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Nonprofit · EIN 58-1172475

SOUTHWEST GEORGIA PROJECT FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION INC

Tax-exempt · ALBANY, GA 31702

Financials

$2.1M$1.1M2023$2M$1.3M2024$2.6M$1.9M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTHWEST GEORGIA PROJECT FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$2,635,487$1,906,841$728,646$6,827,231$4,401$6,822,830
December 31, 2024990$2,004,831$1,336,498$668,333$6,038,990$29,093$6,009,897
December 31, 2023990$2,091,552$1,088,855$1,002,697$5,277,120$7,736$5,269,384
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,557,159
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$35,036
Net rental income
$6,800
Other revenue
$43,292

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$646,799
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$765,154
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$70,548
Occupancy
$48,466
Travel
$33,556
Depreciation
$1,668
Program services (functional)
$1,717,727
Management and general (functional)
$189,114

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,038,990
Total assets, end of year
$6,827,231
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,401
Net assets, end of year
$6,822,830
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,386,862
Publicly traded securities
$1,225,077
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,448,681
Net assets with donor restrictions
$374,149
Gross receipts
$2,635,487
Employees
12
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1969
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VERONICA ADAMS-COOPERVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
BENITA CHILDSMEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
THEODUS DRAKEMEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0
JOHNNY HAMILTONCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
RUSSIA SHERRODSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
TRACY SIMMONS WILLIAMSMEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VERONICA ADAMS-COOPERVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
BENITA CHILDSMEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
THEODUS DRAKEMEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0
JOHNNY HAMILTONCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
EARNEST DAVIS JRTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
RUSSIA SHERRODSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
TRACY SIMMONS WILLIAMSMEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VERONICA ADAMS-COOPERVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BENITA CHILDSMEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
THEODUS DRAKEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHNNY HAMILTONCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
EARNEST DAVIS JRTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RUSSIA SHERRODSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TRACY SIMMONS WILLIAMSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1933, ALBANY, GA 31702-1933
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JOHNNY HAMILTON
Signed the 990
JOHNNY HAMILTON, CHAIRMAN
Phone
(229) 430-9870
Return prepared by
WILLIS & COMPANY CPAS LLC

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE ECONOMIC, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE IN THE SOUTHWEST GEORGIA REGION WITH HOPES OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ONE OF THE POOREST REGIONS IN THE USA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDED SELF-EMPOWERMENT EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING WORKSHOPS FOR OVER 200 RURAL WOMEN IN SOUTHWEST GEORGIA TO HELP CREATE JOBS AND ENHANCE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BY INCREASING LEADERSHIP, JOB TRAINING, AND OTHER WORK PLACE SKILLS.
    Expenses $85,886 · revenue $131,297
  • PROVIDE NUMEROUS SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY: RAISE AWARENESS TO RACIAL ISSUES, PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING FOR SOCIALY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS, PROVIDE NUTRITION EDUCATION AND TRAINING, PROVIDE SCHOOL GARDENS AND FACILITATE PROVIDING LOCAL PRODUCE TO SCHOOL SYSTEMS.
    Expenses $996,282 · revenue $1,460,248
  • TO INCREASE OUTREACH IN SOUTH GEORGIA THAT WILL ADDRESS PROBABLE NEGATION OR LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY TO SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS AND UNDESERVED LANDOWNERS.
    Expenses $635,559 · revenue $914,397

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
58-1172475
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
1972
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,827,231
Income (IRS master file)
$2,635,487

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$2,635,487$1,906,841$6,827,231XML
990December 2024$2,004,831$1,336,498$6,038,990XML
990December 2023$2,091,552$1,088,855$5,277,120XML
990December 2022$1,553,001$1,254,170$4,253,823IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 58-1172475).

Questions about SOUTHWEST GEORGIA PROJECT FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION INC

What is the EIN of SOUTHWEST GEORGIA PROJECT FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHWEST GEORGIA PROJECT FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION INC is 58-1172475.
Is SOUTHWEST GEORGIA PROJECT FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
Are donations to SOUTHWEST GEORGIA PROJECT FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTHWEST GEORGIA PROJECT FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION 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 SOUTHWEST GEORGIA PROJECT FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION INC 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 SOUTHWEST GEORGIA PROJECT FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION INC 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 SOUTHWEST GEORGIA PROJECT FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOHNNY HAMILTON.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHWEST GEORGIA PROJECT FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SOUTHWEST GEORGIA PROJECT FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,635,487, expenses of $1,906,841 and total assets of $6,827,231 at year end.

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