Sherwood Center For The Exceptional Child

Organization Overview

Sherwood Center For The Exceptional Child, operating under the name Sherwood Autism Center, is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Sherwood Autism Center employed 93 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sherwood Autism Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Sherwood Autism Center generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SHERWOOD AUTISM CENTER'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES TO MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL IN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY LIFE. WHILE AUTISM REMAINS AN IMPORTANT AREA OF EXPERTISE AND FOCUS, THE AGENCY SERVES CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES WITH A WIDE RANGE OF NEEDS AND DISABILITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SHERWOOD CENTER WAS FOUNDED IN 1974, HOUSED IN A CHURCH BASEMENT PROVIDING SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE FOR SIX CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. TODAY, WE ARE IN A MUCH IMPROVED STAND-ALONE SCHOOL BUILDING SERVING A TOTAL OF 88 STUDENTS. SHERWOOD'S SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY 13 SURROUNDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS. SHERWOOD'S SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM OPERATES 220 DAYS A YEAR INCLUDING AN EIGHT-WEEK EXTENDED SUMMER PROGRAM. STUDENT AGES ARE 5-21, ARE REFERRED TO OUR PROGRAM THROUGH THEIR DISTRICTS WHEN A SPECIALIZED SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT IS RECOMMENDED FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE STUDENT. EACH STUDENT HAS INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE SMALL STUDENT TO STAFF RATIOS, BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT IF NEEDED, SOCIAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, MUSIC THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL, SPEECH, PHYSICAL THERAPY, COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTION, AND TRANSACTIONAL SKILLS TOWARDS RETURNING TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM OR GETTING A JOB IN THE COMMUNITY.


SHERWOOD CENTER WAS THE FIRST ORGANIZATION IN KANSAS CITY TO PROVIDE DAY SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM. SHERWOOD SUCCESSFULLY RAISED OVER 3 MILLION DOLLARS TO BUILD A NEW ADDITION TO OUR 8030 WARD PARKWAY PLAZA LOCATION. WITH MUCH NEEDED NEW TRAINING ROOMS DESIGNED TO INCREASE A PERSON'S INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING, PHYSICAL HEALTH, COMMUNICATION, COGNITIVE TRAINING, SOCIALIZATION, DOMESTIC AND ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT, AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, BEHAVIOR SUPPORT, RESPONSIBILITY AND SELF-DIRECTION. WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER PRE-VOCATIONAL SERVICES THAT INCLUDE JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ARE CUSTOMIZED TO MEET THE GOALS AND SERVICE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AFTER UNDERSTANDING EACH PERSON'S STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS. IN FY 20-21 WE PROVIDED SERVICES FOR 69 ADULTS, OPERATING MONDAY-FRIDAY, 52 WEEKS A YEAR EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS. SHERWOOD PROVIDES ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE IN SMALL STAFF RATIO (1-1:1-6) FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Laci Maltbie
Chief Executive Officer
$136,185
Sarah Guthrie
Chief Development Officer
$77,464
Molly Pomeroy
Chief Program Officer
$38,186
David Green
Secretary
$0
Leslie Sims
President
$0
Larry Hisle
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$44,326
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$74,179
Related organizations$0
Government grants $678,802
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$288,886
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,328
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,086,193
Total Program Service Revenue$2,862,682
Investment income $1,713
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$33,636
Net Income from Gaming Activities $2,818
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,936,095

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Sherwood Center For The Exceptional Child has recieved totaling $5,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Geraldine And R A Barrows Foundation

Kansas City, MO

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$5,000
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