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Balance the Scales Georgia Inc

EIN 99-3663898 • 501(c)4 • Atlanta, GA

Profile

Balance the scales, georgia, operates to promote the social welfare, specifically by supporting the adoption of policies that lead to a balanced and efficient legal system and by educating georgia's citizens on the importance of a balanced and efficient legal system and how that affects their quality of life.

1266 W Paces Ferry Rd NW 282Atlanta, GA 30327

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Siviq Scores

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

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Net Margin

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Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

9th percentile

-100%

Faster asset growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

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Assets

Down

$0

Down $90,000 (-100%) from 2024

Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

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$0

Down $90,000 (-100%) from 2024

Revenue

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Expenses

Up

$90,000

Up $80,000 (+800%) from 2024

Net Income

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$100K$50K$0Assets 2024: $90,000Net Assets 2024: $90,0002024Assets 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $02025

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2025

Assets$0
Liabilities-
Net Assets$0

Operations Trend

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

$100K$50K$0Revenue 2024: $100,000Expenses 2024: $10,000Net Income 2024: $90,0002024Expenses 2025: $90,0002025

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2025

Revenue-
Expenses$90,000
Net Income-

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 27, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Balance the scales, georgia, operates to promote the social welfare, specifically by supporting the adoption of policies that lead to a balanced and efficient legal system and by educating georgia's citizens on the importance of a balanced and efficient legal system and how that affects their quality of life.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
IN 2025, THE ORGANIZATION SUCCESSFULLY WORKED WITH LIKE MINDED ORGANIZATIONS CONCERNED ABOUT THE WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF GEORGIA TO IMPROVE THE STATE'S ECONOMIC OUTLOOK. AMONG THESE ACHIEVEMENTS, BALANCE THE SCALES FUNDED A PROGRAM TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMPLETED ITS MISSION.$87,762$87,762
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JAMES BEALCEO-$0--
WILL BARNETTESecretary-$0--
HAYDEN KOLODZIEJCYKDirector-$0--
Political and Lobbying Activity
In-house lobbying only
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$38,000
Total Exempt Function Spending$38,000

Section 527 Organizations

OrganizationLocationAmount
61-1857948Atlanta, GA$38,000
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Balance the Scales Georgia Inc
EIN
99-3663898
Phone
6786541821
Address
1266 W PACES FERRY RD NW 282, ATLANTA, GA 30327

Signing Officer

Name
James Beal
Title
CEO
Phone
6786541821
Signed
2026-02-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Howard Moore & Mcduffie Pc
Address
PO BOX 4547, MACON, GA 31208
Preparer
April Hornsby
Phone
4787425317
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10

Name: georgia's future, inc. Address: p.o. Box 1000 springfield, ga 31329 cash contribution: 25,000 name: georgians for lawsuit reform, inc. Address: 270 peachtree street nw, ste 2200 atlanta, ga 30303 cash contribution: 24,762 name: georgia lawsuit reform pac, inc. Address: 270 peachtree street nw, ste 2200 atlanta, ga 30303 cash contribution: 38,000

Form 990-ez, Part III

Balance the scales, georgia, operates to promote the social welfare, specifically by supporting the adoption of policies that lead to a balanced and efficient legal system and by educating georgia's citizens on the importance of a balanced and efficient legal system and how that affects their quality of life.

Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 28

In 2025, the organization successfully worked with like minded organizations concerned about the welfare of the citizens of georgia to improve the state's economic outlook. Among these achievements, balance the scales funded a program to promote economic development and completed its mission.

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