Make A Difference
- Assets
- $128.1k
- Revenue
- $267.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Memphis, TN
- Founding
- 10/2011
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 35-2404984
Organization Overview
Make A Difference is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (F22) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Treatment, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Make A Difference 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 08/2023, Make A Difference generated $267.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $250.6k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.6% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MAKE A DIFFERENCE, INC. IS A STATE LICENSED INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TREAT THE CRITICAL NEEDS (MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL ADDICTION ISSUES) OF INDIGENT AND UNINSURED ADULTS IN NEED OF INTENSIVE TREATMENT ON AN OUTPATIENT BASIS. HOWEVER, THESE INDIVIDUALS CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY FOR SUCH NEEDED SERVICES. STATE GRANTS SUCH AS CTC- COMMUNITY TREATMENT COLLABORATION, ARP-ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM, AND COC - CONTINUUM OF CARE MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO ASSIST IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF THESE INDIGENT CLIENTS. OUR TREATMENT SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, FAMILY THERAPY, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, HOME MONITORING, PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS BY AN MD BOARD CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRIST, MEDICATIONS, MEDICATION FOLLOW-UP, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS COLLABORATING WITH OTHER HEALTH AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION CARE TO HELP MEET THE OVERALL NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM(ARP) REIMBURSES FOR ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES RENDERED. ARP GRANTS HELP MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO CONTINUE TO TREAT COUNTLESS INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF OUR SERVICES. THE BENEFICIAL OUTCOME OF OUR PROGRAM HAS HELPED CLIENTS BECOME MENTALLY STABLE, GAIN SOBRIETY FROM A LIFESTYLE OF ALCOHOL/CHEMICAL ADDICTION, GET THEIR GED OR GO BACK TO SCHOOL, BECOME EMPLOYED OR GET JOB PROMOTIONS, ELEVATE AN INDIVIDUAL'S SELF-ESTEEM, DEVELOP A SENSE OF HOPEFULNESS, TELL OTHERS ABOUT HOW THEY CAN BENEFIT BY PARTICIPATING IN OUR PROGRAM, ETC. ADDITIONAL FUNDING IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO MEET THE GROWING DEMANDS OF OUR TARGET POPULATION. MORE STATE FEDERAL FUNDING WOULD ALLOW OUR AGENCY TO EXPAND AND CREATE MORE PROGRAMS THAT WILL PROVE TO BE EVEN MORE BENEFICIAL TO THE CLIENTS WE SERVE. WE TAKE PLEASURE IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS.
COMMUNITY TREATMENT COLLABORATION(CTC) HELPS WITH COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES LIKE INTAKE, GROUP THERAPY, INDIVIDUAL/GROUP SESSIONS. CTC GRANTS HELP MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO CONTINUE TO TREAT COUNTLESS INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF OUR SERVICES. THE BENEFICIAL OUTCOME OF OUR PROGRAM HAS HELPED CLIENTS BECOME MENTALLY STABLE, GAIN SOBRIETY FROM A LIFESTYLE OF ALCOHOL/CHEMICAL ADDICTION, GET THEIR GED OR GO BACK TO SCHOOL, BECOME EMPLOYED OR GET JOB PROMOTIONS, ELEVATE AN INDIVIDUAL'S SELF-ESTEEM, DEVELOP A SENSE OF HOPEFULNESS, TELL OTHERS ABOUT HOW THEY CAN BENEFIT BY PARTICIPATING IN OUR PROGRAM, ETC. ADDITIONAL FUNDING IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO MEET THE GROWING DEMANDS OF OUR TARGET POPULATION. MORE STATE/FEDERAL FUNDING WOULD ALLOW OUR AGENCY TO EXPAND AND CREATE MORE PROGRAMS THAT WILL PROVE TO BE EVEN MORE BENEFICIAL TO THE CLIENTS WE SERVE. WE TAKE PLEASURE IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS.
SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT HELP MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO CONTINUE TO TREAT COUNTLESS INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF OUR SERVICES. THE BENEFICIAL OUTCOME OF OUR PROGRAM HAS HELPED CLIENTS BECOME MENTALLY STABLE, GAIN SOBRIETY FROM A LIFESTYLE OF ALCOHOL CHEMICAL ADDICTION, GET THEIR GED OR GO BACK TO SCHOOL, BECOME EMPLOYED OR GET JOB PROMOTIONS, ELEVATE AN INDIVIDUAL'S SELF-ESTEEM, DEVELOP A SENSE OF HOPEFULNESS, TELL OTHERS ABOUT HOW THEY CAN BENEFIT BY PARTICIPATING IN OUR PROGRAM, ETC. ADDITIONAL FUNDING IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO MEET THE GROWING DEMANDS OF OUR TARGET POPULATION. MORE STATE FEDERAL FUNDING WOULD ALLOW OUR AGENCY TO EXPAND AND CREATE MORE PROGRAMS THAT WILL PROVE TO BE EVEN MORE BENEFICIAL TO THE CLIENTS WE SERVE. WE TAKE PLEASURE IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Betty Lawson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $36,000 |
Bruce Cole Chairman | Officer | 5 | $0 |
David Gitter Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Chris Lawson Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Ling Gitter Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Lloyd Stovall Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,280 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,280 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $265,891 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $267,171 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,946 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $24,740 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,851 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,896 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $112 |
| Office expenses | $13,154 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $52,024 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $95,867 |
| Total functional expenses | $250,590 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $124,828 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,234 |
| Total assets | $128,062 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $128,062 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $128,062 |