Paradise Atlanta Westside Enrichment Center Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (O20) the organization is classified as: Youth Centers & Clubs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Paradise Atlanta Westside Enrichment Center Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Paradise Atlanta Westside Enrichment Center 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 12/2023, Paradise Atlanta Westside Enrichment Center Inc generated $804.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 25.4% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2020, Paradise Atlanta Westside Enrichment Center Inc has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $474,626. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PROVIDE QUALITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS IN A SAFE, LOVING CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT WHILE PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH VARIOUS RESOURCES THAT WILL EMPOWER AND ENCOURAGE THEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE PARADISE ATLANTA ENRICHMENT CENTER (PAWKIDS) PROVIDES AN EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PEP) WHICH IS BASED ON INITIAL READING ASSESSMENTS AT THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, AND EVERY STUDENT HAS ENROLLED AT PAWKIDS HAS A PEP ACTION PLAN TO CAPITALIZE ON STRENGTHS AND TARGET WEAKNESSES. PAWKIDS STRIVE FOR THE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR CHILDREN; SPIRITUALLY, EMOTIONALLY, MENTALLY, AND PHYSICALLY. THE MAIN FOCUS IS EXPOSURE TO NEW PEOPLE, PLACES, AND THINGS OUTSIDE GROVE PARK. COUNSELING SERVICES ARE OFFERED THROUGH A COHORT OF LICENSED PRACTIONERS TO FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS IN THE GROVEPARK DISTRICT. PAWKIDS CONSTANTLY ADJUSTS/ADDS PROGRAMS BASED ON THE EVER CHANGING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.
PAWKIDS RUNS A FOOD PANTRY IN THE GROVE PARK COMMUNITY. IT IS A DOCUMENTED FACT THAT THE GROVE PARK COMMUNITY IS A FOOD DESERT. THE PANDEMIC CREATED A PERFECT STORM AS LOW INCOME EARNERS LOST THEIR JOBS AND HAD NO ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION. THE FOOD PANTRY, "CLAUDIA'S HOUSE" PROVIDES PRE-COOKED MEALS, SHELF STABLE PRODUCTS, AND FRESH VEGETABLES AND FRUIT. A FOOD TRUCK IS USED IN CONJUNTION WITH THE FOOD PANTRY, GOING OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING MEALS TO THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE TRANSPORTATION.
THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO BUILD STROGER FAMILIES AND IN TURN STRONGER COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING THE COMMUNITY WITH TOOLS AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE. THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM FOCUSES ON BENEVOLENCES THAT ARE MADE FOR EMERGENCY RENT ASSISTANCE AND DISASTER SUPPORT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Latonya Gates Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $107,580 |
Elizabeth Irwin Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Richard Maner Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dana Roberts Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennefer Veatch Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Claire Jackson General Memb | Trustee | 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 | $802,399 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $333,391 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $802,399 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,405 |
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 | $804,259 |
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. | $24,279 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $107,580 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,758 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $162,309 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $48,480 |
Payroll taxes | $16,941 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,464 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,043 |
Office expenses | $11,617 |
Information technology | $26,638 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $62,851 |
Travel | $2,353 |
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 | $80,562 |
Insurance | $37,728 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,082,614 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $128,877 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,791 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $100,000 |
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 | $2,906 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $742,321 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $978,895 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,474 |
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 | $1,474 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $777,421 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $200,000 |
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 | $978,895 |
Over the last fiscal year, Paradise Atlanta Westside Enrichment Center Inc has awarded $146,943 in support to 8 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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THE COUSINS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $40,000 |
ARISE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $20,800 |
THE PETIT FAMILY PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $20,000 |
THE ATLANTA RESOURCE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $20,000 |
JULIES DREAM PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $16,643 |
BRASFIELD & GORRIE PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $11,500 |