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Community Development Center

EIN 23-7174117 · Shelbyville, TN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDING SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHILE ADDRESSING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF ALL PERSONS IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER SERVES.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
79
Volunteers
79
Highest pay
$87,745, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $638,777 spent. INDEPENDENT SUPPORT COORDINATION PROGRAM - THE ISC PROGRAM COORDINATES SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS, PRIMARILY ADULTS, WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO ARE ENROLLED IN THE 1915(C) MEDICAID WAIVER. INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTED BY THE ISC OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER INCLUDE THOSE LIVING IN 17 MIDDLE TENNESSEE COUNTIES, PRIMARILY IN SOUTH CENTRAL TENNESSEE. THE ISC PROGRAM CURRENTLY SERVES OVER 200 CLIENTS. THE SERVICE AREAS OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT, MEDICAL, AND LIVING COORDINATION.
  2. $813,921 spent. CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR AUTISM - THE CCA PROGRAM IS AN INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY PROGRAM PROVIDING BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ABA (APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS) THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AGES EIGHTEEN MONTHS THROUGH TWELVE YEARS OF AGE. A BEHAVIOR THERAPIST (BCBA OR RBT) WORKS WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES UTILIZING PROVEN PRACTICES TO REDUCE PROBLEMATIC BEHAVIORS, BUILD COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS WHICH ARE VITAL TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM.
  3. $1.2 million spent. EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM - PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO THREE YEARS OLD WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY OR DISABILITY. OVER 250 DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED INFANTS AND TODDLERS RECEIVE EARLY INTERVENTION THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER. SERVICES TO THE CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO THREE YEARS OF AGE ARE PROVIDED IN A HOME COMMUNITY-BASED SETTING. APPROXIMATELY 41 PERCENT OF CHILDREN WHO RECEIVE SERVICES THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER CONTINUE PRESCHOOL SERVICES WITH THE LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEM. EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CDC INCLUDE SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTIONS TO CHILDREN, FAMILY TRAINING, AND FAMILY CONSULTATION.
  4. $490,139 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM - PROVIDES FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HOUSEHOLDS WITH A MEMBER WITH A SEVERE OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY WHICH IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO A MENTAL AND/OR PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT, LIKELY TO CONTINUE INDEFINITELY, AND RESULTS IN SUBSTANTIAL LIMITATIONS IN AT LEAST THREE MAJOR LIFE FUNCTIONS. SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE RESPITE OR SITTER CARE, DAY CARE, HOME MODIFICATIONS, TRANSPORTATION, HOMEMAKER SERVICES, HOUSING COSTS, SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT AND MODIFICATIONS, NUTRITION, CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES, PERSONAL ASSISTANCE, FAMILY COUNSELING, HEALTH-RELATED NURSING CARE, SUMMER CAMP, MEDICAL TRAVEL AND EVALUATION.EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM - PROVIDES SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING TO HELP ADULTS WHO LIVE WITH DISABILITIES PREPARE FOR AND FIND WORK. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES TO STUDENTS AGES 17-22, SELF-ADVOCACY, ASSESSMENTS, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, EMPLOYEE/EMPLOYER SUPPORT SERVICES, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING. FUNDING IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES-DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND TENNCARE ECF CHOICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1972.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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