Nonprofit · EIN 54-0505998
PLANNING COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · NORFOLK, VA 23513
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $13,766,524 | $13,567,867 | $198,657 | $3,778,709 | $2,196,062 | $1,582,647 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $13,862,849 | $13,908,805 | -$45,956 | $2,968,817 | $1,623,497 | $1,345,320 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $13,298,309 | $13,240,676 | $57,633 | $3,240,362 | $1,865,529 | $1,374,833 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $103,299
- Program service revenue
- $13,574,083
- Investment income
- $41,457
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,975
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$6,946
- Other revenue
- $47,685
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,264,020
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $296,881
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,616,903
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,278,515
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $145,924
- Travel
- $116,206
- Depreciation
- $7,348
- Program services (functional)
- $13,089,850
- Management and general (functional)
- $467,798
- Fundraising (functional)
- $10,219
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,968,817
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,778,709
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,196,062
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,582,647
- Publicly traded securities
- $638,905
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,582,647
- Gross receipts
- $13,785,120
- Employees
- 41
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 1941
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JO ANN SHORT | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $169,856 | $3,737 |
| MARY RYBERG | CFO (OCT-DEC) Officer | 40 | $119,777 | $7,031 |
| CARTER SMITH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS MARTIN JR ESQ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAPTAIN MATT FRAUENZIMMER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CYDNEY LOPEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ONEICEIA HOWARD | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| SERENA AMERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE BOLDING | BOARD MEMBER - FROM JULY 25 Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE BROWN-GRIFFIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET DAYS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE LENNON ELLIS ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG GROOTENDORST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JT HASTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES HERNDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALIP KAPOOR ESQ | BOARD MEMBER - RESIGNED SEPT 25 Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| J GAIL NICULA PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| PATRYCJA PLUCINSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| RADM BYRON TOBIN USN RET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| EVA WIGGINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JO ANN SHORT | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $164,016 | $6,631 |
| DIANA MORAN | VP FINANCE (JAN-OCT) Officer | 40 | $76,272 | $2,216 |
| MARY RYBERG | CFO (OCT-DEC) Officer | 40 | $32,216 | $1,490 |
| CARTER SMITH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS MARTIN JR ESQ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAPTAIN MATT FRAUENZIMMER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CYDNEY LOPEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ONEICEIA HOWARD | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| SERENA AMERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE BROWN-GRIFFIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| EVA WIGGINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG GROOTENDORST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JT HASTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES HERNDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| DALIP KAPOOR ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE LENNON ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| J GAIL NICULA PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRYCJA PULCINSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| RADM BRYON TOBIN USN RET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JO ANN SHORT | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $153,306 | $3,234 |
| KIMBERLY MALONE | CFO JAN - JULY Officer | 40 | $49,731 | $1,341 |
| DIANA MORAN | VP FINANCE JULY - DEC Officer | 40 | $44,026 | $390 |
| ONEICEIA HOWARD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY SANDIFER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARTER SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| EVA WIGGINS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| SERENA AMERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE BROWN-GRIFFIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CYDNEY LOPEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN M DE TRIQUET MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAPTIN MATT FRAUENZIMMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG GROOTENDORST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JT HASTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES HERNDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| DALIP KAPOOR ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD KNOX JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE LENNON ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| J GAIL NICULA PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRYCJA PULCINSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.02 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN THOMAS JR ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| RADM BRYON TOBIN USN RET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| SABRINA WOOTEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2551 ELTHAM AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23513-2505
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JO ANN SHORT, 2551 ELTHAM AVENUE I, NORFOLK, VA 23513
- Signed the 990
- JO ANN SHORT, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (757) 622-9268
- Website
- WWW.THEPLANNINGCOUNCIL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PBMARES LLP
Mission
TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY NEEDS, CONNECT PEOPLE WITH SOLUTIONS AND IMPROVE LIVES.
Program accomplishments
- CHILDREN'S SERVICES - TPC ADMINISTERS THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) ACROSS EIGHTEEN COUNTIES IN MARYLAND, EASTERN VIRGINIA, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, TPC MONITORS APPROXIMATELY 1,100 CHILDCARE HOMES AND CENTERS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL NUTRITION STANDARDS. EACH MONTH, APPROXIMATELY 11,000 CHILDREN, LIVING AT OR BELOW 300% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE, RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS MEALS THROUGH PARTICIPATING PROVIDERS. MEALS SERVED THROUGH CACFP OFTEN REPRESENT A PRIMARY SOURCE OF CONSISTENT, BALANCED NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN IN CARE. IN ADDITION TO OVERSIGHT AND REIMBURSEMENT ADMINISTRATION, TPC PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILDCARE PROVIDERS TO PROMOTE NUTRITION EDUCATION AND HEALTHY MEAL PLANNING.TPC ALSO OPERATES THE MILITARY EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP) RESPITE CARE PROGRAM UNDER A CONTRACT WITH CHILD CARE AWARE OF AMERICA. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, TPC CONNECTS APPROXIMATELY 230 MILITARY FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WITH APPROXIMATELY 165 QUALIFIED RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS MILITARY FAMILIES BY COORDINATING ACCESS TO TRAINED CAREGIVERS WHO PROVIDE TEMPORARY, HIGH-QUALITY RESPITE SERVICES.Expenses $11,023,301 · grants $9,190,829 · revenue $11,321,114
- COMMUNITY PLANNING - THE PLANNING COUNCIL (TPC) ADDRESSES THE UNMET NEEDS OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS BY PROVIDING EXPERTISE IN COMMUNITY NEEDS AND CAPACITY ASSESSMENTS, DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS, COALITION BUILDING, STRATEGIC PLANNING, OUTCOME MEASUREMENT, GRANT WRITING, AND RESEARCH. TPC OFFERS TRAINING, CONSULTATION, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND COORDINATES REGIONAL PLANNING FOR HOMELESS PROGRAMS FUNDED BY HUD AND THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACROSS SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS AND THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONDUCTING FOCUS GROUPS, ASSESSING SERVICE GAPS, COORDINATING CONTINUUM OF CARE MEETINGS WITH 110 PARTNER AGENCIES, REPORTING TO FUNDERS, MANAGING THE HMIS DATABASE WITH 369 LICENSES, AND HOSTING WEBSITES SERVING 125 PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS. TPC ALSO PARTNERS WITH SENTARA'S HOPE (HELPING OVERCOME PERSONAL EMERGENCY) FUND AS AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY, REVIEWING MORE THAN 1,250 APPLICATIONS ANNUALLY AND DISTRIBUTING OVER $1,000,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES EXPERIENCING CATASTROPHIC FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, HELPING THEM MAINTAIN STABILITY IN HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND BASIC NEEDS.Expenses $2,066,549 · grants $1,073,190 · revenue $2,252,969
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-0505998
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1959
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,778,709
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,785,120
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $13,766,524 | $13,567,867 | $3,778,709 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $13,862,849 | $13,908,805 | $2,968,817 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $13,298,309 | $13,240,676 | $3,240,362 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $15,204,591 | $15,052,887 | $4,065,032 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 54-0505998).
Questions about PLANNING COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of PLANNING COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PLANNING COUNCIL is 54-0505998.
- Is PLANNING COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1959.
- Are donations to PLANNING COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PLANNING COUNCIL 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 PLANNING COUNCIL due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PLANNING COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PLANNING COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JO ANN SHORT.
- Who are the officers and directors of PLANNING COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $169,856 (JO ANN SHORT, CEO/PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does PLANNING COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,766,524, expenses of $13,567,867 and total assets of $3,778,709 at year end.
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