Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 09-30-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
GEORGIA ADVOCACY OFFICE INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
150 EAST PONCE DE LEON AVENUE
ROOM/SUITE 430
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
DECATUR, GA30030
D Employer identification number

58-1299961
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 3,809,488
F Name and address of principal officer:
RUBY MOORE
150 EAST PONCE DE LEON AVENUE
DECATUR,GA30030
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.THEGAO.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1977
M State of legal domicile: GA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WITHIN THE STATE OF GEORGIA.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 6
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 6
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 34
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 6
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 3,477,436 3,042,146
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 49,561 764,169
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 8,472 3,173
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)   0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 3,535,469 3,809,488
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 416,079 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 2,302,581 2,260,353
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 971,728 1,322,650
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 3,690,388 3,583,003
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -154,919 226,485
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 545,233 701,090
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 347,712 276,862
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 197,521 424,228
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WITHIN THE STATE OF GEORGIA.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,409,596 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 547,677 )
PADD SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 955,252 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 100,077 )
PAIMI SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 489,975 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 51,332 )
PAIR SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 621,216 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 65,082 )
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2013: INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES PROVIDED DURING FY 2013: 1,362 CASES ACTIVE DURING FY 2013: 659 TRAINING & OUTREACH EVENTS: 76 INDIVIDUALS REACHED: 6,305 RADIO AND TV APPEARANCES BY P & A STAFF: 2 NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE/JOURNAL ARTICLES HIGHLIGHTING P & A WORK: 28 PSAS/VIDEOS AIRED: 1 HITS ON THE P&A WEBSITE: 3,000 PUBLICATIONS/BOOKLETS/BROCHURES DISSEMINATED: 18 OTHER MEDIA AND INFORMATION TYPES DISSEMINATED: 3 THE GEORGIA ADVOCACY OFFICE, THE CHILDREN'S FREEDOM INITIATIVE, AND THE PARENT LEADERSHIP SUPPORT PROJECT MAINTAIN CURRENT FACEBOOK PAGES. THE GEORGIA ADVOCACY OFFICE, THE CHILDREN'S FREEDOM INITIATIVE, AND EMPLOYMENT FIRST GEORGIA MAINTAIN CURRENT WEBSITES. SOME OF THE CITIZEN ADVOCACY OFFICES MAINTAIN WEBSITES AND FACEBOOK PAGES. THE GEORGIA ADVOCACY OFFICE AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE INTERNET, FACEBOOK, BLOGS, PRESS RELEASES, AND LISTSERVS. PADD CLOSED 264 CASES IN 2013 PAIMI CLOSED 153 CASES IN 2013 PAIR CLOSED 76 CASES IN 2013 THE GAO PROVIDED 302 INFORMATION & REFERRALS UNDER THE PADD PROGRAM. THE GAO PROVIDED 575 INFORMATION & REFERRALS UNDER THE PAIMI PROGRAM. THE GAO PROVIDED 485 INFORMATION AND REFERRALS UNDER THE PAIR PROGRAM. BELOW IS A SAMPLE OF THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FROM THE GEORGIA ADVOCACY OFFICE (THE "P & A") DURING FISCAL YEAR 2013 ATTRIBUTED TO OUR LARGEST PROGRAMS: PADD (PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES), PAIMI (PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS), AND PAIR (PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS). PADD, PAIMI, & PAIR THE P & A OVERSEES THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED STATES V. GEORGIA SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH A KEY FOCUS BEING ON THE MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SYSTEMS AND OVERSIGHT OF THE PROCESS OF DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY SUPPORTS AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH PSYCHIATRIC AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. P & A WAS APPOINTED AS AMICUS IN A LAWSUIT FILED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION AGAINST THE STATE REGARDING THE STATE'S FAILURE TO SERVE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL ILLNESS IN THE MOST INTEGRATED SETTING APPROPRIATE TO THEIR NEEDS. THE P & A MET WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HIS STAFF REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROVISIONS GOVERNING ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT (ACT) AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT (QM). IN FEBRUARY, THE UNITED STATES ISSUED A LETTER TO THE COMMISSIONER ASKING THE STATE TO COMPLETE A LIST OF TASKS. THEN, THE AMICI, INCLUDING THE P & A, MET WITH THE STATE REGARDING THE TASKS AND MISSED DEADLINES. THE COMMISSIONER ARTICULATED THAT ALL PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN STATE HOSPITALS WOULD BE MOVED INTO THE COMMUNITY. THE INDEPENDENT REVIEWER RECENTLY ISSUED HER ANNUAL REPORT, AND THE PARTIES MET ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2013, TO DISCUSS THE REPORT AND ISSUES GOING FORWARD. THE P & A, AS PART OF THE AMICI, HAD A NUMBER OF CONCERNS. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT CONCERN RELATES TO THE DD SERVICE SYSTEM. THERE IS A FUNDAMENTAL LACK OF UNDERSTANDING ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE NEED AND THE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THAT CREATE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO HAVE LIVES OF TRUE SOCIAL INTEGRATION AND INCLUSION. AS A RESULT, THE STATE'S EFFORTS AT COMPLIANCE UNDER THE AGREEMENT HAVE BEEN MISGUIDED AND HAVE LED TO POOR OUTCOMES. THE INDEPENDENT REVIEWER HAS BEEN RAISING THESE ISSUES WITH THE STATE AND HAS BEEN DOCUMENTING THEM IN PREVIOUS REPORTS. IN ORDER TO GIVE THE STATE SOME TIME TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES, THE PARTIES AND THE INDEPENDENT REVIEWER AGREED TO GIVE THE STATE AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS BEFORE SHE WOULD ISSUE A REPORT ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES. THE P & A IS PROVIDING SPECIFIC FEEDBACK TO THE STATE REGARDING THE CHALLENGES AND BARRIERS IN OUR CURRENT SYSTEM OF SERVICES. THE P & A'S OTHER PRIMARY CONCERN RELATES TO THE POOR PRACTICE OF DISCHARGE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION IN BOTH THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS. THE P & A IS STILL SEEING VERY POOR DISCHARGE PLANNING AND DISCONTINUITY IN SERVICE BETWEEN THE HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. THIS IS MOST EVIDENT IN SITUATIONS INVOLVING PEOPLE WITH SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT NEEDS AND PEOPLE WHO ARE DUALLY DIAGNOSED WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS AND A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY OR A BRAIN INJURY. IN PARTICULAR, THE P & A CONTINUE TO HAVE GREAT CONCERN ABOUT THE PEOPLE BEING DISCHARGED FROM CRAIG NURSING FACILITY AT CENTRAL STATE HOSPITAL. THE STATE HAS FAILED TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO ASSURE THAT ALL OF THE PEOPLE CONFINED TO CRAIG ARE AFFORDED A MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH APPROPRIATE SUPPORT. PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL SUPPORT NEEDS ARE PARTICULARLY AT RISK OF BEING SENT OFF TO OTHER NURSING FACILITIES. THE P & A CONTINUE TO VOICE OUR CONCERN WITH ALL PARTIES AND MADE CLEAR THAT WE ARE PREPARED TO INTERVENE, IF NECESSARY, ON BEHALF OF INDIVIDUALS NOT AFFORDED APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT. THE P & A HAS AGGRESSIVELY ADVOCATED FOR THE HOUSING PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN U.S. V. GEORGIA. AT CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS, THE P & A REMINDS ADVOCATES AND STAKEHOLDERS THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WANT TO LIVE IN TYPICAL, INTEGRATED HOUSING. THE P & A ADVOCATES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE IN INTEGRATED HOUSING IN SPITE OF THE BIAS TOWARD CONGREGATED, SEGREGATED HOUSING. MANY PROVIDERS ARE UNCLEAR ABOUT THE MANDATES OF OLMSTEAD AND U.S. V. GEORGIA. THE P & A HAS BEEN WORKING WITH A DIVERSE GROUP OF STAKEHOLDERS TO BUILD MORE CONSENSUS AND MOMENTUM AROUND INTEGRATED SUPPORTED HOUSING MODELS, TO OFFER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OPTIONS THAT ARE CULTURALLY NORMATIVE AND AFFORD A REAL CHOICE. THE P & A MONITORS THE DISCHARGE OF INDIVIDUALS LEAVING STATE HOSPITALS, WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES V. GEORGIA SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, AND THE "FIT" BETWEEN WHAT PEOPLE NEED AND WHAT THEY ARE ACTUALLY RECEIVING IN TERMS OF SUPPORTS AND SERVICES AND REAL CHOICES. THE P & A REPORTS FINDINGS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND THE COURT MONITOR AS PART OF THEIR INVESTIGATION INTO THE STATE HOSPITAL SYSTEM. THE P & A MONITORS THE CLOSURE OF THE CRAIG BUILDING AT CENTRAL STATE HOSPITAL TO MAKE SURE THAT THE STATE IS PROVIDING APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY- BASED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING INTO THE COMMUNITY FROM THE CRAIG BUILDING. THE P & A MET WITH THE STATE REGARDING CLOSURE OF THE HOSPITAL, AND THE P & A ATTENDED PLANNING SESSIONS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE P & A IS ALSO MONITORING THE CLOSURE OF SOUTHWESTERN STATE HOSPITAL IN THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, ON DECEMBER 31, 2013. THE P & A HAS BEEN WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS AND WITH THE DEPARTMENT SO THAT INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES UPON DISCHARGE. THE P & A IS MONITORING THE CREATION OF NEW OR EXPANDED SERVICES IN THAT RURAL PART OF THE STATE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS CENTERS, CRISIS STABILIZATION UNITS, AND INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TEAMS. THE P & A IS THE LEAD PARTNER ON THE CHILDREN'S FREEDOM INITIATIVE (CFI) TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN LIVE IN PERMANENT, LOVING HOMES, NOT IN INSTITUTIONS OR NURSING FACILITIES. THE CFI IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF THE P & A, GEORGIA COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INSTITUTE ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND DISABILITIES, THE CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP IN DISABILITY, PEOPLE FIRST OF GEORGIA, AND THE STATEWIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING NETWORK. THE P & A HAS IDENTIFIED CHILDREN IN FACILITIES, PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY, DEFLECTED INSTITUTIONAL PLACEMENT, PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS, STATE AGENCIES, AND CHILD PROTECTION CASEWORKERS REGARDING AVAILABLE COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES INCLUDING EARLY PERIODIC SCREENING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (EPSDT), PREPARED NECESSARY LITIGATION, AND PROVIDED OVERSIGHT OF DISCHARGE TO HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY. CFI MET WITH DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COMMISSIONER THIS YEAR REGARDING THE MISSION OF THIS INITIATIVE AND HOW WE CAN COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT. THE COMMISSIONER AGREED THAT THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL WOULD URGE ALL OF THE DEPARTMENTS THAT ARE INVOLVED WITH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TO WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE PERMANENT, LOVING HOMES FOR CHILDREN. ALSO, THE P & A PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE ALABAMA P & A ABOUT THE INITIATIVE: THE BEGINNING AND LESSONS LEARNED. THE P & A DISTRIBUTED PUBLISHED MATERIALS TO USE AS A GUIDE IN STARTING A SIMILAR INITIATIVE TO FREE CHILDREN FROM FACILITIES. THERE ARE SEVERAL CHILDREN FROM GEORGIA IN A PEDIATRIC NURSING FACILITY IN ALABAMA. THE P & A PROVIDED CNN MEDICAL CORRESPONDENT INFORMATION ABOUT CHILDREN LIVING IN NURSING FACILITIES AND THE CHILDREN'S FREEDOM INITIATIVE. THE P & A ALSO SPOKE WITH PEOPLE MAGAZINE, MOTHER JONES MAGAZINE, MAKING A DIFFERENCE MAGAZINE WITH THE DD COUNCIL, AND WAS FEATURED ON NPR'S TALK OF THE NAT
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 621,216 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 65,082 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet3,476,039
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
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Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II...
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
13
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
34
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
6
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
6
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
GA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletDONOVAN HYLTON150 EAST PONCE DE LEON AVE STE 430DECATURGA30030 (404) 885-1234
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) BERNARD BAKER........................................................................
SECRETARY
 .50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(2) KAYTHA BARTON........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 .50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) GORDON DRENNEN........................................................................
TREASURER
 .50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) WOODROW HALL........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 .50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) DENISE SHAW........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 .50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) MARGARET SUMNER PERRY........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 .50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) RUBY MOORE........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DI
 70.00
.......................   		    X       173,520 0 14,257
(8) DONOVAN HYLTON........................................................................
COMPTROLLER
 45.00
.......................   		    X       88,026 0 20,141


















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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 261,546   34,398
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet  
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 3,031,921
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		10,225
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 3,042,146
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a COURT AWARDS 813211 582,088 582,088    
b FELLOWSHIP INCOME 813211 124,081 124,081    
c CONTRACT INCOME 813211 58,000 58,000    
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 764,169
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 3,173     3,173
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 3,809,488 764,169   3,173
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 277,115 277,115    
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 1,513,734 1,467,921 45,813  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 55,007 55,007    
9 Other employee benefits ....... 278,115 278,115    
10 Payroll taxes ........... 136,382 134,304 2,078  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ...........        
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........        
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 57,954 57,367 587  
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 217,668 215,262 2,406  
17 Travel ............ 159,066 108,924 50,142  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 75,925 74,460 1,465  
20 Interest ........... 2,033 2,033    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 14,707 14,707    
23 Insurance .............. 11,266 11,266    
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a CITIZEN ADVOCACY CONTRACT 429,065 429,065    
b CONTRACTS 196,037 196,037    
c INTERPRETIVE SERVICES 56,981 56,981    
d EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 43,309 42,164 1,145  
e All other expenses 58,639 55,311 3,328  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 3,583,003 3,476,039 106,964 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 24,355 1 20,759
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 111,523 2 216,342
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 253,524 3 363,699
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 45,221 4 12,571
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 11,882 9 7,379
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 135,349
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 105,150 40,577 10c 30,199
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 45,666 11 37,656
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 12,485 15 12,485
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 545,233 16 701,090
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 202,627 17 186,535
18 Grants payable .................   18 54,835
19 Deferred revenue ................ 124,583 19 19,919
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 20,502 25 15,573
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 347,712 26 276,862
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 197,521 27 424,228
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 197,521 33 424,228
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 545,233 34 701,090
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
3,809,488
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
3,583,003
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
226,485
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
197,521
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
222
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
424,228
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
3b
Yes
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GEORGIA ADVOCACY OFFICE INC
 
Employer identification number

58-1299961
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

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Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 3,181,849 3,348,393 3,399,491 3,477,436 3,042,146 16,449,315
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 3,181,849 3,348,393 3,399,491 3,477,436 3,042,146 16,449,315
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           16,449,315
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 3,181,849 3,348,393 3,399,491 3,477,436 3,042,146 16,449,315
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 5,081 1,467 2,337 8,472 3,173 20,530
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 9,694 14,584 3,935     28,213
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           16,498,058
12
12
764,169
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
99.700 %
15
15
98.750 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GEORGIA ADVOCACY OFFICE INC
 
Employer identification number

58-1299961
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   114,885 94,918 19,967
e Other .................   20,464 10,232 10,232
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 30,199
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
LT CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS 10,066
ST CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS 5,507







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 15,573
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 3,809,710
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 222
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 222
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 3,809,488
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 3,809,488
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 3,583,003
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 3,583,003
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 3,583,003
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GEORGIA ADVOCACY OFFICE INC
 
Employer identification number

58-1299961
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)RUBY MOOREEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 158,520
  		15,000
  		 
  		6,941
  		7,316
  		187,777
  		 
 
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GEORGIA ADVOCACY OFFICE INC
 
Employer identification number

58-1299961
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 THE 6 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ALL VOLUNTEERS.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2013: INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES PROVIDED DURING FY 2013: 1,362 CASES ACTIVE DURING FY 2013: 659 TRAINING & OUTREACH EVENTS: 76 INDIVIDUALS REACHED: 6,305 RADIO AND TV APPEARANCES BY P & A STAFF: 2 NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE/JOURNAL ARTICLES HIGHLIGHTING P & A WORK: 28 PSAS/VIDEOS AIRED: 1 HITS ON THE P&A WEBSITE: 3,000 PUBLICATIONS/BOOKLETS/BROCHURES DISSEMINATED: 18 OTHER MEDIA AND INFORMATION TYPES DISSEMINATED: 3 THE GEORGIA ADVOCACY OFFICE, THE CHILDREN'S FREEDOM INITIATIVE, AND THE PARENT LEADERSHIP SUPPORT PROJECT MAINTAIN CURRENT FACEBOOK PAGES. THE GEORGIA ADVOCACY OFFICE, THE CHILDREN'S FREEDOM INITIATIVE, AND EMPLOYMENT FIRST GEORGIA MAINTAIN CURRENT WEBSITES. SOME OF THE CITIZEN ADVOCACY OFFICES MAINTAIN WEBSITES AND FACEBOOK PAGES. THE GEORGIA ADVOCACY OFFICE AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE INTERNET, FACEBOOK, BLOGS, PRESS RELEASES, AND LISTSERVS. PADD CLOSED 264 CASES IN 2013 PAIMI CLOSED 153 CASES IN 2013 PAIR CLOSED 76 CASES IN 2013 THE GAO PROVIDED 302 INFORMATION & REFERRALS UNDER THE PADD PROGRAM. THE GAO PROVIDED 575 INFORMATION & REFERRALS UNDER THE PAIMI PROGRAM. THE GAO PROVIDED 485 INFORMATION AND REFERRALS UNDER THE PAIR PROGRAM. BELOW IS A SAMPLE OF THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FROM THE GEORGIA ADVOCACY OFFICE (THE "P & A") DURING FISCAL YEAR 2013 ATTRIBUTED TO OUR LARGEST PROGRAMS: PADD (PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES), PAIMI (PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS), AND PAIR (PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS). PADD, PAIMI, & PAIR THE P & A OVERSEES THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED STATES V. GEORGIA SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH A KEY FOCUS BEING ON THE MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SYSTEMS AND OVERSIGHT OF THE PROCESS OF DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY SUPPORTS AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH PSYCHIATRIC AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. P & A WAS APPOINTED AS AMICUS IN A LAWSUIT FILED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION AGAINST THE STATE REGARDING THE STATE'S FAILURE TO SERVE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL ILLNESS IN THE MOST INTEGRATED SETTING APPROPRIATE TO THEIR NEEDS. THE P & A MET WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HIS STAFF REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROVISIONS GOVERNING ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT (ACT) AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT (QM). IN FEBRUARY, THE UNITED STATES ISSUED A LETTER TO THE COMMISSIONER ASKING THE STATE TO COMPLETE A LIST OF TASKS. THEN, THE AMICI, INCLUDING THE P & A, MET WITH THE STATE REGARDING THE TASKS AND MISSED DEADLINES. THE COMMISSIONER ARTICULATED THAT ALL PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN STATE HOSPITALS WOULD BE MOVED INTO THE COMMUNITY. THE INDEPENDENT REVIEWER RECENTLY ISSUED HER ANNUAL REPORT, AND THE PARTIES MET ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2013, TO DISCUSS THE REPORT AND ISSUES GOING FORWARD. THE P & A, AS PART OF THE AMICI, HAD A NUMBER OF CONCERNS. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT CONCERN RELATES TO THE DD SERVICE SYSTEM. THERE IS A FUNDAMENTAL LACK OF UNDERSTANDING ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE NEED AND THE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THAT CREATE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO HAVE LIVES OF TRUE SOCIAL INTEGRATION AND INCLUSION. AS A RESULT, THE STATE'S EFFORTS AT COMPLIANCE UNDER THE AGREEMENT HAVE BEEN MISGUIDED AND HAVE LED TO POOR OUTCOMES. THE INDEPENDENT REVIEWER HAS BEEN RAISING THESE ISSUES WITH THE STATE AND HAS BEEN DOCUMENTING THEM IN PREVIOUS REPORTS. IN ORDER TO GIVE THE STATE SOME TIME TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES, THE PARTIES AND THE INDEPENDENT REVIEWER AGREED TO GIVE THE STATE AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS BEFORE SHE WOULD ISSUE A REPORT ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES. THE P & A IS PROVIDING SPECIFIC FEEDBACK TO THE STATE REGARDING THE CHALLENGES AND BARRIERS IN OUR CURRENT SYSTEM OF SERVICES. THE P & A'S OTHER PRIMARY CONCERN RELATES TO THE POOR PRACTICE OF DISCHARGE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION IN BOTH THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS. THE P & A IS STILL SEEING VERY POOR DISCHARGE PLANNING AND DISCONTINUITY IN SERVICE BETWEEN THE HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. THIS IS MOST EVIDENT IN SITUATIONS INVOLVING PEOPLE WITH SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT NEEDS AND PEOPLE WHO ARE DUALLY DIAGNOSED WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS AND A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY OR A BRAIN INJURY. IN PARTICULAR, THE P & A CONTINUE TO HAVE GREAT CONCERN ABOUT THE PEOPLE BEING DISCHARGED FROM CRAIG NURSING FACILITY AT CENTRAL STATE HOSPITAL. THE STATE HAS FAILED TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO ASSURE THAT ALL OF THE PEOPLE CONFINED TO CRAIG ARE AFFORDED A MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH APPROPRIATE SUPPORT. PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL SUPPORT NEEDS ARE PARTICULARLY AT RISK OF BEING SENT OFF TO OTHER NURSING FACILITIES. THE P & A CONTINUE TO VOICE OUR CONCERN WITH ALL PARTIES AND MADE CLEAR THAT WE ARE PREPARED TO INTERVENE, IF NECESSARY, ON BEHALF OF INDIVIDUALS NOT AFFORDED APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT. THE P & A HAS AGGRESSIVELY ADVOCATED FOR THE HOUSING PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN U.S. V. GEORGIA. AT CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS, THE P & A REMINDS ADVOCATES AND STAKEHOLDERS THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WANT TO LIVE IN TYPICAL, INTEGRATED HOUSING. THE P & A ADVOCATES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE IN INTEGRATED HOUSING IN SPITE OF THE BIAS TOWARD CONGREGATED, SEGREGATED HOUSING. MANY PROVIDERS ARE UNCLEAR ABOUT THE MANDATES OF OLMSTEAD AND U.S. V. GEORGIA. THE P & A HAS BEEN WORKING WITH A DIVERSE GROUP OF STAKEHOLDERS TO BUILD MORE CONSENSUS AND MOMENTUM AROUND INTEGRATED SUPPORTED HOUSING MODELS, TO OFFER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OPTIONS THAT ARE CULTURALLY NORMATIVE AND AFFORD A REAL CHOICE. THE P & A MONITORS THE DISCHARGE OF INDIVIDUALS LEAVING STATE HOSPITALS, WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES V. GEORGIA SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, AND THE "FIT" BETWEEN WHAT PEOPLE NEED AND WHAT THEY ARE ACTUALLY RECEIVING IN TERMS OF SUPPORTS AND SERVICES AND REAL CHOICES. THE P & A REPORTS FINDINGS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND THE COURT MONITOR AS PART OF THEIR INVESTIGATION INTO THE STATE HOSPITAL SYSTEM. THE P & A MONITORS THE CLOSURE OF THE CRAIG BUILDING AT CENTRAL STATE HOSPITAL TO MAKE SURE THAT THE STATE IS PROVIDING APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY- BASED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING INTO THE COMMUNITY FROM THE CRAIG BUILDING. THE P & A MET WITH THE STATE REGARDING CLOSURE OF THE HOSPITAL, AND THE P & A ATTENDED PLANNING SESSIONS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE P & A IS ALSO MONITORING THE CLOSURE OF SOUTHWESTERN STATE HOSPITAL IN THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, ON DECEMBER 31, 2013. THE P & A HAS BEEN WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS AND WITH THE DEPARTMENT SO THAT INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES UPON DISCHARGE. THE P & A IS MONITORING THE CREATION OF NEW OR EXPANDED SERVICES IN THAT RURAL PART OF THE STATE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS CENTERS, CRISIS STABILIZATION UNITS, AND INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TEAMS. THE P & A IS THE LEAD PARTNER ON THE CHILDREN'S FREEDOM INITIATIVE (CFI) TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN LIVE IN PERMANENT, LOVING HOMES, NOT IN INSTITUTIONS OR NURSING FACILITIES. THE CFI IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF THE P & A, GEORGIA COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INSTITUTE ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND DISABILITIES, THE CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP IN DISABILITY, PEOPLE FIRST OF GEORGIA, AND THE STATEWIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING NETWORK. THE P & A HAS IDENTIFIED CHILDREN IN FACILITIES, PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY, DEFLECTED INSTITUTIONAL PLACEMENT, PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS, STATE AGENCIES, AND CHILD PROTECTION CASEWORKERS REGARDING AVAILABLE COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES INCLUDING EARLY PERIODIC SCREENING AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (EPSDT), PREPARED NECESSARY LITIGATION, AND PROVIDED OVERSIGHT OF DISCHARGE TO HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY. CFI MET WITH DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COMMISSIONER THIS YEAR REGARDING THE MISSION OF THIS INITIATIVE AND HOW WE CAN COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT. THE COMMISSIONER AGREED THAT THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL WOULD URGE ALL OF THE DEPARTMENTS THAT ARE INVOLVED WITH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TO WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE PERMANENT, LOVING HOMES FOR CHILDREN. ALSO, THE P & A PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE ALABAMA P & A ABOUT THE INITIATIVE: THE BEGINNING AND LESSONS LEARNED. THE P & A DISTRIBUTED PUBLISHED MATERIALS TO USE AS A GUIDE IN STARTING A SIMILAR INITIATIVE TO FREE CHILDREN FROM FACILITIES. THERE ARE SEVERAL CHILDREN FROM GEORGIA IN A PEDIATRIC NURSING FACILITY IN ALABAMA. THE P & A PROVIDED CNN MEDICAL CORRESPONDENT INFORMATION ABOUT CHILDREN LIVING IN NURSING FACILITIES AND THE CHILDREN'S FREEDOM INITIATIVE. THE P & A ALSO SPOKE WITH PEOPLE MAGAZINE, MOTHER JONES MAGAZINE, MAKING A DIFFERENCE MAGAZINE WITH THE DD COUNCIL, AND WAS FEATURED ON NPR'S TALK OF THE NAT
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ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE POLICY IS DISCUSSED REGULARLY WITH THE GOVERNING BOARD. NEW MEMBERS HAVE TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE GOVERNING BOARD CONDUCTS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DISCUSSES, DELIBERATES AND APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY INCREASE AND BONUS.
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