Nonprofit · EIN 75-1099536
CHILD STUDY CENTER
Tax-exempt · FORT WORTH, TX 76102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,887,694 | $9,802,134 | -$2,914,440 | $13,952,031 | $14,930,715 | -$978,684 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,901,049 | $8,400,981 | -$2,499,932 | $14,265,534 | $12,329,778 | $1,935,756 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,121,428 | $10,861,711 | -$3,740,283 | $15,776,632 | $11,340,944 | $4,435,688 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,532,378
- Program service revenue
- $4,355,316
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $327,904
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $244,871
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,869,071
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,000,329
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $370,127
- Travel
- $15,658
- Depreciation
- $568,004
- Program services (functional)
- $7,038,345
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,763,789
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,265,534
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,952,031
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,930,715
- Net assets, end of year
- -$978,684
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,945,533
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$978,684
- Gross receipts
- $6,887,694
- Employees
- 74
- Volunteers
- 123
- Year formed
- 1962
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICK W MERRILL | CEO Officer | 1 | $63,406 | $3,106,888 | $427,841 |
| STEPHEN W KIMMEL | EVP, SYSTEM FINANCE Officer | 1 | $27,579 | $1,351,361 | $517,619 |
| NANCY C CYCHOL | PRESIDENT/CHIEF HOSPITAL SERVICES Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,315,909 | $369,282 |
| CORY R RHOADES | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 | $973,129 | $160,463 |
| JACK SOSEBEE | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $628,404 | $107,739 |
| WILLIAM ROBISON | AVP, EXEC DIRECTOR OF CSC Key employee | 40 | $200,032 | $0 | $30,436 |
| SHIRLEY GRAHAM | DIRECTOR, FINANCE - END 1/31/25 Key employee | 40 | $192,007 | $0 | $32,903 |
| MARY CARA MARTZ | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $193,688 | $26,567 |
| DUY LE | MANAGER, ABA/BDC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,195 | $0 | $43,396 |
| TRACIE MANN | HEADMASTER, JANE JUSTIN SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,077 | $0 | $24,298 |
| JESSE ANDERSON | SUPERVISOR, AUTISM SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,213 | $0 | $40,698 |
| LEE MASON | APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,203 | $0 | $28,010 |
| KIMBERLY KELLY | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,291 | $0 | $8,667 |
| EDWIN S WIN RYAN | TRUSTEE - VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| J HEATH COFFMAN | TRUSTEE - SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL M GONZALEZ SR | TRUSTEE - CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| R RUSSELL MORTON | TRUSTEE - CHAIRMAN - END 5/31/25 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANDY J BROADUS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL COULTER | TRUSTEE - END 5/31/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick W Merrill | CEO Officer | 1 | $55,108 | $2,700,335 | $550,074 |
| Stephen W Kimmel | EVP, System Finance Officer | 1 | $24,354 | $1,193,326 | $175,382 |
| Nancy C Cychol | President/Chief Hospital Services Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,202,092 | $107,119 |
| Cory R Rhoades | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 1 | $0 | $866,208 | $136,241 |
| Jack Sosebee | Senior Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 | $518,020 | $90,963 |
| Mary Cara Martz | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $183,907 | $21,095 |
| Shirley Graham | Director of Finance Key employee | 40 | $178,255 | $0 | $25,642 |
| William Robison | AVP, Exec Director of CSC Key employee | 40 | $175,855 | $0 | $24,285 |
| Margaret Dempsey | Manager of Psychology Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,015 | $0 | $24,743 |
| Duy Le | Manager ABA/BDC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,050 | $0 | $28,292 |
| Tracy Harrington | Psychologist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,990 | $0 | $17,131 |
| Tracie Mann | Headmaster Jane Justin School Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,269 | $0 | $18,016 |
| Kimberly Kelly | Assistant Principal Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,639 | $0 | $7,830 |
| J Heath Coffman | Trustee - Sec/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry R Conatser | Trustee - Vice Chair END 5/31/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Judge Jeffrey L Cureton | Trustee - Sec/Treasurer END 5/31/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael M Gonzalez Sr | Trustee - Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| R Russell Morton | Trustee - Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy J Broadus | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa H Jamieson | Trustee END 5/31/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Coulter | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Phillips | Trustee END 5/31/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick W Merrill | President & CEO Officer | 1 | $70,076 | $3,433,741 | $182,676 |
| Stephen W Kimmel | EVP, SYS FINANCE Officer | 1 | $21,993 | $1,077,647 | $170,569 |
| Nancy C Cychol | President/EVP Hospital SVCS Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,093,361 | $44,537 |
| Cory R Rhoades | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 1 | $0 | $774,430 | $138,551 |
| Jack Sosebee | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 | $391,116 | $68,883 |
| Mary Cara Martz | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $176,919 | $24,465 |
| Shirley Graham | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Key employee | 40 | $170,329 | $0 | $27,587 |
| Margaret Dempsey | MANAGER OF PSYCHOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,499 | $0 | $30,182 |
| Duy Le | MANAGER ABA/BDC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,452 | $0 | $37,077 |
| William Robison | DIRECTOR CHILD STUDY CENTER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,226 | $0 | $21,886 |
| Tracy Harrington | PSYCHOLOGIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,460 | $0 | $11,039 |
| Tracie Mann | HEADMASTER JANE JUSTIN SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,257 | $0 | $8,839 |
| Jerry R Conatser | Trustee - Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Judge Jeffrey L Cureton | TRUSTEE - SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter L Philpott | Trustee - Chairman End: 05/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| R Russell Morton | Trustee - Chairman Start: 06/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy J Broadus | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Billie R Pugh Jr MD | Trustee End: 05/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| J Heath Coffman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa H Jamieson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael M Gonzalez Sr | Trustee Start: 06/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Coulter | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Phillips | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1300 W LANCASTER AVE, FORT WORTH, TX 76102-3410
- In care of
- % CORY RHOADES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NANCY CYCHOL, 1300 W LANCASTER, FORT WORTH, TX 76104
- Signed the 990
- NANCY CYCHOL, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (817) 336-8611
- Return prepared by
- FORVIS MAZARS LLP
Mission
THE CHILD STUDY CENTER (CSC) PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES THE HIGHEST QUALITY DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND EDUCATION TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Program accomplishments
- COOK CHILDREN'S CONTINUES TO SERVE THIS UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITY AS A BEACON OF HOPE FOR EVERY PATIENT WHO WALKS THROUGH OUR DOORS EACH DAY. GUIDED BY OUR PROMISE TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF EVERY CHILD IN OUR COMMUNITIES, THE COMMITMENT TO INSTILL KINDNESS, IMAGINATION AND RESPECT IN OUR CARE IS UNWAVERING. BASED IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS, WE ARE SUPPORTED BY MORE THAN 10,000 DEDICATED TEAM MEMBERS, PASSIONATELY CARING FOR MORE THAN TWO MILLION PATIENT ENCOUNTERS EACH YEAR. OUR INTEGRATED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SPANS THREE MEDICAL CENTERS, THREE SURGERY CENTERS, A PHYSICIAN NETWORK, HOME HEALTH SERVICES AND A HEALTH PLAN. IT ALSO INCLUDES THE CHILD STUDY CENTER, COOK CHILDREN'S HEALTH SERVICES INC., AND COOK CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION. (SEE ON SCHEDULE O)Expenses $3,840,424 · revenue $2,530,571
- JANE JUSTIN SCHOOL CHILD STUDY CENTER PROVIDES STRUCTURED SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION AND DIAGNOSIS FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR LEARNING DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE POTENTIAL FOR OPTIMUM ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. A TOTAL OF 112 UNDUPLICATED CHILDREN RECEIVED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES IN FY25. CSC CONTINUES TO GROW SERVICES IN THE UPPER SCHOOL PROGRAM OF JANE JUSTIN SCHOOL WITH THE AIM OF PREPARING THESE STUDENTS TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD WITH NECESSARY SKILLS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND SECURE MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. THE SCHOOL HAS HIRED ADDITIONAL STAFF TO SERVE MORE STUDENTS AND BEGAN THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR YEAR WITH ITS LARGEST ENROLLMENT IN ITS HISTORY. WE ARE NOW PARTNERING WITH OTHER COOK CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTS TO PROVIDE JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THOSE DEPARTMENTS. IN ADDITION, JANE JUSTIN SCHOOL OPENED A NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM TO SERVE ADDITIONAL STUDENTS IN OUR UPPER SCHOOL PROGRAM. FOR THIS CALENDAR YEAR THIS NEW CLASSROOM INCREASES OUR TOTAL ENROLLMENT SIZE TO 98 STUDENTS WITH ADDITIONAL GROWTH PLANNED IN THE FUTURE.Expenses $3,197,921 · grants $327,904 · revenue $1,824,745
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.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-1099536
- 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
- 1962
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,952,031
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,887,694
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $6,887,694 | $9,802,134 | $13,952,031 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $5,901,049 | $8,400,981 | $14,265,534 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $7,121,428 | $10,861,711 | $15,776,632 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $9,375,193 | $9,401,256 | $13,818,395 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 75-1099536).
Questions about CHILD STUDY CENTER
- What is the EIN of CHILD STUDY CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILD STUDY CENTER is 75-1099536.
- Is CHILD STUDY CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1962.
- Are donations to CHILD STUDY CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILD STUDY CENTER 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 CHILD STUDY CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILD STUDY CENTER 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 CHILD STUDY CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names NANCY CYCHOL.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILD STUDY CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,406 (RICK W MERRILL, CEO).
- How much revenue does CHILD STUDY CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,887,694, expenses of $9,802,134 and total assets of $13,952,031 at year end.
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