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Paulding Public Safety Appreciation

EIN 27-1633878 • 501(c)3 • Lithia Springs, GA

Profile

Provides financial support to local public safety heroes in their time of need.

2360 Huckleberry LaneLithia Springs, GA 30122
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

68th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

94th percentile

69%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets67th percentile

Assets

$248,991

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$2,617

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$246,374

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue68th percentileNet Margin94th percentile

Revenue

$354,512

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$108,138

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$246,374

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2024: $248,991Liabilities 2024: $2,617Net Assets 2024: $246,3742024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$248,991
Liabilities$2,617
Net Assets$246,374
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2024: $354,512Expenses 2024: $108,138Net Income 2024: $246,3742024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$354,512
Expenses$108,138
Net Income$246,374
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$248,991
Liabilities
$2,617
Net assets
$246,374
Revenue
$354,512
Expenses
$108,138
Net income
$246,374
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.49$0.03$2.46$3.55$1.08$2.46
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$354,512
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Provides financial support to local public safety heroes in their time of need.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$245,971-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$3,020-
Total Assets$0$248,991▲ $248,991
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$2,807-
Other Liabilities-$-190-
Total Liabilities$0$2,617▲ $2,617
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$246,374-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$246,374▲ $246,374
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$248,991▲ $248,991
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jarid Thomas IsonKey Officer
Carrie L HornerOfficer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$299,198
Program Service Revenue
$55,314
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$299,198
Change in Net Assets
$246,374
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$108,138
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$103,430--$103,430
Office Expenses$3,182--$3,182
Insurance$1,465--$1,465
Advertising$1,307--$1,307
Interest$-1,246--$-1,246
Total Functional Expenses$108,138$0$0$108,138
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Other Liabilities$-190
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Paulding Public Safety Appreciation
EIN
27-1633878
Phone
7708413841
Address
2360 HUCKLEBERRY LANE, LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 30122

Signing Officer

Name
Carrie L Horner
Title
Officer
Phone
7708413841
Signed
2025-11-17

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jarid Thomas Ison
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Lightening the Load LLC
Address
367 ATLANTA ST SE, MARIETTA, GA 30060-2258
Preparer
Robert Burgess
Phone
7705206376
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Non profit organization dedicated to supporting public safety employees in paulding county. We provide financial services for public safety personnel in their time of need.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Professional fees 60 0 0 awards & grants to others 36,314 0 0 annual breakfast catering 5,852 0 0 event expenses 26,302 0 0 shipping 6,898 0 0 supplies 28,004 0 0 total 103,430 0 0”

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