THE GRODEN CENTER INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE GRODEN CENTER INC

EIN 05-0369378

What they do

to PROVIDE DAYTIME and RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS for CHILDREN and ADULTS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM or BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS.

Before you give

Should I give to this charity?

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $82.20 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders16 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

82.2%of expenses went to mission work79.90% of revenue

$97.27spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

17.8%of expenses went to management and office costs17.30% of revenue

$0.69in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

1.2%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $196,134 for MICHAEL PEARIS (CEO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100spent

Where each $100 of expenses went

The first percentage is the spending mix. The second compares that amount with the charity’s revenue.

Mission workProgram services82.2% of expenses79.90% of revenue

ManagementOffice and general costs17.8% of expenses17.30% of revenue

FundraisingAsking for donations0.0% of expenses

Total expenses97.30% of revenue

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202482.2% mission

202384.5% mission

202283.2% mission

202184.3% mission

202084.2% mission

201985.6% mission

201887.7% mission

201784.3% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$23,051,876

Expenses$22,422,788

Annual surplus $629,088 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$18,427,278 · 82.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$3,995,510 · 17.8% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$23,051,876

Expenses$22,422,788

Assets$15,480,521

Income$23,100,287

Contributions$287,028

Mission work (program services)$18,427,278

Management and general$3,995,510

Stocks and bonds$3,838,434

Accounting fees$44,502

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MICHAEL PEARISCEO · 15 hrs/week $196,134Base $171,420 · Other $24,714

CAROL LAFRANCESENIOR DIRECTOR COMMUNITY · 40 hrs/week $157,721Base $133,008 · Other $24,713

GRACE TOECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $143,065Base $118,668 · Other $24,397

KELLY SCOTTNURSE MANAGER · 40 hrs/week $137,696Base $113,872 · Other $23,824

COOPER WOODARDSENIOR CLINICAL ADVISOR · 30 hrs/week $130,567Base $106,620 · Other $23,947

OLAKUNLE JEMPEJIDIRECT SUPPORT PROF/GRODEN RESIDENTIAL · 76 hrs/week $122,420Base $107,613 · Other $14,807

DR JUNE GRODENBOARD MEMBER · 1 hrs/week $3,037Base $3,000 · Other $37

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (16)

MICHAEL PEARISCEO

CAROL LAFRANCESENIOR DIRECTOR COMMUNITY

GRACE TOECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

KELLY SCOTTNURSE MANAGER

COOPER WOODARDSENIOR CLINICAL ADVISOR

OLAKUNLE JEMPEJIDIRECT SUPPORT PROF/GRODEN RESIDENTIAL

DR JUNE GRODENBOARD MEMBER

ANNE CONSIDINEBOARD MEMBER

DANNY BULLOCKBOARD MEMBER

EDWARD REIDYPRESIDENT

GERRY JAMESCONSUMER MEMBER

HELEN MORCOSTREASURER

KAREN KRUPPABOARD MEMBER

LEE BELIVEAUBOARD MEMBER

RICHARD SPRATTSECRETARY

STEPHEN ANTONIVICE PRESIDENT

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1977
Location: 610 MANTON AVENUE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909
County: Providence
In care of: GRACE TOE
Primary officer: GRACE TOE, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(401) 274-6310

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: MULLEN SCORPIO & CERILLI