Nonprofit · EIN 64-0823550
CARES CENTER INC
Also known as DBA CANOPY CHILDRENS SOLUTIONS
Tax-exempt · JACKSON, MS 39216
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $23,093,541 | $25,342,243 | -$2,248,702 | $8,205,241 | $5,217,121 | $2,988,120 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $22,770,743 | $22,430,483 | $340,260 | $9,007,868 | $3,771,045 | $5,236,823 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $21,496,088 | $19,703,015 | $1,793,073 | $9,029,600 | $4,133,037 | $4,896,563 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,785,637
- of which government grants
- $324,874
- Program service revenue
- $20,266,024
- Investment income
- $43,597
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,000
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,602
- Other revenue
- -$1,717
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,633
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,332,403
- Other salaries and wages
- $14,682,676
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $18,660,306
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $23,524
- Accounting fees
- $68,150
- Occupancy
- $2,465,233
- Travel
- $354,607
- Depreciation
- $623,121
- Program services (functional)
- $19,719,923
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,168,877
- Fundraising (functional)
- $453,443
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,007,868
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,205,241
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,217,121
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,988,120
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,918,650
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,929,240
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $58,880
- Gross receipts
- $23,108,193
- Employees
- 347
- Volunteers
- 396
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- MS
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN DAMON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 5 | $0 | $481,748 | $33,990 |
| TERRY HIGHT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 5 | $0 | $307,579 | $27,748 |
| ANGIE SUMMRALL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 5 | $0 | $284,353 | $21,926 |
| SHEA HUTCHINS | CHIEF SOLUTIONS OFFICER Officer | 5 | $0 | $224,083 | $18,978 |
| TAMMY AMIS | CHIEF OF STAFF Officer | 5 | $0 | $213,358 | $22,125 |
| PHYLLIS PERTEET-OWENS | REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 57 | $143,881 | $0 | $7,508 |
| TAHETI WATSON | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Officer | 5 | $0 | $141,104 | $1,937 |
| KOSCHER JACKSON | NURSE PRACTITIONER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,276 | $0 | $11,232 |
| SEAN BREWER | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION SOLU Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,574 | $0 | $13,776 |
| MONICA ELLIS | NURSE PRACTITIONER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,421 | $0 | $11,206 |
| KIM JORDAN | DIVISION DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SOLUTIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,199 | $0 | $10,125 |
| SHERRIBETH WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GERARD GIBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LATOYA MERRITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL PIERCE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
25 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERRY RAINEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILL LAMPTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JACKIE MECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVE DENNIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE SEALS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LAUREN BREWER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JIA SCOTT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MONICA HARRIGILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DORIAN TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIE SIMMONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BARNEY DALY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT ABNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HANK WATERER | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PHILLIP SCURRIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LISA BEMIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CRAIG JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN ARLEDGE | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LANE CAMPBELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALFRADO DONELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAURIE MCREE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROCHELLE HICKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES CHUSTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT LEARD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRAD MALEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RANDY EURE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 38 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN DAMON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 5 | $0 | $564,205 | $33,456 |
| TERRY HIGHT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 5 | $0 | $344,091 | $33,476 |
| ANGIE SUMMRALL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 5 | $0 | $323,820 | $21,281 |
| SHEA HUTCHINS | CHIEF SOLUTIONS OFFICER Officer | 5 | $0 | $243,883 | $19,929 |
| TAMMY AMIS | CHIEF OF STAFF Officer | 5 | $0 | $228,084 | $22,622 |
| TAHETI WATSON | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Officer | 5 | $0 | $224,759 | $18,195 |
| PHYLLIS PERTEET-OWENS | REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 57 | $150,594 | $0 | $7,558 |
| SEAN BREWER | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION SOLU Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,491 | $0 | $15,979 |
| JENNIFER HAMILTON | REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,472 | $0 | $12,597 |
| MONICA ELLIS | NURSE PRACTITIONER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,331 | $0 | $11,088 |
| KOSCHER JACKSON | NURSE PRACTITIONER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,892 | $0 | $9,872 |
| SHERRIBETH WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ROBERT ABNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ARLEDGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA BEMIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN SULSER BENNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES CHUSTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARNEY DALY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE DENNIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALFRADO DONELSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROCHELLE HICKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY EURE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GERARD GIBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA HARRIGILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY RAINEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL LAMPTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT LEARD | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE MECREE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD MALEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE MECK JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LATOYA MERRITT | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE SEALS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DORIAN TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIA SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HANK WATERER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LANE CAMPBELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL PIERCE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 37 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN DAMON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 10 | $0 | $523,538 | $26,533 |
| TERRY HIGHT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 10 | $0 | $311,538 | $23,757 |
| ANGIE SUMMRALL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 10 | $0 | $297,117 | $14,242 |
| SHEA HUTCHINS | CHIEF SOLUTIONS OFFICER Officer | 20 | $0 | $235,070 | $12,630 |
| TAMMY AMIS | CHIEF OF STAFF Officer | 10 | $0 | $220,528 | $15,487 |
| TAHETI WATSON | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Officer | 10 | $0 | $198,078 | $13,601 |
| PHYLLIS PERTEET-OWENS | REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 57 | $151,173 | $0 | $6,524 |
| DR CHRIS FURLOW | DIRECTOR OF AUTISM SOLUTIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,357 | $0 | $18,859 |
| SEAN BREWER | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION SOLUTIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,886 | $0 | $13,878 |
| KOSCHER JACKSON | NURSE PRACTITIONER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,687 | $0 | $9,830 |
| BARBARA BUIE | RESIDENTIAL CARE SPECIALIST Highest-paid employee | 55 | $100,211 | $0 | $6,826 |
| DR ROBERT ABNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ARLEDGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA BEMIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN SULSER BENNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES CHUSTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARNEY DALY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE DENNIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALFRADO DONELSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL A EDMONDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY EURE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GERARD GIBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA HARRIGILL | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN HOSEMANN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL LAMPTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT LEARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE MECREE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD MALEY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE MECK JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LATOYA MERRITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL PIERCE PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE SEALS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DORIAN TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYMAN WILLIAMS PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRIBETH WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LANE CAMPBELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1465 LAKELAND DR, JACKSON, MS 39216-4719
- In care of
- % ANGELA SUMRALL
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOHN D DAMON, PO BOX 1078, JACKSON, MS 392151078
- Signed the 990
- ANGELA SUMRALL, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (769) 777-1001
- Website
- WWW.MYCANOPY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HARPER RAINS KNIGHT & COMPANY PA
Mission
TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF COMPASSIONATE, MEASURABLE, AND EFFECTIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- CARES CENTER PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY FOR ADOLESCENTS AGES 6 TO 17 WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL AND/OR BEHAVIORAL DISTURBANCES. THE 60 BED FACILITY INCLUDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES INCLUDING INTENSIVE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY THERAPY; MEDICAL SERVICES, THERAPEUTIC RECREATION; EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS; AND SOCIAL SKILL TRAINING. 204 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED DURING 2025.Expenses $9,712,184 · grants $4,533 · revenue $11,535,272
- EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - CARES SCHOOLS IN JACKSON, HATTIESBURG AND BILOXI ARE ACCREDITED, NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS DESIGNED TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS WHOSE BEHAVIOR PROHIBITS PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SETTING. THE CANOPY SCHOOL IS A FULLY-ACCREDITED SCHOOL THAT EMPOWERS THE DIVERSE ABILITIES OF CHILDREN THROUGH AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH TO EDUCATION IN A SUPPORTIVE, INNOVATIVE AND TRANSFORMATIVE ENVIRONMENT. 335 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED DURING 2025.Expenses $8,169,631 · grants $8,100 · revenue $7,354,378
- THE EARLY INTERVENTION AUTISM CLINICS - EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS UTILIZING APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) FOR CHILDREN 18 MONTHS TO 8 YEARS OLD DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. 27 CHILDREN SERVED DURING 2025.Expenses $1,818,961 · revenue $1,376,374
- CANOPY PROPERTY.Expenses $19,147
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.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 64-0823550
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,205,241
- Income (IRS master file)
- $23,108,193
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $23,093,541 | $25,342,243 | $8,205,241 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $22,770,743 | $22,430,483 | $9,007,868 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $21,496,088 | $19,703,015 | $9,029,600 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $20,118,563 | $17,222,051 | $8,704,114 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 64-0823550).
Questions about CARES CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of CARES CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CARES CENTER INC is 64-0823550.
- Is CARES CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to CARES CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CARES 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 CARES CENTER INC 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 CARES CENTER INC 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 CARES CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOHN D DAMON.
- Who are the officers and directors of CARES CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 40 people; 5 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CARES CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $23,093,541, expenses of $25,342,243 and total assets of $8,205,241 at year end.
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