Nonprofit · EIN 26-1838979
ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · ATHENS, GA 30603
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $15,763,923 | $9,829,941 | $5,933,982 | $38,923,955 | $12,822,569 | $26,101,386 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,859,005 | $7,030,415 | $3,828,590 | $28,313,231 | $9,884,770 | $18,428,461 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,249,622 | $3,799,649 | $449,973 | $21,056,504 | $7,790,599 | $13,265,905 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,656,722
- of which government grants
- $35,960
- Program service revenue
- $509,804
- Investment income
- $597,397
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$426
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,827,287
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $130,103
- Other salaries and wages
- $223,557
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $396,324
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $21,500
- Travel
- $4,256
- Program services (functional)
- $9,632,263
- Management and general (functional)
- $129,297
- Fundraising (functional)
- $68,381
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,313,231
- Total assets, end of year
- $38,923,955
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,822,569
- Net assets, end of year
- $26,101,386
- Publicly traded securities
- $33,850,447
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $703,220
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $25,398,166
- Gross receipts
- $36,379,881
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 22
- Year formed
- 2008
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH MCKINNEY | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $125,125 | $5,447 |
| ALICIA BATTLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY BEMENT | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARK BROWN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MYRON DOWN | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RHODES MCLANAHAN | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA SCHRAMM | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BAVAN HOPPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BRADLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Maurice Daniels | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Teresa McLean | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Thompson Podvin | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI HENSLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER FRUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY PATTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY GIRTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIRK SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Welch | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICK GARRARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROY STOWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SALLY COENEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH MCKINNEY | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $111,806 | $5,968 |
| SARA SCHRAMM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MYRON DOWN | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICIA BATTLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARK BROWN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RHODES MCLANAHAN | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY BEMENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BRADLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY COENEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER FRUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK GARRARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY GIRTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI HENSLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BAVAN HOPPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY PATTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRK SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY STOWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH MCKINNEY | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $108,299 | $5,711 |
| SARA SCHRAMM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MYRON DOWN | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICIA BATTLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARK BROWN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RHODES MCLANAHAN | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY BEMENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BRADLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY COENEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER FRUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK GARRARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY GIRTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI HENSLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BAVAN HOPPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY PATTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRK SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY STOWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1543, ATHENS, GA 30603-1543
- In care of
- % DELENE PORTER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SARAH MCKINNEY, PO Box 1543, Athens, GA 30603
- Signed the 990
- SARAH MCKINNEY, President & CEO
- Phone
- (706) 542-7044
- Website
- WWW.ATHENSAREACF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Mauldin & Jenkins LLC
Mission
BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER WHO CARE DEEPLY ABOUT ATHENS, GEORGIA AND SURROUNDING AREAS AND WHO SEEK TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF ALL PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH GIFTS AND INVOLVEMENT. COMMITTED TO CONNECTING DONORS WITH WHAT THEY CARE ABOUT THROUGH CHARITABLE GIVING AND BY SERVING AS WELL-INFORMED AND EFFECTIVE GRANT-MAKER WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY AND ENCOURAGING THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE GIVING FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO MANAGE AND DISBURSE FUNDS TO VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN THE ATHENS AND SURROUNDING AREAS.Expenses $9,632,263 · grants $8,827,287 · revenue $509,804
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-1838979
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $38,923,955
- Income (IRS master file)
- $36,379,881
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $15,763,923 | $9,829,941 | $38,923,955 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $10,859,005 | $7,030,415 | $28,313,231 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,249,622 | $3,799,649 | $21,056,504 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,823,024 | $4,015,531 | $18,781,232 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 26-1838979).
Questions about ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC is 26-1838979.
- Is ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC 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 ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SARAH MCKINNEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,125 (SARAH MCKINNEY, CEO/PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,763,923, expenses of $9,829,941 and total assets of $38,923,955 at year end.
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