Geears The Georgia Early Education Alliance For Ready Students Inc
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 02/2015
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 46-4250104
Organization Overview
Geears The Georgia Early Education Alliance For Ready Students Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Geears The Georgia Early Education Alliance For Ready Students Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Geears The Georgia Early Education Alliance For Ready Students Inc 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, Geears The Georgia Early Education Alliance For Ready Students Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.8%) per year over the past 5 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING AND HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT FOR GEORGIA'S YOUNGEST CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO FIVE, BY CHAMPIONING POLICIES, PROMOTING INNOVATIVE AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES AND BUILDING PUBLIC WILL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GEEARS: THE GEORGIA EARLY ALLIANCE FOR READY STUDENTS OPERATES TO INSPIRE AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP FOR A STATEWIDE MOVEMENT ON QUALITY EARLY LEARNING AND HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE. GEEARS VISION IS, BY 2021, ALL STUDENTS WILL ENTER KINDERGARTEN PREPARED TO SUCCEED AND ON A PATH TO READ TO LEARN BY THIRD GRADE.THROUGH OUR PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN FOR QUALITY RATED CHILDCARE, GEEARS STRIVES TO CREATE WIDESPREAD PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT TOOLS THAT PARENTS CAN USE TO IDENTIFY HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE PROVIDERS THROUGH PAID AND EARNED TRADITIONAL MEDIA, AND SOCIAL MEDIA.GEEARS LEADS THE MAYOR'S SUMMER READING CLUB WHICH PROVIDES LITERACY ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER IN METRO ATLANTA AND DISTRIBUTES 20,000 BOOKS PER SUMMER SO THAT CHILDREN HAVE BOOKS TO SUPPORT BUILDING THEIR VOCABULARY.GEEARS CONVENED AND FACILIATED THE ATLANTA EARLY EDUCATION LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, COMPRISED OF BUSINESS, CIVIC, EDUCATION AND PHILANTHROPIC LEADERS IN ATLANTA, TO CREATE A SERIES OF HIGH-IMPACT RECOMMENDATIONS TO CHANGE THE TRAJECTORY FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE CITY OF ATLANTA.GEEARS CONTINUED A PROGRAM WITH THINK BABIES GEORGIA TO ADVOCATE AND PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS FOCUSED ON INFANTS AND TODDLERS. THIS INCLUDES THE GEORGIA INFANT AND TODDLER COALITION, STROLLING THUNDER, AND OTHER ADVOCACY WORK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mindy K Binderman Executive Dir. | Officer | 45 | $153,818 |
Dr Jay Berkelhamer MD Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephanie Blank Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Yolanda Adrean Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Trevor Neumann Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jackie Gingrich Cushman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $264,976 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,131,005 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,395,981 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $243,990 |
| Investment income | $340 |
| 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 | $1,640,311 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $163,092 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,920 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $759,780 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $98,959 |
| Payroll taxes | $65,610 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $34,517 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $464,927 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $46,248 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $73,627 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,867 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,788 |
| Insurance | $1,028 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,803,867 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,050,712 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $20,888 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $16,875 |
| 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 | $5,401 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,664 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,000 |
| Total assets | $1,122,540 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,811 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $93,015 |
| 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 | $110,810 |
| Total liabilities | $212,636 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $126,270 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $783,634 |
| 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 | $1,122,540 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Geears The Georgia Early Education Alliance For Ready Students Inc has recieved totaling $1,140,096.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Goizueta Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $725,000 |
Naserian Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $250,000 |
The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $115,000 |
Annie E Casey Foundation Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Atl Tr Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: FIGHTING INEQUALITY IMPACTING BLACK YOUTH | $20,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $96 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Early Learning Coalition Of Lake County Leesburg, FL | $3,362,888 | $18,021,212 |
Guilford County Partnership For Children Inc Greensboro, NC | $1,133,559 | $15,560,026 |
Partnership For Children Of Cumberland County Inc Fayetteville, NC | $3,851,277 | $14,252,624 |
Early Learning Coalition Of Floridas Gateway Inc Lake City, FL | $1,377,390 | $13,318,770 |
Onslow County Partnership For Children Jacksonville, NC | $467,793 | $12,255,030 |
Durhams Partnership For Children Durham, NC | $515,182 | $10,701,897 |
Santa Rosa County School Readiness Coalition Milton, FL | $768,729 | $9,403,198 |
Foundation For Excellence Ineducation Inc Tallahassee, FL | $16,109,457 | $8,286,056 |
Community Partnership Of Alabama Inc Birmingham, AL | $5,781,438 | $8,059,012 |
North Carolina Association Of Educators Inc Raleigh, NC | $37,548,115 | $38,819,599 |
Robeson County Partnership For Children Lumberton, NC | $1,373,329 | $6,719,336 |
Down East Partnership For Children Rocky Mount, NC | $901,285 | $6,638,364 |