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Atlanta Fulton County Prearrest Diversion Initiative Inc

EIN 81-5124367 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PAD INITIATIVE WORKS TO REDUCE ARREST AND INCARCERATION OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING EXTREME POVERTY, PROBLEMATIC SUBSTANCE USE, OR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS, AND INCREASE THE ACCESSIBILITY OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IN ATLANTA AND FULTON COUNTY GEORGIA.

Income
$5.6 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
62
Volunteers
15

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 87% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $529,059 spent. PARTNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: PAD COORDINATES WITH HOUSING PARTNERS, BUSINESSES, CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCIES, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, AND NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF COMMUNITY CONCERN AND CONNECT REFERRED INDIVIDUALS TO HOUSING, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER STABILIZING SUPPORTS. PAD'S TEAM ALSO PROVIDES ONGOING ENGAGEMENT AND TRAINING TO FURTHER AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF HARM REDUCTION, HOUSING FIRST, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE USE OF PUNISHMENT TO ADDRESS PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVIVAL ISSUES.
  2. $2.4 million spent. CARE NAVIGATION SERVICES: PAD PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES TO DIVERTED INDIVIDUALS. OUR SERVICES ARE GROUNDED IN THE PRINCIPLES OF HARM REDUCTION AND HOUSING FIRST. THE FOCUS OF OUR DIRECT SERVICES IS TO REDUCE THE ACTIVITIES THAT LEAD TO POLICE CONTACT AND ADDRESS QUALITY OF LIFE CONCERNS IN A WAY THAT HONORS THE DIGNITY AND SELF-DETERMINATION OF THE PARTICIPANT. REFERRED INDIVIDUALS ARE OFFERED EMERGENCY SHELTER, TRANSPORTATION, AND FOOD ASSISTANCE. REFERRED INDIVIDUALS ARE SUPPORTED WITH CARE NAVIGATION, AND CONNECTED TO SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS,RECOVERY SUPPORT, EMPLOYEMENT, AND OTHER SERVICES.
  3. $1.9 million spent. DIVERSION AND COMMUNITY RESPONSE SERVICES: PAD'S COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM RESPONDS TO COMMUNITY REFERRALS THROUGH THE 311 LINE, DIVERSIONS FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND CONDUCTS STREET OUTREACH AND PROBLEM SOLVING WITH COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO PROMOTE ALTERNATIVE RESPONSES AND THE DECRIMINALIZATION OF SURVIVAL ACTIVITIES. PAD PROVIDES AN IMMEDIATE ALTERNATIVE TO ARREST FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS ALREADY DETAINED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT. PAD ACCEPTS DIVERSION REFERRALS FROM THE ATLANTA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND MARTA POLICE OFFICERS WHO HAVE PROBABLE CAUSE TO ARREST AN INDIVIDUAL AND IDENTIFY THAT THERE IS A NEED RELATED TO SUBSTANCE USE, MENTAL HEALTH, OR EXTREME PROVERTY.

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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Status was revoked on August 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on August 15, 2019.

    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 June 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 June 2020.

    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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