Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, registered in 2003, with $551,861 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 420256, Atlanta, GA, 30342 EIN 20-0188301 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2025)
$552K
▲ 6.5% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2025)
$514K
Net assets
$375K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +7% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc: 9 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 420256, Atlanta, GA, 30342
- City
- Atlanta
- State
- Georgia
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $422K (FY2013) to $552K (FY2025) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $2,371Net assets $375K
Operating margin
6.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$377K
Total liabilities
$2,371
Net assets
$375K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $551,861▲6.5% | $513,621▲4.3% | $375,045▲13.4% | $377,416▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2024 | $518,066▼13.3% | $492,350▲0.8% | $330,638▲10.5% | $343,877▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $597,674▲29.9% | $488,620▲6.2% | $299,251▲60.6% | $304,352▲49.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $460,131▼18.0% | $460,015▼6.1% | $186,299▲0.1% | $204,048▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $561,182▲60.6% | $490,131▲19.5% | $186,183▲61.7% | $192,654▲36.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $349,410▼20.2% | $410,230▲1.5% | $115,132▼10.6% | $141,704▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $437,902▲3.7% | $404,014▲6.6% | $128,790▲35.7% | $146,942▲27.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $422,264 | $379,049▼4.9% | $94,902▲83.6% | $115,375▲44.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $398,454▼1.4% | $51,687▼42.9% | $79,610▼39.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $404,048 | $90,486 | $132,553 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $443K total
38 grants to Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc totaling $443K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $24,524 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,288 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2023 | $31,250 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $8,268 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $6,600 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2023 | $5,700 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $5,595 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2022 | $24,063 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $11,705 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2022 | $9,900 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2022 | $9,900 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $6,329 |
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | Animal-related | 2022 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,850 |
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | Animal-related | 2021 | $21,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-0188301, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc's EIN?
- Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-0188301.
- How much revenue does Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc report?
- Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc reported $551,861 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc (EIN 20-0188301) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.