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Nonprofit · EIN 88-2896441

STEPHENS COUNSELING CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · POWDER SPGS, GA 30127

Financials

$89K$43K2023$166K$175K2024$288K$284K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STEPHENS COUNSELING CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$288,251$283,928$4,323$40,356$0$40,356
December 31, 2024990-EZ$165,610$175,441-$9,831$35,754$0$35,754
December 31, 2023990-EZ$89,069$43,484$45,585$45,585$0$45,585
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$221,323
Program service revenue
$66,828
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$100

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$9,519
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$10,247
Professional fundraising fees
$1,731
Program services (functional)
$108,757
Management and general (functional)
$155,920
Fundraising (functional)
$19,251

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$35,754
Total assets, end of year
$40,356
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$40,356
Net assets without donor restrictions
$40,356
Gross receipts
$288,251
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
GA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Matthew PettyCEO
Officer
0.5$0
Christopher VincentCFO
Officer
0.5$0
Marty GodfreyBoard Member
Officer
1$0
Joe McClureBoard Member
Officer
1$0
Diane PearceBoard Member
Officer
1$0
Brian FosterBoard Member
Officer
35$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
William BaughmanClinical Counselor25$45,000
Brian FosterCounselor25$26,923
Matthew PettyChief Executive Officer1$0
Christopher VincentChief Financial Officer1$0
Kathryn MeriwetherSecretary1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
William BaughmanClinical Counselor25$17,308
Brian FosterCounselor25$8,077
Matthew PettyChief Executive Officer1$0
Christopher VincentChief Financial Officer1$0
Kathryn MeriwetherSecretary1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5145 DUE WEST RD, POWDER SPGS, GA 30127-4302
In care of
% MATTHEW PETTY
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Matthew Petty, 5145 DUE WEST RD, POWDER SPGS, GA 30127
Signed the 990
Lisa Tomberlin, Comptroller
Phone
(770) 590-0334

Mission

The Stephens Counseling Centers mission is to empower individuals and families to navigate lifes challenges with strength implement significant changes and create a life that aligns with their values and dreams.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Our clinical-based counseling services blend compassionate care with evidence-based practices to provide personalized therapeutic interventions tailored to each individuals unique path to healing. We utilize a range of proven techniques to address symptoms and underlying causes of distress promoting a lasting healing process. In 2025 the program served 98 clients across 531 appointments.
    Expenses $66,180 · revenue $33,458
  • Our pastoral counseling service combines biblical wisdom with professional counseling to provide healing for the soul and mind. We believe that aligning life with biblical truths leads to genuine growth and healing offering hope strength and renewal for emotional and spiritual well-being. In 2025 the program served 272 clients across 1056 appointments.
    Expenses $42,577 · revenue $33,370
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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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
88-2896441
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$40,356
Income (IRS master file)
$288,251

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$288,251$283,928$40,356IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$165,610$175,441$35,754XML
990-EZDecember 2023$89,069$43,484$45,585XML

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 88-2896441).

Questions about STEPHENS COUNSELING CENTER INC

What is the EIN of STEPHENS COUNSELING CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STEPHENS COUNSELING CENTER INC is 88-2896441.
Is STEPHENS COUNSELING CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to STEPHENS COUNSELING CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STEPHENS COUNSELING 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 STEPHENS COUNSELING 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 STEPHENS COUNSELING 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 STEPHENS COUNSELING CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Matthew Petty.
Who are the officers and directors of STEPHENS COUNSELING CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does STEPHENS COUNSELING CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $288,251, expenses of $283,928 and total assets of $40,356 at year end.

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