Georgia Partnership For Excellence In Education Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1992. As of 12/2023, Georgia Partnership For Excellence In Education Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Georgia Partnership For Excellence In Education 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, Georgia Partnership For Excellence In Education Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.4%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INFORM AND INFLUENCE GEORGIA LEADERS THROUGH RESEARCH AND NON-PARTISAN ADVOCACY TO IMPACT EDUCATION POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDQUEST GEORGIA INCLUDES RESEARCH, A PLAN OF WORK, AND COORDINATION OF A COALITION OF 40 GEORGIA BASED ORGANIZATIONS LED BY THE GEORGIA PARTNERSHIP. EDQUEST GEORGIA IDENTIFIES SEVEN CORE AREAS THAT LOCAL COMMUNITIES, STATES, AND COUNTRIES ARE USING TO ACHIEVE GREAT SUCCESS WITH THEIR PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEMS. BASED IN BEST-PRACTICE RESEARCH, EDQUEST GEORGIA HIGHLIGHTS THESE CORE POLICIES PROVEN TO INCREASE THE EDUCATION OUTCOMES ACROSS THE ENTIRE BIRTH-TO-WORK PIPELINE, WHILE HELPING INFORM, ENGAGE, AND MOBILIZE STAKEHOLDERS - PARTICULARLY IN BUSINESS, EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPIC, AND POLICY-MAKING COMMUNITIES - TO WORK TOGETHER TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE AND EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION REFORM.
ACTIVITIES TO FULFILL MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDES COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLANNING, MEDIA SYMPOSIUM FOR EDUCATION REPORTERS, AND POLICY FORUMS.
THE EPFP PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE NEED FOR AN EDUCATION LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN GEORGIA TO PROVIDE POTENTIAL LEADERS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKS TO ADVANCE THE CORE ISSUES OF EDUCATION POLICY. IT SERVES AS A CRITICAL RESOURCE FOR INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND THE STATE TO INCREASE THE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT EDUCATION POLICY AND LINKAGES BETWEEN POLICY AND PRACTICE. ULTIMATELY, EPFP SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE CHANCES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO SUCCEED. SEVEN DAY-LONG COLLOQUIUMS, AN OPENING RETREAT AND A NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY SEMINAR ARE PROVIDED.
THE RURAL INITIATIVE ENCOMPASSES WORK THAT ENHANCES THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL GEORGIA CIVIC AND EDUCATION LEADERS TO ADVANCE THEIR LOCAL BIRTH-TO-WORK PIPELINES. THE INITIATIVE DISTRIBUTES MINI-GRANTS TO LOCAL GEORGIA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TO IMPROVE LOCAL COLLEGE-GOING AND COMPLETION RATES, HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL STORIES OF SUCCESS THROUGH A PODCAST KNOWN AS "FIELD NOTES", INCREASES THE PARTICIPATION OF RURAL COMMUNITY LEADERS IN NON-PARTISAN STATEWIDE EDUCATION POLICY INITIATIVES, AND PROVIDES A RURAL COMMUNICATION NETWORK. THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK INCLUDED 151 RURAL EDUCATION, NONPROFIT, AND BUSINESS LEADERS IN 2023.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mike Donnelly Past Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Burt Fealing Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Laura Komarek Secretary/tr | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Dana Rickman President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $243,546 |
Crystal Banks Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert L Brown Director | 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 | $1,113,053 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,113,053 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $240,704 |
Investment income | $67,824 |
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 | $1,421,581 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,000 |
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. | $267,756 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,710 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $419,300 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,676 |
Other employee benefits | $69,884 |
Payroll taxes | $45,581 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $32,510 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $263 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $148,795 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $42,840 |
Information technology | $4,228 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $69,459 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $107,908 |
Interest | $74 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,053 |
Insurance | $13,223 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,279,770 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,036,287 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $41,739 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $51,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $31,389 |
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 | $39,533 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,243 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,005,634 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $56,562 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,264,387 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $86,971 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $34,222 |
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 | $121,193 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,908,723 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $234,471 |
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 | $3,264,387 |
Over the last fiscal year, Georgia Partnership For Excellence In Education Inc has awarded $91,295 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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TATTNALL CO BOARD OF EDUCATION | | | $49,694 |
CALHOUN CITY SCHOOLS | | | $41,601 |