THE EMERGE CENTER INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE EMERGE CENTER INC

EIN 45-5434705 · Public Foundations (T30)

What they do

THE EMERGE CENTER INC. PROVIDES SUSTAINED PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT to THE BATON ROUGE SPEECH and HEARING FOUNDATION, INC. BEGINNING IN 2018, THE EMERGE CENTER WILL ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT for THE EMERGE SCHOOL for AUTISM. THIS SUPPORT WILL HELP FACILITATE BROAD ACCESS to THERAPEUTIC SERVICES and EDUCATION for INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM and COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES IN OUR CARE.

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Of every $100 spent, about $62.80 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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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 leaders21 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

76.78%of revenue went to mission work62.8% of expenses · Program services

42.95%of revenue went to fundraising35.1% of expenses

$122.25spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

2.51%of revenue went to management and office costs2.1% of expenses

$1.21in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

112.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $265,712 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $115,664 for SHELTON JONES (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). 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.

$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$1,194,454

Mission workProgram services$917,15776.78% of revenue62.8% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$29,9662.51% of revenue2.1% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$513,04342.95% of revenue35.1% of expenses

Total expenses$1,460,166122.25% 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

2024CurrentExpense mix: 62.8% mission · 2.1% management · 35.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 122.25% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 57.5% mission · 2.5% management · 40.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 103.45% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 58.9% mission · 3.6% management · 37.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.63% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 94.0% mission · 0.3% management · 5.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 640.45% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 79.5% mission · 1.2% management · 19.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 151.10% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 63.8% mission · 2.5% management · 33.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 81.45% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 76.7% mission · 1.0% management · 22.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 84.31% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 92.0% mission · 8.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 35.59% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,194,454

Expenses$1,460,166

Annual shortfall $265,712 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)$917,157 · 62.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$29,966 · 2.1% of expenses

Fundraising$513,043 · 35.1% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,194,454

Expenses$1,460,166

Assets$1,765,514

Income$1,546,750

Contributions$1,343,734

Mission work (program services)$917,157

Fundraising$513,043

Grants given$12,380,635

Average grant$1,125,512

Management and general$29,966

Executive compensation (total)$85,406

Accounting fees$34,027

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

SHELTON JONESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $115,664Base $105,280 · Other $10,384

DEANNA WHITTLECEO · 10 hrs/week $6,514Base · Other $6,514

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 (21)

SHELTON JONESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DEANNA WHITTLECEO

MARTHA-CAROL STEWARTVICE CHAIR (THRU 02/2024)

ZELMA FREDERICKBOARD MEMBER

WILL OWENSTREASURER

VALERIE SCHEXNAYDERIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR (THRU 4/2024)

STEVE CANGELOSIBOARD MEMBER

SHANE WILKINSONBOARD MEMBER

SARAH OLCOTT ALLENBOARD MEMBER

ROSE MARIE FIFEBOARD MEMBER

PHIL STUARTBOARD MEMBER

MARVIN BORGMEYERBOARD MEMBER

ANTHONY OCONNORSECRETARY

LOGAN ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER

KEVIN SCHEXNAYDERBOARD MEMBER

JOHNNIE BONDBOARD MEMBER

JODY MONTELAROBOARD MEMBER

DREW TESSIERBOARD MEMBER

COLLEEN WAGUESPACKBOARD MEMBER

BEAU WOLFECHAIR

ARTHUR SCANLANVICE CHAIR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2014
Location: 7784 INNOVATION PARK DR, BATON ROUGE, LA 70820
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
In care of: DEANNA B WHITTLE
Primary officer: DEANNA B WHITTLE, CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@emergela.org Phone(225) 343-4232

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: EAG GULF COAST LLC
NTEE classification: Public Foundations (T30)
IRS tax category: Public Foundations
Grant-giving organization: Yes