Nonprofit · EIN 56-0615188
THE CENTERS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN INC
Also known as CHILDRENS CENTER
Tax-exempt · WINSTON SALEM, NC 27106
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,804,439 | $2,016,116 | -$211,677 | $2,258,393 | $132,757 | $2,125,636 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,798,922 | $2,194,301 | -$395,379 | $2,463,183 | $125,870 | $2,337,313 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,596,461 | $2,168,312 | -$571,851 | $2,916,843 | $184,151 | $2,732,692 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $890,720
- Program service revenue
- $840,793
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $72,926
- Other revenue
- $72,926
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $125,412
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,081,650
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,408,666
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $88,466
- Occupancy
- $9,557
- Travel
- $10,321
- Depreciation
- $188,718
- Program services (functional)
- $1,719,096
- Management and general (functional)
- $155,440
- Fundraising (functional)
- $141,580
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,463,183
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,258,393
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $132,757
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,125,636
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,990,985
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,125,636
- Gross receipts
- $1,804,439
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1952
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH T WILSON | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $125,412 |
| CHRISTINA L GENTRY | INTERIM EX. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| AMELIA HARP | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE RHOADES | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY SMITH DPT | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREW LINVILLE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CALLIE KASZYCKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LATASHA BARR LEWIS | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALICIA MAY BREAZEALE | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUSIE CAMPBELL | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICHARD CARVER | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER CHECK | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRYAN DOOLEY | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| YOLANDA EDWARDS | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK FORD | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA HOLBY | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE W HOOKER M ED | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS C REED | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF REYNOLDS | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KENNY TAYLOR | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH T WILSON | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $141,694 |
| MIKE RHOADES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AMY HARP | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AJ CEBERIO ESQ | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF REYNOLDS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE REGNA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALICIA MAY BREAZEALE | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREW LINVILLE | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BETSY ARMENTROUT | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRYAN DOOLEY | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CALLIE KASZYCKI | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE W HOOKER M ED | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY SMITH DPT | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FRANK CARDENAS | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER CHECK | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN PICHARDO | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KENNY TAYLOR | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LATASHA BARR LEWIS | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK FORD | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICHARD CARVER | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUSIE CAMPBELL | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| YOLANDA EDWARDS | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEREDITH FLOWE | FORMER EXEC Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $79,036 |
| DEBORAH T WILSON | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $16,256 |
| AJ CEBERIO ESQ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE RHOADES | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE REGNA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF REYNOLDS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CINDY BAY WALL | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AMY HARP | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMY HILDRETH | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BETSY ARMENTROUT | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRYAN DOOLEY | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARMEN CANALES | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CALLIE KASZYCKI | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| EMILY NEESE | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY SMITH | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FRANK CARDENAS | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN PICHARDO | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK FORD | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICHARD CARVER | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROB KINCAID | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHELLEY SIZEMORE | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WALTER FARABEE | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| YOLANDA EDWARDS | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2315 COLISEUM DR, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27106-5801
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AMELIA HARP, 2315 COLISEUM DRIVE, WINSTONSALEM, NC 27106
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTINA L GENTRY, INTERIM EX. DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (336) 727-2440
- Website
- HTTP://THECFEC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GRAY CALLISON & JONES CPA PC
Mission
THE CENTERS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN ARE DEDICATED TO EDUCATING AND CARING FOR CHILDERN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, ORTHOPEDIC DISABILITIES AND/OR OTHER LONG-TERM CHRONIC HEALTH IMPAIRMENTS TO PREPARE THEM TO LEAD INDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE AND FULFILLING LIVES.
Program accomplishments
- THE INFANT & TODDLER PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION, CARE AND DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR DELAYS, AGES BIRTH TO 36 MONTHS. THE PROGRAM ALSO SERVES A LIMITED NUMBER OF TYPICALLY DEVELOPING STUDENTS (THREE PER CLASS). THE ORGANIZATION SERVES APPROXIMATELY 40 STUDENTS. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATION AND CARE, STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS RECEIVE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPY, ALONG WITH SPECIAL INSTRUCTION BY LICENSED THERAPISTS AND CREDENTIALED TEACHING STAFF. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HAS AN ON-SITE NURSE AND CARRIES A FIVE-STAR CHILDCARE RATING.Expenses $1,010,412 · revenue $622,367
- THE FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK OF GREATER FORSYTH IS DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND ENHANCING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS BY PROVIDING SUPORT, GUIDANCE AND CARING CONNECTIONS FOR EACH FAMILY MEMBER. THIS PROGRAM IS NOT ONLY FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN OUR TWO SCHOOLS, BUT IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO ALL FAMILIES IN GREATER FORSYTH COUNTY AND FOUR NEARBY COUNTIES WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AGE BIRTH TO 21 YEARS.Expenses $387,641 · revenue $149,214
- AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS PROVIDE A FULL-DAY AND YEAR-ROUND CONTINUUM OF CARE AND INSTRUCTION FOR THE STUDENTS IN BOTH OF OUR SCHOOLS, THE CHILDREN'S CENTER AND THE SPECIAL CHILDREN'S SCHOOL. THE SUMMER PROGRAM IS FULL-DAY AND BASED AROUND A THEME FOR THE SUMMER. STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CAN ALSO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE THEIR NEEDED THERAPY AND NURSING CARE.Expenses $243,621 · revenue $29,000
- ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AT BOTH SCHOOLS, ALONG WITH THEIR TYPICALLY DEVELOPING PEERS. STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS RECEIVE CUSTOMIZED, INDIVIDUAL CARE IN THE FORM OF PHYSICAL OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPY. ALL STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM AN ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM, ART INSTRUCTION, GARDENING AND NATURE-BASED ACTIVITIES FROM OUR THERAPEUTIC HORTICULTURE PROGEAM, MUSIC AND MOVEMENT CLASSES AND OTHER UNIQUE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $77,422 · revenue $1,530
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
- 56-0615188
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1957
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E51Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,258,393
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,804,439
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,804,439 | $2,016,116 | $2,258,393 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,798,922 | $2,194,301 | $2,463,183 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,596,461 | $2,168,312 | $2,916,843 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,826,014 | $2,430,624 | $3,508,070 | 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 56-0615188).
Questions about THE CENTERS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN INC
- What is the EIN of THE CENTERS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CENTERS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN INC is 56-0615188.
- Is THE CENTERS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1957.
- Are donations to THE CENTERS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CENTERS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN 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 THE CENTERS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN 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 THE CENTERS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN 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 THE CENTERS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names AMELIA HARP.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CENTERS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,412 (DEBORAH T WILSON, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does THE CENTERS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,804,439, expenses of $2,016,116 and total assets of $2,258,393 at year end.
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