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Georgia School Boards Association Inc

EIN 58-1077259 · Lawrenceville, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE GEORGIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION, INC IS TO ENSURE EXCELLENCE IN THE GOVERNANCE OF LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY AND SERVICES, AND BY REPRESENTING THE COLLECTIVE RESOLVE OF GEORGIA'S ELECTED BOARDS OF EDUCATION.

Income
$11.5 million
Spending
$10.3 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
50
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$364,335, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $3.7 million spent. RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES: RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES ADMINISTERS THE GSBA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, AND THE GSBA RISK MANAGEMENT FUND AS WELL AS PROVIDE VARIOUS SCHOOL SAFETY-RELATED SERVICES.
  2. $1.3 million spent. EBOARDSOLUTIONS: PROVIDES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH SOFTWARE THAT HELPS BOARDS LEAD MORE EFFECTIVELY AND OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY.
  3. $1.8 million spent. BOARD LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: DESIGNS AND CONDUCTS TRAINING WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES FOR THE BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENTS OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS
  4. $2.4 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH SERVICES ASSIST GEORGIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN SELECTION AND HIRING OF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS. POLICY SERVICES ASSIST GEORGIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN MAINTAINING AND UPDATING SCHOOL POLICIES. STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES PROVIDE STRATEGIC PLANNING FACILITATION SERVICES TO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1970.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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