Georgia First Inc is located in Flowery Branch, GA. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Georgia First Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Georgia First Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Georgia First Inc generated $545.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $462.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 30.8% per year over the past 2 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:
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GEORGIA FIRST FOCUSES ITS EFFORTS ON THREE MAIN AREAS: SOUND FISCAL POLICY, EXPANDED ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, AND ELECTION INTEGRITY AND DEMOCRACY ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CREATING A ROBUST MIDDLE CLASS OUR ORGANIZATION CHAMPIONS EFFORTS THAT CREATE A ROBUST MIDDLE CLASS HERE IN GEORGIA AND GIVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED TO EVERY HARD-WORKING FAMILY, NO MATTER WHERE THEY LIVE. THAT MEANS INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES AND CREATING BUSINESS-FRIENDLY POLICIES THAT ENCOURAGE INNOVATION AND LESSEN THE TAX BURDEN ON THOSE IN THE MIDDLE CLASS AND THOSE WITH LESS MEANS.
EXPANDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CARE OUR STATE IS IN THE MIDDLE OF A HEALTH CRISIS, WITH HOSPITALS CLOSING IN MANY RURAL AREAS AND COUNTIES WITH NO PRIMARY PHYSICIANS AT ALL. THESE ISSUES IMPEDE OUR STATES ECONOMIC PROGRESS AND LIMIT OPPORTUNITY. WHETHER THEY LIVE IN THE CITY OR RURAL AREAS, WE BELIEVE ALL GEORGIANS DESERVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE QUALITY CARE. THATS WHY OUR ORGANIZATION FIGHTS TO MAKE THAT A REALITY IN EVERY CORNER OF THE STATE.
ELECTION ACCESS AND SECURITY OUR ORGANIZATION BELIEVES WE MUST ENSURE THAT ELECTIONS ARE SAFE, ACCESSIBLE, SECURE, AND EASY FOR EVERY ELIGIBLE VOTER. VOTING IS THE BEDROCK OF OUR DEMOCRACY, THE RIGHT BY WHICH WE PROTECT ALL OTHERS GUARANTEED TO US IN THE CONSTITUTION. FOR OUR REPUBLIC TO SURVIVE, WE MUST FIERCELY PROTECT THIS RIGHT AND ENSURE THE PROCESS WORKS FAIRLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Natalie Crawford Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $162,000 |
Mary Hunt Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lee Mulkey Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Clint Roberts Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alisha Searcy Board Vice C | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Wu Board Secret | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $146,050 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $146,050 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $399,659 |
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 | $545,709 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $162,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $42,769 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $16,857 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,950 |
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 | $141,327 |
Advertising and promotion | $53,337 |
Office expenses | $2,413 |
Information technology | $2,397 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,000 |
Travel | $15,660 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,197 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $15 |
Total functional expenses | $462,567 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $154,043 |
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 | $2,023 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $156,066 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,612 |
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 | $11,612 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $144,454 |
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 | $156,066 |