Advance Dekalb Inc
Advance Dekalb is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to furthering the economic strength of Dekalb county, envisioning a future for job creation, retention and redevelopment through an invigorating combination of investment, training, and educational initiatives.
Advance Dekalb Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $701,655
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $150,000
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $122,412
- -21.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Advance Dekalb Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Film Foundation Atlanta, GA | To support economic development programs of the Dekalb county. | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $701,655 | $150,000 | $122,412 | — | — |
| 2023 | $647,094 | $236,003 | $156,769 | $25,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $633,768 | $198,500 | $146,687 | — | — |
| 2021 | $567,062 | $234,100 | $127,839 | — | — |
| 2020 | $476,818 | $246,251 | $164,709 | — | — |
| 2019 | $332,712 | $265,950 | $351,725 | — | — |
| 2018 | $64,789 | $65,000 | $211 | — | — |
About Advance Dekalb Inc
Based on IRS filings
Advance Dekalb Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Decatur, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $702K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Advance Dekalb Inc is led by Ryan Millsap, Chair on every filing since 2018; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ryan Millsap
Chair
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betty Willis
Member
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Boden
Member
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Austin-Gibbons
Member
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Houston
Member
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trey Ragsdale
Secretary
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Davis
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rondah Thomas
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Hanlon
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrell Gibbs
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Tai Roberson (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Blake Sharpton Esquire (2022) — Member
- Former: Al Edwards (2018–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Kirby Thompson (2018–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Toni Hannah (2018–2021) — Member
- Former: Blake Sharpton (2018–2020) — Member
- Former: Chad Gregory (2018–2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Advance Dekalb Inc
How large is Advance Dekalb Inc?
Advance Dekalb Inc reported $702K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $150K.
What is Advance Dekalb Inc?
Advance Dekalb Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Decatur, GA. It holds $702K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Advance Dekalb Inc operate?
Advance Dekalb Inc has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Advance Dekalb Inc's EIN?
Advance Dekalb Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2190285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS October 20, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS October 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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