Nonprofit · EIN 58-0969850
BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES OF GEORGIA
Tax-exempt · HIAWASSEE, GA 30546
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,219,669 | $6,639,845 | -$1,420,176 | $34,571,611 | $5,178,637 | $29,392,974 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,576,935 | $6,642,357 | -$1,065,422 | $35,397,801 | $5,222,418 | $30,175,383 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,049,486 | $6,461,811 | -$412,325 | $35,857,264 | $4,831,034 | $31,026,230 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $358,766
- of which government grants
- $286,893
- Program service revenue
- $4,663,380
- Investment income
- $197,523
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$69,346
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $437,431
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,183,017
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,923,335
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $457,827
- Travel
- $113,515
- Depreciation
- $1,184,068
- Program services (functional)
- $4,993,823
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,587,264
- Fundraising (functional)
- $58,758
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $35,397,801
- Total assets, end of year
- $34,571,611
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,178,637
- Net assets, end of year
- $29,392,974
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $26,542,824
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $23,288,725
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,104,249
- Gross receipts
- $5,645,061
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1966
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON WATSON | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $227,612 | $19,048 |
| SHARALENE ROPER | COO Officer | 40 | $209,819 | $8,610 |
| REV STEPHEN AWTREY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL BICE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY HAYES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS HAMMOND JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DARREN HUGHES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF KEMPER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| REV ROBERT LOUDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICIA MILLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY NICHOLS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL STEGENGA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIP THOMPSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| VERNON THORNTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM WILSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON WATSON | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $227,421 | $22,144 |
| SHARALENE ROPER | COO Officer | 40 | $207,987 | $21,504 |
| REV STEPHEN AWTREY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL BICE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK CAMP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS HAMMOND JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DARREN HUGHES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES HUNNICUTT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| REV TOM JONES SR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF KEMPER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| REV ROBERT LOUDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIP THOMPSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN WATTS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM WILSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON WATSON | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 38 | $217,792 | $20,276 |
| SHARALENE ROPER | COO Officer | 38 | $185,508 | $18,662 |
| REV STEPHEN AWTREY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL BICE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK CAMP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS HAMMOND JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY HAYES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DARREN HUGHES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES HUNNICUTT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| REV TOM JONES SR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF KEMPER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIMMY KIMSEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MOORE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIP THOMPSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH UDAIKAR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 89 HIAWASSEE PARK DR, HIAWASSEE, GA 30546-2173
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SHANNON WATSON, 89 HIAWASSEE PARK DRIVE, HIAWASSEE, GA 30546
- Signed the 990
- SHANNON WATSON, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (762) 500-2021
- Website
- HTTPS://IGNITELIVING.COM/
- Return prepared by
- CRI ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ACTIVE AGING ADULTS BY EMPOWERING EACH INDIVIDUAL TO FLOURISH THROUGH A HOLISTIC APPROACH OF THE DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS WITHIN A NURTURING CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- HOUSING: THE COMMUNITIES, DBA IGNITE LIVING, PROVIDES HOUSING SERVICES TO SENIOR ADULTS.WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF LIFE AND FAITH THAT VALUES EACH INDIVIDUAL AND THEIR UNIQUE WORTH AND CONTRIBUTION THEY BRING US. WE LAUGH, PLAY, PRAY, SING, DANCE, AND BREAK BREAD TOGETHER. WE TEACH ONE ANOTHER FROM THE WELLSPRING OF OUR VAST AND VARIED LIFE JOURNEYS AS WE CONTINUE TO LEARN AND GROW. WE SHARE OUR STORIES, AND MAKE NEW MEMORIES. WE CULTIVATE OUR MINDS, STRENGTHEN OUR BODIES, AND CARE FOR OUR SOULS. WE ARE NOT JUST STAFF; WE ARE FAMILY. WE ARE NOT JUST NEIGHBORS; WE ARE FRIENDS AND PARTNERS THROUGH THIS EXTRAORDINARY PART OF OUR JOURNEY TOGETHER.Expenses $2,952,552 · revenue $3,559,778
- RESIDENT SERVICES: THE COMMUNITIES, DBA IGNITE LIVING, PROVIDES DINING, MINISTRIES AND OTHER SERVICES TO SENIOR ADULTS.Expenses $2,041,271 · revenue $1,103,602
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-0969850
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $34,571,611
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,645,061
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,219,669 | $6,639,845 | $34,571,611 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,576,935 | $6,642,357 | $35,397,801 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,049,486 | $6,461,811 | $35,857,264 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $34,552,574 | $7,161,459 | $35,869,264 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 58-0969850).
Questions about BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES OF GEORGIA
- What is the EIN of BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES OF GEORGIA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES OF GEORGIA is 58-0969850.
- Is BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES OF GEORGIA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES OF GEORGIA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES OF GEORGIA 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 BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES OF GEORGIA due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES OF GEORGIA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES OF GEORGIA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SHANNON WATSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES OF GEORGIA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $227,612 (SHANNON WATSON, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES OF GEORGIA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,219,669, expenses of $6,639,845 and total assets of $34,571,611 at year end.
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