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BASED IN BEST-PRACTICE RESEARCH, EDQUEST HIGHLIGHTS THESE CORE POLICIES PROVEN TO INCREASE THE EDUCATION OUTCOMES ACROSS THE ENTIRE BIRTH TO WORK PIPELINE, WHILE HELPING INFORM, ENGAGE, AND MOBILIZE STAKEHOLDERS - PARTICULARLY IN BUSINESS, EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPIC, AND POLICY-MAKING COMMUNITIES - TO WORK TOGETHER TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE AND EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION REFORM. EDQUEST GEORGIA IN THIS CURRENT FORM ENDED THE END OF 2018, BUT THE POLICY WORK GENERATED BY THE RESEARCH WILL CONTINUE OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS. 43117 55500 EDUCATION POLICY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE NEED FOR AN EDUCATION LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN THE STATE TO PROVIDE POTENTIAL LEADERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKS TO ADVANCE THE CORE ISSUES OF EDUCATION POLICY. IT SERVES AS A CRITICAL RESOURCE FOR INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE STATE TO INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT EDUCATION POLICY AND LINKAGES BETWEEN POLICY AND PRACTICE. ULTIMATELY, EPFP SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE CHANCES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO SUCCEED. 7 DAY-LONG COLLOQUIUMS, AN OPENING RETREAT, AND A WASHINGTON SEMINAR ARE PROVIDED. 81410 COLUMBIA GROUP - THE COLUMBIA GROUP IS AN INFORMAL NETWORK OF STATE-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SOUTHEAST THAT WORK TO IMPROVE EDUCATION. APPROXIMATELY 20-25 REPRESENTATIVES COLLABORATED ON AN EQUITY-FOCUSED INITIATIVE CALLED ACCELERATING THE PACE, WHICH IDENTIFIED FOUR KEY POLICY AREAS THAT IMPROVE EDUCATION AND CLOSE ACHIEVEMENT AND OPPORTUNITY GAPS. THE PROJECT WAS INFORMED THROUGH FOCUS GROUPS AND POLLING OF 2,200 CITIZENS AROUND EDUCATION EQUITY ISSUES. NUMEROUS PRESENTATIONS, ARTICLES AND MEDIA INTERVIEWS RESULTED AFTER THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE PUBLISHED REPORT FINDINGS. THE INITIATIVE ALSO INCLUDED 2 MULTI-STATE CONVENINGS OF THE REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE STATE-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO EXCHANGE IDEAS, IDENTIFY REGIONAL TRENDS, AND FORMULATE STRATEGIES. 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SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. HOWEVER, INCOME FROM CERTAIN ACTIVITIES NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATIONS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION QUALIFIES FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION UNDER SECTION 170(B) (1)(A) AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2). THE ORGANIZATION PAYS FOR EMPLOYEE PARKING WHICH IS SUBJECT TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX AS A RESULT OF THE PASSAGE OF THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT OF 2017. INCOME TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS DISALLOWED DEDUCTION TOTALED 1,900 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018. THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO INCOME FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017. (NOTE FOR AMENDED TAX RETURN: THE TAXABLE QUALIFIED TRANSPORTATION FRINGE WAS RETROACTIVELY REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019, BY PASSAGE OF THE TAXPAYER CRTAINTY AND DISASTER TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2019.) SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D REPEALED TAX ON FRINGE PARKING BENEFITS 1,900 X X X true GOODWORKS DEVELOPMENT 1038 GREENWILLOW DRIVE ST MARYS GA 31558 FUNDRAISE false 1165342 65040 1100302 1165342 65040 1100302 GA X X X false false false false false false false false false STEVE DOLINGER PRESIDENT 313101 31259 344360 DIANE HOPKINS VICE PRESIDENT 194042 36960 231002 FORM 990, PAGE 1, ITEM B THE TAXPAYER CERTAINTY AND DISASTER TAX RELIEF ACT, 2019, RETROACTIVELY REPEALED THE TCJA'S UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX ON FRINGE PARKING BENEFITS PROVIDED BY TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AFTER 2017, REDUCING THE ORGANIZATION'S UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, UBI TAX, AND PENALTIES TO ZERO. THIS RESULTED IN A DIFFERENCE OF INCOME TAX EXPENSE, LIABILITIES, AND NET ASSETS BETWEEN THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURN. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C COLUMBIA GROUP - THE COLUMBIA GROUP IS AN INFORMAL NETWORK OF STATE-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SOUTHEAST THAT WORK TO IMPROVE EDUCATION. APPROXIMATELY 20-25 REPRESENTATIVES COLLABORATED ON AN EQUITY-FOCUSED INITIATIVE CALLED ACCELERATING THE PACE, WHICH IDENTIFIED FOUR KEY POLICY AREAS THAT IMPROVE EDUCATION AND CLOSE ACHIEVEMENT AND OPPORTUNITY GAPS. THE PROJECT WAS INFORMED THROUGH FOCUS GROUPS AND POLLING OF 2,200 CITIZENS AROUND EDUCATION EQUITY ISSUES. NUMEROUS PRESENTATIONS, ARTICLES AND MEDIA INTERVIEWS RESULTED AFTER THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE PUBLISHED REPORT FINDINGS. THE INITIATIVE ALSO INCLUDED 2 MULTI-STATE CONVENINGS OF THE REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE STATE-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO EXCHANGE IDEAS, IDENTIFY REGIONAL TRENDS, AND FORMULATE STRATEGIES. THEY WERE JOINED BY NATIONAL EXPERTS IN THEIR EDUCATION POLICY AREA. A SCALED DOWN VERSION OF THE CONVENINGS WILL CONTINUE IN 2019. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D ACTIVITIES TO FULFILL MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDES COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLANNING, MEDIA SYMPOSIUM FOR EDUCATION REPORTERS, AND POLICY FORUMS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A BOARD OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE ELECTED BY POPULAR VOTE OF THE GOVERNING BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE PARTNERSHIP'S EXECUTIVE BOARD IS PROVIDED A COPY FOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C IN THE EVENT THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST BECOMES A POSSIBILITY, THE DIRECTOR IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT AND ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON THE ISSUE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, COMPOSED OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IS APPOINTED EACH YEAR. THE COMMITTEE GATHERS DATA FROM A VARIETY OF TRADE SOURCES ON COMPARABLE SALARIES IN SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR REVIEW. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION FOR SALARY ADJUSTMENTS IN WRITING TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BUDGET AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B SEE LINE 15A. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE PARTNERSHIP'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING IN OFFICE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. GEORGIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 270 PEACHTREE STREET SUITE 2200 ATLANTA GA 30303 581537370 NPO GA 501C6 NA false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false GEORGIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE K 70379 ACTUAL COST