Civic Intelligence

Guardian Independent Operator Association

EIN 85-1854112 • 501(c)6 • Kennesaw, GA

Profile

To promote trade and exemplary practices, & to provide its members with programs, services & products that enhance their ability to conduct their businesses with competence & integrity.

1635 Old Hwy 41 112-351Kennesaw, GA 30152

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

11th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

12th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Net Margin

20th percentile

-5.8%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-20%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

87th percentile

31%

Faster revenue growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets11th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,550,144

Down $384,279 (-20%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$1,550,144

Down $384,279 (-20%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue12th percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,501,195

Up $356,198 (+31%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,587,782

Up $772,851 (+95%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$86,587

Down $416,653 (-126%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2020: $223,255Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $223,2552020Assets 2021: $1,224,384Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,224,3842021Assets 2022: $1,533,984Liabilities 2022: $28,500Net Assets 2022: $1,505,4842022Assets 2023: $1,934,423Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,934,4232023Assets 2024: $1,550,144Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,550,1442024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,550,144
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,550,144
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth87th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2020: $270,368Expenses 2020: $47,113Net Income 2020: $223,2552020Revenue 2021: $1,322,204Expenses 2021: $321,075Net Income 2021: $1,001,1292021Revenue 2022: $1,004,655Expenses 2022: $723,555Net Income 2022: $281,1002022Revenue 2023: $1,144,997Expenses 2023: $814,931Net Income 2023: $330,0662023Revenue 2024: $1,501,195Expenses 2024: $1,587,782Net Income 2024: -$86,5872024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,501,195
Expenses$1,587,782
Net Income-$86,587
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$1,550,144
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,550,144
Revenue
$1,501,195
Expenses
$1,587,782
Net income
-$86,587
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.55$0.00$1.55$1.50$1.59$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.93$0.00$1.93$1.14$0.81$0.33
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.53$0.03$1.51$1.00$0.72$0.28
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.00$1.22$1.32$0.32$1.00
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.00$0.22$0.27$0.05$0.22
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,501,195
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote trade and exemplary practices, & to provide its members with programs, services, & products that enhance their ability to conduct their businesses with competence & integrity.

To promote trade & exemplary practices, & to provide its members with programs, services & products that enhance their ability to conduct their businesses with competence & integrity.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$1,934,423$1,550,144▼ $384,279
Investments Other Securities$972,864$1,042,678▲ $69,814
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$856,740$391,749▼ $464,991
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$104,819$15,717▼ $89,102
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0--
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,934,423$1,550,144▼ $384,279
Other Assets Total$0$100,000▲ $100,000
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,934,423$1,550,144▼ $384,279
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,934,423$1,550,144▼ $384,279

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$100,000--
Other Securities$18,890--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Randall SmithExecutive DirectorPT$120,000$120,000
Alex VannSecretaryPT$80,000$80,000
Jonathan HollisPresident/COOPT$80,000$80,000
Justin MizeTreasurer/CFOPT$80,000$80,000
Josh MaloneDirectorPT$40,000$40,000
Michael EdmondsDirectorPT$40,000$40,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joe EngertDirector (thru 08/2025)
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$320,000
Program Service Revenue
$1,111,382
Investment Income
$69,813
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-86,587
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,149,507
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$438,275
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Travel---$452,649
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$320,000
Office Expenses---$233,237
Fees for Services Management---$224,383
Payroll Taxes---$118,275
Advertising---$106,493
Fees for Services Legal---$86,000
Fees for Services Accounting---$30,000
Insurance---$16,745
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$1,587,782
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
In-house lobbying only
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
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
Yes
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, Part VI, Line 7A Members or stockholders electing members of governing body

“Voting structure: guardian independent operator association, inc. Is board managed and has seven voting members, all have voting rights on all matters brought before the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B Review of form 990 by governing body

“Availability to members: the current year's form 990 is uploaded to the company portal, and the board is notified via email that the form is available for review.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C Conflict of interest policy

“Compliance with conflict of interest policy: during meetings, the board discusses and documents issues if they arise.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financials: gioa will make its most recently filed 990 report available to the public for inspection via in-person requests the first week of each calendar year or via written request via postcard to gioa offices.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A & 15B

“Determining compensation: the board contracts with outside counsel regarding appropriate market comparables. The board reviews the market study with counsel and determines appropriate compensation.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Guardian Independent Operator Association Inc
EIN
85-1854112
Phone
8554462411
Address
1635 OLD HWY 41 112-351, KENNESAW, GA 30152

Signing Officer

Name
Justin Mize
Title
CFO
Phone
8556063726
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
7
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Bdo USA
Address
1180 PEACHTREE ST NE SUITE 1950, ATLANTA, GA 30309
Preparer
Sandra L Feinsmith
Phone
4046886841
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIALS: GIOA WILL MAKE ITS MOST RECENTLY FILED 990 REPORT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR INSPECTION VIA IN-PERSON REQUESTS THE FIRST WEEK OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR OR VIA WRITTEN REQUEST VIA POSTCARD TO GIOA OFFICES.
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