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Nonprofit · EIN 47-1370495

DAVIS DIRECTION FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · MARIETTA, GA 30060

Financials

$951K$1.1M2023$1M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DAVIS DIRECTION FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,031,331$1,067,693-$36,362$589,070$51,280$537,790
December 31, 2023990$950,909$1,141,477-$190,568$661,830$87,678$574,152
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,014,499
of which government grants
$277,827
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$6,324
Net rental income
$5,175
Net income from fundraising events
-$30,818
Net income from sales of inventory
$31,692
Other revenue
$10,508

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$203,136
Other salaries and wages
$422,215
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$674,707
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$20,332
Occupancy
$123,583
Travel
$2,000
Depreciation
$27,439
Program services (functional)
$858,118
Management and general (functional)
$78,776
Fundraising (functional)
$130,799

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$661,830
Total assets, end of year
$589,070
Total liabilities, end of year
$51,280
Net assets, end of year
$537,790
Land, buildings and equipment
$25,681
Net assets without donor restrictions
$537,790
Gross unrelated business income
$11,948
Gross receipts
$1,179,276
Employees
28
Volunteers
98
Year formed
2014
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL OWENCFO
Officer
55$102,546
MELISSA OWENCEO
Officer
60$100,590
MICHELE HARRYSECRETARY/CHAIR, INCOMING
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
BERT REEVESCHAIR, OUTGOING
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NURDAN CORNELIUSVICE CHAIR, INCOMING
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHRIS MARTINVICE CHAIR, OUTGOING
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BARBIE BROWNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JENNY WALTONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
TRACIE DOEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KARSANDRA HAMILTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RYAN HAMPTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT LEONARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARLON LONGACREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHELLE PRESLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
25$0
THOMAS SHERRERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
3 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRITTANY WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TANYA SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARCY GRIFFINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MISSY OWENCEO
Officer
55$102,097$1,955
MICHAEL OWENCFO
Officer
55$102,069$0
BERT REEVESBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
DANIEL KRASNERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARLON LONGACREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RYAN HAMPTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TANYA SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHELE HARRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0$0
JOYETTE HOLMESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NURDAN CORNELIUSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMIE MONTGOMERYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARCY GRIFFINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0$0
TRACIE DOEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT LEONARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRIS MARTINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KATHY GINGRICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHELLE PRESLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KATHY LUBBERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
32 NORTH FAIRGOUND ST, MARIETTA, GA 30060-2160
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MELISSA OWEN, 32 NORTH FAIRGROUND STREET, MARIETTA, GA 30060
Signed the 990
MICHAEL OWEN, CFO
Phone
(770) 693-5982
Return prepared by
MAULDIN & JENKINS LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF DAVIS DIRECTION FOUNDATION IS TO FIGHT ADDICTION AND FUEL RECOVERY WHILE WE SERVE AS A ROLE MODEL IN OUR COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO BECOME A NATIONAL RESOURCE FOR OPIOD/HEROIN ADDICTION AWARENESS AND CHANGE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SEE SCHEDULE OTHE ZONE, A RECOVERY SUPPORT ORGANIZATION, OFFERS DAY SHELTER, IN PERSON RECOVERY SUPPORT MEETINGS WEEKLY, FAMILY SUPPORT MEETINGS, FREE RECOVERY COACHING, VIRTUAL PEER SUPPORT, PHONE SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OVERDOSED AND BEEN ADMITTED TO WELLSTAR, IN PERSON FOLLOW UP VISITS WITH FIRST RESPONDERS TO THE HOMES OF THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY OVERDOSED, REFERRAL TO DETOX, REFERRAL TO TREATMENT, REFERRAL TO SOBER LIVING, BUS PASSES, UBER TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES, "GROCERY GRAB (A WEEKLY RIDE TO THE GROCERY STORE), PANTRY BOXES, MEALS SERVED DAILY, JOB READINESS, RESUME ASSISTANCE, JOB SEARCH, CLOTHING VOUCHERS, NALOXONE TRAINING AND DISTRIBUTION, AND CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES. THE ZONE HELPS INDIVIDUALS WHO SUFFER FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER FIND, MAINTAIN, AND SUSTAIN RECOVERY BY PROVIDING RESOURCES AND EVIDENCE-BASED PEER SUPPORT.IN 2024, VOLUNTEERS AT THE ZONE COMPLETED 1,285 HOURS OF SERVICE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKERS COMPLETED 10,669 HOURS. WE WELCOMED 55,289 VISTORS, PROVIDED 4,234 RECOVERY SUPPORT SESSIONS, ALL TO INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER.WE ALSO PROVIDED 44,121 MEALS FOR THOSE THAT KEEP UP WITH THEIR RECOVERY REQUIREMENTS.THE ZONE PROVIDED 704 SHOWERS AND 739 LAUNDRY SERVICES IN 2024 TO INDIVIDUALS WHO SUFFER FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. WE CONDUCTED 241 LIFE SAVING TRAINING SESSIONS FOR USING NARCAN FOR OVERDOSES AND ALSO DISTRIBUTED 281 NARCN KITS. THE ZONE OWNS/OPERATES THREE RETAIL STORES AND ONLY HIRES PEOPLE IN RECOVERY. THESE STORE ARE RUN ON SOPHISTICATED SYSTEMS ALLOWING US TO PROVIDE REAL LIFE JOB TRAINING. THE EMPLOYEES LEARN INDUSTRY BUSINESS BEST PRACTICES, CUSTOMER SERVICE, PRICING, MARKETING, AND INVENTORY SKILLS. THE ZONED 4 YOUTH IN RECOVERY PROGRAM IS AN EXPANSION OF THE ZONED 4 RE-ENTRY PROGRAM A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COBB COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND WORKS WITH PARTICIPANTS IN THE COBB COUNTY ACCOUNTABILITY COURTS. THIS ZONED 4 YOUTH IN RECOVERY PROGRAM IS AN 8-WEEK PROGRAM AND PROVIDES YOUTH WITH THE LIFE SKILLS AND RECOVERY TOOLS TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE, SUCCESSFUL MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. THE CURRICULUM INCLUDES LESSONS IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS, NUTRITION, FITNESS, YOGA, JOB READINESS TRAINING, JOB SKILLS TRAINING, ALONG WITH FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CLASSES. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING GROUPS ARE TAUGHT WEEKLY AND FOCUS ONCOMMUNICATION, SELF CARE, ADDICTION, RECOVERY, RELAPSE PREVENTION, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, COPING SKILLS, AND MUCH MORE. UPON COMPLETION OF THE ZONED 4 RE-ENTRY PROGRAM, GRADUATES ARE AWARDED A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION END ARE ENDORSED BY THE COBB COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'SOFFICE AS WELL AS THE DAVIS DIRECTION FOUNDATION. THE ZONED 4 YOUTH IN RECOVERY PROJECT PROVIDES ADOLESCENTS SUFFERING FROM THE DISEASE OF ADDICTION WITH THE TOOLS THAT THEY ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES FOR THE BETTER. THE RECOVERY COACHING PROGRAM AT THE ZONE IS A TEN-WEEK PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES AND WEEKLY ONE ON ONE MEETINGS WITH A NATIONALLYDESIGNATED RECOVERY COACH. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES EVIDENCE-BASED PEER SUPPORT COMBINED WITH EVIDENCE-BASED MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING. THE RECOVERY COACHING PROGRAM AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE RELAPSE PREVENTION, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, HOUSING SEARCH SUPPORT, RESUME ASSISTANCE, JOBREADINESS EDUCATION, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION AND SMART GOALS. EACH PARTICIPANT CREATES A COMPREHENSIVE INDIVIDUALIZED RECOVERY PLAN AS WELL AS AN EMERGENCY PLAN UPON COMPLETION OF THEPROGRAM. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING PARTICIPANTS WITH THESE FREE SERVICES,A STAFF MEMBER AT THE ZONE PROVIDES CCAR TRAINING TO THOSE WORKING IN THE RECOVERY FIELD IN THE GREATER ATLANTA AREA.THE DAVIS DIRECTION FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED THE UNPRECEDENTED RECOVERY ZONE MAGAZINE IN 2021, WHICH IS AVAILABLE NATIONALLY BOTH IN DIGITAL FORM AND IN PRINT. THE MAGAZINE FEATURES EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES, EDITORIALS FROM PROFESSIONALS, AND INSPIRING STORIES OF RECOVERY FROMPEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE. THIS PUBLICATION REACHES LAW MAKERS, EDUCATORS, PROFESSIONALS, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, HOSPITALS, CHURCHES, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS, REDUCING STIGMA BY RAISING AWARENESS. THE FIRST ISSUE OF RECOVERY ZONE MAGAZINE WAS PUBLISHED IN MARCH OF 2021 AND IS NOW A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, ADVOCACY, RECOVERY, AND CUTTING-EDGE EDUCATION INCLUDING FINANCIAL HEALTH. IT IS AVAILABLE FOR FREE WHICH MAKES THE MAGAZINE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AMERICANS, PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED RESOURCES TO LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE DAVIS DIRECTION FOUNDATION AND THE ZONE, A RECOVERY SUPPORT ORGANIZATION, PROVIDES RESOURCES, SUPPORT, AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WITH ADDITIONAL DIRECT SERVICES TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER IN COBB COUNTY.THE ZONED 4 STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO LOCATE, IDENTIFY, AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH UNSHELTERED HOMELESS PEOPLE AND ENGAGE THEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING IMMEDIATE SUPPORT, INTERVENTION, AND CONNECTIONS WITH HOMELESS ASSISTANCE PROJECTS AND/OR MAINSTREAM SOCIAL SERVICES AND HOUSING PROJECTS. THESE ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF MAKING AN INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS AND ELIGIBILITY; PROVIDING CRISIS COUNSELING; ADDRESSING URGENT PHYSICAL NEEDS, SUCH AS PROVIDING MEALS, BLANKETS, CLOTHES, OR TOILETRIES; AND ACTIVELY CONNECTING AND PROVIDING INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO PROJECTS TARGETED TO HOMELESS PEOPLE AND MAINSTREAM SOCIAL SERVICES AND HOUSING PROJECTS, INCLUDING EMERGENCY SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, AND RAPID RE-HOUSING PROJECTS. OVER 1600 STAFFHOURS WERE DEDICATED TO THE STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM IN 2024.
    Expenses $822,983
  • SEE SCHEDULE OTHE DAVIS DIRECTION FOUNDATION AND THE ZONE PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING IN 2024:-72 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS-57 PEOPLE TRAINED IN MENTAL HEALTH COACHING-604 RECOVERY COACHING SESSIONS PROVIDED-369 RECOVERY CHECK INSTHE DAVIS DIRECTION FOUNDATION AND THE ZONE PROVIDE A VARIETYOF SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, ANDTRAININGS ANNUALLY TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON THE DEADLY DISEASE OFSUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, RECOVERY, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE COMMUNITYCOMING TOGETHER TO HELP FIGHT ADDICTION AND FUEL RECOVER
    Expenses $20,075
  • SEE SCHEDULE O THE ZONE PROVIDED 241 NARCAN TRAININGS AND 281 KITS PROVIDED IN 2024 THE ZONE PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING ON THE SIGNS OF ADDICTION, WHAT AN OVERDOSE LOOKS LIKE, THE STEPS TO TAKE AS A FIRST RESPONDER, AND HOW TO ADMINISTER NARCAN. TRAININGS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED FOR THE COURTS, SCHOOLS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER ATLANTA AREA. THE ZONE DISTRIBUTES NARCAN FOR FREE BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING.
    Expenses $15,060
  • ALL OTHER PROGRAM:-ZONED 4 RE-ENTRY INTERNSHIP TRAINING CONTINUED- A PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT IN PARTICIPANTS TO PREPARE FOR SOCIETAL RE-ENTRY. THE ZONE GRADUATED 19 PARTICIPANTS AND STAFF SPENT OVER 1500 HOURS IN TEACHING SESSIONS.-PROVIDED CCAR RECOVERY COACH TRAINING: A TRAINING FROM THE CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOR ADDICTION RECOVERY TO NATIONALLY DESIGNATE RECOVERY COACHES IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE ZONE TRAINED 143 CCAR COACHES IN 2024. -MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID: TRAINING TO CERTIFY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDERS TO IDENTIFY, DE-ESCALATE AND REFER TO APPROPRIATE SERVICES IF THEY ARE ABOVE OUR LEVEL OF CARE. WE TRAINED 57 PARTICIPANTS IN 2024.

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-1370495
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$589,070
Income (IRS master file)
$1,179,276

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,031,331$1,067,693$589,070XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$950,909$1,141,477$661,830XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$1,231,899$1,104,600$879,029IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 47-1370495).

Questions about DAVIS DIRECTION FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of DAVIS DIRECTION FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DAVIS DIRECTION FOUNDATION INC is 47-1370495.
Is DAVIS DIRECTION FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to DAVIS DIRECTION FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DAVIS DIRECTION 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 DAVIS DIRECTION FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DAVIS DIRECTION FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of DAVIS DIRECTION FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MELISSA OWEN.
Who are the officers and directors of DAVIS DIRECTION FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,546 (MICHAEL OWEN, CFO).
How much revenue does DAVIS DIRECTION FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,031,331, expenses of $1,067,693 and total assets of $589,070 at year end.

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