Nonprofit · EIN 58-1306896
GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30345
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,996,511 | $2,148,161 | -$151,650 | $742,379 | $299,458 | $442,921 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,657,709 | $2,914,221 | -$256,512 | $930,878 | $349,705 | $581,173 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,279,150 | $1,703,511 | -$424,361 | $1,365,332 | $548,740 | $816,592 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $532,753
- Program service revenue
- $1,406,944
- Investment income
- $5,142
- Royalties
- $9,126
- Net rental income
- $18,381
- Other revenue
- $51,672
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $26,599
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $308,178
- Other salaries and wages
- $511,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $959,208
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,863
- Accounting fees
- $101,504
- Occupancy
- $40,268
- Travel
- $18,131
- Depreciation
- $4,103
- Program services (functional)
- $1,751,715
- Management and general (functional)
- $172,526
- Fundraising (functional)
- $223,920
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $930,878
- Total assets, end of year
- $742,379
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $299,458
- Net assets, end of year
- $442,921
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $154,973
- Publicly traded securities
- $59,764
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $299,275
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $143,646
- Gross receipts
- $1,996,511
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 3,000
- Year formed
- 1977
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA LEITZELL | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 39 | $180,000 | $15,507 |
| DERRICK BROWN | CFO Officer | 39 | $100,350 | $12,321 |
| MICHAEL SANSEVIRO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL COLE-AVENT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA GELLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TASHA MARTIN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN BUCKINGHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GORDON ZEILSTRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM HOLMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA LEITZELL | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 39 | $179,904 | $14,891 |
| DERRICK BROWN | CFO Officer | 39 | $100,350 | $11,707 |
| MICHAEL SANSEVIRO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL COLE-AVENT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA GELLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TASHA MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DRIEKIE HAY-SWEMMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GORDON ZEILSTRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM HOLMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIELLE KAMINSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA LEITZELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 39 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SANSEVIRO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GAIL COLE-AVENT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DEBRA GELLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TASHA MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DRIEKIE HAY-SWEMMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GORDON ZEILSTRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIM HOLMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIELLE KAMINSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DERRICK BROWN | CONTOLLER Officer | 39 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2302 PARKLAKE DR NE STE 630, ATLANTA, GA 30345-3060
- In care of
- % MR DERRICK BROWN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MELISSA LEITZELL, 2302 PARKLAKE DRIVE 630, ATLANTA, GA 30345
- Signed the 990
- MELISSA LEITZELL, CEO
- Phone
- (678) 689-2200
- Website
- WWW.GOLDENKEY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
TO ENABLE MEMBERS TO REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH THE ADVANCEMENT OF ACADEMICS, LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE.
Program accomplishments
- STUDENT RECOGNITION: STUDENT RECOGNITION IS THE SERVICE ASSOCIATED WITH RECOGNIZING THE TOP ACHIEVING SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, SENIORS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS GLOBALLY AT OUR OVER 350 UNIVERSITIES IN 6 COUNTRIES. GOLDEN KEY AND ITS UNIVERSITY PARTNERS RECOGNIZE ALL STUDENTS, WHO MEET THE CRITERIA, PRESENTED TO THE ORGANIZATION BY THE UNIVERSITY FOR THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE COMMUNICATING THE VALUE ADDED BY JOINING THE SOCIETY, RECRUITING ACCREDITED UNIVERSITIES GLOBALLY TO JOIN THE GOLDEN KEY NETWORK AND FURTHER THE MISSION BY OFFERING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, MEMBER BENEFITS, SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP.Expenses $802,898 · revenue $1,077,980
- MEMBER BENEFITS: MEMBER BENEFITS IS THE PROGRAM SERVICE ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING BENEFITS TO THE STUDENT MEMBERS, ALUMNI, ADVISORS AND HONORARY MEMBERS. MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE 1) SCHOLARSHIPS, 2) RECOGNITION, 3) LEADERSHIP, 4) CAREER BENEFITS AND TRAINING, 5) MERCHANDISE, 6) MENTORING, 7) REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES, 8) STUDY ABROAD, 9) JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS, AND 10) DISCOUNTED PROGRAMS.Expenses $481,761 · grants $26,599 · revenue $328,964
- UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES: UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES IS THE PROGRAM SERVICE ASSOCIATED WITH FUNDING AND OVERALL SUPPORT OF OVER 350 CHAPTERS LOCATED ON THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS IN 6 COUNTRIES TO FURTHER THE GK MISSION OF 1) PROVIDING BENEFITS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL, 2) PROMOTING GK AT THE LOCAL LEVEL, 3) FUNDING ALLOCATED TO CHAPTERS FOR LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE ATIENDANCE AT BOTH REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS WITH THE CHAPTER MODEL, 4) MENTORING ACTIVITIES FOR BOTH ADVISORS AND STUDENTS, AND 5) PROMOTING SERVICE ACTIVITIES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL.Expenses $348,863
- LEADERSHIP/VOLUNTEER TRAININGExpenses $118,193
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
- 58-1306896
- 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
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B030)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $742,379
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,996,511
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,996,511 | $2,148,161 | $742,379 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,657,709 | $2,914,221 | $930,878 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,279,150 | $1,703,511 | $1,365,332 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,875,752 | $3,281,511 | $1,701,177 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 58-1306896).
Questions about GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY INC is 58-1306896.
- Is GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY 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 GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY 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 GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY 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 GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MELISSA LEITZELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $180,000 (MELISSA LEITZELL, CEO).
- How much revenue does GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,996,511, expenses of $2,148,161 and total assets of $742,379 at year end.
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