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Georgia Shift

EIN 46-5280771 · Augusta, GA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 41% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

AT GEORGIA SHIFT, OUR MISSION IS TO ENGAGE, EMPOWER, AMPLIFY, AND MOBILIZE YOUNG VOTERS IN UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES ACROSS GEORGIA BY FOSTERING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, PROMOTING SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND DRIVING MEANINGFUL CHANGE. WE BELIEVE IN CREATING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERY VOICE IS HEARD AND VALUED, AND WHERE EVERYONE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, WE STRIVE TO BUILD A MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY FOR ALL.

Income
$345,419
Spending
$350,147
Spent on programs
41%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
5
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$80,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 56 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    41% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $132,464 spent. DEMOCRACY ON DEMAND WE'RE ENGAGING YOUNG PEOPLE AND IN PERSON THROUGH CIVIC EDUCATION, COMPASSIONATE STORYTELLING, AND CRITICAL CALLS TO ACTION TO CREATE AN ACCESSIBLE DEMOCRACY FOR ALL.THIS BEGINS WITH THE CONTINUATION OF OUR WEEKLY LIVESTREAM, "LUNCH LIVE", AND EXPANDING MORE VERTICALS, DEDICATED TO BREAKING DOWN THE BARRIERS OF ENTRY TO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN THE STATE.WE'LL ADDRESS IMPORTANT ELECTORAL QUESTIONS, TIMELY ISSUES, AND SHARE THE COMPELLING STORIES OF YOUNG PEOPLE, MAKING SURE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE A POLITICAL HOME TO BE CIVICALLY ENGAGED AT ALL TIMES.IN 2023, WE: CONTINUED WEEKLY LIVESTREAM PAVING A PATH TO POWER FOR YOUNG GEORGIANS THROUGH CLEAR CALLS TO ACTION AND CIVIC EDUCATION, MAKING SURE EACH VIEWER KNOWS HOW THEY CAN GET INVOLVED IN THE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROCESS.CONTINUED AND STRENGTHENED ONLINE STORYTELLING PROGRAM SERIES. THIS SERIES UTILIZES STORYTELLING THROUGH VIDEO TO LOWER THE BARRIER TO ENTRY OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN GEORGIA.CONTINUED THE "A SEAT AT THE TABLE PODCAST:, TO ENGAGE YOUNG VOTERS OF COLOR ON THE MAJOR ISSUES IMPACTING OUR COLLECTIVE COMMUNITIES. HOSTED QUARTERLY CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT EVENTS THAT INTEGRATE THE POWER OF ARTISTS, MUSIC, AND CULTURE TO ADVANCE OUR ELECTORAL AND POLICY GOALS.CONTINUED TO HOST MONTHLY TEACH-INS AND WORKSHOPSLAUNCHED ISSUE FOCUSED COMMUNITY LISTENING TOURS IN SAVANNAH, MACON AND ALBANY, GEORGIA.
  2. $10,930 spent. IN 2021, THE GEORGIA CIVIC CAMPUS NETWORK, THE FIRST STATEWIDE CAMPUS NETWORK IN GEORGIA, FACILITATED FIRST-CLASS CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATIONS OF COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES ACROSS THE STATE. WE SURPASSED ALL GOALS FOR 2021, REACHING OVER 200,000+ STUDENTS. IN 2022, WE EXPANDED OUR COLLEGE OUTREACH EFFORTS TO INCLUDE HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ACROSS THE STATE AND WERE SUCCESSFUL IN SURPASSING OUR 2022 HBCU INITIATIVE GOALS. IN 2023, WE: EXPANDED OUR STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM ON THE FOLLOWING HBCU CAMPUSES: PAINE COLLEGE, FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY, AND ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY HOSTED 2ND ANNUAL HBCU SUMMIT/PITCH COMPETITION WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO ENGAGE AND ENCOURAGE ORGANIZING AROUND ISSUES MOST PREVALENT TO STUDENTS ON HBCU CAMPUSES.EXPANDED TEACH-IN PLATFORMS TO TECHNICAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SUCH AS AUGUSTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE, ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE, AND OTHERS. SUPPORTED FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR IN CONJUNCTION WITH NATIONAL AND STATE ORGANIZATIONS, THE STUDENT VOTING SUMMIT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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