Impact America is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (B80) the organization is classified as: Student Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Impact America employed 111 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Impact America 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, Impact America generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Impact America has awarded 59 individual grants totaling $350,737. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO ACTIVATE RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES TO ADDRESS CONSEQUENCES OF POVERTY THROUGH HEALTH, ECONOMIC, AND EDUCATION-BASED INITIATIVES, CREATING A LASTING IMPACT IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AMERICORPS RELATED EXPENSES.
FOCUSFIRST: A HIGH TECH VISION CARE INITIATIVE PROVIDES A COST-EFFECTIVE DIRECT RESPONSE TO THE VISION PROBLEMS OF PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN WHO LIVE IN URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS AMERICA.
SAVEFIRST: A HIGH QUALITY TAX PREPARATION INITIATIVE THAT TRAINS COLLEGE GRADUATE AND LAW STUDENTS TO PROVIDE FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME WORKING FAMILIES - ESPECIALLY TARGETING THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
SPEAKFIRST: AN ALABAMA STUDENT DEBATE INITIATIVE THAT ENRICHES THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE OF TALENTED AND MOTIVATED STUDENTS FROM THE BIRMINGHAM AREA SCHOOLS THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN AN "ALL-STAR" DEBATE TEAM AND PREPARATORY PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Melanie Rhodes Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $60,996 |
Frank Mcphillips Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Deak Rushton Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Heidi Schoonover President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Moore Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tiffany Davis Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,667,281 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $246,642 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,665 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,913,923 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6,378 |
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 | $1,924,243 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $20,046 |
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. | $80,943 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,154 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,228,134 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $77,868 |
Payroll taxes | $99,222 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $118,581 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $60,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $37,500 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $51,364 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $99,443 |
Travel | $135,028 |
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 | $45,411 |
Insurance | $28,698 |
All other expenses | $48,399 |
Total functional expenses | $2,320,504 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $402,333 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $115,528 |
Accounts receivable, net | $132,441 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $107,417 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,062 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $72,696 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $973 |
Other assets | $12,954 |
Total assets | $854,404 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,925 |
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 | $1,997 |
Total liabilities | $17,922 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $596,685 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $239,797 |
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 | $854,404 |
Over the last fiscal year, Impact America has awarded $20,046 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Mobile, AL PURPOSE: Reimbursement for expenses incurred as subgrantee on the IRS Vita Grant. | $6,000 |
Anniston, AL PURPOSE: Reimbursement for expenses incurred as subgrantee on the IRS Vita Grant. | $5,250 |
Dothan, AL PURPOSE: Reimbursement for expenses incurred as subgrantee on the IRS Vita Grant. | $4,000 |
Gadsden, AL PURPOSE: Reimbursement for expenses incurred as subgrantee on the IRS Vita Grant. | $2,500 |
Huntsville, AL PURPOSE: Reimbursement for expenses incurred as subgrantee on the IRS Vita Grant. | $1,541 |
UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA PURPOSE: Reimbursement for expenses incurred as subgrantee on the IRS Vita Grant. | $755 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Impact America has recieved totaling $141,182.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT + SPECIAL PROGRAMS | $49,500 |
The Eyesight Foundation Of Alabama Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: VISION SCREENS PRESCHOOLERS | $30,000 |
Crippled Childrens Foundation Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: Fulfill medical needs for children, whose needs would otherwise be unmet. | $20,000 |
Community Foundation Of Northeast Alabama Anniston, AL PURPOSE: FOCUSFIRST: A HIGH-TECH VISION CARE INTIATIVE | $12,157 |
Shearwater Foundation Huntsville, AL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
Alabama Power Foundation Inc Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: GENERAL/OPERATING | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Tennessee State Collaborative On Reforming Education Nashville, TN | $23,375,202 | $18,088,323 |
Seaside School Consortium Inc Jacksonville, FL | $10,663,154 | $11,255,950 |
Youth Educational Services Inc Tucker, GA | $1,618,316 | $5,042,597 |
Meridian Education Resource Group Inc Atlanta, GA | $7,961,644 | $4,980,107 |
Citizenship Trust Montevallo, AL | $35,015,657 | $4,574,075 |
The Learning Alliance Inc Vero Beach, FL | $8,176,329 | $4,708,738 |
Creation Development Foundation Inc Celebration, FL | $6,448,373 | $3,114,556 |
Impact America Birmingham, AL | $854,404 | $1,924,243 |
Middle Georgia State College Real Estate Foundation Inc Macon, GA | $39,301,200 | $4,417,348 |
Alignment Nashville Inc Nashville, TN | $1,090,407 | $1,536,216 |
Kids Putnam Inc Cookeville, TN | $956,380 | $1,331,761 |
Associated Colleges Of The South Inc Atlanta, GA | $5,730,607 | $2,469,203 |