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Odyssey Inc

EIN 58-2537795 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ODYSSEY PARTNERS WITH THE ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO SERVE STUDENTS IN GRADE 1-12 FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. ODYSSEY FOCUSES ON STUDENTS WITH UNMET POTENTIAL, PREPARING THEM FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND SUPPORTING THEM ON THEIR PATH TO COLLEGE.

Income
$708,055
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
11.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
57
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$268,911, board member

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 113% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 38 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 29 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 September 30, 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 (3)
  1. $320,003 spent. ODYSSEY HIGH SCHOOL Served 89 students in rising grades 9-12 during the course of 5 weeks. Odyssey's atmosphere encourages students to enhance their skills both inside and outside the classroom. Odyssey continues the project-based learning model for 9th-11th grades, with a laser focus on college & career preparation. Math, Writing & Public Speaking are core subjects, with electives geared towards individual interests, the arts, evolving fields, & workforce demands to ensure students have transferrable skills. Seniors complete their college application components & embark on a week-long tour to gain exposure to colleges that fit their profile.
  2. $298,299 spent. ODYSSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Served 98 students in rising grades 6-8 during the course of 6 weeks. We hire highly qualified and award-winning teachers from across Atlanta who teach an academic curriculum grounded in reading, writing, and math through design thinking and project-based learning. Each grade level's curriculum is founded on a theme; WHICH GOVERNS WHICH TEXTS ARE TAUGHT, FIELD TRIPS TAKEN, AND THE PROJECTS THAT ARE COMPLETED. By providing the summer bridge learning experience for this group of students who would not otherwise have access, Odyssey ensures that students not only avoid a loss of academic skills, but also are able to get a jump ahead on the next school year.
  3. $321,376 spent. ODYSSEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Served 114 students in rising grades 1-5 during the course of 6 weeks.We hire highly qualified and award-winning teachers from across Atlanta who teach an academic curriculum grounded in reading, writing, and math through design thinking and project-based learning. Each grade level's curriculum is founded on a theme; WHICH GOVERNS WHICH TEXTS ARE TAUGHT, FIELD TRIPS TAKEN, AND THE PROJECTS THAT ARE COMPLETED. By providing the summer bridge learning experience for this group of students who would not otherwise have access, Odyssey ensures that students not only avoid a loss of academic skills, but also are able to get a jump ahead on the next school year.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 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 September 2025.

    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 May 2015.

    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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