NonprofitsThe Exceptional Foundation

Recreation & Sports

The Exceptional Foundation

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Total revenue

$2.7M

Total expenses

$2.8M

Net assets

$7.2M

Grants received

$2.3M

192 grants

EIN

631096855

Tax year

2024

Mission

Social and recreational activities for adults and children with intellectual disabilities.

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$1.7M
Program service revenue$1.1M
Investment income$76K
Other revenue
Total revenue$2.7M

Expenses

Grants paid$107K
Salaries & benefits$1.6M
Fundraising$107K
Other expenses$1.1M
Total expenses$2.8M
Total assets$7.3M
Net assets$7.2M

People

27 listed

NameRoleCompensation

SARA NEWELL

PRESIDENT AND CEO

Board

$182K

40 hrs/wk

MARY VIRGINIA BASTAR

VP OF OPERATION (1/1/24-06/5/24)

Board

$42K

40 hrs/wk

SUSAN GARRETT

VP OF MARKETING (1/1/24-06/5/24)

Board

$37K

40 hrs/wk

LINDA STONE

SECRETARY

Board

1 hrs/wk

DAVID BLACKMON

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

DREW GEARHART

VICE CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

ELIZABETH HENDERSON

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

BROOK BALOGH

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

BILLY DODSON

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

COBB HAGAN

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

CHARLIE JORDAN

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

LORI METROCK

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

MELVA TATE

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

MANDY SCHWARTING

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

CHRIS KRAMER

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

MICHELE NICHOLS

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

SHERREL STEWART

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

LU PITTS

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

PHILLIP SCHILLECI

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

ERIC BISHOP

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

DIANE GRISWOLD

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

ALEX MORTON

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

SHANE OWENS

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

CALEB WILSON

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

MATT LYDEN

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

PATRICK STRONG

CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DANIEL SIMS

TREASURER

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 192 of 192

FromAmountPurposeYear
$49K
FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES
2024
$45K
Fulfill medical needs for children, whose needs would otherwise be unmet.
2024
$29K
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
2024
$15K
GENERAL OPERATING
2024
$12K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$10K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2024
$10K
OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION
2024
$10K
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION TO FOUNDATION
2024
$9K
OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION
2024
$5K
The Exceptional Foundation's Summer Camp for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities
2024
$5K
FUND GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES
2024
$5K
General Operating
2024
$5K
To support the organization
2024
$5K
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
2024
$5K
TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
2024
$3K
TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
2024
$50
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
2024
$50K
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.
2023
$35K
Fulfill medical needs for children, whose needs would otherwise be unmet.
2023
$31K
FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES; DAF FUNDED
2023
$15K
OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION
2023
$15K
GENERAL/OPERATING
2023
$14K
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
2023
$10K
IN MEMORY OF DAN STRACENER - SUPPORTING SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHALLENGES.
2023
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$10K
EDUCATIONAL AID FOR MENTALLY CHALLENGED ADULT CHILDREN
2023
$10K
SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
2023
$10K
General Operating
2023
$9K
OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION
2023
$7K
TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
2023
$5K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$5K
OPERATING FUNDS
2023
$5K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2023
$5K
To support the organization
2023
$5K
FUND GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES
2023
$3K
TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
2023
$1K
MEDICAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION
2023
$1K
TO SUPPORT GRANTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
2023
$1K
TO PROMOTE CHARITABLE CAUSE
2023
$750
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$35K
Fulfill medical needs for children, whose needs would otherwise be unmet.
2022
$19K
support for Kite Society, General Operating Support
2022
$15K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$11K
OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION
2022
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$10K
SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
2022
$10K
General Operating
2022
$6K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$6K
CCS - Health and Well-being
2022
$5K
To support the organization
2022
$5K
FUND GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES
2022
$5K
OPERATING FUNDS
2022
$5K
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
2022
$3K
SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING, IMPROVING LIFE SKILLS, SUPPORTING SOCIAL RELATIONS, AND FOSTERING COMMUNITY ENVOLVEMENT.
2022
$3K
TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
2022
$2K
SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION
2022
$1K
AID INDIVIDUALS W/ INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES
2022
$1K
MEDICAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION
2022
$1K
TO PROMOTE CHARITABLE CAUSE
2022
$1K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2022
$1K
AID INDIVIDUALS W/ INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES
2022
$200
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$150
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$30K
Fulfill medical needs for children, whose needs would otherwise be unmet.
2021
$18K
OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION
2021
$12K
General operating support, Gold level contribution to Dinnertainment 2022 (no tickets or benefits received)
2021
$12K
General operating support, Gold level contribution to Dinnertainment 2022 (no tickets or benefits received)
2021
$10K
CCS - Improve Health
2021
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING
2021
$8K
GENERAL OPERATING
2021
$5K
OPERATING FUNDS
2021
$5K
To support the organization
2021
$3K
CORE PROGRAMS
2021
$3K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2021
$3K
Program Support
2021
$3K
SUPPORT FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
2021
$2K
SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION
2021
$1K
TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
2021
$1K
SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE, PEOPLE WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL CHALLENGES, TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES AND THEIR FAMILY'S LIVES.
2021
$400
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$200
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$30K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$21K
TO SUPPORT DINNERTAINMENT EVENT AT THE GOLD LEVEL, AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$12K
TO PROMOTE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
2020
$10K
OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION
2020
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING
2020
$10K
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SUPPORT/CRAFTS/DANCES
2020
$10K
SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
2020
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING
2020
$10K
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
2020
$10K
TO PROMOTE CHARITABLE CAUSE
2020
$10K
OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION
2020
$8K
OPERATING FUNDS
2020
$5K
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO END CHILDHOOD HUNGER IN LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.
2020
$5K
CORE PROGRAMS
2020
$5K
IMPLEMENT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY COMMUNITY EDUCATION INITIATIVE
2020
$5K
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
2020
$4K
ASSISTS SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS WITH SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
2020
$3K
SUPPORT FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
2020
$3K
FUND GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES
2020
$3K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2020
$2K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
$2K
TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
2020
$2K
SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION
2020
$2K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
$1K
SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEE
2020
$1K
SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE, PEOPLE WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL CHALLENGES, TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES AND THEIR FAMILY'S LIVES.
2020
$1K
MEDICAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION
2020
$500
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
$250
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$100
TO ASSIST AGENCY IN CARRYING OUT CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2020
$60
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$30K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2019
$10K
OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION
2019
$10K
TO FUND PURCHASE OF VAN
2019
$6K
TO SUPPORT DINNERTAINMENT FUNDRAISER, AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2019
$5K
Program Support
2019
$2K
PROVIDING SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE LOCALS.
2019
$1K
FUND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
$500
ASSISTS SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS WITH SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
2019
$100
GENERAL SUPPORT
2019
$44K
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM EXPANSION
2018
$30K
GENERAL OPERATING
2018
$28K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2018
$20K
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
2018
$20K
Fulfill medical needs for children, whose needs would otherwise be unmet.
2018
$10K
ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WITH DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES. PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE HEALTH ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING, SUPPORT SOCIAL RELATIONSHIP, IMPROVE FUNCTIONAL SKILLS, AND FOSTER COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.
2018
$10K
TO PROMOTE CHARITABLE CAUSE
2018
$10K
OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION
2018
$10K
OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION
2018
$6K
CCS Designation Spire Employee Match Disbursement -Disabilities; CCS Designation-Disabilities
2018
$5K
To support the organization
2018
$5K
SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
2018
$4K
TO FURTHER THE TAX EXEMPT FUNCTION OF THE ORGANIZATION
2018
$3K
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
2018
$3K
SUPPORT FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
2018
$1K
SPONSOR 14TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF
2018
$1K
FUND CHARITABLE PROGRAMS
2018
$1K
CHILI COOKOFF SPONSORSHIP/TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL FUNDS
2018
$76K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2017
$30K
BENEFIT CHILDREN
2017
$3K
PROG FOR CHALLENGEDSOCIAL & RECREATIONINDIVIDUAL
2017
$2K
ASSISTS SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS WITH SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
2017

Funded by

$2.3M from 73 funders · 192 grants · 2017–2024

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$350K · 4 grants · 2018–2023

Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc

$212K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

The Chicago Community Trust

$187K · 8 grants · 2017–2023

The Community Foundation Of Greater

$178K · 5 grants · 2018–2024

Quarterbacking Children's Health

$165K · 5 grants · 2018–2024

Holy Name Of Jesus Hospital Trust

$125K · 5 grants · 2019–2024

Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc

$70K · 3 grants · 2019–2023

Robert R Meyer Foundation

$68K · 4 grants · 2018–2024

Details

EIN631096855
NTEE codeN31Z
Subsection03
Ruling date1994-05
Formed1993
Employees69
Volunteers682
THE EXCEPTIONAL FOUNDATION — Mission, Financials & Grants Received | Grantivo