ALS United of Georgia Inc
The mission of the organization is to enhance the lives of georgians living with als and their families by providing personalized care services, fostering a supportive community, and advancing research focused on treatments and a cure.
ALS United of Georgia Inc at a glance
In short: ALS United of Georgia Inc gave $96K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $24K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $96,150
- +13.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $24,038
- -15.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,500
- Total assets
- $2,832,915
- +22.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Georgia (73% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who ALS United of Georgia Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Emory ALS Center - Emory University Hospital ($40K). Together the top 4 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How ALS United of Georgia Inc gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $96K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory ALS Center - Emory University Hospital Atlanta, GA | Clinic Financial Support | $40,150 |
| ALS United Beaverton, OR | Research Support | $26,000 |
| Augusta ALS Clinic - Augusta University Hospital Augusta, GA | Clinic Financial Support | $25,000 |
| Macon ALS Clinic Atrium Health Navicent Rehabilitation Hospital Macon, GA | Clinic Financial Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,832,915 | $2,044,118 | $1,531,481 | $96,150 | 4 | $70,740 |
| 2025 | $2,310,112 | $2,604,949 | $1,411,239 | $85,000 | 3 | $54,289 |
| 2024 | $1,144,730 | $1,402,242 | $1,777,276 | $25,000 | 2 | $44,714 |
| 2023 | $1,659,434 | $1,495,964 | $1,654,270 | $50,000 | 2 | $8,688 |
| 2022 | $1,713,949 | $1,726,746 | $1,447,473 | $48,905 | 2 | $1,033 |
| 2021 | $1,686,109 | $1,269,205 | $1,527,986 | $30,000 | 3 | $6,090 |
| 2020 | $1,646,745 | $1,763,509 | $1,828,333 | $56,095 | 3 | $14,476 |
About ALS United of Georgia Inc
Based on IRS filings
ALS United of Georgia Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Sandy Springs, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $96K. Net investment income was $71K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
ALS United of Georgia Inc is led by Sarah Embro, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Sarah Embro
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $118K (2026)
Peter Gleichman
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Larson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ned Douthat
Director
Board Chairman → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hillary Gardner
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kisha Morris Wesley
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua I. Bosin
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Suggs
Director
On filings since 2025
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Panfel
Director
On filings since 2025
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Warchol
Director
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine McKenzie
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Director, 2023
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitzi Hill
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Willis
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Jordan Myers (2020–2025) — Director
- Former: Bill Nordmark (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Mark Panfel (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Celia Deanie Quillian (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Debby Ciccone (2022) — Director
- Former: Delia McIntyre Carter (2022) — Director
- Former: Jelena Andrin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William Nordmark IV (2020–2021) — Imm. Past Chair
- Former: Ashish Bisaria (2020) — Director
- Former: Ashna Zaheer (2020) — Director
- Former: Kc Decker (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $118K, to Sarah Embro (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about ALS United of Georgia Inc
How much does ALS United of Georgia Inc give each year?
ALS United of Georgia Inc gave $96K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $85K across 3 grants.
What is ALS United of Georgia Inc's typical grant size?
ALS United of Georgia Inc's median grant in 2026 was $25,500, and its average grant was $24,038, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does ALS United of Georgia Inc give grants?
ALS United of Georgia Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (27%).
Does ALS United of Georgia Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on ALS United of Georgia Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Clinic Financial Support" (3 grants).
How large is ALS United of Georgia Inc?
ALS United of Georgia Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is ALS United of Georgia Inc?
ALS United of Georgia Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Sandy Springs, GA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2026.
What is ALS United of Georgia Inc's EIN?
ALS United of Georgia Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1943490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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