Civic Intelligence

Georgians for Lawsuit Reform Inc

EIN 81-3333693 • 501(c)6 • Atlanta, GA

Profile

Georgians for lawsuit reform works to ensure a fair, balanced, and efficient civil justice system in our state through education and advocacy.

270 Peachtree Street NW Ste 2200Atlanta, GA 30303

www.galawsuitreform.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

36th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

47th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 47% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

9th percentile

-17%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$305,217

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 42.5% of source-year revenue.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

23rd percentile

-4.3%

Faster asset growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

70th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$1,511,042

Down $67,680 (-4.3%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$101,625

Down $11,693 (-10%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$1,409,417

Down $55,987 (-3.8%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$718,180

Up $85,826 (+14%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$837,697

Up $240,855 (+40%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$119,517

Down $155,029 (-437%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2016: $262,600Liabilities 2016: $58,437Net Assets 2016: $204,1632016Assets 2017: $528,356Liabilities 2017: $64,364Net Assets 2017: $463,9922017Assets 2018: $1,020,529Liabilities 2018: $178,364Net Assets 2018: $842,1652018Assets 2020: $1,229,659Liabilities 2020: $65,982Net Assets 2020: $1,163,6772020Assets 2021: $1,470,687Liabilities 2021: $88,205Net Assets 2021: $1,382,4822021Assets 2022: $1,461,664Liabilities 2022: $96,223Net Assets 2022: $1,365,4412022Assets 2023: $1,578,722Liabilities 2023: $113,318Net Assets 2023: $1,465,4042023Assets 2024: $1,511,042Liabilities 2024: $101,625Net Assets 2024: $1,409,4172024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,511,042
Liabilities$101,625
Net Assets$1,409,417

Operations Trend

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $262,500Expenses 2016: $58,337Net Income 2016: $204,1632016Revenue 2017: $460,000Expenses 2017: $200,171Net Income 2017: $259,8292017Revenue 2018: $799,447Expenses 2018: $421,274Net Income 2018: $378,1732018Revenue 2020: $522,800Expenses 2020: $399,313Net Income 2020: $123,4872020Revenue 2021: $640,813Expenses 2021: $456,208Net Income 2021: $184,6052021Revenue 2022: $642,169Expenses 2022: $510,966Net Income 2022: $131,2032022Revenue 2023: $632,354Expenses 2023: $596,842Net Income 2023: $35,5122023Revenue 2024: $718,180Expenses 2024: $837,697Net Income 2024: -$119,5172024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$718,180
Expenses$837,697
Net Income-$119,517

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$718,180
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Georgians for lawsuit reform is an organization focused on ensuring a fair, balanced and efficient civil justice system for all citizens, and on improving georgias competitiveness for small businesses, expanding companies and new industries.

Georgians for lawsuit reform works to ensure a fair, balanced, and efficient civil justice system in our state through education and advocacy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$985,818$1,144,017▲ $158,199
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$571,755$343,382▼ $228,373
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$16,515$19,009▲ $2,494
Accounts Receivable$4,634$4,634→ $0
Total Assets$1,578,722$1,511,042▼ $67,680
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$113,318$101,625▼ $11,693
Total Liabilities$113,318$101,625▼ $11,693
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,465,404$1,409,417▼ $55,987
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,465,404$1,409,417▼ $55,987
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,578,722$1,511,042▼ $67,680

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Securities$1,144,017--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Meagan HansonExecutive DiFT$273,120$32,097$305,217
Meagan HansonExecutive Director-$237,120$68,097$305,217

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Will BarnetteChairman
Tish McdonaldVice Chair
Allen RichardsonBoard Member
Cindi BerryBoard Member
Dean ShufordBoard Member
Doug ScribnerBoard Member
Katie ChildersBoard Member
Keith BlackwellBoard Member
Mark TilkinBoard Member
Meg TaylorBoard Member
Rocco TestaniBoard Member
Ron JacksonBoard Member
Tracy BakerBoard Member
Tye DarlandBoard Member
Joel HowleTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$652,500
Program Service Revenue
$8,379
Investment Income
$57,301
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-119,517
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$415,764
Other Expenses$321,933
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$100,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$320,080
Fees for Services Legal---$110,000
Fees for Services Lobbying---$105,040
Grants to Domestic Orgs---$100,000
Conferences and Meetings---$70,652
Other Salaries and Wages---$64,167
Payroll Taxes---$20,047
Fees for Services Other---$14,964
Other Employee Benefits---$9,545
Travel---$8,403
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees---$6,590
Occupancy---$3,715
Pension Plan Contributions---$1,925
Office Expenses---$1,447
Insurance---$677
Fees for Services Accounting---$445
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$837,697
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Balance the Scales Georgia IncAtlanta, GA501c4Part Iv$100,000
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
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
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 6

The organization has members that pay a minimum of 25,000 each and are entitled to vote at meetings of the members with respect to each matter in which the members are permitted to vote.

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

The organization's officers reviewed the return before it was filed.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

Executive board members are required annually to disclose interests that could give rise to conflicts.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

The executive committee of the board annually reviews the terms of the employment agreement of the glr executive director prior to execution and considers the comparability and competitiveness of the salary for the position.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents and form 990 available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Georgians for Lawsuit Reform Inc
EIN
81-3333693
Phone
4042232264
Address
270 PEACHTREE STREET NW STE 2200, ATLANTA, GA 30303

Signing Officer

Name
James Beal
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4042232470
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Will Barnette
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
2
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Howard Moore & Mcduffie Pc
Address
PO BOX 4547, MACON, GA 31208
Preparer
Georgia G Slagle
Phone
4787425317
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI

Line 8 - during 2024, management of georgians for lawsuit reform voided checks totaling 27,876 that were recorded in the prior year.

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