Nonprofit · EIN 62-0587285
SIGNAL CENTERS INC
Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37411
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $77,805,864 | $78,670,665 | -$864,801 | $20,473,851 | $14,665,841 | $5,808,010 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $41,944,974 | $41,918,451 | $26,523 | $15,005,356 | $8,445,794 | $6,559,562 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $36,788,091 | $36,331,764 | $456,327 | $14,430,320 | $8,045,754 | $6,384,566 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $75,888,091
- of which government grants
- $73,949,093
- Program service revenue
- $1,826,394
- Investment income
- $28,891
- Other revenue
- $62,488
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $669,405
- Other salaries and wages
- $20,605,579
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $26,120,471
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $1,140,170
- Travel
- $4,525,855
- Depreciation
- $372,701
- Program services (functional)
- $71,272,293
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,247,628
- Fundraising (functional)
- $150,744
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,005,356
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,473,851
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,665,841
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,808,010
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,011,334
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,468,314
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,263,470
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,544,540
- Gross receipts
- $77,805,864
- Employees
- 493
- Volunteers
- 294
- Year formed
- 1957
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA MCCONNICO | CEO Officer | 40 | $161,146 | $23,385 |
| ANGELA HESTER | CFO Officer | 40 | $139,102 | $6,734 |
| HEATHER HICKS | CHIEF INNOVATIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $131,154 | $10,578 |
| VALERIE RENFRO | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Officer | 40 | $117,730 | $16,555 |
| CAROLYN BOYD | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $120,274 | $12,948 |
| JERMAINE FREEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY HALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN HEAVILON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL LLOYD | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE MUNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER NICHOLS | SECRETARY-ELECT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBIE STANDEFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY ST CHARLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM STEFFNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY UNDERWOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
21 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE WATSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHULA YELLIOTT | EMERITUS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARJ FLEMMING | EMERITUS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOE DICKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHUCK MEGAHEE | EMERITUS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN COSGROVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BUTCH PREISEL | EMERITUS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER GARDNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALICIA JUHL | TREASURER-ELECT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR WILLIAM LADD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RHONDA NUNLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AZURAE REDMOND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID BABB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| SUSHIE PENTIAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROSEMARIE HILL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DAVID FAIRCHILD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA PIERCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK NEIGHBORS | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WENDY GIBSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 36 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA MCCONNICO | CEO Officer | 40 | $128,305 | $22,258 |
| ANGELA HESTER | CFO Officer | 40 | $131,119 | $11,312 |
| CAROLYN BOYD | CHEIF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $116,504 | $17,121 |
| VALERIE RENFRO | CHEIF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Officer | 40 | $109,443 | $16,050 |
| HEATHER HICKS | CHEIF INNOVATIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $115,198 | $9,384 |
| ROSEMARIE HILL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK NEIGHBORS | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSHIE PENTIAH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY GIBSON | SECRETARY-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BABB | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID FAIRCHILD | TREASURER-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA PIERCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERMAINE FREEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA HALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN HEAVILON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL LLOYD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE MUNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER NICHOLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBIE STANDEFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDITH ST CHARLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM STEFFNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY UNDERWOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE WATSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHULA YELLIOTT | EMERITUS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARJ FLEMMING | EMERITUS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE DICKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES MEGAHEE | EMERITUS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN COSGROVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BUTCH PREISEL | EMERITUS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER GARDNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICIA JUHL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR WILLIAM LADD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA NUNLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AZURAE REDMOND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIMAR SANDERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA MCCONNICO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $129,693 | $18,850 |
| ANGELA HESTER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $117,331 | $9,593 |
| CAROLYN BOYD | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $104,386 | $14,610 |
| HEATHER HICKS | CHIEF INITIATIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $101,142 | $7,752 |
| MARK NEIGHBORS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEMARIE HILL | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID FAIRCHILD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSHIE PENTIAH | SECRETARY-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA PIERCE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BABB | TREASURER-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK MEGAHEE | EMERITUS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY PREISEL | EMERITUS MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN COSGROVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE DICKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARJ FLEMMING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERMAINE FREEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY GIBSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY HALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN HEAVILON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL LLOYD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB MALONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE MUNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER NICHOLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBIE STANDEFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY ST CHARLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM STEFFNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY UNDERWOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE WATSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHULA YELLIOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 109 N GERMANTOWN RD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37411-2756
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DONNA MCCONNICO, 109 N GERMANTOWN ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37411
- Signed the 990
- DONNA MCCONNICO, CEO
- Phone
- (423) 698-8528
- Website
- WWW.SIGNALCENTERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HENDERSON HUTCHERSON & MCCULLOUGH PLLC
Mission
STRENGTHENING CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES THROUGH SERVICES FOCUSING ON DISABILITIES, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SELF SUFFICIENCY.
Program accomplishments
- DISABILITY SERVICES - PROVIDES ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES THROUGH ASSESSMENTS, EQUIPMENT DEMONSTRATIONS, DEVICES, TOYS, AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITES. PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY SOCIAL MODEL DAY SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO PROLONG INDEPENDENCE AND PROVIDE RESPITE TO CAREGIVERS.Expenses $2,051,335
- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERVICES - PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO SIX YEARS OF AGE THROUGH CENTER BASED CHILDCARE, HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED EARLY INTERVENTION DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPIES AND EVALUATIONS FOR EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES. PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO EARLY EDUCATORS AND TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO EARLY EDUCATORS AND INCENTIVIZES CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL FIELD.Expenses $67,128,558 · revenue $1,668,547
- SELF SUFFICIENCY SERVICES - PROVIDES INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTORING, COACHING, SUPPORT AND RESOURCE REFERRALS FOR NEW AND EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND FAMILIES IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES. PROVIDES SUPPORT, RESOURCES AND GALLERY SPACE FOR NON TRADITIONAL ARTISTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND/OR DISABILITIES TO CREATE AND SELL ART.Expenses $2,092,400 · revenue $220,335
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
- 62-0587285
- 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
- 1960
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,473,851
- Income (IRS master file)
- $77,805,864
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $77,805,864 | $78,670,665 | $20,473,851 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $41,944,974 | $41,918,451 | $15,005,356 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $36,788,091 | $36,331,764 | $14,430,320 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $27,319,073 | $25,568,637 | $10,070,860 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 62-0587285).
Questions about SIGNAL CENTERS INC
- What is the EIN of SIGNAL CENTERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SIGNAL CENTERS INC is 62-0587285.
- Is SIGNAL CENTERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1960.
- Are donations to SIGNAL CENTERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SIGNAL CENTERS 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 SIGNAL CENTERS 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 SIGNAL CENTERS 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 SIGNAL CENTERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DONNA MCCONNICO.
- Who are the officers and directors of SIGNAL CENTERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 36 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $161,146 (DONNA MCCONNICO, CEO).
- How much revenue does SIGNAL CENTERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $77,805,864, expenses of $78,670,665 and total assets of $20,473,851 at year end.
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