The Sheltering Arms
- Assets
- $37.1m
- Revenue
- $26.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 589
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 12/1942
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 58-0566236
Organization Overview
The Sheltering Arms is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1942. According to its NTEE Classification (B21) the organization is classified as: Preschools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sheltering Arms employed 589 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sheltering Arms is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Sheltering Arms generated $26.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $24.6m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO NURTURE & EDUCATE CHILDREN, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, & BUILD COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING & MAKING ACCESSIBLE TO ALL EARLY CARE & EDUCATIONS THAT PREPARES YOUNG CHILDREN TO SUCCEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START: EACH DAY, THE SHELTERING ARMS SERVES OVER 1300 CHILDREN IN 13 CENTERS IN 5 METRO ATLANTA COUNTIES FROM 0-5 IN OUR HEAD START (HS) AND EARLY HEAD START (E/HS) PROGRAM. HS AND E/HS PLAY A KEY ROLE IN PREPARING OUR CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL. OUR TEACHERS, CLASSROOMS AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM, COMBINED WITH SUPERVISED INTERACTION WITH OTHER CHILDREN, HELP A GROWING CHILD DEVELOP IMPORTANT SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS, AS WELL AS A HEALTHY CONCEPT OF THEIR PERSONAL IDENTITY. OUR FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM WHICH USES THE TWO GENERATION APPROACH FOCUSES ON THE ENTIRE FAMILY BY EQUALLY AND INTENTIONALLY PROVIDING SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PARENT AND THE CHILD. OUR ORGANIZATION ALSO ADDRESED THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND FINANCIAL STRAIN BROUGHT ON BY THE GLOBAL COVID-19 PANDEMIC. WE'VE COMMITTED STAFF TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO ENSURE WE HAVE THE PROPER PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF THE CHILD WE SERVE AND ALL OUR EMPLOYEES.
OUR GEORGIA PRE-K PROGRAM AND SHELTERING ARMS GEORGIA TRAINING INSTITUTE TRAINED AND CREDENTIALED 828 AND 650 INDIVIDUALS, RESPECTIVELY. EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS EACH YEAR. OUR PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND OVERALL KINDERGARTEN PREPAREDNESS. OUR CHILDREN PRACTICE COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS, ENGAGE IN PLAY-BASED LEARNING AND BENEFIT FROM FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES THAT FACILITATE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. OUR HIGHLY TRAINED TEACHERS UTILIZE A RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUM THAT PROMOTES COOPERATIVE LEARNING, CRITICAL THINKING AND INCORPORATES OUTDOOR PLAYTIME TO HELP EACH CHILD MEET DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES FOR KINDERGARTEN SUCCESS. WE'VE COMMITTED STAFF TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO ENSURE WE HAVE THE PROPER PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF THE CHILD WE SERVE AND ALL OUR EMPLOYEES.
CHILD & ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP): THE FOOD PROGRAM THAT IS USED FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACK FOR EACH OF THE CHILDREN IN THE EARLY EDUCATION AND FAMILY CENTERS. WE'VE COMMITTED STAFF TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO ENSURE WE HAVE THE PROPER PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF THE CHILD WE SERVE AND ALL OUR EMPLOYEES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Blythe Robinson President/ceo | Officer | 40 | $362,533 |
Mark Davis Head Start Consultant | 30 | $147,882 | |
Norman Hill Chief People Officer | Officer | 40 | $126,667 |
Michael Davis Chief Impact Officer | Officer | 40 | $126,446 |
Anthony Conway VP Of Development & Communicat | Officer | 40 | $104,362 |
Robert Welsh CFO (april 2021 -) | Officer | 40 | $67,374 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Integrated Management Management Informati | 12/30/21 | $280,361 |
Burnette Cleaning Services Janitorial Services | 12/30/21 | $488,236 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $352,429 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $18,989,492 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,695,797 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,037,718 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,645,922 |
| Investment income | $689,665 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $141,424 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,077,891 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $26,836,460 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $953,855 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,963 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $12,527,500 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $324,915 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,141,610 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,039,157 |
| Fees for services: Management | $1,141,886 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $124,723 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $253,382 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,016,506 |
| Travel | $50,586 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $97,191 |
| Interest | $174,105 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $885,299 |
| Insurance | $260,783 |
| All other expenses | $36,281 |
| Total functional expenses | $24,645,383 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,866,257 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,485,850 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,381,014 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $6,448,530 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,778 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,596,854 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,233,688 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $100,000 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $37,115,971 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $564,334 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $4,634,736 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $699,848 |
| Total liabilities | $5,898,918 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $25,566,401 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,650,652 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $37,115,971 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that The Sheltering Arms has recieved totaling $25,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Aec Trust Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: SHELTERING ARMS EARLY EDUCATION AND FAMILY SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE MINORITY CHILDREN | $10,000 |
Thornwell Family Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: EARLY EDU, CHILD CAREFAMILY SUPPORT | $10,000 |
The@ann M And Robert M Holder Foundation Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: CIVIC/CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $6,556,771 |
| Ending Balance | $6,556,771 |
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