GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERS GAEL

EIN: 510200062 501(c)(3) Education

ATHENS, GA

Total Revenue
$3,903,785
Total Expenses
$3,831,090
Total Assets
$3,538,710
Net Assets
$2,295,133
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
GA
Phone
7065427758
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERS GAEL, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year.

Mission

TO IMPROVE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN GEORGIA THROUGH HIGH QUALITY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACY AND A RESOURCE NETWORK FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,273,348
Program Service Revenue $2,630,437
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,903,785

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $728,176
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,331,782
Other Expenses $3,102,914
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,831,090

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,903,785 $4,160,586 -0.1%
Expenses $3,831,090 $2,998,723 +0.3%
Net Income $72,695 $1,161,863 -0.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
12
Volunteers
35

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
6
$247,354
Total Directors
19
$144,200
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ben Wiggins Executive Direc 40.00
Officer Director
$144,200 $0 $144,200
Dusty Smith COO 40.00
Officer
$103,154 $0 $103,154
Beth Hebert Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Valerie Seussmith Past-Pres 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Johnson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jannette Hallam Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tracey Smith Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brittney Mobley Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lottie Mitchell Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Fouse Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brad Bowling Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MaryKay Berry Director 11.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Noris Price Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Scott Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Josh Lowe Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LeAnn McCall Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Phillip Tremble Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Shepard Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tiffany Taylor Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shanna Downs Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Aaron Geter President 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Gaines Pres-Elect 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Rhonda Gulley Treasurer 1.00
Officer
$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 $3,903,785 $3,831,090 $3,538,710 $72,695
2024 $4,160,586 $2,998,723 $3,952,718 $1,161,863
2023 $2,203,091 $2,125,298 $4,572,300 $77,793
2022 $2,070,852 $1,850,337 $1,753,480 $220,515
2021 $1,104,671 $929,102 $1,322,516 $175,569
2019 $1,224,869 $1,215,708 $1,130,372 $9,161
2018 $1,249,367 $1,240,419 $1,191,216 $8,948
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