Paradise Atlanta Westside Enrichment Center Inc

Organization Overview

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Latonya Gates
Executive Di
$107,580
Elizabeth Irwin
Chair
$0
Richard Maner
Vice Chair
$0
Dana Roberts
Treasurer
$0
Jennefer Veatch
Secretary
$0
Claire Jackson
General Memb
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Paradise Atlanta Westside Enrichment Center Inc has awarded $146,943 in support to 8 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

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
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