HEART GALLERY OF ALABAMA INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

HEART GALLERY OF ALABAMA INC

EIN 20-3026109 · Family Services (P40)

What they do

HEART GALLERY ALABAMA CONNECTS YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE WITH CARING ADULTS WHO PROVIDE THE STABILITY and GUIDANCE THEY NEED to THRIVE.WE FULFILL OUR MISSION UTILIZING PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO CAPTURE EACH CHILDS UNIQUE PERSONALITY. THESE IMAGES and VIDEOS ARE SHARED ACROSS THE STATE WHERE POTENTIAL FAMILIES CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT THEM. HGA CELEBRATES EACH CHILDS BIRTHDAY and OTHER SPECIAL OCCASIONS SO THAT THEY FEEL LOVED and SUPPORTED WHILE THEY WAIT. THEY ARE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS to MATCH A CHILD WITH A MENTOR to HELP THEM NAVIGATE THEIR TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $85.10 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

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Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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

They name their leaders17 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

111.78%of revenue went to mission work85.1% of expenses · Program services

6.12%of revenue went to fundraising4.7% of expenses

$131.32spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

13.42%of revenue went to management and office costs10.2% of expenses

$1.74in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

91.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $185,765 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $61,672 for MICHELLE BEARMAN-WOLNEK (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (PREVIOUS)). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

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.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$593,146

Mission workProgram services$663,033111.78% of revenue85.1% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$79,58213.42% of revenue10.2% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$36,2966.12% of revenue4.7% of expenses

Total expenses$778,911131.32% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2025CurrentExpense mix: 85.1% mission · 10.2% management · 4.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 131.32% of revenue

2024Expense mix: 83.8% mission · 10.8% management · 5.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 72.30% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 80.6% mission · 12.4% management · 7.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 73.40% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 84.7% mission · 9.9% management · 5.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 125.36% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 80.1% mission · 12.7% management · 7.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 82.24% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 79.9% mission · 12.6% management · 7.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 85.84% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 85.9% mission · 9.2% management · 4.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 82.78% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 86.9% mission · 8.3% management · 4.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 83.42% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$593,146

Expenses$778,911

Annual shortfall $185,765 Expenses were higher than revenue 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)$663,033 · 85.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$79,582 · 10.2% of expenses

Fundraising$36,296 · 4.7% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$593,146

Expenses$778,911

Assets$1,356,887

Income$1,009,430

Contributions$543,869

Mission work (program services)$663,033

Fundraising$36,296

Management and general$79,582

Executive compensation (total)$60,899

Stocks and bonds$952,751

Accounting fees$18,750

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

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

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MICHELLE BEARMAN-WOLNEKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (PREVIOUS) · 40 hrs/week $61,672Base $59,876 · Other $1,796

LEISA SMITHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $25,900

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 (17)

MICHELLE BEARMAN-WOLNEKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (PREVIOUS)

LEISA SMITHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

KETURAH NOLANMEMBER

SUE HENGELDEVELOPMENT CHAIR

NECOLE EZELLMEMBER

MATTHEW VARAGANOMEMBER

MARGARET LANE HOLLINGSWORTHMEMBER

MARCUS SKIPWITHBOARD CHAIR ELECT

LESLIE MCELHENYMEMBER

ANDY LOEHRMEMBER

JONATHAN FLEISHERFINANCE CHAIR

JENNIFER GOODLOEMEMBER

DONNA WELLINGMEMBER

DEVYN GILMERBOARD CHAIR

DAIQUIRI STEELEGOVERNANCE CHAIR

CHRISTOPHER FLINTMEMBER

BERNARD NOMBERGMEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2005
Location: 3100 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 200, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-4103
County: Jefferson
In care of: LEISA SMITH
Primary officer: LEISA SMITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@heartgalleryalabama.com Phone(205) 445-1293

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: BORLAND BENEFIELD PC
NTEE classification: Family Services (P40)
IRS tax category: Family Services