Georgia Telephone Association Inc

501(c)(6) organization Ellijay, GA EIN: 58-0975140

Develop telephone/broadband industry

Key facts about Georgia Telephone Association Inc

In short: Georgia Telephone Association Inc gave $1.9M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.9M), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
58-0975140
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$1,949,989
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$1,949,989
Median grant
$1,949,989
Total assets
$927,414
Primary geography
Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$927K

-1.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.9M

-68.2% YoY

Grant Count

1

-75.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1.9M

+27.1% YoY

About Georgia Telephone Association Inc

Based on IRS filings

Georgia Telephone Association Inc is a public charity, based in Ellijay, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $927K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $18K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

TrentonChickamaugaEllijayTifton

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M$8M0 grants2020 0 grants2021 3 grants2022 4 grants2023 1 grant2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $851K (2022) to $6.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.9M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Trenton Telephone Company: $1.9MTrenton Telephone Company$1.9M

The largest 2024 recipient was Trenton Telephone Company ($1.9M).

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

<$50K1$50–100K1$100–250K1$250–500K2$500K–1M3$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 8 (38%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trenton Telephone Company Trenton, GA—$1,949,989

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$927,414$939,613$954,871
Revenue$2,845,665$6,985,536$1,506,276
Expenses$2,922,202$7,036,001$1,571,873
Net Investment Income$18,378$10,925$3,322

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Georgia Telephone Association Inc is led by Jim Bond, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 21 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jim Bond

    President

    2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2022

    1st Vice President → President, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Adam Austin

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Jason Smith

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Jeanne McCormick

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • John Scott

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Lou Forsyth

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Randy Daniel

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Stephen Milner

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Tom McCabe

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Rob Brooks

    Director

    Secretary → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Ali Phillips

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Carla J. French

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Chas Strickland

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Jim O'Brien

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Jonathan Mullen

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Teddy Solomon

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Rhonda Chatham

    Executive Di

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $59K (2021) → $190K (2024)

  • Dustin Durden

    Secretary

    Director → Secretary, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Ron Chambers

    Treasurer

    1st Vice President → President, 2022

    President → Treasurer, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • David Stephens

    1st Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • John Browning

    2nd Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

Former officers (10)
  • Former: Christa Alexander (2020–2022) — 2nd Vice President
  • Former: Craig Moore (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Danny Sterling (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Gordon Duff (2020–2022) — Treasurer
  • Former: Joseph Lightsey (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Kevin Brooks (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Rich Johnson (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Wes Ellis (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Adam Wise (2020) — Executive Vice President
  • Former: Janice O'Brien (2020) — Secretary

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Rhonda Chatham — Executive Di: $190KRhonda ChathamExecutive Di$190K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $190K, to Rhonda Chatham (Executive Di).

Frequently asked questions about Georgia Telephone Association Inc

How much does Georgia Telephone Association Inc give each year?

Georgia Telephone Association Inc gave $1.9M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6.1M across 4 grants.

How large is Georgia Telephone Association Inc?

Georgia Telephone Association Inc reported $927K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.

Where does Georgia Telephone Association Inc operate?

Georgia Telephone Association Inc has awarded grants in Georgia.

What is Georgia Telephone Association Inc's EIN?

Georgia Telephone Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-0975140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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