EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENS ASSISTANCE CENTER INC

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

907 BARRA ROW STE 103, DAVIDSON, NC 28036-8104

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

Aimee Combs, 907 Barra Row Ste 103, Davidson, NC 28036

Signed the 990

Aimee Combs, Executive Dir.

Phone

(704) 892-1321

Website

WWW.ECAC-PARENTCENTER.ORG

Return prepared by

Foard and Company PA

Mission

The Exceptional Childrens Assistance Center (ECAC) is a statewide, non-profit parent organization committed to improving the lives and education of children with disabilities and special health care needs. At ECAC our work is guided and informed by our core values and principles that are the foundation of our workplace. We are an organization that works to make everyone feel valued and accepted. We maintain an open-minded approach when assisting families and working with the community and each other to establish trust. ECAC helps families in navigating and understanding health systems, early intervention, special education and the transition to adulthood. In addition, ECAC prepares youth with disabilities for the transition to adulthood by providing training on job exploration counseling, self-advocacy, financial literacy, workplace readiness and more. We are parents of children with disabilities who support other parents of children with disabilities ages birth to 26, youth with disab

Program accomplishments

• ECAC serves as North Carolinas Parent Training and Information Center (PTI), funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. ECAC has held this distinction since 1983. As the statewide PTI, ECAC supports families of children and youth with disabilities and special healthcare needs, from birth through age 26, in all 100 North Carolina counties.Our PTI staff provide information, training, and individualized support to families navigating early intervention, special education, and the transition to adulthood. We empower families and youth to understand their rights, make informed decisions, and become effective advocates. Services are provided in both English and Spanish.During the most recent reporting period, ECAC had over 27,900 individual contacts with families and professionals and conducted 233 training sessions statewide. ECACs website, www.ecac-parentcenter.org, received a record 373,044 page views, and our Facebook page has grown to over 22,100 followers, reflecting strong statewide engagement.
  Expenses $699,978
• Through a contract with the NC DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (formerly Vocational Rehabilitation), ECAC provides pre-employment transition services to students with disabilities.During the reporting period, 175 students received individualized training and support in job exploration counseling, workplace readiness, postsecondary education counseling, and self-advocacy. These efforts expand the Divisions capacity to reach and effectively serve students with disabilities statewide.
  Expenses $312,472
• ECAC holds multiple contracts with the NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Office of Exceptional Children and serves as a funded partner of the NC DeafBlind Project. An ECAC staff member serves as Co-Director of the DeafBlind Project, supporting family engagement and providing specialized resources and assistance to families of children with DeafBlindness.Through the NC Systemic Improvement Plan (NC SIP) grant, ECAC engages a cadre of family leaders who speak to pre-service education majors at participating universities about the importance of family engagement. ECAC collaborates with DPI staff to develop trainings and resources for educators to increase family engagement by promoting positive home and school interactions and activities.
  Expenses $225,791
• All Other Programs Expenses ECAC is a member of the Region B National Parent Technical Assistance (RPTAC) Network, supporting 25 federally funded parent centers across 12 southeastern statesfrom Virginia to Florida and west to Texas. Through a contract with Parent to Parent of Georgia, an ECAC staff member serves as Co-Director of the Region B PTAC.In this role, ECAC provides board training, strategic planning, and technical assistance on topics such as reaching underserved families, nonprofit governance, fiscal management, and program evaluation.To ensure ECACs work remains family-centered and youth-driven, we engage the Family Advisory Board and Youth Advisory Teams. These advisory groups offer feedback, co-create materials, co-present trainings, and help plan events and outreach activities. ECAC continually seeks opportunities for families to use their lived experience to improve systems of care for families and youth.Family engagement and leadership are woven into every aspect of ECACs work. We are recognized as a state leader in family engagement, leadership development, and family-centered care. ECAC staff participate in more than 30 local, state, and national initiatives to improve outcomes for families and youth.The Family Engagement Manager coordinates ECACs multiple projects in this area and leads our annual Family Engagement Month activities each November. This includes collaboration with community partners and securing a Governors Proclamation recognizing November as Family Engagement Month. ECAC also provides training and technical assistance to organizations and schools on authentic family-engagement best practices.
  Expenses $144,461
• ECAC operates as North Carolinas federally funded Family-to-Family Health Information Center, supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This program provides one-on-one assistance to families and practitioners to promote optimal health and well-being for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and their families.We advance systems of care that ensure families and health professionals work in partnership at all levels of shared decision-making. ECAC disseminates health-related information, training, and guidance to families and professionals, supporting collaboration and informed participation in healthcare planning.
  Expenses $81,382
• Through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Children and Youth Branch, ECAC administers stipends and expense reimbursements to families who participate in or are trained in evidence-informed strategies designed to reach and support more families statewide.This initiative helps families strengthen self-sufficiency and engagement through participation in Title V-funded activities.
  Expenses $38,828
• ECAC participates in the Innovative Approaches 2.0 Initiative, designed to improve systems of care for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) in Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln Counties. This initiative emphasizes a family-driven systems-change approach, ensuring that families play a central role in identifying and implementing community improvements that enhance care and access for CYSHCN.During the reporting period, ECAC worked to strengthen systems of care in two key focus areas:1.Health Care Transition supporting youth with special health care needs and families as they move from pediatric to adult care systems.2.Emergency Preparedness improving systems and community responses to ensure the safety and well-being of CYSHCN in emergency situations.Through this initiative, ECAC continues to promote collaborative, sustainable improvements in service delivery and family engagement in Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln Counties.

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.

IRS record

EIN

58-1715420

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1987

Accounting year ends

September

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P400)

Assets (IRS master file)

$520,102

Income (IRS master file)

$1,884,378

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 58-1715420).

Questions about EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENS ASSISTANCE CENTER INC

What is the EIN of EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENS ASSISTANCE CENTER INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENS ASSISTANCE CENTER INC is 58-1715420.

Is EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENS ASSISTANCE CENTER INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.

Are donations to EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENS ASSISTANCE CENTER INC tax-deductible?

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

Which annual return does EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENS ASSISTANCE 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 EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENS ASSISTANCE CENTER INC 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 EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENS ASSISTANCE CENTER INC 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 EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENS ASSISTANCE CENTER INC?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Aimee Combs.

Who are the officers and directors of EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENS ASSISTANCE CENTER INC?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $91,230 (Aimee Combs, Executive Dir.).

How much revenue does EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENS ASSISTANCE CENTER INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,884,378, expenses of $1,680,732 and total assets of $520,102 at year end.

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