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Nonprofit · EIN 58-0973213

COASTAL PLAIN AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY INC

Tax-exempt · VALDOSTA, GA 31601

Financials

$16.9M$17.1M2022$17.1M$17.3M2023$14.6M$13.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COASTAL PLAIN AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$14,640,745$13,557,063$1,083,682$3,492,154$1,559,056$1,933,098
March 31, 2024990$17,070,095$17,273,949-$203,854$3,951,765$3,102,349$849,416
March 31, 2023990$16,901,551$17,073,482-$171,931$2,250,832$1,197,562$1,053,270
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$14,635,414
of which government grants
$14,635,400
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$3
Other revenue
$5,328

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$257,377
Other salaries and wages
$6,054,355
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$8,022,411
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$33,364
Occupancy
$272,663
Travel
$157,603
Depreciation
$4,119
Program services (functional)
$13,038,741
Management and general (functional)
$518,322

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,951,765
Total assets, end of year
$3,492,154
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,559,056
Net assets, end of year
$1,933,098
Land, buildings and equipment
$24,118
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,933,098
Gross receipts
$14,640,745
Employees
243
Volunteers
210
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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TANYA THOMASEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$142,300$16,408
HALEY MARTINEZFINANCE DIRE
Officer
40$58,098$10,255
SHIRLEY ANDREWSVICE CHAIRPE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
ALGENARD BRYANTMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CHRYSONHYA CLARKMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
PATRICK GLOSTERMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
TOM GOODINGMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
TERRELL HALIBURTONMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
TRAVIS JOHNSONCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
DIANE MERWINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
CHRISTAIN SLACKSMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
SHELDON SMITHMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHIRLEY ANDREWSVICE CHAIRPE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ALGENARD BRYANTMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
PATRICK GLOSTERMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TERRELL HALIBURTONMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TRAVIS JOHNSONCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CHRISTINA KEENEMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DIANE MERWINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CHRISTAIN SLACKSMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SHELDON SMITHMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ROBIN TIMMONSMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL ACREEMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SHIRLEY ANDREWSVICE CHAIRPE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
VIRGINIA CRAIGMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
LESTER CROWDERMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
NANCY DENNARDCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ZURICH DESHAZIORMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JOHN GEE EDWARDSMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
PATRICK GLOSTERMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TRAVIS JOHNSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JAMES MAXWELLMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DIANE MERWINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BLANCHE SHEFFIELDMEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1810 W HILL AVE UNIT A6, VALDOSTA, GA 31601-5154
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TANYA THOMAS, 1810 WEST HILL AVE, UNIT A6, VALDOSTA, GA 31601
Signed the 990
TANYA THOMAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(229) 244-7860
Return prepared by
HUDSON & NESMITH CPAS & ADVISORS

Mission

TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME ASSISTANCE FOR IMPROVEMENT IN QUALITY OF LIFE.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • HEADSTART: THE PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. HEAD START RECEIVED IN-KIND DONATIONS OF SERVICES AND RENTAL SPACE OF 2,205,967.
    Expenses $7,740,881 · grants $8,803,748
  • LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: THIS IS AN ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS.
    Expenses $3,091,209 · grants $3,515,650
  • WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: PROGRAM REDUCES ENERGY COSTS FOR LOW- INCOME HOUSEHOLDS BY INCREASING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF THEIR HOMES, WHILE ENSURING THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY.
    Expenses $796,417 · grants $905,770
  • CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM: PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE AGENCY IN PROVIDING FREE MEALS TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE AGENCY'S HEAD START PROGRAM. COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANT: THIS IS A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME CLIENTS TO HELP THEM OBTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY. WEATHERIZATION: PROGRAM PROVIDES MATERIALS AND LABOR NECESSARY TO INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR HOMES OF LOW-INCOME, ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS.
    Expenses $1,410,234 · grants $1,410,232

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
58-0973213
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
1975
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,492,154
Income (IRS master file)
$14,640,745

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$14,640,745$13,557,063$3,492,154XML
990March 2024$17,070,095$17,273,949$3,951,765XML
990March 2023$16,901,551$17,073,482$2,250,832XML
990March 2022$13,801,263$13,882,442$6,623,534IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2019–––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 58-0973213).

Questions about COASTAL PLAIN AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY INC

What is the EIN of COASTAL PLAIN AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COASTAL PLAIN AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY INC is 58-0973213.
Is COASTAL PLAIN AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
Are donations to COASTAL PLAIN AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COASTAL PLAIN AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY 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 COASTAL PLAIN AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COASTAL PLAIN AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COASTAL PLAIN AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names TANYA THOMAS.
Who are the officers and directors of COASTAL PLAIN AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $142,300 (TANYA THOMAS, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does COASTAL PLAIN AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,640,745, expenses of $13,557,063 and total assets of $3,492,154 at year end.

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