Georgia Advancing Communities Together Inc
- Assets
- $548.1k
- Revenue
- $532.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 05/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 58-2661528
Organization Overview
Georgia Advancing Communities Together Inc, operating under the name Georgia Act, is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (L80) the organization is classified as: Housing Support, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Georgia Act employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Georgia Act 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, Georgia Act generated $532.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $354.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.4% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BUILD A NETWORK OF STRONG NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT GEORGIA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AS COVID-19 WAS ON-GOING THROUGH 2021, GEORGIA ACT CONTINUED IT'S VIRTUAL OPERATIONS AND SPONSORED SEVERAL EVENTS THROUGH VIRTUAL PLATFORMS AND A FEW IN PERSON EVENTS TO FURTHER THEIR MISSION. *SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR $1.3 BILLION IN EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR GEORGIA AND $4BILLION IN RESCUE PLAN DOLLARS TO THE STATE. *CONTINUED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES INCLUDING F.R.E.S.H. COMMUNITIES' 3 V (VOTES, VACCINES, AND VISIONS)LIBERATION TOUR IN 47 RURAL GEORGIA CITIES REACHING OVER 8,000 INIDVIDUALS AND TV AND SOICAL MEDIA OUTREACH OVER 100,000 *CONTINUED OUR NONPARTISAN VOTER ENGAGEMENT WITH NON PROFIT VOTE (5 STATEWIDE PARTNERS) BLACK VOTERS MATTER (THE BLOCK IS HOT TOUR), AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS ON THE NEW SENATE BILL 202 *EXPANDED THE "EVERYONE DESERVES A PLACE TO CALL HOME" STATEWIDE RENTER SCREENING POLICY WORK *DISTRIBUTED 3,500 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) KITS TO COMMUNITIES *-PAID 39 UTILITY BILLS FOR LOW-INCOME, MINORITY HOUSEHOLDS IN WILCOX & WORTH COUNTIES *CONTIUTED PARTNERSHIP WITH CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AS COMMUNITY PARTNER WITH MICHELLE OBAMA STEM ELEMENTARY AND DISTRICT 7 SCHOOLS *SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA'S $150 MILLION HOUSING OPPORTUNITY BOND WITH A NONPROFIT SET ASIDE 2021 LEGISLATION AND ACTIVITIES R52: STUDY COMMUNITY ON CHILDHOOD LEAD EXPOSURE (REP. KATIE DEMPSEY, R-ROME) CREATES A HOUSE STUDY COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING, UPDATES GEORGIA'S LEAD ABATEMENT SATUTE WHEN A CHILD UNDER SIX IS FOUND TO HAVE ELEVATED BLOOD LEAD LEVELS, AND STRENGTHENS STANDARDS FOR LEAD ABATEMENT IN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOMES. HB757: WORKFORCE HOUSING IN HIGH OPPORTUNITY AREAS (REP. BEE NGUYEN, D-ATLANTA AND SEN JEN JORDAN D-ATLANTA) ATLANTA LOCAL LEGISLATION AMENDING URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE LAW TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF WORKFORCE HOUSING IN HIGH OPPORTUNITY AREAS BY CREATION OF WORKFORCE HOUSING ENTERPRISE ZONES. SB75: RIGHT TO TERMINATE RESIDENTIAL LEASE BY VICTIM OF STALKING WITH A PROTECTIVE ORDER. (SEN. KIM JACKSON, D-STONE MOUNTAIN) BIPARTISIAN BILL ALLOWS VICTIMS OF STALKING WITH A PROTECTIVE ORDER THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE A RESIDENTIAL LEASE. SB6:TAX CREDIT REVIEW PROCESS (SEN. JOHN ALBERS,R-ROSWELL) SUCCESSFULLY PROTECT THE STATE LIHTC AS A CWENTRAL SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN GEORGIA
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bambie Hayes-Brown President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $91,250 |
Rita Gibson Board Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Robert Cooke Board Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
G Mitchell Brown Board Vice Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Wallace Board Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Kelly Cooney Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $10,052 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $487,895 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $497,947 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $34,258 |
| 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 | $532,205 |
| 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. | $91,250 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,687 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $75,125 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,000 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,728 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,174 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $22,500 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,770 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,150 |
| Office expenses | $2,934 |
| Information technology | $3,055 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $8,001 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,270 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,395 |
| All other expenses | $69 |
| Total functional expenses | $354,430 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $544,949 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,813 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $337 |
| Total assets | $548,099 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,357 |
| 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 | $5,357 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $542,742 |
| 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 | $548,099 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Georgia Advancing Communities Together Inc has recieved totaling $450,005.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Low Income Housing Coalition And Low Income Housing Washington, DC PURPOSE: $80K ERASE; $80K HOUSED | $160,000 |
Kendeda Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GEORGIA STATEWIDE HOUSING TRUST FUND: RESEARCH, EDUCATION & POLICY (R.E.P.) | $125,000 |
William Josef Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED OPERATING | $85,000 |
Annie E Casey Foundation Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35,000 |
Annie E Casey Foundation Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: SUPPORT ENGAGING YOUNG ADULTS IN HOUSING POLICY ADVOCACY | $25,000 |
Nonprofit Vote Inc Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: See Note attached-2a | $15,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Housing Collaborative Charlotte, NC | $3,657,105 | $83,275,604 |
Southeastern Housing And Community Development Barnwell, SC | $15,553,642 | $5,568,906 |
Habitat For Humanity International Inc Vero Beach, FL | $18,200,555 | $5,583,419 |
Distinctive Housing Solutions Inc Brunswick, GA | $6,407,391 | $5,577,789 |
Student Housing Of America Inc Atlanta, GA | $18,887,768 | $4,459,972 |
Barnabas Center Incorporated Fernandina Beach, FL | $4,852,073 | $5,681,284 |
Habitat For Humanity International Inc Franklin, TN | $15,154,488 | $5,571,320 |
Safety Shelter Of St Johns County Inc St Augustine, FL | $5,028,169 | $4,409,853 |
Habitat For Humanity International Inc Delray Beach, FL | $9,929,899 | $4,411,611 |
Invest In Americas Veterans Foundation Louisiana Inc Jacksonville Beach, FL | $64,144,983 | $3,808,573 |
Fairview Housing Management Johnson City, TN | $5,768,830 | $3,674,479 |
Habitat For Humanity International Inc Crystal River, FL | $9,902,038 | $4,338,444 |