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Oglethorpe Echo Legacy Incorporated

EIN 87-3098936 • 501(c)3 • Lexington, GA

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

Educational in nature, and will consist of the production of a weekly newspaper containing original reporting on local issues and events for Oglethorpe County and the surronding area.

PO Box 268Lexington, GA 30648

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Balance Sheet

Assets

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Operations

Revenue

Up

$327,271

Up $45,556 (+16%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$166,430

Up $57,431 (+53%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$160,841

Down $11,875 (-6.9%) from 2023

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Balance Sheet Trend

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$0Assets 2023: $0Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $02023Assets 2024: $0Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $02024

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2024

Assets$0
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$0

Operations Trend

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2023: $281,715Expenses 2023: $108,999Net Income 2023: $172,7162023Revenue 2024: $327,271Expenses 2024: $166,430Net Income 2024: $160,8412024

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2024

Revenue$327,271
Expenses$166,430
Net Income$160,841

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 3, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$327,271
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Educational in nature, and will consist of the production of a weekly newspaper containing original reporting on local issues and events for Oglethorpe County and the surronding area.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Total Assets$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$0→ $0
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
William NesmithPresident
Ronald JonesBoard Member
Amy StoneSecretary
Randall W BramlettTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$71,868
Program Service Revenue
$251,315
Investment Income
$4,088
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$71,868
Change in Net Assets
$160,841
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$166,430
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
Advertising$81,300$0$0$81,300
Fees for Services Management$56,697$0$0$56,697
Fees for Services Accounting$13,332$0$0$13,332
Office Expenses$6,687$0$0$6,687
Conferences and Meetings$5,129$0$0$5,129
Occupancy$3,285$0$0$3,285
Total Functional Expenses$166,430$0$0$166,430
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Audit committee
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
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Oglethorpe Echo Legacy Inc
EIN
87-3098936
Phone
7067433111
Address
PO BOX 268, LEXINGTON, GA 30648

Signing Officer

Name
William H Nesmith Jr
Title
Chairman
Phone
7067433111
Signed
2025-05-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
William H Nesmith Jr
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Bramlett Accounting Services
Address
36 ARNOLDSVILLE RD STE 6, CRAWFORD, GA 30630
Preparer
Randall W Bramlett
Phone
7067425457
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

The treaurer is responsible

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