Georgia United Credit Union Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Georgia United Credit Union Foundation Inc is located in Duluth, GA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Georgia United Credit Union Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Since 2018, Georgia United Credit Union Foundation Inc has awarded 62 individual grants totaling $2,309,291. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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FOCUSED ON THE LIVES OF FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY GEORGIA UNITED CREDIT UNION. THIS IS DONE THROUGH SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL LITERACY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SCHOOL CRASHERS IS A PROGRAM THAT PARTNERS WITH GEORGIA UNITED CREDIT UNION TO OFFER GEORGIA SCHOOLS A MAKEOVER WHICH GENERALLY INCLUDES BEAUTIFICATION OF OUTSIDE AND INSIDE. IT MAY INCLUDE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, BENCHES, INTERIOR FURNITURE AND CARPETING. IT ALSO INCLUDES LANDSCAPE MATERIALS AND PAINT. SCHOOLS ARE NOMINATED FOR CONTENTION AND A GROUP OF GEORGIA UNITED CREDIT UNION EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATIONTEAM WILL MAKE THE FINAL SELECTIONS BASED ON THE NEED AND THE COMPLETENESS OF THE APPLICATION. THERE IS GENERALLY ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER AND TWO RUNNER UP PRIZES. IN ADDITION A FEW INDIVIDUAL WINNERS MAY RECIEVE NEW CARPET OR FURNITURE ON A SMALLER SCALE. IN 2021, A TOTAL OF 8 SCHOOLS RECEIVED MAKEOVERS.


JUNIOR ACHEIVEMENT IS A PARTNERSHIP THAT WAS STARTED BY GEORGIA UNITED CREDIT UNION AND HAS EXPANDED OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES MAJOR GRANTS TO THE ATLANTA, GWINNET COUNTY AND FORSYTH CHAPTERS OF JUNIOR ACHEIVMENT. THE GRANTS HELP FUND THEIR PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ABOUT WORKFORCE READINESS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FINANCIAL LITERACY THROUGH AN EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVER 100 VOLUNTEERS FROM GEORGIA UNITED CREDIT UNION TO ASSIST IN GUIDING STUDENTS THROUGH FINANCIAL SIMULATIONS AT JA DISCOVERY CENTERS.


THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. SOME ARE MANAGED DIRECTLY BY THE FOUNDATION AND OTHERS ARE ADMINISTRED THROUGH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Aaron Chestnut
Asst Secretary/board Membe
$0
Shawn Turpin
Former Director
$0
Robert Bogart
Assistant Treasurer
$0
Debbie Smith
President/director
$0
Laura King
Secretary/director
$0
Dr Branch
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$595,000
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$92,709
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $12,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$687,709
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
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 $687,709

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Georgia United Credit Union Foundation Inc has awarded $517,410 in support to 11 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

JUNIOR ACHEIVEMENT OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE

$233,750

SIMS ELEMENTARY

PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE

$68,989

NORTHCUTT ELEMENTARY

PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE

$54,576

STOCKBRIDGE ELEMENTARY

PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE

$39,249

ROWLAND ELEMENTARY

PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE

$33,132

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Athens, GA

PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE

$25,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Georgia United Credit Union Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Aec Trust

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: SCHOOL CRASHERS @ TOWERS HIGH SCHOOL, DECATUR, GA

$10,000
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