ARABIA MOUNTAIN HERITAGE AREA ALLIANCE Charity Report

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ARABIA MOUNTAIN HERITAGE AREA ALLIANCE

EIN 58-1626232 · Alliances & Advocacy - Arts (A01)

What they do

Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance is Dedicated to Protecting, Connecting, and Sharing The Unique History, Rich Culture and Engaging Landscape of The Arabia Mountain Heritage Area for The Benefit and Enjoyment of All Generations.

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They name their leaders13 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

126.22%of revenue went to mission work93.4% of expenses · Program services

$135.20spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

8.99%of revenue went to management and office costs6.6% of expenses

$0.92in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

95.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $212,284 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2023

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$603,041

Mission workProgram services$761,130126.22% of revenue93.4% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$54,1958.99% of revenue6.6% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$815,325135.20% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2023CurrentExpense mix: 93.4% mission · 6.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 135.20% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 89.2% mission · 10.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 76.76% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 72.4% mission · 27.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 51.07% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 77.5% mission · 22.5% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 67.98% of revenue

2015Expense mix: 61.7% mission · 38.0% management · 0.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 76.51% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$603,041

Expenses$815,325

Annual shortfall $212,284 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$761,130 · 93.4% of expenses

Management and office costs$54,195 · 6.6% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$603,041

Expenses$815,325

Assets$750,960

Income$603,041

Contributions$578,437

Mission work (program services)$761,130

Grants given$107,000

Average grant$53,500

Management and general$54,195

Accounting fees$20,481

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2023

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

REVONDA COSBYEXECUTIVE DIR. · 40 hrs/week $117,600Base $110,000 · Other $7,600

BRIGETTE JONESASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $90,846Base $83,246 · Other $7,600

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (13)

REVONDA COSBYEXECUTIVE DIR.

BRIGETTE JONESASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ANDREW SCHOCKDIRECTOR

BECKY KELLYDIRECTOR

CLARA DELAYPRESIDENT

DEBORAH JACKSONDIRECTOR

ELTON ALEXANDERDIRECTOR

ERIC HUBBARDDIRECTOR

JOEL THIBODEAUXTREASURER

JONATHAN MCCAIGDIRECTOR

KELLY JORDANCHAIRMAN

MARCIA GLEN HUNTERVICE PRESIDENT

SUE SANDERSDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2024
Location: 3350 Klondike Road, Lithonia, GA 30038
County: DeKalb
In care of: Clara DeLay
Primary officer: Clara DeLay, President

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@arabiaalliance.org Phone(404) 998-8384

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2023
Tax period began: October 1, 2023
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: TSAAR CONSULTANTS III LLC
NTEE classification: Alliances & Advocacy - Arts (A01)
IRS tax category: Alliances & Advocacy - Arts
Grant-giving organization: Yes
Revocation date: February 15, 2023