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Nonprofit · EIN 58-2343982

DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION INC

Also known as DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION

Tax-exempt · DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534

Financials

$143K$126K2023$197K$180K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$196,755$179,994$16,761$186,166$3,048$183,118
December 31, 2023990$142,791$126,096$16,695$168,396$2,039$166,357
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$196,755
of which government grants
$157,554
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$96,927
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$117,600
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,000
Travel
$423
Program services (functional)
$159,179
Management and general (functional)
$20,815

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$168,396
Total assets, end of year
$186,166
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,048
Net assets, end of year
$183,118
Net assets without donor restrictions
$183,118
Gross receipts
$196,755
Employees
2
Volunteers
265
Year formed
1997
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
REBECCA BLISSCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PART YEAR
Officer
40$58,367
LAYLA MCBRAYERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PART YEAR
Officer
40$34,417
JOHN CRONANCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JEREMY MERRITTVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KELSEY HARRISONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NATALIE JOHNSONTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
MANDY POWERPAST CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
BILLY THURMONDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BUFFIE HAMILBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CLARK MACALLISTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFF JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOE STAPPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSHUA HOLTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BEN BARRETTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
AMY PALMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHER WHITMOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAWN JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SANDY SAWYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NICOLE LECAVEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
REBECCA BLISSCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$55,728$0
LAYLA MCBRAYERSECRETARY - PART YEAR
Officer
40$16,654$9,719
JILL ALEXANDERSECRETARY - PART YEAR
Officer
28$7,656$0
BEN BARRETTCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOHN CRONANVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MANDY POWERVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
NATALIE JOHNSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SUE SELDOMRIPAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BILLY THURMONDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BUFFIE HAMILBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CLARK MACALLISTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAWN JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFF JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEREMY MERRITTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOE STAPPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN WALDENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KATHY RUSSELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KELSEY HARRISONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NICOLE LECAVEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 872, DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534-0018
In care of
% DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BEN BARRETT, PO BOX 872, DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
Signed the 990
LAYLA MCBRAYER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(706) 265-1981
Return prepared by
BATES CARTER & CO LLP

Mission

ALL CHILDREN IN DAWSON COUNTY WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL, CONTRIBUTING, PRODUCTIVE AND SELF-SUSTAINING ADULTS BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH ALL SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY FOR THE WELL BEING OF FAMILIES AND CHILDREN.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE FAMILY STABILITY INITIATIVE IS FOCUSED ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH OUTCOMES THAT WILL REDUCE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. IT ALSO FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING KINSHIP CARE AND FOSTER FAMILIES. THIS INCLUDES: THE FAMILY STABILITY STRATEGY TEAM, COMPRISED OF KEY STAKEHOLDERS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, TO EVALUATE THE RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT AND CREATE A BLUE PRINT OF HOW TO ADDRESS THOSE IDENTIFIED RISKS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE FAMILY STABILITY; ANNUAL MEET AND GREET FOR SCHOOL STAFF AND KEY COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS; THE FOSTER FAMILY ASSOCIATION/SUPPORT GROUP;PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY ADVOCACY FOR FOSTER FAMILIES ALONG WITH OTHER OUTREACH EVENTS.
    Expenses $63,672
  • MENTAL WELLNESS PROGRAM CONTAINS SEVERAL STRATEGIES OF SERVICE. THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATED THE CREATION, AND CONTINUES TO FACILIATE, A MENTAL WELLNESS COALITION. THIS COALITION IS COMPRISED OF MANY AGENCIES WHO SEEK TO ASSESS AND ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE ORGANIZATIONS SUICIDE PREVENTION CAMPAIGN, MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH CAMPAIGN, THE DEVELOPMENT OF A YOUTH MENTAL WELLNESS COALITION, CREATION OF A MENTAL WELLNESS BROCHURE, COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT, HOMELESS RESOURCE CARD, ANNUAL TEEN MAZE, SECONDARY TRAUMATIC STRESS TRAINING, MONTHLY MENTAL WELLNESS WEBINARS, AND A RESOURCE FAIR EVENT.
    Expenses $63,672
  • BROADEN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY COLLABORATION TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF DAWSON COUNTY CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN A TIMELY, EFFECTIVE, AND CARING MANNER.
    Expenses $31,835

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION INC

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
58-2343982
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
1998
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$186,166
Income (IRS master file)
$196,755

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$196,755$179,994$186,166XML
990December 2023$142,791$126,096$168,396XML
990December 2022$135,328$121,542$151,315IRS
990December 2021–––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 58-2343982).

Questions about DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION INC

What is the EIN of DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION INC is 58-2343982.
Is DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION 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 DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BEN BARRETT.
Who are the officers and directors of DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $58,367 (REBECCA BLISS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PART YEAR).
How much revenue does DAWSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $196,755, expenses of $179,994 and total assets of $186,166 at year end.

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