Nonprofit · EIN 53-0196554
ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,829,034 | $10,977,851 | -$9,148,817 | $6,256,534 | $12,229,011 | -$5,972,477 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,092,768 | $15,223,030 | -$7,130,262 | $13,359,199 | $12,359,327 | $999,872 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,294,786 | $11,773,000 | -$6,478,214 | $13,252,037 | $10,335,988 | $2,916,049 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $700,834
- Program service revenue
- $1,006,923
- Investment income
- $59,591
- Other revenue
- $61,686
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $145,572
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,004,601
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,204,485
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $78,672
- Accounting fees
- $226,084
- Occupancy
- $1,276,448
- Travel
- $407,001
- Depreciation
- $128,725
- Program services (functional)
- $1,369,441
- Management and general (functional)
- $9,608,410
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,359,199
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,256,534
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,229,011
- Net assets, end of year
- -$5,972,477
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $740,314
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,877,669
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$5,972,477
- Gross receipts
- $1,830,343
- Employees
- 1,205
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 1882
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORDON A THORNTON | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $391,926 | $68,451 |
| GEORGE LIACOPOULOS | DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 30 | $300,622 | $9,074 |
| SHERRIE HARRISON-RUMBLE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (UNTIL 7/28/25) Officer | 30 | $226,677 | $23,958 |
| COREY KOCIELA | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 30 | $201,987 | $9,194 |
| LAUREN PURYEAR | STATE DIRECTOR FOR VIRGINIA Highest-paid employee | 20 | $174,619 | $22,031 |
| RICHARD BENNETT | CHIEF STRATEGIC INITIATIVE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,699 | $7,800 |
| AMANDA ERWIN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,203 | $21,459 |
| JACKEY DWAYNE WEBB | STATE DIRECTOR FOR TENNESSEE Highest-paid employee | 39 | $145,077 | $8,211 |
| STEVEN RAETZMAN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MOORE | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARRON DEAN | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL PREZIOTTI | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BECK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BONASERA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TORINE BROOKS CREPPY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUCE FINLAND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEIA HUGGINS-ELLIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHANDRA JEBODH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPHINE MORRIS-YOUNG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS PALMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WM PATRICK NICHOLS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER BUELLESBACH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN THORNTON | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $407,009 | $87,229 |
| GEORGE LIACOPOULOS | DEPUTY CEO Officer | 30 | $228,631 | $51,256 |
| COREY KOCIELA | COO Highest-paid employee | 30 | $180,056 | $14,636 |
| SHERRIE HARRISON-RUMBLE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 30 | $165,250 | $26,069 |
| PRECIOUS MYERS-BROWN | CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,343 | $34,330 |
| RICHARD BENNETT | CHIEF STRATEGIC INITIATIVE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,205 | $3,065 |
| LAUREN PURYEAR | VA & DC STATE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 1 | $148,242 | $11,103 |
| AMANDA ERWIN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,801 | $33,589 |
| STEVEN RAETZMAN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MOORE | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARRON DEAN | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL PREZIOTTI | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE FINLAND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS PALMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANDRA JEBODH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WM PATRICK NICHOLS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BECK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TORINE BROOKS CREPPY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPHINE MORRIS-YOUNG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BONASERA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIA HUGGINS-ELLIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN THORNTON | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $382,353 | $86,101 |
| GEORGE LIACOPOULOS | DEPUTY CEO Officer | 30 | $240,512 | $53,549 |
| SHERRIE HARRISON-RUMBLE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 30 | $188,631 | $32,372 |
| PRECIOUS MYERS-BROWN | CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $165,960 | $44,568 |
| COREY KOCIELA | COO Highest-paid employee | 30 | $160,192 | $13,862 |
| RICHARD BENNETT | CHIEF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,910 | $4,374 |
| STEVEN RAETZMAN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MOORE | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARRON DEAN | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL PREZIOTTI | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE FINLAND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS PALMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WM PATRICK NICHOLS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BECK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TORINE BROOKS CREPPY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPHINE MORRIS-YOUNG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BONASERA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIA HUGGINS-ELLIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 99 M STREET 8TH FLOOR, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-3799
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GORDON A THORNTON, 99 M STREET 8TH FLOOR, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
- Signed the 990
- GORDON A THORNTON, PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (202) 237-6500
- Website
- WWW.SJCS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY SERVICES IS TO ADVANCE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERY PERSON, REGARDLESS OF CIRCUMSTANCES, HAS THE RIGHT AND OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY SERVICES (SJCS) IS A HISTORIC (FOUNDED IN 1868) NON-PROFIT CORPORATION INITIALLY ESTABLISHED AS A HOSPITAL IN WASHINGTON, DC, BY ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, THE "CHURCH OF THE PRESIDENTS," FOLLOWING THE CIVIL WAR. TODAY IT IS A PRIVATE, NON-SECTARIAN, NON-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT OPERATES AS A "PARENT" CORPORATION FOR A GROUP OF INDEPENDENT SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS. THESE SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS CONTRACT WITH ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE USE OF THE COPYRIGHTED NAME AS WELL AS FOR SEVERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES. THE PARENT CORPORATION IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF TRUSTEES (BOT). THE BOT HAS FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ORGANIZATION, AND PROVIDES OVERALL GUIDANCE, OVERSIGHT AND DIRECTION TO THE SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS. - CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O.THE SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS ARE LOCAL ENTITIES WITH REPRESENTATION ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ARE LED BY LOCAL STAFF LEADERSHIP. THIS AFFORDS LOCAL PERSPECTIVES AND DIVERSITY IN ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE STATES. AS A PREREQUISITE FOR ESTABLISHING A CONTRACT WITH THE PARENT CORPORATION, EACH SUBSIDIARY AGREES TO OPERATE WITHIN SERVICE QUALITY STANDARDS THAT THE PARENT CORPORATION HAS ESTABLISHED. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, STATE SUBSIDIARY LOCATIONS INCLUDED: THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TENNESSEE, AND VIRGINIA. OPERATIONS IN DELAWARE AND NEW YORK WERE PROVIDED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE PARENT ORGANIZATION. SJCS PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND OTHER STATE OPERATIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE: EMPLOYMENT, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, AND COMMUNITY LIVING, INCLUDING SHELTER AND HOUSING FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE PARENT CORPORATION ALSO PERIODICALLY PROVIDES EXTERNAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO OTHER NON-PROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTES A PORTION OF ITS RESOURCES TO EACH OF ITS FIVE STATE OPERATIONS TO SUPPORT THE ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY SERVICES MISSION. PEOPLE RECEIVING SERVICES THROUGH A ST. JOHN'S SUBSIDIARY OR OTHER STATE OPERATIONS MUST MEET THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF LOCAL FUNDING SOURCES AND THE RESPECTIVE STATE SUBSIDIARY FOR EACH SPECIFIC SERVICE.THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES THAT THE PARENT CORPORATION PROVIDES INCLUDE: ACCOUNTING, CASH MANAGEMENT, STRATEGIC PLANNING, COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATION, HUMAN RESOURCES, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, QUALITY ASSURANCE, CORPORATE COMPLIANCE, MARKETING, FUNDRAISING, AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT. THESE SUPPORT SERVICES ARE INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH SUBSIDIARY CORPORATION AND STATE OPERATION AND ITS DISTINCTIVE CULTURAL AS WELL AS FINANCIAL STATUS. THESE SERVICES ASSIST STATE OPERATIONS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONTRACTS, LAWS AND REGULATIONS UNDER WHICH THEY OPERATE. EACH SUBSIDIARY OPERATES UNDER ITS OWN OPERATING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND LOCAL LEADERSHIP. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THE SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS AT A LOW FIXED RATE CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL STANDARDS.TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF ADVANCING INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERY PERSON, REGARDLESS OF CIRCUMSTANCES, HAS THE RIGHT AND OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIFE, THE PARENT CORPORATION SETS QUALITY STANDARDS CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION THAT MUST BE MET BY THE SUBSIDIARIES IN THE PROVISION OF SERVICES. THOSE SERVICES MUST FOSTER INCLUSION, SELF-DIRECTION, ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY, RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CHOICE. MEETING AND MAINTAINING THESE STANDARDS IS AN ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT CONTRACT AND USE OF THE CORPORATE NAME.Expenses $1,369,441 · revenue $1,006,923
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 53-0196554
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Group exemption
- 3503 (5 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,256,534
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,830,343
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,829,034 | $10,977,851 | $6,256,534 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $8,092,768 | $15,223,030 | $13,359,199 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $5,294,786 | $11,773,000 | $13,252,037 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $4,240,617 | $10,189,664 | $7,512,016 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 53-0196554).
Questions about ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES
- What is the EIN of ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES is 53-0196554.
- Is ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES 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 ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names GORDON A THORNTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $391,926 (GORDON A THORNTON, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,829,034, expenses of $10,977,851 and total assets of $6,256,534 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (5)
- ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES - DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA EIN 52-2166507 · WASHINGTON, DC · last filed 990 for 2025
- ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES - TENNESSEE EIN 62-1781336 · BARTLETT, TN · last filed 990 for 2025
- ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES - PENNSYLVANIA EIN 52-2198798 · PHILADELPHIA, PA · last filed 990 for 2025
- ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES - VIRGINIA EIN 54-1944265 · ALEXANDRIA, VA · last filed 990 for 2025
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