Georgia Advocacy Office Inc
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $4.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 34
- Location
- Decatur, GA
- Founding
- 09/1977
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 58-1299961
Organization Overview
Georgia Advocacy Office Inc is located in Decatur, GA. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (R23) the organization is classified as: Disabled Persons Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Georgia Advocacy Office Inc employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Georgia Advocacy Office Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2021, Georgia Advocacy Office Inc generated $4.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Georgia Advocacy Office Inc has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $899,971. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WITHIN THE STATE OF GEORGIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PADD - PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PADD PROGRAM - ASSISTS PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILTIES TO: 1) BE FREE FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT; 2) IMPROVE ACCESS TO SERVICES AND PROGRAMS; 3) ADVOCATE FOR COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTHCARE, AND OTHER SERVICES APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR NEEDS. GAO CLOSED 57 CASES DURING THE YEAR AND PROVIDED 83 INFORMATION AND REFERRALS.
PAIMI - PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS PAIMI PROGRAM - ASSISTS PERSONS WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES TO: 1) BE PROTECTED FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT; 2)RESPOND TO ALLEGATIONS OF DISCRIMINATION AND LEGAL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS; 3)PROMOTE INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY AND SELF-DETERMINATION. GAO CLOSED 196 CASES DURING THE YEAR AND PROVIDED 157 INFORMATION AND REFERRALS.
PABSS REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROGRAM - REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE SOCIAL SECURITY'S REPRESENTATIVE PAYMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES BENEFIT PAYMENT MANAGEMENT FOR BENEFICIARIES WHO ARE INCAPABLE OF MANAGING THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY OR SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME PAYMENTS. A SUITABLE REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE IS ASSIGNED WHO MANAGES THE PAYMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE BENEFICARIES. GAO IS AN ORGANIZATION SELECTED BY SOCIAL SECURITY TO MANAGE THE MONEY FROM SOCIAL SECURITY FOR THE BENEFICIARY NEEDS. GAO CONDUCTED REVIEWS ON REPRESENTATIVE PAYEES TO INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL REP PAYEES. THOSE REVEIWS AFFECTED THE SUPPORT PROVIDED TO 310 BENEFICIARIES TO INCLUDE CORRECTIONS AND/OR VERIFICATION OF REP PAYEE SUPPORT.
PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS RELATED TO - PERSONS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY; ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY; VOTING ACCESS; BENEFICIARIES OF SOCIAL SECURITY AND INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ruby Moore Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 70 | $254,197 |
Donovan Hylton Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 45 | $167,130 |
Devon Christopher Director Of Litigation | Officer | 50 | $151,080 |
Olwyn Demarco Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 50 | $139,920 |
Bernard Baker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Gordon Drennen President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,397,590 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $16,600 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,414,190 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $22,500 |
| Investment income | $1,587 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,438,277 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $252,420 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $289,190 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,405,716 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $107,296 |
| Other employee benefits | $320,792 |
| Payroll taxes | $186,389 |
| Fees for services: Management | $120,960 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $22,957 |
| Information technology | $7,560 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $271,351 |
| Travel | $35,622 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $90,153 |
| Interest | $19,953 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $86,108 |
| Insurance | $32,695 |
| All other expenses | $64,509 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,473,177 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $434,636 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $207,613 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,469 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,502 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $232,580 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $364,404 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $26,010 |
| Total assets | $1,277,214 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $217,436 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $13,717 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $220,698 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $455,864 |
| Other liabilities | $162,751 |
| Total liabilities | $1,070,466 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $183,323 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $23,425 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,277,214 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Georgia Advocacy Office Inc has awarded $252,420 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: CITIZEN ADVOCACY | $110,096 |
Savannah, GA PURPOSE: CITIZEN ADVOCACY | $98,559 |
Macon, GA PURPOSE: CITIZEN ADVOCACY | $43,765 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Georgia Advocacy Office Inc has recieved totaling $71.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $71 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Disability Rights Florida Inc Tallahassee, FL | $3,316,922 | $8,783,340 |
Georgia Advocacy Office Inc Decatur, GA | $1,277,214 | $4,438,277 |
Disability Rights South Carolina Inc Columbia, SC | $671,973 | $2,473,587 |
Goodwill Industries Big Bend Services Inc Tallahassee, FL | $317,569 | $1,925,325 |
Rutledge Center Inc Newnan, GA | $1,255,177 | $893,299 |
Space Coast Center For Independent Living Inc Rockledge, FL | $647,250 | $923,405 |
Living Independence For Everyone Inc Savannah, GA | $134,622 | $744,002 |
Middle Georgia Center For Independent Living Inc Macon, GA | $354,929 | $681,866 |
Life Transition Skills Inc Gainesville, FL | $19,821 | $231,409 |
Include Me Advocacy Group Nashville, TN | $20,165 | $253,944 |
Chatham-Savannah Citizen Advocacy Savannah, GA | $626,412 | $273,436 |
Access Life Inc Altoona, FL | $70,266 | $224,608 |