PARADISE ATLANTA WESTSIDE ENRICHMENT CENTER INC

EIN: 471168129 501(c)(3) Youth Development

ATLANTA, GA

Total Revenue
$2,044,475
Total Expenses
$977,970
Total Assets
$2,040,447
Net Assets
$1,989,097
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
GA
Principal Officer
LATONYA GATES
Phone
4042770234
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

PARADISE ATLANTA WESTSIDE ENRICHMENT CENTER INC, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 116% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.1M, a strong 52% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE QUALITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS IN A SAFE, LOVING CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT WHILE PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH VARIOUS RESOURCES THAT WILL EMPOWER AND ENCOURAGE THEM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $225,931

THE PARADISE ATLANTA ENRICHMENT CENTER (PAWKIDS) PROVIDES AN EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PEP) WHICH IS BASED ON INITIAL READING ASSESSMENTS AT THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, AND EVERY STUDENT HAS...

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THE PARADISE ATLANTA ENRICHMENT CENTER (PAWKIDS) PROVIDES AN EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PEP) WHICH IS BASED ON INITIAL READING ASSESSMENTS AT THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, AND EVERY STUDENT HAS ENROLLED AT PAWKIDS HAS A PEP ACTION PLAN TO CAPITALIZE ON STRENGTHS AND TARGET WEAKNESSES. PAWKIDS STRIVE FOR THE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR CHILDREN; SPIRITUALLY, EMOTIONALLY, MENTALLY, AND PHYSICALLY. THE MAIN FOCUS IS EXPOSURE TO NEW PEOPLE, PLACES, AND THINGS OUTSIDE GROVE PARK. COUNSELING SERVICES ARE OFFERED THROUGH A COHORT OF LICENSED PRACTIONERS TO FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS IN THE GROVEPARK DISTRICT. PAWKIDS CONSTANTLY ADJUSTS/ADDS PROGRAMS BASED ON THE EVER CHANGING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $403,448

PAWKIDS RUNS A FOOD PANTRY IN THE GROVE PARK COMMUNITY. IT IS A DOCUMENTED FACT THAT THE GROVE PARK COMMUNITY IS A FOOD DESERT. THE PANDEMIC CREATED A PERFECT STORM AS LOW INCOME EARNERS LOST THEIR...

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PAWKIDS RUNS A FOOD PANTRY IN THE GROVE PARK COMMUNITY. IT IS A DOCUMENTED FACT THAT THE GROVE PARK COMMUNITY IS A FOOD DESERT. THE PANDEMIC CREATED A PERFECT STORM AS LOW INCOME EARNERS LOST THEIR JOBS AND HAD NO ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION. THE FOOD PANTRY, "CLAUDIA'S HOUSE" PROVIDES PRE-COOKED MEALS, SHELF STABLE PRODUCTS, AND FRESH VEGETABLES AND FRUIT. A FOOD TRUCK IS USED IN CONJUNTION WITH THE FOOD PANTRY, GOING OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING MEALS TO THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE TRANSPORTATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $177,516

THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO BUILD STRONGER FAMILIES AND IN TURN STRONGER COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING THE COMMUNITY WITH TOOLS AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE. THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH...

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THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO BUILD STRONGER FAMILIES AND IN TURN STRONGER COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING THE COMMUNITY WITH TOOLS AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE. THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM FOCUSES ON BENEVOLENCES THAT ARE MADE FOR EMERGENCY RENT ASSISTANCE AND DISASTER SUPPORT.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,044,472
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $3
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,044,475

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $25,119
Salaries & Benefits $271,473
Fundraising Expenses $108,534
Program Expenses $806,895
Other Expenses $681,378
TOTAL EXPENSES $977,970

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $2,044,475 $946,386 +1.2%
Expenses $977,970 $900,014 +0.1%
Net Income $1,066,505 $46,372 +22.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
9
Volunteers
28

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$110,000
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LATONYA GATES EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$110,000 $0 $110,000
GLENDA LOCK INTERIM CHAI 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RODNIE GRAHAM JR VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CASEY BROWN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALIYA FAUST SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DARRELL COLEMAN GENERAL MEMB 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN GIBONEY GENERAL MEMB 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WALTER HENEGAR GENERAL MEMB 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISABETH IRWIN GENERAL MEMB 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER KILEY GENERAL MEMB 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL RENDER GENERAL MEMB 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA ROBERTS GENERAL MEMB 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG E STROUD II GENERAL MEMB 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER VEATCH GENERAL MEMB 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,044,475 $977,970 $2,040,447 $1,066,505
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $804,259 $1,082,614 $978,895 $-278,355
2022 $1,047,649 $903,370 $1,357,133 $144,279
2021 $1,012,014 $826,205 $925,183 $185,809
2020 $1,117,231 $609,259 $765,545 $507,972
2019 $347,252 $372,202 $232,008 $-24,950
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