NINTH DISTRICT OPPORTUNITY INC

EIN: 580974656 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

GAINESVILLE, GA

Total Revenue
$47,429,259
Total Expenses
$48,192,265
Total Assets
$18,034,309
Net Assets
$11,087,688
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1967
Legal Domicile
GA
Principal Officer
KAY LAWS
Phone
7705323191
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

NINTH DISTRICT OPPORTUNITY INC, founded in 1967, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $47.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

ADMINISTER GOVERNMENTAL AND PRIVATE FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAMS IN 27 COUNTIES IN NE GEORGIA

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $47,108,836
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $135,810
Other Revenue $184,613
TOTAL REVENUE $47,429,259

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,186,634
Salaries & Benefits $28,407,797
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $46,334,520
Other Expenses $10,597,834
TOTAL EXPENSES $48,192,265

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $47,429,259 $46,519,576 +0.0%
Expenses $48,192,265 $47,112,433 +0.0%
Net Income $-763,006 $-592,857 +0.3%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
657
Volunteers
2652

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
2
$476,284
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATRINA PARKER BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF STOWE BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MOODY BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WARREN ALMAND BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NOLAN GARDNER BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARRISON BARKER CHAIRMAN OF BOARD 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEAH NORTON BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL ROGERS BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE HALL SECRETARY 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNAE SAMMONS-DAO BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANTALLE GRANT BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA HIGHSMITH CFO 40.00
Officer
$198,207 $28,703 $226,910
KAREN LAWS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$206,086 $43,288 $249,374
BRENDA DALIN CSBG PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$156,230 $26,937 $183,167
PENNY BONDS HEAD START DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$166,737 $46,260 $212,997
CYNTHIA STEPHENS CONTROLLER 40.00
Highest
$145,917 $18,793 $164,710
LINDA NICHOL ASSISTANT CSBG PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$100,466 $48,007 $148,473
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 $47,429,259 $48,192,265 $18,034,309 $-763,006
2024 $46,519,576 $47,112,433 $19,032,229 $-592,857
2023 $58,468,206 $56,748,730 $21,344,537 $1,719,476
2022 $53,356,026 $51,190,683 $20,597,568 $2,165,343
2021 $44,330,792 $44,568,801 $14,990,346 $-238,009
2020 $44,207,028 $44,308,456 $17,173,855 $-101,428
2019 $38,686,863 $39,411,934 $14,237,443 $-725,071
2018 $36,552,676 $36,652,008 $15,740,344 $-99,332
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