THE SHELTERING ARMS

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

385 CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK DR NW, ATLANTA, GA 30313-1927

In care of

% NADER SOHRAB

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

Blythe Robinson, 385 CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK DR, ATLANTA, GA 30313

Signed the 990

Blythe Robinson, president/ceo

Phone

(404) 523-2767

Website

WWW.SHELTERINGARMSFORKIDS.COM

Return prepared by

SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC

Mission

SHELTERING ARMS' MISSION IS TO NURTURE AND EDUCATE CHILDREN, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND BUILD COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATIONS THAT PREPARE YOUNG CHILDREN TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL, REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME.

Program accomplishments

• HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START: EACH DAY, THE SHELTERING ARMS SERVES over 3,500 CHILDREN IN 16 CENTERS IN 5 METRO ATLANTA COUNTIES FROM 0-5 IN OUR HEAD START (HS) AND EARLY HEAD START (E/HS) PROGRAM. HS AND E/HS PLAY A KEY ROLE IN PREPARING OUR CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL. OUR TEACHERS, CLASSROOMS AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM, COMBINED WITH SUPERVISED INTERACTION WITH OTHER CHILDREN, HELP A GROWING CHILD DEVELOP IMPORTANT SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS, AS WELL AS A HEALTHY CONCEPT OF THEIR PERSONAL IDENTITY. OUR FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM WHICH USES THE TWO GENERATION APPROACH FOCUSES ON THE ENTIRE FAMILY BY EQUALLY AND INTENTIONALLY PROVIDING SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PARENT AND THE CHILD. OUR ORGANIZATION ALSO ADDRESSED THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND FINANCIAL STRAIN BROUGHT ON BY THE GLOBAL COVID-19 PANDEMIC. WE'VE COMMITTED STAFF TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO ENSURE WE HAVE PROPER PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF THE CHILD WE SERVE AND ALL OUR EMPLOYEES.
  Expenses $16,454,249 · revenue $4,419,826
• OUR GEORGIA PRE-K PROGRAM AND SHELTERING ARMS GEORGIA TRAINING INSTITUTE TRAINED AND CREDENTIALED 828 AND 650 INDIVIDUALS, RESPECTIVELY, for EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS EACH YEAR. OUR PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND OVERALL KINDERGARTEN PREPAREDNESS. OUR CHILDREN PRACTICE COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS, ENGAGE IN PLAY-BASED LEARNING AND BENEFIT FROM FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES THAT FACILITATE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. OUR HIGHLY TRAINED TEACHERS UTILIZE A RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUM THAT PROMOTES COOPERATIVE LEARNING, CRITICAL THINKING AND INCORPORATES OUTDOOR PLAYTIME TO HELP EACH CHILD MEET DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES FOR KINDERGARTEN SUCCESS. WE'VE COMMITTED STAFF TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO ENSURE WE HAVE PROPER PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF THE CHILD WE SERVE AND ALL OUR EMPLOYEES.
  Expenses $5,335,322 · revenue $207,152
• CHILD & ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP): THE FOOD PROGRAM THAT IS USED FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACK FOR EACH OF THE CHILDREN IN THE EARLY EDUCATION AND FAMILY CENTERS. WE'VE COMMITTED STAFF TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO ENSURE WE HAVE PROPER PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF THE CHILD WE SERVE AND ALL OUR EMPLOYEES.
  Expenses $2,862,992

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.

IRS record

EIN

58-0566236

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

1942

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Assets (IRS master file)

$30,430,659

Income (IRS master file)

$27,591,132

Filing history

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 58-0566236).

Questions about THE SHELTERING ARMS

What is the EIN of THE SHELTERING ARMS?

The employer identification number (EIN) of THE SHELTERING ARMS is 58-0566236.

Is THE SHELTERING ARMS tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.

Are donations to THE SHELTERING ARMS tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does THE SHELTERING ARMS 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 SHELTERING ARMS 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 THE SHELTERING ARMS 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 THE SHELTERING ARMS?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Blythe Robinson.

Who are the officers and directors of THE SHELTERING ARMS?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 30 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $236,044 (Blythe Robinson, President/CEO).

How much revenue does THE SHELTERING ARMS have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $27,443,251, expenses of $28,717,063 and total assets of $30,430,659 at year end.

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