COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF GEORGIA INC

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

565 NORTHSIDE DR SW, ATLANTA, GA 30310-2004

In care of

% CAROL LEWIS

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

CAROL LEWIS, 565 NORTHSIDE DR SW STE C-202, ATLANTA, GA 30310

Signed the 990

CAROL LEWIS, PRESIDENT & CEO

Phone

(404) 881-3291

Website

WWW.CISGA.ORG

Return prepared by

SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC

Mission

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS CHAMPIONS THE CONNECTION OF NEEDED COMMUNITY RESOURCES WITH SCHOOLS TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE SUCCESSFULLY LEARN, STAY IN SCHOOL, AND PREPARE FOR LIFE. --- COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS IS A NETWORK OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUCCESS BY PROVIDING NEEDED SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS. OUR ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO SEE THAT ALL STUDENTS ARE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL AND COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION AT LEAST THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. --- COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS BELIEVES THAT PROGRAMS DON'T CHANGE KIDS, RELATIONSHIPS DO. OUR PHILOSOPHY IS EMBEDDED IN THE CIS FIVE BASICS FOR KIDS, WHICH FOCUS ON BUILDING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO HELP THEM THRIVE AND BE SUCCESSFUL. THE CIS FIVE BASICS WERE ADOPTED BY AMERICA'S PROMISE WHEN IT STARTED IN 1997.

Program accomplishments

• Comprehensive Student Dropout Prevention Initiative - DOE - Communities In Schools of Georgia receives funding through the Georgia Department of Education to provide dropout prevention support to youth in grades K-12 through our network of local CIS affiliate organizations. During FY2025, Communities In Schools (CIS) of Georgia provided training and technical support to 16 CIS local CIS affiliates and 19 CIS of Georgia subsidiary organizations located throughout the state. These CIS organizations provided services to students in 46 school districts across 41 counties in Georgia. CIS of Georgia provided support to our state network in development and implementation of the proven CIS Model of wraparound services for schools and students. In addition, CIS of Georgia provided technical support to affiliates and subsidiaries in the areas of nonprofit management, board development, resource development, communications, and evaluation for the purpose of enhancing affiliate partnerships and improving outcomes for the schools and students they serve. In total, CIS of Georgia staff recorded 1,629 technical assistance and training contacts. This work included 496 site visits and 1,063 more formal support services taking place through events, formal trainings, meetings, and webinars. During FY2025, local CIS affiliates provided services to a total of 118,912 Georgia students (unduplicated) at 216 school and community-based sites, including providing intensive sustained services to 8,958 at-risk students in need of on-going support, and whole-school prevention services and short-term intervention services to 117,454 students. Affiliates helped 41,583 parents become more involved in local schools through parent engagement activities, and provided almost 15,000 hours of community volunteer support to schools and student through 3,870 community volunteers and an additional 8,400 hours of volunteer tutorial services from CIS of Georgia AmeriCorps Volunteer Members. During FY2025, CIS affiliates achieved the following results for the at-risk students they served: 72.4% of students with attendance problems improved their attendance; 88.0% of students with disciplinary problems improved their behavior; 77.5% of students struggling academically improved their grades in core subject areas; 99.0% of at-risk elementary school students were promoted; 99.1% of at-risk middle school students were promoted; 98.6% of at-risk high school students stayed in school or graduated; 483 (96.6%) CIS case managed students graduated.
  Expenses $3,463,850 · grants $2,045,779
• CIS of Georgia won a 5-year US Department of Education Full-Service Community Schools grant which started in January of 2023. The Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) program provides support for the planning, implementation, and operation of full-service community schools that improve the coordination, integration, accessibility, and effectiveness of services for children and families, particularly for children attending high-poverty schools, including high-poverty rural schools. The Community Schools model, of which Communities In Schools is an example, has four pillars: integrated student supports, expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities, active family and community engagement, and collaborative leadership practices. CIS of Georgia chose the high-poverty rural schools priority and committed to extra programs to address mental health and juvenile crime prevention. The grant allows CIS to serve 12 new schools and expand services in three previous sites. The schools represent seven districts (Ben Hill, Berrien, Candler, Dublin City, Laurens, Troup, and Twiggs) in six counties. CIS began serving these schools at the beginning of the FY2024 school year. CISGA provided case management to 905 students in the 2024-2025 academic year and all 25 of 12th-grade case managed students successfully graduated. The average percentage of days absent for chronically absent students improved, dropping from 14% at baseline to 9% at the end of the school year. Interviews with stakeholders showed that the dedication of SCs to building strong relationships with students, families, and school staff is a recurring theme, often serving as the cornerstone of their impact. School administrators also highly value the support SCs provide to their most vulnerable students.
  Expenses $2,662,206
• THE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MODEL, OF WHICH COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS IS AN EXAMPLE, HAS FOUR PILLARS: INTEGRATED STUDENT SUPPORTS, EXPANDED AND ENRICHED LEARNING TIME AND OPPORTUNITIES, ACTIVE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP PRACTICES. CIS OF GEORGIA CHOSE THE HIGH-POVERTY RURAL SCHOOLS PRIORITY AND COMMITTED TO EXTRA PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH AND JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION. FAMILIES BENEFITTED FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH ACTIVITIES, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES AND IMPROVED FAMILY-SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT. SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES BENEFITED FROM CONVENING AND COLLABORATING IN SEVERAL WAYS INCLUDING IMPROVED FINANCES, REDUCED TEACHER BURNOUT, AND EXPANDED PARTNERSHIPS.
  Expenses $2,434,236

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.

IRS record

EIN

58-1912923

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

1991

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Education (B91Z)

Assets (IRS master file)

$12,082,060

Income (IRS master file)

$12,413,127

Filing history

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 58-1912923).

Questions about COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF GEORGIA INC

What is the EIN of COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF GEORGIA INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF GEORGIA INC is 58-1912923.

Is COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF GEORGIA INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.

Are donations to COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF GEORGIA INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF GEORGIA 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 COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF GEORGIA 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 COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF GEORGIA 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 COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF GEORGIA INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CAROL LEWIS.

Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF GEORGIA INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $192,850 (CAROL LEWIS, PRESIDENT & CEO).

How much revenue does COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF GEORGIA INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,413,127, expenses of $10,787,403 and total assets of $12,082,060 at year end.

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