Community Foundation Of Northwest Georgia Inc is located in Dalton, GA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Community Foundation Of Northwest Georgia Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Foundation Of Northwest Georgia 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 12/2023, Community Foundation Of Northwest Georgia Inc generated $10.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $263.6m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Community Foundation Of Northwest Georgia Inc has awarded 1,045 individual grants totaling $273,066,985. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE NORTHWEST GEORGIA REGION AND TO BENEFIT AND PROMOTE THE WELL BEING OF VARIOUS COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THE FOUNDATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE NORTHWEST GEORGIA REGION AND TO BENEFIT AND PROMOTE THE WELL BEING OF VARIOUS COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THE FOUNDATION.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| David Aft President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $171,614 | 
| Tom Minor IV Chair, Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Mike Babb Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Kristy S Brown Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| George Crowley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Bill Davies Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,155,386 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $683,166 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,155,386 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $3,379,435 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$46,160 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $10,200,307 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $261,852,746 | 
| 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. | $194,950 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,485 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $380,724 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $76,713 | 
| Payroll taxes | $28,836 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $19,859 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $54,851 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $155,922 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $1,068 | 
| Office expenses | $13,183 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $30,150 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $83,531 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,191 | 
| Insurance | $5,451 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $263,649,908 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,034,910 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $8,000,000 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,191 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $77,707,000 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $88,743,101 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $5,835,830 | 
| Total liabilities | $5,835,830 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $73,559,129 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,348,142 | 
| 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 | $88,743,101 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Community Foundation Of Northwest Georgia Inc has awarded $261,470,317 in support to 136 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN INC PURPOSE: LEARNING & EDUCATION | $16,333 | 
| AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA PURPOSE: CIVIC & HUMAN SERVICES | $7,000 | 
| AUSTIN HATCHER FOUNDATION FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER PURPOSE: COMMUNITY HEALTH | $6,000 | 
| BARTOW CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN PURPOSE: FAITH & RELIGION | $20,370 | 
| BARTOW EDUCATION FOUNDATION PURPOSE: LEARNING & EDUCATION | $6,317 | 
| BELMONT BAPTIST CHURCH PURPOSE: FAITH & RELIGION | $10,000 |