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Nonprofit · EIN 56-0733452

IRENE WORTHAM CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Financials

$4.8M$4.8M2023$5.1M$4.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of IRENE WORTHAM CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$5,137,306$4,819,013$318,293$4,419,678$294,250$4,125,428
June 30, 2024990$4,771,388$4,833,558-$62,170$4,089,637$365,660$3,723,977
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$985,067
of which government grants
$972,856
Program service revenue
$4,086,549
Investment income
$50,217
Net gain from sales of assets
-$11,189
Net income from fundraising events
$14,606
Other revenue
$15,473

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$78,090
Other salaries and wages
$2,343,456
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,878,170
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$158,989
Program services (functional)
$3,643,205
Management and general (functional)
$1,175,808

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,089,637
Total assets, end of year
$4,419,678
Total liabilities, end of year
$294,250
Net assets, end of year
$4,125,428
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,492,418
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,125,428
Gross receipts
$5,950,531
Employees
195
Volunteers
25
Year formed
1962
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
MATTHEW HENRYPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
20$73,372$73,372$4,718
LAURA BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0$0
MICKEY DALEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0$0
DR LARRY FISHERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0$0
JASON GASTVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0$0
DEXTER HAZELMEMBER
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0$0
JEFF HICKSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0$0
RITA MADDUXCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0$0
WES MCCALLPAST CHAIR
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0$0
RHYNA SIMMERSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0$0
CHAD WHITTEMORETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
MATTHEW HENRYPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
20$71,065$71,065$4,882
LAURA BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0$0
MICKEY DALEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0$0
WES MCCALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0$0
JEFF HICKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0$0
DEXTER HAZELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0$0
RHYNA SIMMERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0$0
DR LARRY FISHERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0$0
CHAD WHITTEMORETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0$0
JASON GASTVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0$0
RITA MADDUXCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
916 W CHAPEL RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-2844
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHAD WHITTEMORE, 2106 HENDERSONVILLE ROAD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28704
Signed the 990
CHAD WHITTEMORE, TREASURER
Phone
(828) 274-7518
Return prepared by
DAVIDSON HOLLAND WHITESELL & CO PLLC

Mission

IRENE WORTHAM CENTER, ALONG WITH IRENE WORTHAM RESIDENTIAL CENTER, HAVE HELPED CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR SOCIOECONOMIC CHALLENGES LEAD HEALTHY, HAPPY AND MORE INDEPENDENT LIVES. FROM OUR CARF-ACCREDITED ADULT DAY ACTIVITY AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, TO OUR 5-STAR-RATED CHILD CARE CENTER, TO OUR COMPREHENSIVE, AROUND-THE-CLOCK RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES, IRENE WORTHAM CENTER, IRENE WORTHAM RESIDENTIAL CENTER AND THEIR EXCEPTIONAL STAFF INSPIRE AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL FROM BIRTH TO END OF LIFE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM AT THE CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENTAL DAY CENTER SERVES 105 CHILDREN. IT IS FIVE-STAR RATED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT. LEAD TEACHERS HOLD NORTH CAROLINA TEACHING CERTIFICATES AND/OR DEGREES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OR A RELATED FIELD. OUR PROGRAM FEATURES SMALL CLASS SIZES AND TEACHER-TO-CHILD RATIO OF 1:4.
    Expenses $1,684,615 · revenue $1,280,365
  • THE ADULT DAY ACTIVITY PROGRAM, WHICH SERVES 50 INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, EMPHASIZES THE DIGNITY AND INDIVIDUALITY OF EACH PERSON. IT PROVIDES A COMFORTABLE AND FLEXIBLE ATMOSPHERE THAT ENCOURAGES PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT AND GROWTH AS WELL AS PRODUCTIVITY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A UNIQUE BALANCE OF ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE AN OPTIMAL LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE IN DAILY LIVING AND OFFERS SOCIALIZATION AND INTERACTION ON AN INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP LEVEL. TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED STAFF STRIVE TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ART AND MUSIC THERAPY, COOKING LESSONS, AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $1,958,590 · revenue $528,509
  • THE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM EMPOWERS 160 CLIENTS TO ACHIEVE THE SELF-ASSURANCE AND SATISFACTION THAT COMES FROM MEANINGFUL, COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. DEDICATED JOB COACHES PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT TO ASSIST IN SECURING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES. JOB COACHES TRAIN CLIENTS TO DO THE JOB AND STAY WITH THEM ON THE JOBSITE TO FINE-TUNE THEIR PERFORMANCE UNTIL IT IS SATISFACTORY TO THE EMPLOYER.
    revenue $343,603
  • MEDICARE PAYMENTS FOR OTHER SUPPORTED ANCILLARY SERVICES.
    revenue $1,934,939

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-0733452
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
1964
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,419,678
Income (IRS master file)
$5,950,531

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$5,137,306$4,819,013$4,419,678XML
990June 2024$4,771,388$4,833,558$4,089,637XML
990June 2023$3,690,766$4,177,880$4,076,111IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 56-0733452).

Questions about IRENE WORTHAM CENTER INC

What is the EIN of IRENE WORTHAM CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of IRENE WORTHAM CENTER INC is 56-0733452.
Is IRENE WORTHAM CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
Are donations to IRENE WORTHAM CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does IRENE WORTHAM CENTER 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 IRENE WORTHAM CENTER 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 IRENE WORTHAM CENTER 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 IRENE WORTHAM CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHAD WHITTEMORE.
Who are the officers and directors of IRENE WORTHAM CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $73,372 (MATTHEW HENRY, PRESIDENT & CEO).
How much revenue does IRENE WORTHAM CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,137,306, expenses of $4,819,013 and total assets of $4,419,678 at year end.

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