TY 2024 Form 990EZ

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE GEORGIA COOPERATIVE COUNCILS ONGOING MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER COOPERATIVES AND TO EDUCATE GEORGIANS ABOUT COOPERATIVES AND THE VITAL ROLE THEY PLAY IN GROWING AND SUPPORTING THE NATIONS ECONOMY. COOPERATIVES ARE BUSINESSES THAT ARE OWNED AND OPERATED BY THEIR MEMBERS. THESE BUSINESSES NOT ONLY SERVE THE INTERESTS OF MEMBERS, BUT THEY ALSO DEDICATE SUBSTANTIAL HUMAN AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES BEYOND THEIR BUSINESS FUNCTIONS. CONCERN FOR COMMUNITY IS A CORE GUIDING COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLE AND THE COMMUNITY COMMITMENT OF COOPERATIVES ENHANCES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE IN GEORGIAS CITIES AND TOWNS.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 PROMOTE AND FOSTER CORE MISSION OF THE GEORGIA COOPERATIVE'S COUNCIL THROUGH PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO COMMUNITY AND COOPERATIVE RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND INSTITUTIONS. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - THE PURPOSE OF THE 5-DAY CONFERENCE IS TO BUILD AND ENHANCE TEEN LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND FOR PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN THE ROLE COOPERATIVES PLAY IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. THE LEADERSHIP EVENT IS ALSO DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PARTICIPANTS LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND TEAMWORK ABILITIES THROUGH A SERIES OF EXERCISES, TRAINING SESSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 COUPLES CONFERENCE - THE CONFERENCE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COUPLES TO MEET NEW PEOPLE AND CREATE NEW FRIENDSHIPS WHILE LEARNING OF THE VARIOUS COOPERATIVES THAT OPERATE IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. COUPLES IN ATTENDANCE ARE SPONSORED BY MEMBERS OF THE GEORGIA CO-OP COUNCIL. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
KRISTI GREER EXECUTIVE DI	5.00	0
COREY COTTLE CHAIRMAN	1.00	0
AMY HARRISON VICE CHAIRMA	1.00	0
JEFF PAUL TREASURER/SE	1.00	0
LINDSAY BRIDGES DIRECTOR	1.00	0
CHIPPER JONES DIRECTOR	1.00	0
CHRISTY B SMITH DIRECTOR	1.00	0
RENE SMITH DIRECTOR	1.00	0

Yes

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 .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10	CASH CONTRIBUTION: 8,000
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16	EXPENSES YOUTH CONFERENCE 16,666 COUPLES CONFERENCE 19,696 ADMINISTRATIVE 3,799 DIRECTOR 9,250 ANNUAL MEETING 4,164 TOTAL 53,575
FORM 990-EZ, PART III	THE GEORGIA COOPERATIVE COUNCILS ONGOING MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER COOPERATIVES AND TO EDUCATE GEORGIANS ABOUT COOPERATIVES AND THE VITAL ROLE THEY PLAY IN GROWING AND SUPPORTING THE NATIONS ECONOMY. COOPERATIVES ARE BUSINESSES THAT ARE OWNED AND OPERATED BY THEIR MEMBERS. THESE BUSINESSES NOT ONLY SERVE THE INTERESTS OF MEMBERS, BUT THEY ALSO DEDICATE SUBSTANTIAL HUMAN AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES BEYOND THEIR BUSINESS FUNCTIONS. CONCERN FOR COMMUNITY IS A CORE GUIDING COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLE AND THE COMMUNITY COMMITMENT OF COOPERATIVES ENHANCES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE IN GEORGIAS CITIES AND TOWNS.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29	YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - THE PURPOSE OF THE 5-DAY CONFERENCE IS TO BUILD AND ENHANCE TEEN LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND FOR PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN THE ROLE COOPERATIVES PLAY IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. THE LEADERSHIP EVENT IS ALSO DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PARTICIPANTS LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND TEAMWORK ABILITIES THROUGH A SERIES OF EXERCISES, TRAINING SESSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30	COUPLES CONFERENCE - THE CONFERENCE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COUPLES TO MEET NEW PEOPLE AND CREATE NEW FRIENDSHIPS WHILE LEARNING OF THE VARIOUS COOPERATIVES THAT OPERATE IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. COUPLES IN ATTENDANCE ARE SPONSORED BY MEMBERS OF THE GEORGIA CO-OP COUNCIL.

Return Reference

Explanation

FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10

CASH CONTRIBUTION: 8,000

FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16

EXPENSES YOUTH CONFERENCE 16,666 COUPLES CONFERENCE 19,696 ADMINISTRATIVE 3,799 DIRECTOR 9,250 ANNUAL MEETING 4,164 TOTAL 53,575

FORM 990-EZ, PART III

THE GEORGIA COOPERATIVE COUNCILS ONGOING MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER COOPERATIVES AND TO EDUCATE GEORGIANS ABOUT COOPERATIVES AND THE VITAL ROLE THEY PLAY IN GROWING AND SUPPORTING THE NATIONS ECONOMY. COOPERATIVES ARE BUSINESSES THAT ARE OWNED AND OPERATED BY THEIR MEMBERS. THESE BUSINESSES NOT ONLY SERVE THE INTERESTS OF MEMBERS, BUT THEY ALSO DEDICATE SUBSTANTIAL HUMAN AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES BEYOND THEIR BUSINESS FUNCTIONS. CONCERN FOR COMMUNITY IS A CORE GUIDING COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLE AND THE COMMUNITY COMMITMENT OF COOPERATIVES ENHANCES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE IN GEORGIAS CITIES AND TOWNS.

FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29

YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - THE PURPOSE OF THE 5-DAY CONFERENCE IS TO BUILD AND ENHANCE TEEN LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND FOR PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN THE ROLE COOPERATIVES PLAY IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. THE LEADERSHIP EVENT IS ALSO DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PARTICIPANTS LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND TEAMWORK ABILITIES THROUGH A SERIES OF EXERCISES, TRAINING SESSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS.

FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30

COUPLES CONFERENCE - THE CONFERENCE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COUPLES TO MEET NEW PEOPLE AND CREATE NEW FRIENDSHIPS WHILE LEARNING OF THE VARIOUS COOPERATIVES THAT OPERATE IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. COUPLES IN ATTENDANCE ARE SPONSORED BY MEMBERS OF THE GEORGIA CO-OP COUNCIL.

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	40,265
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	31,095
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3
4	Investment income ....................................	4	113
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	71,473

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10	8,000
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	53,575
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	61,575

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	9,898
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	47,086
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	56,984

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