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Gwinnett Municipal Association Inc

EIN 58-2521447 · Lawrenceville, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE TO FOSTER BETTER UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT AND TO EFFECT WAYS AND MEANS OF PROVIDING MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY AND ECONOMY IN GOVERNMENT TO CITIZENS OF MUNICIPALITIES LOCATED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHIN GWINNETT COUNTY.

Income
$243,435
Spending
$232,314
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
16.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
1

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $223,160 spent. FOR 2024, GWMA'S GENERAL MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTS ELECTED OFFICIALS AND STAFF OF 16 CITIES IN GWINNETT COUNTY. THE ASSOCIATION HAS TWO STANDING COMMITTEES: THE EXECUTIVE BOARD (BOARD OF DIRECTORS) AND THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE. GWMA MEETINGS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO BE HELD ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY OTHER MONTH. MEETINGS ARE SCHEDULED IN FEBRUARY, JUNE, AUGUST, OCTOBER AND DECEMBER. THE GWMA INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (IGR) COMMITTEE MEETS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE ODD-NUMBERED MONTHS: MARCH, MAY, JULY, SEPTEMBER AND NOVEMBER. THE IGR COMMITTEE MEETS FOR SPECIAL CALLED MEETINGS AS REQUIRED. OTHER ONGOING ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION WORK PROGRAM: CONDUCTED LEGISLATIVE VISITS, SUPPORT OF GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION'S LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE AND SCHEDULED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE 2024 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION. GWMA COORDINATED SESSIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION BY SUPPORTING THE JANUARY "CITIES UNITED SUMMIT", THE GMA ANNUAL CONVENTION IN JUNE AND "HOMETOWN CONNECTION" VISITS SCHEDULED BY MEMBER CITIES. FOR 2024, GWMA'S GENERAL MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTS ELECTED OFFICIALS AND STAFF OF 16 CITIES IN GWINNETT COUNTY. THE ASSOCIATION HAS TWO STANDING COMMITTEES: THE EXECUTIVE BOARD (BOARD OF DIRECTORS) AND THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE. GWMA MEETINGS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO BE HELD ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY OTHER MONTH. MEETINGS ARE SCHEDULED IN FEBRUARY, JUNE, AUGUST, OCTOBER AND DECEMBER. THE GWMA INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (IGR) COMMITTEE MEETS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE ODD-NUMBERED MONTHS: MARCH, MAY, JULY, SEPTEMBER AND NOVEMBER. THE IGR COMMITTEE MEETS FOR SPECIAL CALLED MEETINGS AS REQUIRED. OTHER ONGOING ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION WORK PROGRAM: CONDUCTED LEGISLATIVE VISITS, SUPPORT OF GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION'S LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE AND SCHEDULED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE 2024 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION. GWMA COORDINATED SESSIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION BY SUPPORTING THE JANUARY "CITIES UNITED SUMMIT", THE GMA ANNUAL CONVENTION IN JUNE AND "HOMETOWN CONNECTION" VISITS SCHEDULED BY MEMBER CITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 August 2008.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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