Nonprofit · EIN 13-4207291
MIDDLE GEORGIA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Tax-exempt · MACON, GA 31201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,436,300 | $1,222,675 | $213,625 | $419,378 | $181,010 | $238,368 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,186,628 | $1,217,239 | -$30,611 | $140,429 | $115,686 | $24,743 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,142,779 | $1,237,439 | -$94,660 | $146,744 | $95,702 | $51,042 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,436,300
- of which government grants
- $1,391,300
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $160,815
- Other salaries and wages
- $417,938
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $673,403
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $130,330
- Occupancy
- $40,555
- Travel
- $36,411
- Depreciation
- $89,937
- Program services (functional)
- $1,089,077
- Management and general (functional)
- $133,598
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $254,399
- Total assets, end of year
- $419,378
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $181,010
- Net assets, end of year
- $238,368
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,549
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $238,368
- Gross receipts
- $1,436,300
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- GA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel F Hart Sr | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $151,392 | $9,423 |
| Nathan Lewis | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Ike Mack | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr James L Bumpus | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Keith Howard | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Laurie Lankin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Sharon G Hardnett | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Johnnie Mae Dawkins | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Samuel F Hart Jr | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharell Lewis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheddrick Clark | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel F Hart Sr | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $148,092 | $9,814 |
| Nathan Lewis | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharell Lewis | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Ike Mack | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Laurie Lankin | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Johnnie Mae Dawkins | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr James L Bumpus | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Keith Howard | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Samuel F Hart Jr | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel F Hart Sr | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $184,340 | $11,697 |
| Nathan Lewis | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharell Lewis | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Ike Mack | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Laurie Lankin | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Johnnie Mae Dawkins | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nettie Thomas | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr James L Bumpus | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Keith Howard | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 623 ARLINGTON PL, MACON, GA 31201-1772
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Sam Hart, 623 Arlington Place, Macon, GA 31201
- Signed the 990
- Sam Hart, Executive Director
- Phone
- (478) 745-1675
- Website
- mgcae.org
- Return prepared by
- Mauldin & Jenkins LLC
Mission
Middle Georgia Center for Academic Excellence, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to bring together persons who have an active interest in broadening accessibility to and success in postsecondary education. The Center accomplishes this purpose by securing grants that can provide technical assistance related to the Centers purpose, engaging in the specific and general coordination of efforts with other organizations and persons having purposes of or supportive with those of the Center, and gathering, evaluating, and disseminating information that may be of mutual benefit to both the Center and the community.
Program accomplishments
- Talent Search Programs (Rural and Urban) - Talent Search provides services through one project to approximately 600 students in Bibb County schools. These services are provided for students in grades 7th though 12th. The services include college and SAT waivers, trips to college campuses, SAT workshops, academic advising and mentoring, goal setting and career exploration, college admission assistance, financial aid information, and much more. Program participants that are seniors receive individual assistance with admission, scholarships, and financial aid forms to ensure their college enrollment.Expenses $476,961
- Upward Bound Program - Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.Expenses $340,552
- DHS Out of School Services Program - The program provides after-school supervision, activities, and enrichment for students whose families qualify for public assistance. Program provides age-appropriate activities designed to enrich and entertain students as well as encourage academic success and progress.Expenses $271,564
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-4207291
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $419,378
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,436,300
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,436,300 | $1,222,675 | $419,378 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,186,628 | $1,217,239 | $140,429 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,142,779 | $1,237,439 | $146,744 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,223,526 | $1,261,386 | $217,032 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-4207291).
Questions about MIDDLE GEORGIA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
- What is the EIN of MIDDLE GEORGIA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MIDDLE GEORGIA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE is 13-4207291.
- Is MIDDLE GEORGIA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to MIDDLE GEORGIA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MIDDLE GEORGIA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MIDDLE GEORGIA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MIDDLE GEORGIA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MIDDLE GEORGIA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Sam Hart.
- Who are the officers and directors of MIDDLE GEORGIA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $151,392 (Samuel F Hart Sr, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MIDDLE GEORGIA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,436,300, expenses of $1,222,675 and total assets of $419,378 at year end.
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