Greater Atlanta Chamber Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Greater Atlanta Chamber Foundation Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Atlanta Chamber Foundation 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 12/2021, Greater Atlanta Chamber Foundation Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO FUND SPECIFIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ORIENTED PROJECTS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF ATLANTA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CHOOSE ATL - MARKETING CAMPAIGN 1) WORKS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN THE NEXT GENERATION TALENT TO METRO ATLANTA. 2) ATL TOUR: PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO BRING STUDENTS FROM UNIVERSITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO ATLANTA FOR A DEEP DIVE INTO CULTURE AND OUR INDUSTRIES. 3) AFTER 5: HOST MORE THAN 1000 ATLANTA-BASED INTERNS EACH SUMMER FOR A SERIES OF AFTER WORK EXPERIENCES THAT HELP ILLUSTRATE ATLANTA'S RICH SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND CULTURE. 4) ATLEADERS: OUR YOUNG PROFESSIONAL GROUP THAT PROVIDES ATLANTA'S FUTURE LEADERS WITH ACCESS TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND A NETWOR OF PEERS. 5) SUPPORT A I-NAV A DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR INTERNSHIPS AND ENTRY LEVEL JOB OPPORTUNITIES TO 38 REGIONAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.


EDUCATION (1) FUNDED LEARN4LIFE INITIATIVE AND SUPPORT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. (2) FORMED A ROBUST BUSINESS & EDUCATION COALITION TO HELP SHAPE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GEORGIA'S ESSA PLAN WHICH AFFECTS TENS OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN'S EDUCATION EACH YEAR. (3) OUR TEAM SUCCESSFULLY DROVE PASSAGE OF: (A) SENATE BILL (SB) 288, RESTRICTS ACCESS TO CERTAIN CRIMINAL RECORDS WHEN EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECK ARE PERFORMED WHILE ENSURING EMPLOYER LIABILITY PROTECTION, THUS PROVIDING SECOND CHANGES TO GEORGIANS. (B) SB 294, EXPANDS ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT OPTIONS FOR THE TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF GEORGIA. (C) SB 367, REDUCES THE NUMBER OF STANDARDIZED TESTS REQUIRED FOR K-12 STUDENTS. (D) HOUSE BILL (HB) 444, MAKES MODEST CHANGES TO THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM TO HELP ENSURE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH. (4) HOSTED OPPORTUNITY ATL VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR AND OFFERED PROGRAMS SUCH AS OPPORTUNITY MATCH PROGRAM AND SKILLZ TO SUCCEED. (5) HOSTED NATIONAL SKILLS COALITION. (6) DUE TO COVID-19, WE OFFERED THE PROGRAM VIRTUALLY AND FOR FREE TO INTERNS AT METRO ATLANTA-BASED COMPANIES. WE SCALED THE VIRTUAL PROGRAM BACK TO OFFER FOUR EVENTS OVER FOUR WEEKS THAT WOULD INTRODUCE INTERNS TO METRO ATLANTA'S CAREERS, COMMUNITY AND CULTURE. (7) UPDATED INTERNSHIP TOOLKIT ON MAC SITE AND CHOOSE ATL WEBSITE (8) PROVIDED 1,500 INTERNSHIP AND ENTRY-LEVEL JOB OPPORTUNITIES TO OUR 38 REGIONAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THRU I-NAV. (9) UPDATED AND RELEASED YOURTALENTYOURFUTURE REPORT.


TRANSPORTATION (1) HOSTED REGIONAL BUSINESS COALITION OF METROPOLITAN ATLANTA (RBC) AIRPORT TOUR. (2) OUR TEAM SUCCESSFULLY DROVE PASSAGE OF (A) HB 105, SETS THE SALES TAX RATE FOR TAXIS, LIMOS AND RIDESHARES AT 50 CENTS PER RIDE, 25 CENTS FOR POOLED RIDESHARE RIDES. (B) HB 244, AUTHORIZES THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO SET POLE ATTACHMENT FEES CHARGED BY ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATIONS FOR COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING BROADBAND. (C) HB 511, MAKES ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO GRTA AND ATL AUTHORITIES AND EXTENDS INDEXING OF MOTOR FUEL TAX TO 2025. (D) HB 820, CREATE A FREIGHT RAIL PROGRAM AT GDOT. (E) HR 935, RE-AUTHORIZES THE GEORGIA COMMISSION ON FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022.


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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$2,075,999
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,075,999
Total Program Service Revenue$28,250
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 $2,116,249

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Greater Atlanta Chamber Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $690,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: FORWARD ATLANTA 2021-2023

$400,000
The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: FORWARD ATLANTA 2021-2023

$200,000
Cousins Properties Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

$50,000
Us Chamber Of Commerce Foundation

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Grant to communicate importance of data and assessments in K-12 education.

$20,000
Paul B And Mildred Seydel Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$20,000
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