Program areas at Georgia Cities Foundation
The development revolving loan program provides loans based on leadership, accountability, long-term sustainability, and potential for private investment. The projects encourage spin-off development, add jobs, promote downtown housing, or add to cultural enrichment of the community.
Conferences to educate and inform state leaders on the importance of successful downtown development and its role in supporting overall economic development efforts for regions and communities.
The energy rebate program provides rebates for energy efficient upgrades to commercial buildings up to twenty five percent of the cost of the eligible energy efficiency improvements with a maximum of $100,000 per location.
Additional programs to support the mission as stated.
Who funds Georgia Cities Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Georgia Power | 2023-12 | Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative | $30,000 |
Personnel at Georgia Cities Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Chris Higdon | Managing Director | | 2024-01-27 |
| Larry Hanson | Secretary Treasurer | $0 | 2024-01-27 |
| Pam Sessions | President and Co - Founder, Hedgewood Homes | $0 | 2024-01-27 |
| Walter Huntley, Jr. | Board Member | $0 | 2024-01-27 |
| Michael L Starr | President | $0 | 2019-07-24 |
| ...and 1 more key personnel |
Financials for Georgia Cities Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $450,265 | $30,000 | 1400.9% |
| Program services | $362,018 | $298,092 | 21.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $247 | $1,430 | -82.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $812,530 | $329,522 | 146.6% |
Organizations like Georgia Cities Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Downtown Canton Special Improvement District | 501(c)(3) | Canton, OH | $287,871 |
| Shenango Township Development Corporation | 501(c)(3) | New Castle, PA | $1,135,167 |
| Fairmount Community Development Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $623,034 |
| South Broadway Bid | 501(c)(3) | Yonkers, NY | $411,834 |
| Columbia Pike Partnership | 501(c)(3) | Arlington, VA | $670,220 |
| Rochester Downtown Development Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Rochester, NY | $1,890,890 |
| Mount Olive Development Corporation (MODCO) | 501(c)(3) | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $859,812 |
| Southwest Partnership | 501(c)(3) | Baltimore, MD | $2,027,772 |
| Scranton Tomorrow | 501(c)(3) | Scranton, PA | $467,051 |
| Community Action Development Corporation of Allentown | 501(c)(3) | Bethlehem, PA | $873,286 |
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Georgia Power January 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 15, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Georgia Power November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Public sector nonprofitsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvementEconomic development
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 201 Pryor St SW
- Atlanta, GA 30312
- Metro area
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- County
- Fulton County, GA
- Website URL
- georgiacitiesfoundation.org/home.aspxÂ
- Phone
- (678) 651-1030
IRS details
- EIN
- 58-2475939
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1999
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
- NAICS code, primary
- 926110: Economic Development Corporations and Economic Program Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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