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Mose and Garrison Siskin Memorial Foundation Inc

EIN 59-1781637 · Chattanooga, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, SUPPORT SERVICES, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.

Income
$10.2 million
Spending
$14.6 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
33.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
237
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$385,611, president/ceo

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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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. $5.4 million spent. APPLIED BEHAVIORAL SERVICES:AN EVIDENCE-BASED FORM OF THERAPY THAT FOCUSES ON INCREASING POSITIVE AND HELPFUL BEHAVIORS WHILE ALSO DECREASING UNWANTED BEHAVIORS. IT CAN HELP INCREASE LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, IMPROVE FOCUS, MEMORY, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND ENHANCE SOCIAL SKILLS WITH PEERS AND ADULTS. ABA IS OFTENTIMES A PRIMARY TOOL WHEN WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD) AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. SERVICES WERE PROVIEDED TO 2,488 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE YEAR.
  2. $3.9 million spent. PEDIATRIC BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL CLINICS: SISKIN CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE OPERATES A PEDIATRIC BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PATIENT SERVICES CLINIC THAT BENEFITED 3,368 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE YEAR.
  3. $1.6 million spent. HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM:THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO THREE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THIS INTERVENTION IS PROVIDED IN THE HOME OR IN ANOTHER SETTING IN THE COMMUNITY WITH "CAREGIVERS" INCLUDING FAMILIES AND CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. THIS PROGRAM BENEFITED 880 INDIVIDUALS AND IS FUNDED BY THE TENNESEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRANT.
  4. $49,061 spent. EARLY LEARNING CENTERS SCHOOL PROGRAM: SISKIN CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE OPERATES A PRESCHOOL CENTER IN CHATTANOOGA WHERE CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES LEARN TOGETHER IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. AT THE SISKIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER, COMPREHENSIVE TEAMS OF TEACHERS, SPECIALIZED THERAPISTS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS SERVE CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 6 YEARS. THE SISKIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER CONTINUALLY RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED RECOGNITIONS, SUCH AS THE HIGHEST RATING POSSIBLE FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND ACCREDITATION FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC). THIS PROGRAM BENEFITED 200 INDIVIDUALS. THIS PROGRAM WAS DISCONTINUED IN SEPTEMBER 2023.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1978.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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