Communities in Schools of Georgia
Communities in Schools of Georgia is an Atlanta-based public charity that supports student success and dropout prevention by connecting schools and young people with community resources. Its school-based approach includes site coordinators who assess students’ needs and provide services or referrals.
Communities in Schools of Georgia at a glance
In short: Communities in Schools of Georgia gave $2.0M across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $89K), mostly in Georgia. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,035,995
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $88,522
- +24.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $12,082,060
- +31.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Communities in Schools of Georgia
- Contact
Mailing address: 565 Northside Dr Sw Ste C-202, Atlanta, GA 30310
Phone: (404) 881-3291
Website: https://cisga.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Communities in Schools of Georgia funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CIS of Georgia in Laurens County LLC ($359K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 121 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Atlanta, and all grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Georgia. Its filing describes statewide support for local affiliates and subsidiary organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Communities in Schools of Georgia open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 23 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $91K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2023) to $2.9M (2022). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CIS of Georgia in Laurens County LLC Atlanta, GA | Dropout Prevention | $358,944 |
| CIS of Fitzgeraldben Hill County Fitzgerald, GA | Dropout Prevention | $358,599 |
| CIS of Candler County Metter, GA | Dropout Prevention | $262,833 |
| CIS of Berrien County Nashville, GA | Dropout Prevention | $179,060 |
| CIS of Glynn County Brunswick, GA | Dropout Prevention | $150,000 |
| CIS of Athensclarke County Athens, GA | Dropout Prevention | $83,139 |
| CIS of Dodge County Eastman, GA | Dropout Prevention | $64,922 |
| CIS of Burke County Waynesboro, GA | Dropout Prevention | $59,733 |
| CIS of Glascock County Gibson, GA | Dropout Prevention | $50,125 |
| CIS of Bleckleycochran County Cochran, GA | Dropout Prevention | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,082,060 | $12,413,127 | $10,787,403 | $2,035,995 | 23 | $93,103 |
| 2024 | $9,165,506 | $11,827,437 | $9,604,306 | $1,996,528 | 28 | $10,011 |
| 2023 | $6,237,887 | $6,371,844 | $5,658,561 | $1,070,058 | 24 | — |
| 2022 | $5,618,980 | $8,056,536 | $4,630,645 | $2,893,893 | 23 | $863 |
| 2021 | $1,879,443 | $4,380,432 | $3,762,615 | $2,358,948 | 23 | $2,003 |
| 2020 | $1,654,272 | $4,284,192 | $4,330,515 | $2,438,194 | 25 | $1,041 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to connect needed community resources with schools so young people can learn successfully, stay in school, and prepare for life. Its services include case management, basic needs and resources, academic assistance, social and life-skills development, family engagement, physical and mental health support, behavior interventions, college and career preparation, and enrichment.
The organization’s filing describes support for local CIS affiliates and subsidiary organizations, including training and technical assistance in implementing the CIS model and in nonprofit management, board development, resource development, communications, and evaluation. Its 2025 grants were identified as dropout-prevention grants.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Communities in Schools of Georgia reported 23 grants totaling $2,035,995. Grant amounts ranged from $6,559 to $358,944, with a median grant of $50,000. The listed recipients were Georgia-based CIS affiliates.
Among the largest grants were $358,944 to CIS of Georgia in Laurens County LLC; $358,599 to CIS of Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County; $262,833 to CIS of Candler County; $179,060 to CIS of Berrien County; and $150,000 to CIS of Glynn County. Each was listed for dropout prevention. Other listed recipients included CIS of Athens-Clarke County ($83,139), CIS of Dodge County ($64,922), CIS of Burke County ($59,733), CIS of Glascock County ($50,125), and CIS of Bleckley-Cochran County, CIS of Catoosa County, and CIS of Central Georgia ($50,000 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carol Lewis as president and CEO; Leyla Compani as chief philanthropy officer; Paula Goodman as chief operating officer; Linda Kelley as chief administrative officer; Leslie Myles as chief program officer; and Tonya Smalls as chief financial officer. Board officers listed are Joseph Lillyblad, chair; Arlethia Perry-Johnson, vice chair; Nicole Hill, secretary; and Kathleen Alfrey, treasurer.
Communities in Schools of Georgia is led by Carol F Lewis, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 6 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol F Lewis
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $193K (2025)
Joseph Lillyblad
Board Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Goodman
Chief Operating Officer
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Chief Operating Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$145K (2025)
Leyla Compani
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Chief Philantrhopy Officer → Chief Philanthropy Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
60 hrs/week
$140K (2024) → $144K (2025)
Leslie Myles
Chief Program Officer
New on the 2025 filing
60 hrs/week
$108K (2025)
Linda Kelley
Chief Administrative Officer
New on the 2025 filing
60 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Tonya Smalls
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
60 hrs/week
$32K (2025)
Arlethia Perry-Johnson
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elgin Dixon
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lionel Legagneur
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bhavini Solanki
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darcy Brito
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Alfrey
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Hill
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Blythe
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christophe Cadiou
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norman Sauce III
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rashidah Hasan
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Villalba
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Jackson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Prosper Kpentey (2020–2024) — CFO -
- Former: Edgar Moore Jr. (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Anya Chambers (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Johnson Burns (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Juan Sanchez (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Nathan Lewis (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Robert I trey Ragsdale (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Miller (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Brittany Tigner (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jason Carr (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jomal Vailes (2020) — Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Former: Joshua Morreale (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kathleen Edge (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kip Farlow (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Gaines II (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $193K, to Carol Lewis (President & CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Communities in Schools of Georgia
How much does Communities in Schools of Georgia give each year?
Communities in Schools of Georgia gave $2.0M across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 28 grants.
What is Communities in Schools of Georgia's typical grant size?
Communities in Schools of Georgia's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $88,522, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Communities in Schools of Georgia that year got $25K on average.
Where does Communities in Schools of Georgia give grants?
Communities in Schools of Georgia gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (8 grants).
Does Communities in Schools of Georgia give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Communities in Schools of Georgia's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Dropout Prevention" (23 grants).
Who are Communities in Schools of Georgia's largest grantees?
Communities in Schools of Georgia's largest 2025 grantees include CIS of Georgia in Laurens County LLC ($358,944), CIS of Fitzgeraldben Hill County ($358,599) and CIS of Candler County ($262,833), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Communities in Schools of Georgia?
Communities in Schools of Georgia reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.4M.
What does Communities in Schools of Georgia fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to connect needed community resources with schools so young people can learn successfully, stay in school, and prepare for life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Communities in Schools of Georgia?
Communities in Schools of Georgia has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cisga.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Communities in Schools of Georgia's EIN?
Communities in Schools of Georgia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1912923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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