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Nonprofit · EIN 58-1929336

SOUTHWEST GEORGIA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC

Also known as SOWEGA AHEC

Tax-exempt · ALBANY, GA 31707

Financials

$1.9M$2M2022$1.4M$1.4M2023$1.8M$1.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTHWEST GEORGIA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,764,242$1,333,517$430,725$2,254,047$10,478$2,243,569
September 30, 2024990$1,377,018$1,427,289-$50,271$2,204,319$436,299$1,768,020
September 30, 2023990$1,918,199$1,952,229-$34,030$2,029,468$311,129$1,718,339
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,676,546
of which government grants
$1,331,926
Program service revenue
$974
Investment income
$71,452
Net gain from sales of assets
$31,550
Net income from sales of inventory
$7,883
Other revenue
$15,270

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$376,576
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$546,725
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,830
Accounting fees
$8,600
Occupancy
$33,363
Travel
$15,953
Depreciation
$23,498
Program services (functional)
$1,187,825
Management and general (functional)
$145,692

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,204,319
Total assets, end of year
$2,254,047
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,478
Net assets, end of year
$2,243,569
Land, buildings and equipment
$348,231
Publicly traded securities
$1,176,739
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,243,569
Gross receipts
$1,854,518
Employees
6
Year formed
1990
State of legal domicile
GA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WAEL AZERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DAVID BRIDGESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
FAITH CAUSBYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JAMES R DAVISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BRIAN DAWSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LEISA EASOMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JAMES A HOTZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
STEVE KITCHENVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
–$0
DENISSE KORNEGAYEX-OFFICIO M
Trustee or director
–$0
DOUG PATTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LAURA CALHOUNEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
–$0
DANA GLASSCHAIR
Officer
–$0
KARIE SPENCESECRETARY
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WAEL AZERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JESSICA BEIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
FAITH CAUSBYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
SANDRA D DANIELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JAMES R DAVISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DANA GLASSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
RACHEL GLASSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JAMES A HOTZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
WILSON JOINERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DENISSE KORNEGAYEX-OFFICIO M
Trustee or director
–$0
SURESH K LAKHANPALVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director
–$0
STACIE MIMSTREASURER
Trustee or director
–$0
DOUG PATTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
FREDDIE POWELL-SIMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
WINSTON PRICECHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CASEY RUSHTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KARIE SPENCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ERICA WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LAURA CALHOUNEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WAEL AZERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JESSICA BEIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
FAITH CAUSBYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
SANDRA D DANIELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JAMES R DAVISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DANA GLASSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
RACHEL GLASSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JAMES A HOTZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
WILSON JOINERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DENISSE KORNEGAYEX-OFFICIO M
Trustee or director
–$0
SURESH K LAKHANPALVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director
–$0
STACIE MIMSTREASURER
Trustee or director
–$0
DOUG PATTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
FREDDIE POWELL-SIMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
WINSTON PRICECHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CASEY RUSHTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KARIE SPENCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ERICA WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LAURA CALHOUNEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1512 W 3RD AVE, ALBANY, GA 31707-3649
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LAURA CALHOUN, 1512 W THIRD AVENUE, ALBANY, GA 31707
Signed the 990
LAURA CALHOUN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(229) 439-7185
Return prepared by
CLENNEY LUKE PC

Mission

SOWEGA AHEC CREATED AND SUSTAINS COMMUNITY DRIVEN REGIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ENAHNCES ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE IN 38 COUNTIES OF SOUTH GEORGIA.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES/CLINICAL TRAINING - PROVIDE COMMUNITY BASED CLINICAL TRAINING FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS.
    Expenses $642,747
  • EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - PROVIDED 67 CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN GEORGIA.
    Expenses $264,473
  • HEALTH CAREERS RECRUITMENT - RECRUIT AND EDUCATE STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH COLLEGE AS WELL AS EDUCATE ADULTS SEEKING A SECOND CAREER TO CONSIDER A HEALTH CARE CAREER.
    Expenses $144,327
  • SOWEGA AHEC PROVIDES HEALTH SERVICES TO MIGRANT FAMILIES IN SOUTH GEORGIA.
    Expenses $136,278

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
58-1929336
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1991
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E70M)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,254,047
Income (IRS master file)
$1,854,518

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$1,764,242$1,333,517$2,254,047XML
990September 2024$1,377,018$1,427,289$2,204,319XML
990September 2023$1,918,199$1,952,229$2,029,468XML
990September 2022$1,120,007$1,165,028$1,753,601IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 58-1929336).

Questions about SOUTHWEST GEORGIA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC

What is the EIN of SOUTHWEST GEORGIA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHWEST GEORGIA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC is 58-1929336.
Is SOUTHWEST GEORGIA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
Are donations to SOUTHWEST GEORGIA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTHWEST GEORGIA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SOUTHWEST GEORGIA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SOUTHWEST GEORGIA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SOUTHWEST GEORGIA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names LAURA CALHOUN.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHWEST GEORGIA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SOUTHWEST GEORGIA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,764,242, expenses of $1,333,517 and total assets of $2,254,047 at year end.

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