2026-07-15T12:53:12-05:00 2025-12-31 SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC 271 17TH STREET NW SUITE 2100 ATLANTA GA 30363 990 2025-01-01 580566236 THE SHELTERING ARMS INC % NADER SOHRAB SHEL 4045232767 385 CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK DR NW ATLANTA GA 30313 Blythe Robinson president/ceo 4045232767 2026-11-16 true ANDREW A HEDRICH P01770437 4048746244 2026-11-16 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Blythe Robinson 385 CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK DR ATLANTA GA 30313 27591132 false X WWW.SHELTERINGARMSFORKIDS.COM X 1888 GA TO NURTURE & EDUCATE CHILDREN, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, & BUILD COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING & MAKING ACCESSIBLE TO ALL EARLY CARE & EDUCATIONS THAT PREPARES YOUNG CHILDREN TO SUCCEED. 27 27 575 200 0 24510661 22555359 3864852 4419826 236601 216461 573130 251605 29185244 27443251 0 0 0 0 23552052 19894462 0 0 863480 12355573 8822601 35907625 28717063 -6722381 -1273812 33531097 30430659 7395650 7243529 26135447 23187130 X SHELTERING ARMS' MISSION IS TO NURTURE AND EDUCATE CHILDREN, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND BUILD COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATIONS THAT PREPARE YOUNG CHILDREN TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL, REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME. false false 16454249 4419826 HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START: EACH DAY, THE SHELTERING ARMS SERVES over 3,500 CHILDREN IN 16 CENTERS IN 5 METRO ATLANTA COUNTIES FROM 0-5 IN OUR HEAD START (HS) AND EARLY HEAD START (E/HS) PROGRAM. HS AND E/HS PLAY A KEY ROLE IN PREPARING OUR CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL. OUR TEACHERS, CLASSROOMS AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM, COMBINED WITH SUPERVISED INTERACTION WITH OTHER CHILDREN, HELP A GROWING CHILD DEVELOP IMPORTANT SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS, AS WELL AS A HEALTHY CONCEPT OF THEIR PERSONAL IDENTITY. OUR FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM WHICH USES THE TWO GENERATION APPROACH FOCUSES ON THE ENTIRE FAMILY BY EQUALLY AND INTENTIONALLY PROVIDING SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PARENT AND THE CHILD. OUR ORGANIZATION ALSO ADDRESSED THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND FINANCIAL STRAIN BROUGHT ON BY THE GLOBAL COVID-19 PANDEMIC. WE'VE COMMITTED STAFF TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO ENSURE WE HAVE PROPER PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF THE CHILD WE SERVE AND ALL OUR EMPLOYEES. 5335322 207152 OUR GEORGIA PRE-K PROGRAM AND SHELTERING ARMS GEORGIA TRAINING INSTITUTE TRAINED AND CREDENTIALED 828 AND 650 INDIVIDUALS, RESPECTIVELY, for EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS EACH YEAR. OUR PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND OVERALL KINDERGARTEN PREPAREDNESS. OUR CHILDREN PRACTICE COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS, ENGAGE IN PLAY-BASED LEARNING AND BENEFIT FROM FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES THAT FACILITATE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. OUR HIGHLY TRAINED TEACHERS UTILIZE A RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUM THAT PROMOTES COOPERATIVE LEARNING, CRITICAL THINKING AND INCORPORATES OUTDOOR PLAYTIME TO HELP EACH CHILD MEET DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES FOR KINDERGARTEN SUCCESS. WE'VE COMMITTED STAFF TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO ENSURE WE HAVE PROPER PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF THE CHILD WE SERVE AND ALL OUR EMPLOYEES. 2862992 CHILD & ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP): THE FOOD PROGRAM THAT IS USED FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACK FOR EACH OF THE CHILDREN IN THE EARLY EDUCATION AND FAMILY CENTERS. 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These assets can be used for capital improvements, scholarships, and certain program costs. Permanently restricted net assets can be used for capital improvements, tuition and program needs. SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 The Center is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Center qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A) and has been classified as an organization other than a private foundation under Section 509(a)(2). Accordingly, no provisions for federal and state income taxes are reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The Center annually evaluates all federal and state income tax positions. This process includes an analysis of whether these income tax positions the Center takes meet the definition of an uncertain tax position under the Income Taxes Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Codification. In the normal course of business, the Center is subject to examination by the federal and state taxing authorities. In general, the Center is no longer subject to tax examinations for tax years ending before December 31, 2022. SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2D 147,881 Fundraising Event Expenses SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D 147,881 Fundraising Event Expenses. COCKTAIL RCPTN 517380 464700 52680 117122 10800 19959 0 517380 464700 52680 117122 10800 19959 147881 -95201 X X false false false false false false false false false Blythe Robinson President/CEO 236044 0 0 11870 9463 257377 0 Theresa Prestwood Chief Development & Communicat 147339 0 0 20870 16784 184993 0 X AUCTION ITEMS 2 40805 FMV false false false SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN (B) THE NUMBER IN THIS COLUMN REPRESENTS THE AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD DURING THEIR MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS RECEIVE, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE ORGANIZATION'S BUSINESS ETHICS, CONDUCT AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES. THEY ARE REVIEWED AND SIGNED. EACH IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE STAFF TO ENSURE IT IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE. ANY DISCREPANCIES ARE ADDRESSED AND CORRECTED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B THE COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990, CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ITS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE.