REFLECTIONS OF TRINITY INC
EIN: 26-1871591
Mission
Our vision is to build stronger communities through service and be the model nonprofit to fight hunger and food insecurity, ensuring that no family goes hungry.
Ruling year
2016
CEO and Founder
Laurie Wong
Main address
4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127 USA
EIN
26-1871591
Food aid
Community improvement
Population served
Age groups
Sexual identity
Ethnic and racial groups
NTEE code
Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement (S20)
Philanthropy / Charity / Voluntarism Promotion (General) (T50)
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
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Senior Bridge
Reflections of Trinity provides a pantry delivery service of groceries to seniors in Eight Housing Urban Development (HUD) Projects serving three counties (Cobb, Paulding, Fulton). Seniors receive a nutritious box of groceries designed to last 7+ days.
Food Pantry
Saturday Food Distribution: Reflections of Trinity serves grocery baskets to those in need every Saturday from 8:30 am – 12 noon. Clients receive approximately 80lbs of groceries from every food group, designed to last 7 + days.
Where we work
Awards
Shine Awards Grand Prize Winner 2016
eBay
External reviews
Photos
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?
Anyone suffering with food insecurity in Cobb County, Georgia and surrounding areas.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, 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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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
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2021 info
0.48
Months of cash in 2021 info
0.5
Fringe rate in 2021 info
7%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
REFLECTIONS OF TRINITY INC
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
REFLECTIONS OF TRINITY INC
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 REFLECTIONS OF TRINITY INC’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 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $37,623 | -$553,452 | $80,635 | $388,528 | $280,006 |
| As % of expenses | 1.5% | -11.6% | 1.7% | 6.8% | 3.9% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $34,071 | -$564,140 | $62,249 | $363,696 | $232,585 |
| As % of expenses | 1.4% | -11.8% | 1.3% | 6.3% | 3.2% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $2,531,702 | $4,203,532 | $4,848,883 | $6,073,888 | $7,480,077 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 33.1% | 66.0% | 15.4% | 25.3% | 23.2% |
| Program services revenue | 10.4% | 10.2% | 14.5% | 13.0% | 14.3% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| All other grants and contributions | 89.6% | 89.8% | 85.5% | 87.0% | 83.2% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $2,494,079 | $4,756,984 | $4,821,936 | $5,702,983 | $7,196,611 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 82.5% | 90.7% | 1.4% | 18.3% | 26.2% |
| Personnel | 8.0% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| Professional fees | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Occupancy | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Interest | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pass-through | 86.0% | 80.3% | 88.5% | 86.5% | 86.3% |
| All other expenses | 3.7% | 12.2% | 2.5% | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $2,497,631 | $4,767,672 | $4,840,322 | $5,727,815 | $7,244,032 |
| One month of savings | $207,840 | $396,415 | $401,828 | $475,249 | $599,718 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $26,039 | $16,868 | $44,379 | $88,560 | $307,932 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $2,731,510 | $5,180,955 | $5,286,529 | $6,291,624 | $8,151,682 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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| Months of cash | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Months of cash and investments | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 2.8 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $22,986 | $11,440 | $31,326 | $247,526 | $278,852 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $122,721 | $0 |
| Receivables | $1,000 | $1,614 | $1,840 | $0 | $24,777 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $59,060 | $78,636 | $123,016 | $211,575 | $518,792 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 39.0% | 42.9% | 42.3% | 36.4% | 23.8% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 5.8% | 44.0% | 59.2% | 35.7% | 46.5% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $434,172 | $666,757 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,666 |
| Total net assets | $623,348 | $61,915 | $172,739 | $434,172 | $670,423 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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| Material data errors | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
CEO and Founder
Laurie Wong
Laurie Ann Wong felt a calling in 2000 to respond to the needs of her community in a benevolent, meaningful, and lasting way. Then, no other charitable programs were actively serving her neighbors in Powder Springs, a quiet Cobb County residential area surrounded by communities struggling with poverty. A used clothing drive and subsequent community thrift sales evolved under Laurie’s leadership into Reflections of Trinity, a respected 501©3 nonprofit that is a lifeline to local neighbors and families in crisis from nearly 40 Georgia counties.
For over 20 years, Reflections of Trinity has offered compassionate services to support families in dire straits, caught in the harsh cycles of poverty. Reflections’ mission is to meet the basic needs of impoverished individuals in crisis with food, clothing, and daily necessities, and while doing so, offer additional resources and support to improve the future for deserving Georgians.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
REFLECTIONS OF TRINITY INC
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
REFLECTIONS OF TRINITY INC
Board of directorsas of 03/24/2023
Board of directors data
Ben Cope
Ribble Blaisdell
Scott Allen
Cherie Ann Byfield
Conrad Maynard
Dwayne Pace
Dianne Russell
Jamaine Tucker
Erika Harvey
Jordanna Wong-Omshehe
Kirk Wilson
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? No -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
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? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
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Sexual orientation
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Disability
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