Nonprofit · EIN 59-1781637
MOSE AND GARRISON SISKIN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC
Also known as SISKIN CHILDRENS INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37402
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,174,578 | $14,596,217 | -$4,421,639 | $49,384,207 | $1,007,913 | $48,376,294 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $11,180,521 | $15,077,880 | -$3,897,359 | $50,950,722 | $761,870 | $50,188,852 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $12,259,809 | $16,017,676 | -$3,757,867 | $53,005,628 | $1,142,910 | $51,862,718 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,996,973
- of which government grants
- $1,724,438
- Program service revenue
- $7,023,614
- Investment income
- $944,862
- Net rental income
- $76,575
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $35,399
- Net income from fundraising events
- $75,315
- Other revenue
- $209,129
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $526,422
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,097,798
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,444,761
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $92,938
- Accounting fees
- $53,894
- Occupancy
- $459,343
- Travel
- $152,367
- Depreciation
- $313,948
- Program services (functional)
- $10,921,981
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,376,378
- Fundraising (functional)
- $297,858
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $50,950,722
- Total assets, end of year
- $49,384,207
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,007,913
- Net assets, end of year
- $48,376,294
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,285,892
- Publicly traded securities
- $33,144,154
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $48,228,483
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $147,811
- Gross unrelated business income
- $186,310
- Gross receipts
- $18,421,629
- Employees
- 237
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 1950
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD MUELLER | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $356,497 | $29,114 |
| LORENA FERREIRA | PHYISICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $216,772 | $25,391 |
| JUSTIN STERNE | DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $229,353 | $7,449 |
| DEREK BULLARD | PRESIDENT/CEO (TO 03/2024) Officer | 40 | $151,407 | $5,998 |
| JENESIS YANEZ | PHYISICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,650 | $6,838 |
| MICHELLE KIMBALL | NURSE PRACTITIONER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,154 | $20,407 |
| JANE WHITE | ABA DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,923 | $2,432 |
| ALAN CATES | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR VALERIE RUTLEDGE | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS RUTLEDGE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL LOFTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BINDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARLENE CLARIDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CASSIDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY MCELVEEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLA MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMANDA JOHNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR JIM SHIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RACHEL WELCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICK MAGOON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRUCE KOMISKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEREK BULLARD | PRESIDENT/CEO (TO 03/2024) Officer | 40 | $319,830 | $17,739 |
| CINDY CHESTARO | DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $242,959 | $10,540 |
| LORENA FERREIRA | PHYISICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $207,685 | $21,585 |
| JENESIS YANEZ | PHYISICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,624 | $17,857 |
| JEANINNE HOUCK | FORMER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $179,512 | $12,423 |
| MELISSA GONZALEZ | LEAD THERAPIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,466 | $13,232 |
| MICHELLE KIMBALL | NURSE PRACTITIONER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,462 | $15,207 |
| ALAN CATES | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR VALERIE RUTLEDGE | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN THOMAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL LOFTIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BINDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARLENE CLARIDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ANDREA GOINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY MCELVEEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN RATTERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JIM SHIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL WELCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEREK BULLARD | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $284,720 | $37,485 |
| CINDY CHESTARO | DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $244,522 | $6,291 |
| LORENA FERREIRA | PHYISICIAN Key employee | 40 | $211,692 | $24,385 |
| JEANINNE HOUCK | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $168,787 | $27,267 |
| MELISSA GONZALEZ | LEAD THERAPIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,262 | $29,423 |
| MICHELLE KIMBALL | NURSE PRACTITIONER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,014 | $11,258 |
| JAMES VAN DECAR | PHYISICIAN Highest-paid employee | 20 | $113,330 | $2,368 |
| DAVID BINDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN THOMAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JIM SHIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA DHANANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARLENE CLARIDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY MCELVEEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT LEROY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ANDREA GOINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY LIGHTFOOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN RATTERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT RIVERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE RUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN CATES | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ALLEN MYERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL WELCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR VALERIE RUTLEDGE | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR TAMA VAN DECAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EDNA VARNER | PAST CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1101 CARTER ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37402-5017
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DONALD MUELLER, 1101 CARTER STREET, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37402
- Signed the 990
- DONALD MUELLER, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (423) 648-1706
- Website
- WWW.SISKIN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MAULDIN & JENKINS LLC
Mission
THE INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, SUPPORT SERVICES, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.
Program accomplishments
- APPLIED BEHAVIORAL SERVICES:AN EVIDENCE-BASED FORM OF THERAPY THAT FOCUSES ON INCREASING POSITIVE AND HELPFUL BEHAVIORS WHILE ALSO DECREASING UNWANTED BEHAVIORS. IT CAN HELP INCREASE LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, IMPROVE FOCUS, MEMORY, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND ENHANCE SOCIAL SKILLS WITH PEERS AND ADULTS. ABA IS OFTENTIMES A PRIMARY TOOL WHEN WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD) AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. SERVICES WERE PROVIEDED TO 2,488 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE YEAR.Expenses $5,377,895 · revenue $4,707,207
- PEDIATRIC BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL CLINICS: SISKIN CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE OPERATES A PEDIATRIC BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PATIENT SERVICES CLINIC THAT BENEFITED 3,368 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE YEAR.Expenses $3,919,654 · revenue $2,306,980
- HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM:THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO THREE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THIS INTERVENTION IS PROVIDED IN THE HOME OR IN ANOTHER SETTING IN THE COMMUNITY WITH "CAREGIVERS" INCLUDING FAMILIES AND CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. THIS PROGRAM BENEFITED 880 INDIVIDUALS AND IS FUNDED BY THE TENNESEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRANT.Expenses $1,575,371
- EARLY LEARNING CENTERS SCHOOL PROGRAM: SISKIN CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE OPERATES A PRESCHOOL CENTER IN CHATTANOOGA WHERE CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES LEARN TOGETHER IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. AT THE SISKIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER, COMPREHENSIVE TEAMS OF TEACHERS, SPECIALIZED THERAPISTS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS SERVE CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 6 YEARS. THE SISKIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER CONTINUALLY RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED RECOGNITIONS, SUCH AS THE HIGHEST RATING POSSIBLE FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND ACCREDITATION FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC). THIS PROGRAM BENEFITED 200 INDIVIDUALS. THIS PROGRAM WAS DISCONTINUED IN SEPTEMBER 2023.Expenses $49,061 · revenue $9,427
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
- 59-1781637
- 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
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B110)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $49,384,207
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,421,629
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $10,174,578 | $14,596,217 | $49,384,207 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $11,180,521 | $15,077,880 | $50,950,722 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $12,259,809 | $16,017,676 | $53,005,628 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $11,101,792 | $14,586,607 | $53,806,754 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 59-1781637).
Questions about MOSE AND GARRISON SISKIN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of MOSE AND GARRISON SISKIN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MOSE AND GARRISON SISKIN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC is 59-1781637.
- Is MOSE AND GARRISON SISKIN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to MOSE AND GARRISON SISKIN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MOSE AND GARRISON SISKIN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION 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 MOSE AND GARRISON SISKIN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION 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 MOSE AND GARRISON SISKIN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION 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 MOSE AND GARRISON SISKIN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DONALD MUELLER.
- Who are the officers and directors of MOSE AND GARRISON SISKIN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $356,497 (DONALD MUELLER, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does MOSE AND GARRISON SISKIN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,174,578, expenses of $14,596,217 and total assets of $49,384,207 at year end.
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