 HOURS OF SUPERVISION (CPT CODE 97155), 275 HOURS OF ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORTING ASSESSMENT (CPT CODES 97151/97152), 102 HOURS OF PARENT/CAREGIVER TRAINING (CPT CODE 97156), 400 HOURS OF 2:1 THERAPY FOR INTENSIVE, HANDS-ON TREATMENT FOR CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS (CODE 0373T) AND 7 HOURS OF GROUP THERAPY (CODE 97154).Expenses $981,334 · revenue $1,056,613
- AS A VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROVIDER, TANGRAM HELPS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND VETERANS FIND COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, 25 CLIENTS WERE SERVED.Expenses $121,289 · revenue $32,792
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-1661813
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,232,493
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,270,761
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $11,277,346 | $11,512,579 | $11,232,493 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $11,698,533 | $11,850,242 | $11,005,854 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,647,163 | $11,773,911 | $11,778,656 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $10,375,048 | $11,008,413 | $13,007,622 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 35-1661813).
Questions about TANGRAM INC
- What is the EIN of TANGRAM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TANGRAM INC is 35-1661813.
- Is TANGRAM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to TANGRAM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TANGRAM INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of TANGRAM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TANGRAM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of TANGRAM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHANNON SAMUEL CRISS.
- Who are the officers and directors of TANGRAM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $141,648 (SHANNON SAMUEL CRISS, CEO).
- How much revenue does TANGRAM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,277,346, expenses of $11,512,579 and total assets of $11,232,493 at year end.
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