Southwest Georgia United Empowerment Zone Inc
- Assets
- $13.5m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Cordele, GA
- Founding
- 09/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 58-2196032
Organization Overview
Southwest Georgia United Empowerment Zone Inc is located in Cordele, GA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Southwest Georgia United Empowerment Zone Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southwest Georgia United Empowerment Zone 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, Southwest Georgia United Empowerment Zone Inc generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION IS A CDFI AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. THE MISSION OF SOUTHWEST GEORGIA UNITED IS TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY IN A COOPERATIVE SPIRIT TO REDUCE POVERTY AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FUNCTIONS AS A CDFI AND CDC, PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS, ADMINISTER GRANTS TO SUBRECIPIENTS IN FIELDS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, AND TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, SUPERVISION, COORDINATION AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Bowens President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Monica Simmons Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Leger-Boike Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ruth Rogers Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John Wiggins Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Meredith Lester Financial Liaison | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,719,787 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $63,218 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,783,005 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $679,152 |
| Investment income | $371,539 |
| 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 | $2,833,696 |
| 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. | $89,808 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,808 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $833,451 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $132,096 |
| Payroll taxes | $71,620 |
| Fees for services: Management | $790 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $55,287 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20,619 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,211 |
| Office expenses | $50,739 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,004 |
| Travel | $15,780 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,304 |
| Interest | $242,624 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $139,293 |
| Insurance | $65,843 |
| All other expenses | $121,739 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,656,184 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,879,433 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $6,581,159 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,146,386 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $858,625 |
| Total assets | $13,475,103 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $115,538 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,272 |
| 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 | $5,163,905 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $273,220 |
| Total liabilities | $5,555,935 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,652,488 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,266,680 |
| 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 | $13,475,103 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Southwest Georgia United Empowerment Zone Inc has awarded $175,283 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CLAY CTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR PURPOSE: Establish Clay Co Comm Health Pship | $100,000 |
COMMUNITIES EMPOWERING PEOPLE TOGETHER PURPOSE: Funding for housing programs | $75,283 |