2025-03-03T12:21:41-05:00 2024-04-30 273963693 ACCOUNTING & TAX ADVISORY GROUP PC 555 N POINT CTR E STE 400 ALPHARETTA GA 30022 990 2023-05-01 822621762 THE INVESTORS ACADEMY INC INVE 122 HOWELL DR SW ATLANTA GA 30331 MONTRA MCKENZIE CEOEXECUTIVE D 4705997956 2025-03-03 false true RIOLENE J IBOK P00848676 7705586338 2025-03-03 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 245033 false X WWW.THEINVESTORSACADEMY.ORG X 2017 GA THE INVESTORS ACADEMY IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING MARGINALIZED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN METRO ATLANTA BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT. WE SERVE HOMELESS VETERANS, THE HUNGRY, UNEMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, THOSE LIVING WITH (CONTINUED ON PG 28) 8 1 5 21 0 0 474000 147978 97055 0 258500 0 732500 245033 0 0 23083 50402 0 0 237995 288236 261078 338638 471422 -93605 390156 62612 228050 267835 162106 -205223 THE INVESTORS ACADEMY IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING MARGINALIZED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN METRO ATLANTA BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT. WE SERVE HOMELESS VETERANS, THE HUNGRY, UNEMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, THOSE LIVING WITH (CONTINUED ON PG 28) false false 145749 OUR PAID JOB READINESS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EQUIP HOMELESS AND UNEMPLOYED VETERANS AND RETURNING CITIZENS WITH THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS NEEDED FOR MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE HANDS-ON TRAINING IN WAREHOUSING, INCLUDING PALLET JACK OPERATION, FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION, WAREHOUSE SAFETY PROTOCOLS, AND OSHA 10/30 TRAINING.BEYOND TECHNICAL SKILLS, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION, COVERING CREDIT MANAGEMENT, SAVINGS STRATEGIES, AND BUDGETING, AS WELL AS LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, CAREER MENTORSHIP, COUNSELING, AND GUIDANCE. UPON COMPLETION, PARTICIPANTS EARN INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS AND GAIN ACCESS TO JOB PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUR EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF EMPLOYER PARTNERS, FACILITATING A SEAMLESS TRANSITION INTO THE WORKFORCE. TO DATE, WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY SERVED OVER 120 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING BOTH YOUTH AND UNEMPLOYED VETERANS. 101660 THE INVESTORS ACADEMY TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST UNHOUSED VETERANS AND RETURNING CITIZENS TRANSITIONING FROM INCARCERATION. IN 2024, WE SUCCESSFULLY PLACED 56 RETURNING CITIZENS FROM TRANSITIONAL HOUSING INTO PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND SECURED PERMANENT HOUSING FOR OVER 100 UNHOUSED VETERANS.BEYOND HOUSING ASSISTANCE, WE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL RESOURCES SUCH AS FOOD, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, AND OTHER BASIC NECESSITIES. OUR HOUSING AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS OFFER COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO HELP SERVICE MEMBERS SMOOTHLY TRANSITION FROM MILITARY TO CIVILIAN LIFE.ADDITIONALLY, ALL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, AND WRAPAROUND SERVICES. IN 2024 ALONE, WE PROVIDED SUPPORT TO NEARLY 1,300 INDIVIDUALS, ENSURING AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE AND LONG-TERM STABILITY. 41052 FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM~ OUR COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY OPERATES THREE TIMES A WEEK, PROVIDING ESSENTIAL GROCERIES AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING FOOD INSECURITY. TO DATE, WE HAVE SERVED OVER 3,000 FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS, ENSURING THEY HAVE ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE, PANTRY STAPLES, AND PROTEIN-RICH FOODS.WE PARTNER WITH THE ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND DONORS TO STOCK OUR PANTRY WITH A DIVERSE SELECTION OF ITEMS, CATERING TO THE UNIQUE DIETARY NEEDS OF THOSE WE SERVE, INCLUDING SENIORS, VETERANS, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, AND FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN.BEYOND FOOD DISTRIBUTION, OUR PANTRY ALSO SERVES AS A RESOURCE HUB, OFFERING INFORMATION ON NUTRITION EDUCATION, MEAL PLANNING, AND ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES. BY ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY, WE STRIVE TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER AND PROMOTE LONG-TERM STABILITY FOR THOSE IN NEED. 288461 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 20 0 false 5 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 8 1 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false GA X MONTRA MCKENZIE 8009902301 122 HOWELL DR SW ATLANTA GA 30331 MONTRA MCKENZIE CEOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X 36000 0 0 DANIEL M CHAPMAN BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NATALIA SLOWLEY SECRETARY 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANYEA ANDERSON BOARD MEMBER 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DARRIN COOK BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARSHEIA SMITH BOARD MEMBER 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN L MCKENZIE TREASURER 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 36000 0 0 0 false false false 146714 1264 147978 SUPPORTIVE PERM HOUSING 721310 97055 97055 97055 245033 97055 0 0 X 36000 36000 10090 10090 4312 4312 14000 14000 1072 1072 4000 4000 27698 27698 605 605 450 450 137108 136759 349 15950 15950 21184 21184 2500 2500 12989 12989 CLOTHING PANTRY 14093 14093 PROGRAM FOODMEALS 5101 5101 PROGRAM OFFICE SUPPLIES 4685 4685 PARTICIPANT ACTIVITIES 1168 1168 25633 16105 9528 338638 288461 50177 0 390156 52612 12500 2500 10000 390156 62612 1162 228050 266673 228050 267835 X 162106 -205223 162106 -205223 390156 62612 X -93605 -273724 X false false false X 129076 96000 150648 474000 244049 1093773 129076 96000 150648 474000 244049 1093773 1093773 23 23 23 23 258500 984 259484 129076 96000 150671 732500 245033 1353280 0.80820 0.77430 0.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 12500 2500 10000 10000 SBA LOAN 257750 CREDIT CARD 8923 266673 Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS FATHER, JOHN L. MCKENZIE, IS ALSO THE TREASURER OF THE BOARD. HIS SELECTION WAS BASED ON THE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AFFORDED TO THE BOARD AND NOT SOLELY BASED ON THE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO THE ELECTRONIC TRANSMITTAL TO THE IRS. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c IT IS THE INVESTORS ACADEMY INC POLICY THAT EMPLOYEES AND OTHERS ACTING ON THE COMPANYS BEHALF MUST BE FREE FROM CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT COULD ADVERSELY INFLUENCE THEIR JUDGMENT, OBJECTIVITY OR LOYALTY TO THE ORGANIZATION IN CONDUCTING BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PARTY MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND MUST BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE BOARD. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, THE INDIVIDUAL SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED ON. THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS SHALL DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXIST. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXIST, THE BOARD WILL DETERMINE AND DOCUMENT THE APPROPRIATE RESOLUTION. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT WITH A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE ON THE COMPANYS WEBSITE. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS IS THE RESULT OF CORRECTION TO PRIOR PERIODS OPENING BALANCE. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g REFER TO THE OVERFLOW PAGE. List of other expenses Part IX line 24e REFER TO THE INVESTORS ACADEMY INC OVERFLOW STATEMENTS. General explanation attachment MISSION STATEMENTS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1)CHRONIC AILMENTS/HIV/AIDS, AND EX-OFFENDERS REENTERING SOCIETY. THROUGH OUR COMPREHENSIVE OUTREACH PROGRAMS, WE STRIVE TO FOSTER SELF-SUFFICIENCY, CREATE OPPORTUNITIES, AND UPLIFT COMMUNITIES BY ADDRESSING CRITICAL NEEDS WITH DIGNITY AND COMPASSION.