Program areas at The Exceptional Foundation
The Exceptional Foundation provides children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities unique opportunities to promote lasting friendships, healthy living, life skills, and community involvement. Services are provided through an adult day program, which runs daily from 7:50 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., an afterschool program for Exceptional youth which is open from 3-5:30 p.m. on weekdays and an 8-week youth summer camp that runs 5 days a week during The months of june and july. Program activities include exercise, games, music, dance, art, clubs, social time, and field trips to various destinations ranging from down The street to across The country.
Who funds The Exceptional Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Hill Crest Foundation | 2023-06 | Support | $150,000 |
| Honda USA Foundation (AHF) | 2024-03 | The Exceptional Foundation Provides Year-Round Social and Recreational Services for Children and Adults With Intellectual Disabilities All Designed To Promote Healthy Living, Improve Life Skills, Support Social Relationships and Foster Community Involvement. During the 8-week Summer Camp, Young Participants' Are Divided Into Three, Age-Appropriate Groups Where Each Participants Individual Talents, Goals and Personalities Are Acknowledged and Celebrated. Daily Activities Include Swimming, Cooking, Science, Art, Adaptive Physical Education Activities, and Field Trips. These Experiences Build Upon the Knowledge and Skills Acquired in the School Setting and Help Close the Gap To Social and Recreational Activities Prevalent Among Youth With Disabilities. | $50,000 |
| National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc | 2022-12 | Growth | $39,550 |
| ...and 29 more grants received totalling $471,455 |
Personnel at The Exceptional Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Sara Newell | President and Chief Executive Officer | $148,203 | 2023-10-25 |
| Mary Virginia Bastar | Vice President of Operations and Programs | $89,706 | 2022-12-31 |
| Susan Garrett | Vice President of Marketing and Resource Development | $69,364 | 2022-12-31 |
| Mandy Schwarting | Chair | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Beth Arnett | Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 9 more key personnel |
Financials for The Exceptional Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,516,869 | $2,033,165 | -25.4% |
| Program services | $751,514 | $632,115 | 18.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $29,551 | $121,298 | -75.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $250,749 | $0 | 999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-108,141 | $0 | -999% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $2,440,542 | $2,786,578 | -12.4% |
Organizations like The Exceptional Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Shaw JCC of Akron | 501(c)(3) | Akron, OH | $6,602,726 |
| Judy A Morrill Recreation Center | 501(c)(3) | Garrett, IN | $2,210,180 |
| Jewish Community Center of Atlantic County | 501(c)(3) | Margate City, NJ | $6,566,638 |
| Oshkosh Community YMCA | 501(c)(3) | Oshkosh, WI | $10,976,713 |
| Lititz Rec Center | 501(c)(3) | Lititz, PA | $5,484,869 |
| Mercy Center | 501(c)(3) | Bronx, NY | $4,623,797 |
| Watermans Community Center | 501(c)(3) | North Haven, ME | $1,120,095 |
| The Huntington Ymca | 501(c)(3) | Huntington, WV | $3,849,547 |
| Hyde Park Neighborhood Club | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $1,737,405 |
| Newburgh Armory Unity Center | 501(c)(3) | Newburgh, NY | $1,164,830 |
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 17 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Hill Crest Foundation November 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1616 Oxmoor Rd
- Homewood, AL 35209
- Metro area
- Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- County
- Jefferson County, AL
- Website URL
- exceptionalfoundation.org/Â
- Phone
- (205) 870-0776
IRS details
- EIN
- 63-1096855
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1993
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- N31: Community Recreational Centers
- NAICS code, primary
- 624120: Services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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