Atlanta Grade School Friends
Three Rs: Restore, Renovate, and Re-Imagine an Historic Icon
Atlanta Grade School Friends
EIN: 46-0492043
as of December 2022
as of December 12, 2022
Mission
The mission of Atlanta Grade School Friends is to restore the historic Atlanta-Miller Grade School located on Miller Street in Atlanta, Texas. Atlanta-Miller Grade School is a unique Works Progress Administration (WPA) school building dating from 1936. It took 120 days to complete construction of the school, and this was ably accomplished by the Hardy Brothers of Texarkana. From 1936 to 1974 the school provided a safe and welcoming environment for Atlanta's children and their dedicated teachers. In addition to renovation of the building and the continued maintenance thereof, Atlanta Grade School Friends oversees the development and management of educational programs and related activities for all ages that enhance the building's usefulness.
Notes from the nonprofit
Atlanta Grade School Friends is on the threshold of a new era of community service. Currently unoccupied (tours by appointment), we are preparing to launch a major gift campaign to fully restore Atlanta-Miller Grade School in Atlanta, Texas and to reimagine it as a community center for educational programming for people of all walks of life in Atlanta, Cass County, and beyond. A gold seal GuideStar profile, GreatNonprofits reviews, a new website, online donation capabilities, a YouTube channel to tell our story visually, and monthly e-mailings to expand and engage our constituents have been achieved in 2022. Professional architectural renderings and restoration plans by Architexas are in progress. Donations to sustain our operations are welcome anytime. Please sign up for email and thank you for visiting!
Ruling year
2003
President
Mrs. Jane Cook Barnhill
Main address
P.O. Box 851 (Physical Location: 106 1/2 W. Miller Street)
Atlanta, TX 75551 USA
EIN
46-0492043
Historical activities
Elementary education
Continuing education
Educational exchanges
Community improvement
Population served
Age groups
Ethnic and racial groups
Children
NTEE code
Primary/Elementary Schools (B24)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
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Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Preservation
The Atlanta-Miller Grade School was a Works Progress Administration project taking 120 days to complete. Hardy Brothers of Texarkana began construction of the one-story, six-room building of locally made brick in 1936.
As the community grew, rooms were added over the years. Between 1975 and 1980, Atlanta-Miller Grade School became the Atlanta Multi-Purpose Center and was put to good use until 1990. From 1990 to 2000, the school was used as a storehouse, receiving no maintenance. Water damage and neglect to regular maintenance threatens this school building, like many in small rural Texas towns. Many Atlanta-Miller Grade School former students and supporters have joined together to launch the first phase of alumni fundraising in cities around Texas. They also have made emergency repairs to prevent additional water infiltration and damage.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Texas Historical Commission Marker 2006
External reviews
Photos
Videos
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
Atlanta Grade School Friends is in regular contact with civic leaders in Atlanta, Texas and across the region. We encourage feedback, and based on that information, make the necessary adjustments.
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Discussions with them, in person or by phone.,
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals,
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
We do not at this time hold programs in the historic building. Our current focus is on restoring it so that it can be used for community programming. We welcome ideas about future programming and have had discussions with the City of Atlanta, Texas and others in this regard.
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
Our board, We do not have staff and are all-volunteer.,
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback,
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback,
Financials
Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2019 info
0.00
Months of cash in 2019 info
188.1
Fringe rate in 2019 info
0%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Atlanta Grade School Friends
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
Atlanta Grade School Friends
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
This snapshot of Atlanta Grade School Friends’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $244,988 |
| As % of expenses | 2212.3% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $244,988 |
| As % of expenses | 2212.3% |
| Revenue composition info | |
|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $256,062 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 0.0% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.1% |
| Government grants | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 99.9% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | |
|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $11,074 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 0.0% |
| Personnel | 0.0% |
| Professional fees | 0.0% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% |
| Interest | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 100.0% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $11,074 |
| One month of savings | $923 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $88,350 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $100,347 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Months of cash | 188.1 |
| Months of cash and investments | 188.1 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 188.1 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Cash | $173,625 |
| Investments | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $104,710 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 0.0% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $278,335 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 |
| Total net assets | $278,335 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Material data errors | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
President
Mrs. Jane Cook Barnhill
Please see the biographical statement on the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission website (thcfriends.org/trustees/jane-cook-barnhill). Jane Cook Barnhill is past President of the Friends of the Governor's Mansion Board of Directors. She is a member of the Texas State History Museum Foundation Board of Directors, Washington County Historical Commission and the Brenham Heritage Museum. She is a life member of the Heritage Society of Washington County and served as its president for two terms. She is a member of the Brenham Maifest Association Board of Directors and served on the Trinity Medical Center Board of Directors and Ethics Committee. She and her husband, John, are active members of the University of Texas community and have held leadership roles in the Ex-Students Association.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Atlanta Grade School Friends
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Atlanta Grade School Friends
Board of directorsas of 01/15/2023
Board of directors data
Mrs. Jane Cook Barnhill
Civic Leader
Term: 2005 - 2023
Danny Stanley
Stanley PLLC, Treasurer
Cyndy Chamblee
Secretary
Camille Dawn
Director
Margaret Miller-Fitts
Director
Leigh Stanley
Director
Kevin Stingley
Vice President
James Joslin
Director
Lee Ellen Benjamin
Director
Phil Rice
Director
Judy Lanier
Director
Donna Rice
Director
Gary Endsley
Director
Jerri Steger
Director
Tammie Duncan
Director
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Sexual orientation
No data
Disability
Equity strategies
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- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
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