THE EXCEPTIONAL WAY INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE EXCEPTIONAL WAY INC

EIN 84-3112477 · Special Education (B28)

What they do

THE EXCEPTIONAL WAY PROVIDES A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT and PROGRAMMING INVOLVING SOCIAL and RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED to PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING, FOSTER FRIENDSHIP, and IMPROVE FUNCTIONAL SKILLS for SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $71.90 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 leaders9 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

48.39%of revenue went to mission work71.9% of expenses · Program services

$67.32spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

18.94%of revenue went to management and office costs28.1% of expenses

$3.13in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

65.2%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 $59,787 for PAXTON YOUNGBLOOD (EXECUTIVE DI). 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$411,501

Mission workProgram services$199,11848.39% of revenue71.9% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$77,91918.94% of revenue28.1% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$134,46432.68% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$277,03767.32% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

The current filing is first. Each bar compares annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

2025Current71.9% mission · 28.1% management · 0.0% fundraising

202473.9% mission · 26.1% management · 0.0% fundraising

202368.2% mission · 31.8% management · 0.0% fundraising

202266.2% mission · 33.5% management · 0.3% fundraising

202157.0% mission · 41.0% management · 1.9% fundraising

Money in and money out

Revenue$411,501

Expenses$277,037

Annual surplus $134,464 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)$199,118 · 71.9% of expenses

Management and office costs$77,919 · 28.1% of expenses

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Revenue$411,501

Expenses$277,037

Assets$867,596

Income$411,501

Contributions$268,345

Mission work (program services)$199,118

Management and general$77,919

Accounting fees$5,047

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

PAXTON YOUNGBLOODEXECUTIVE DI · 40 hrs/week $59,787

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 (9)

PAXTON YOUNGBLOODEXECUTIVE DI

CHRISTINA JACKSONDIRECTOR

GEORGE CHILDRESSPRESIDENT

JODI MAZZOLINISECRETARY

KATHY FRENCHDIRECTOR

LYLE DANIELDIRECTOR

MOLLY BLAIRDIRECTOR

TAMIKA N BROWNDIRECTOR

WESLEY E LONG IIITREASURER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2020
Location: PO BOX 3592, LAGRANGE, GA 30241
County: Troup
In care of: GEORGE CHILDRESS
Primary officer: GEORGE CHILDRESS, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(678) 378-9460 Officer phone(706) 594-0139

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: LONG & LONG CPA PC
NTEE classification: Special Education (B28)
IRS tax category: Special Education