Nonprofit · EIN 58-2539935
THE GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS INC
Tax-exempt · ATHENS, GA 30605
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,490,391 | $1,314,553 | $175,838 | $2,081,235 | $20,725 | $2,060,510 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,536,401 | $1,299,374 | $237,027 | $1,897,638 | $12,966 | $1,884,672 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,323,892
- of which government grants
- $1,178,212
- Membership dues
- $41,124
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $56,655
- Net rental income
- $107,440
- Net income from gaming
- $2,404
- Other revenue
- $109,844
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $414,565
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $46,483
- Travel
- $39,465
- Depreciation
- $48,542
- Program services (functional)
- $1,216,074
- Management and general (functional)
- $98,479
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,897,638
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,081,235
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,725
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,060,510
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $346,874
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,060,510
- Gross receipts
- $1,490,647
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 28
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIS LAMME | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM WATERS | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Roger Bowman | BOARD MEMBER EM Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jake Ford | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Danny Hogan | BRD MEM EMERITU Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Bennett | BRD MEM EMERITU Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Ponder | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEETRA POINDEXTER | GROUP 1 ALT VP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW STANDARD | GROUP IV VP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tabatha Wooten | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WES FOGLE | GROUP 1 VP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GLENN COOK | GROUP IV VP ALT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Sumners | GROUP 3 ALT VP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK MASTERS | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RICKY YARBROUGH | GROUP II VP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Turner | GROUP II VP ALT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN REDDING | BRD MEM EMERITU Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAKE TURNER | GROUP III VP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIS LAMME | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM WATERS | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Roger Bowman | BOARD MEMBER EM Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jake Ford | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Danny Hogan | NACD Representa Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Bennett | BRD MEM EMERITU Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Ponder | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETTS BERRY | GROUP II VP ALT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW STANDARD | GROUP IV VP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tabatha Wooten | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WES FOGLE | GROUP 1 VP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GLENN COOK | GROUP IV VP ALT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Sumners | GROUP 3 ALT VP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK MASTERS | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sonny Turner | GROUP 2 ALT VP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN REDDING | BRD MEM EMERITU Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1165 CEDAR SHOALS DR, ATHENS, GA 30605-3592
- Signed the 990
- KATHRYN SPONBERGER, Executive Director
- Phone
- (404) 512-4583
- Website
- http://www.gacd.us
- Return prepared by
- TURNER AND PATAT PC
Mission
Advocating for the conservation of Georgias natural resources by providing organization, leadership and a unified strategic direction to the soil and water conservation districts of the state.
Program accomplishments
- Georgia Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. (GACD) represents 40 soil and water conservation districts in Georgia. GACD coordinated and executed four regional meetings and one statewide convention for District Supervisors. We also provided Legislative Advocacy via Conservation District Day at the Capitol, Rural Caucus Luncheon and more. We worked with state and federal partners to lead feral hog control initiatives, 3 feral hog control workshops, and outreach events for farmers and landowners. We represented Georgia at several Southeastern and National events including NACD Annual Meeting, Southeast Meeting, and Association of Executive Directors. We awarded scholarships and provided other educational opportunities to K-12 students such as Natural Resources Conservation Workshop, Envirothon, Ag Days, and Poster and Photo Contests. Held 5 continuing education training events for board members.Expenses $1,216,074 · grants $1,178,212 · revenue $145,680
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-2539935
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,081,235
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,490,647
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,490,391 | $1,314,553 | $2,081,235 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,536,401 | $1,299,374 | $1,897,638 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,388,589 | $1,347,006 | $1,663,588 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 58-2539935).
Questions about THE GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS INC
- What is the EIN of THE GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS INC is 58-2539935.
- Is THE GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to THE GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS 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 THE GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS 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 THE GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,490,391, expenses of $1,314,553 and total assets of $2,081,235 at year end.
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