Nonprofit · EIN 58-1416331
CHILDRENS COUNCIL OF WATAUGA COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · BOONE, NC 28607
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,619,688 | $2,159,024 | $460,664 | $1,031,845 | $3,926 | $1,027,919 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,180,620 | $2,029,234 | $151,386 | $571,679 | $4,424 | $567,255 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,188,112 | $2,267,153 | -$79,041 | $434,807 | $18,938 | $415,869 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,558,472
- of which government grants
- $1,719,056
- Program service revenue
- $15,605
- Investment income
- $6,848
- Net income from fundraising events
- $35,759
- Other revenue
- $38,763
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,034,774
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $98,933
- Other salaries and wages
- $611,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $853,708
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,326
- Occupancy
- $50,679
- Travel
- $6,163
- Program services (functional)
- $1,922,679
- Management and general (functional)
- $233,674
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,671
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $571,679
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,031,845
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,926
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,027,919
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $330,781
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $697,138
- Gross receipts
- $2,638,297
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 128
- Year formed
- 1977
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELISHA CHILDERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $79,387 | $12,443 |
| VANESSA BRUMFIELD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA DIVENERE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAILA CRAVEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY COOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN LUBKEMANN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE FOX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HALEE HARTLEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH PHILLIPS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MAULDING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSIA PRICE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM SHUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LANEY WISE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY WORRELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY STROUD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELISHA CHILDERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $77,707 | $15,471 |
| VANESSA BRUMFIELD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA DIVENERE | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAILA CRAVEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KINDSAY REEDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN LUBKEMANN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA HUNTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HALEE HARTLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH PHILLIPS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MAULDING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSIA PRICE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM SHUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MORIAH STEGALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY WORRELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELISHA CHILDERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $75,052 | $10,787 |
| VANESSA BRUMFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA DIVENERE | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WESLEY BERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KINDSAY REEDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN LUBKEMANN | FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA HUNTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE FOX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH PHILLIPS | CHAIR, PROGRAMS & SERVICES Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MAULDING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA RUSSELL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD CASTLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MORIAH STEGALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY WORRELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM SHIRLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 225 BIRCH ST STE 3, BOONE, NC 28607-5536
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELISHA CHILDERS, 225 BIRCH STREET SUITE 3, BOONE, NC 28607
- Signed the 990
- ELISHA CHILDERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (828) 262-5424
- Return prepared by
- MAST EVANS & ISENHOUR LLP
Mission
TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT BY STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM, AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- NC PRE-K - THE NC PRE-K PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES TO ENHANCE SCHOOL READINESS FOR ELIGIBLE FOUR-YEAR OLDS. 8 PRE-K CLASSROOMS FUNDED SERVING 86 CHILDREN.Expenses $562,080 · grants $517,406
- FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMSWE OFFER SUPPORT GROUPS, PARENTING CONSULTATION, PARENTING CLASSES/PROGRAMS, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, A DIAPER BANK, TEEN PARENTING PROGRAM AND HOME VISITS TO OFFER SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO FAMILIES AS WELL AS HELP CONNECT THEM WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES. OVER 1,543 FAMILIES WERE SERVED IN OUR FAMILY SUPPORT AND PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDED:-PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAMS - SERVED 45 PARENTS AND 49 CHILDREN. MONTHLY HOME VISITS WERE DELIEVERED (1-2/MONTH PER FAMILY), DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENTS WERE COMPLETED ON CHILDREN WHO WERE ELIGIBLE AFTER 90 DAYS IN THE PROGRAM, AND 12 GROUP SESSIONS HELD. -CIRCLE OF PARENTS SUPPORT PROGRAMS - 3 SUPPORT GROUPS PROVIDED SERVICES TO 93 PARENTS AND 62 CHILDREN. 128 SUPPORT GROUP SESSIONS HELD. -INCREDIBLE YEARS - PARENTING CLASS SERVED 32 PARENTS AND 24 CHILDREN. -TRIPLE P SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 106 PARENTS AND 168 CHILDREN. 3 LEVEL-3 DISSCUSSION GROUPS HELD THIS YEAR; 3 LEVEL-2 SEMINARS HELD THIS YEAR; 60 LEVEL-2 TIP SHEET INTERVENTIONS HELD, 1 LEVEL 4 (INTENSE) INTERVENTION COMPLETED; 5 LEVEL 3 BRIEF PRIMARY CARE INTERVENTIONS COMPLETED.- DIAPER BANK - 160,442 DIAPERS WERE PROVIED TO 779 CHILDREN. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE FROM PREVIOUS YEARS LARGELY DUE TO INCREASED NEED FOLLOWING HURRICANE HELENE.-POSTPARTUM SUPPORT GROUP - MET 42 WEEKS OF THE YEAR AND SERVED 22 PARENTS.-CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENT CLASS SERVED 17 PARENTS AND 18 CHILDREN.-KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUP SERVED 60 PARENTS, 5 PROVIDERS, AND 85 CHILDREN.Expenses $623,464 · grants $43,991
- HURRICAN RELIEF - DONATIONS AND GRANTS RECEIVED TO SUPPORT CHILD CARE BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HELENE. 18 LOCAL CHILD CARE BUSINESSES RECEIVED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LOSS OF REVENUE (MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024) ALLOWING THE CHILD CARE BUSINESSES TO PAY STAFF WHILE THEY WERE TEMPORARILY CLOSED OR RELOCATED. FUNDING ALSO PROVIDED FOR CLEANING UP AND REPAIRING FACILITIES DAMAGED BY THE HURRICANE. 462 INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES IMPACTED BY THE HURRICANE RECEIVED EMERGENCY SUPPORT.Expenses $364,091 · grants $345,146
- CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY - THE CHILDREN'S COUNCIL PROVIDED FUNDS TO SUPPORT 11 (OF 77 CHILDREN) WHO RECEIVED CHILD CARE SUBSIDY.Expenses $175,902 · grants $120,211
- CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION QUALITYWE PROVIDE CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL SERVICES AND WORK WITH EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHERS AND DIRECTORS TO OFFER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING THROUGH OUR CCR&R SERVICES AND PATHWAYS TO ACCREDITATION PROGRAM. ALL CHILDCARE CENTERS AND FAMILY HOME CARE SITES IN WATAUGA COUNTY WERE OFFERED FREE SERVICES AS LISTED ABOVE. 167 TEACHERS BENEFITED FROM HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING. 46 TRAININGS WERE HELD. 11 CENTERS PARTICIPATED IN OUR DUAL QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AND RECEIVED DUAL SUBSIDY DOLLARS TO INCREASE THE WAGES OF THEIR LEAD TEACHERS TO AT LEAST $12 PER HOUR. DUAL SCHOOL - A 1/2 DAY, HIGH QUALITY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS. WE SERVED 9 STUDENTS IN FY 24-25.RESOURCE LIBRARY - 55 INDIVIDUALS MADE 146 VISITS TO CHECK OUT RESOURCE LIBRARY MATERIALS IN FY 24-25.EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY1,052 CHLDREN RECEIVED BOOKS THROUGH DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY (DPIL). DPIL DISTRIBUTED 10,166 BOOKS TO THESE CHILDREN.135 CHILDREN, 144 PARENTS AND 10 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS WERE SERVED IN OUR RAISING A READER PROGRAM.Expenses $197,142 · grants $8,020
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
- 58-1416331
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,031,845
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,638,297
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,619,688 | $2,159,024 | $1,031,845 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,180,620 | $2,029,234 | $571,679 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,188,112 | $2,267,153 | $434,807 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,070,694 | $1,911,372 | $519,211 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 58-1416331).
Questions about CHILDRENS COUNCIL OF WATAUGA COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS COUNCIL OF WATAUGA COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS COUNCIL OF WATAUGA COUNTY INC is 58-1416331.
- Is CHILDRENS COUNCIL OF WATAUGA COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS COUNCIL OF WATAUGA COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS COUNCIL OF WATAUGA COUNTY 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 CHILDRENS COUNCIL OF WATAUGA COUNTY 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 CHILDRENS COUNCIL OF WATAUGA COUNTY 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 CHILDRENS COUNCIL OF WATAUGA COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ELISHA CHILDERS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS COUNCIL OF WATAUGA COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,387 (ELISHA CHILDERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS COUNCIL OF WATAUGA COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,619,688, expenses of $2,159,024 and total assets of $1,031,845 at year end.
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