Georgia Shift
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Georgia Shift is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Augusta, Georgia, registered in 2016, with $345,419 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 14701, Augusta, GA, 30919 EIN 46-5280771 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2023)
$345K
▼ 43.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$350K
Net assets
$191K
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 Georgia Shift— 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 rating7 mo reserves · -1% 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 Georgia Shift: 7 mo reserves · -1% 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 Georgia Shift— 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 Georgia Shift: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $14K (FY2016) to $345K (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $28KNet assets $191K
Operating margin
-1.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$218K
Total liabilities
$28K
Net assets
$191K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $345,419▼43.9% | $350,147▼53.5% | $190,709▼2.4% | $218,362▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $616,008▲8.8% | $753,293▲23.2% | $195,437▼33.8% | $239,046▼35.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $566,138▼56.3% | $611,459▼37.3% | $295,223▼15.3% | $370,428▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,294,646▲319% | $975,442▲194% | $348,598▲1086% | $352,346▲824% | 990 |
| 2019 | $309,078▼1.2% | $331,741▲20.3% | $29,394▼43.5% | $38,142▼26.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $312,703▲946% | $275,767▲1726% | $52,057▲244% | $52,057▲244% | 990 |
| 2017 | $29,898▲111% | $15,105▲8.4% | $15,121▲4510% | $15,121▲4510% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $14,161 | $13,933 | $328 | $328 | 990EZ |
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 · $2.2M total
28 grants to Georgia Shift totaling $2.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2024 | $165,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Project support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2023 | $175,000 |
| Dayton Foundation Plus Inc | Civic engagement initiatives | 2023 | $100,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build an equitable clean energy future. | 2022 | $200,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2022 | $175,000 |
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | Civil rights/social action/advocacy | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2021 | $85,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support | 2021 | $60,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | General nonprofit support | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2020 | $255,000 |
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | Civil rights/social action/advocacy | 2020 | $200,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2020 | $70,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Georgia Shift a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Georgia Shift is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-5280771, based in Augusta, Georgia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Georgia Shift's EIN?
- Georgia Shift's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-5280771.
- How much revenue does Georgia Shift report?
- Georgia Shift reported $345,419 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Georgia Shift have?
- CharityIndex grades Georgia Shift B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Georgia Shift (EIN 46-5280771) 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.