2026-02-09T11:05:08-08:00 2025-06-30 201403280 FULTON & KOZAK LLC 7187 JONESBORO RD STE 100A MORROW GA 30260 990 2024-07-01 204036923 GEORGIA APPLESEED INC GEOR 6784264640 1600 PARKWOOD CIRCLE SE 200 ATLANTA GA 30339 RICHARD M WALLER Executive Dir. 2026-01-30 true true SHEILA M KOZAK CPA P00687026 7709614200 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z RICHARD M WALLER 1600 PARKWOOD CIRCLE SE 200 ATLANTA GA 30339 1629022 false X WWW.GAAPPLESEED.ORG X 2005 GA The mission of Georgia Appleseed is to keep children in school and on a path to success by providing legal services and representation, leading law and policy reform, growing a statewide community of advocates, and collaborating with children, youth, and their families. 24 24 12 200 0 2985652 1426183 3000 0 39894 94804 2 3028546 1520989 0 0 901599 1207024 0 125512 405327 264568 1306926 1471592 1721620 49397 3423860 3445841 54193 26777 3369667 3419064 The mission of Georgia Appleseed is to keep children in school and on a path to success by providing legal services and representation, leading law and policy reform, growing a statewide community of advocates, and collaborating with children, youth, and their families. false false 623365 Program Service 1: School Justice (Systems Change):Georgia Appleseed works to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline through systems change that helps schools keep students in class, supported, and learning. We focus on school climate, access to school-based behavioral health supports, fair discipline practices, and reducing barriers that contribute to chronic absenteeismespecially for students in poverty, with disabilities, or otherwise facing discrimination or instability.Key activities and achievements:-Supported improvements in state and agency policies affecting school safety, student supports, attendance, and school climate.-Trained 1,100+ parents, educators, and youth-serving professionals to advocate effectively for children.-Convened and facilitated the Georgia Education Climate Coalition to align partners and advance shared solutions for student wellbeing and learning conditions.-Produced and disseminated multilingual guidance and toolkits to improve access to student supports and best practices.-Since our targeted school justice efforts began in 2010, there have been an estimated ~400,000 fewer out-ofschool suspensions associated with these efforts. 352848 PROGRAM SERVICE 2: FAIR (DIRECT STUDENT ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT):THROUGH FAIR (FAIRNESS, ADVOCACY, INDIVIDUALIZED REPRESENTATION), GEORGIA APPLESEEDCONNECTS STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WITH ATTORNEYS AND TRAINED ADVOCATES TO SECUREEDUCATIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS THAT HELP CHILDREN REMAIN IN SCHOOL AND SUCCEED.KEY ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:-EXPANDED OUR STATEWIDE REFERRAL AND SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS NEEDING HELPNAVIGATING SCHOOL DISCIPLINE PROCESSES AND ACCESSING APPROPRIATE SERVICES ANDPROTECTIONS.-HELPED STUDENTS SECURE SUPPORTS THAT STABILIZE SCHOOL PLACEMENT AND IMPROVEATTENDANCE AND ENGAGEMENT.-RESTORED APPROXIMATELY 16,000+ SCHOOL DAYS FOR REFERRED STUDENTS DURING THE YEAR BYPREVENTING UNNECESSARY SCHOOL EXCLUSION AND SECURING NEEDED SUPPORTS. (FAIR PROTECTSAN AVERAGE OF 122 SCHOOL DAYS PER STUDENT.) 199947 Program Service 3: Housing Justice:Georgia Appleseeds Housing Justice initiative advances reforms that help children and families access healthy,stable housing. We facilitate collaborations, develop policy solutions, and equip communities with practical tools to reduce unsafe housing conditions and prevent housing instability that disrupts childrens education and wellbeing.Key activities and achievements:-Convened the Georgia Healthy Housing Coalition and developed Georgias first 10-year Strategic Housing Advocacy Plan.-Advanced housing protections and habitability standards affecting children and families statewide, and developed guides to assist judges in their implementation.-Produced educational materials and delivered tenant workshops to help families understand housing rights and available supports.-Expanded an eviction diversion program that has protected 3,000+ families from homelessness in one metro county. 1176160 true true false true false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 19 0 false 12 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 24 24 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false GA X X X KATHERINE SWETT 6784264640 1600 PARKWOOD CIR SE SUITE 200 ATLANTA GA 30339 RICHARD M WALLER Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 145966 0 10242 KATHERINE SWETT DIR OF OPER 40.00 0.00 X 106904 0 11968 ALISON BALLARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARY BENTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LOUIS BARBIERI BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID BRACKETT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 E KATE HELM BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICK BECKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN BEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLIE EBERSOL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN FLEMING BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HAROLD FRANKLIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PAULA FREDERICK BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN GORDON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TODD MARKLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JESSICA MCKINNEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER MIDDLETON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SHONDEANA MORRIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RAJ NICHANI BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RANDI SCHNELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN HARMS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ADWOA AWOTWI Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MICAH MOON VICE CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ERIC FISHER Chairman 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TORI SILAS PAST CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ADAM OZGO Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 252870 22210 2 false true false NONE 0 305271 132797 988115 1426183 0 94804 94804 0 0 0 0 108035 305271 108033 2 2 0 0 0 1520989 94806 0 0 0 0 303536 234993 40222 28321 0 697058 541349 92479 63230 0 134624 100968 17626 16030 71806 53854 9335 8617 0 0 13500 10125 1755 1620 20000 20000 0 0 109245 105320 2041 1884 0 72382 68211 2181 1990 0 0 0 18208 17351 446 411 0 0 0 0 2107 1580 295 232 6518 4889 847 782 TECHNOLOGY & IT 16365 12838 1881 1646 SUPPLIES 3527 2645 459 423 Printing and Publications 2716 2037 353 326 0 1471592 1176160 169920 125512 1900777 913535 923704 2417634 592918 110177 0 0 0 0 0 4354 4495 0 0 0 0 2107 0 0 3423860 3445841 54193 26777 54193 26777 X 2620118 3088451 749549 330613 3369667 3419064 3423860 3445841 49397 X false true X true false X 1719205 965130 1437603 1985152 1426183 7533273 0 0 1719205 965130 1437603 1985152 1426183 7533273 1665885 5867388 58 214 2909 39894 94804 137879 0 0 7671152 9200 0.76490 0.74140 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false 20700 20700 1450890 1471590 222159 55540 false 143751 199727 205693 222159 771330 1156995 15020 20490 20162 20700 76372 35938 49932 51423 55540 192833 289250 X 3206507 1685518 1685518 1520989 1520989 3157110 1685518 1685518 1471592 1471592 Part X : FIN48 Footnote Georgia Appleseed, Inc. qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and, accordingly, is only subject to federal or state income taxes on specific types of income from activities that are unrelated to its exempt purpose. Georgia Appleseed, Inc. had no income from unrelated activities and has no income taxes due as of June 30, 2025 and 2024.Georgia Appleseed Inc.s management believes there are no material unrecognized income tax benefits, including any potential risk of loss of its not-for-profit tax status. Georgia Appleseed, Inc. is no longer subject to examination by federal, state or local tax authorities for periods before 2021. false ROARING FOR JUSTICE 413306 305271 108035 1198 21576 41322 43937 413306 305271 108035 1198 21576 41322 43937 108033 2 false false false false false false false false false RICHARD M WALLER Executive Dir. 145966 10242 156208 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The draft Form 990 is provided to the Board of Directors Finance Committee (including Board Treasurer) for review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c georgia appleseed requires board members to annually recertify that they have no conflict of interests through signed agreements, which are kept on file. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a When hiring a new Executive Director, the Personnel Committee reviews and compares outside sources for example, the Council on Foundations and makes a recommendation to the Board. Pursuant to the personnel policies manual, the Executive Director establishes competitive salary ranges for the law-related nonprofit community for each job within the organization. The Executive Director reviews compensation for employees annually. Periodic Compensation Benchmark reviews may be performed by outside organizations at the request of the Personnel Committee. The Board reviews salary ranges and pay increases periodically as part of the annual budget process. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 georgia appleseed makes form 1023 and form 990 available for public inspection upon request. in addition, form 990 is available on the organization's website and through other published, public sites.