Nonprofit · EIN 58-2147861
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, GA 31902
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $440,362 | $421,917 | $18,445 | $94,395 | $33,507 | $60,888 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $376,580 | $380,255 | -$3,675 | $103,082 | $60,639 | $42,443 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $313,584 | $337,176 | -$23,592 | $116,785 | $70,667 | $46,118 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $439,801
- of which government grants
- $406,253
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $561
- Other revenue
- $561
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $174,332
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $50,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $115,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $178,420
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,660
- Occupancy
- $30,000
- Travel
- $4,314
- Depreciation
- $307
- Program services (functional)
- $390,992
- Management and general (functional)
- $30,925
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $103,082
- Total assets, end of year
- $94,395
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $33,507
- Net assets, end of year
- $60,888
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $999
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $51,888
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,000
- Gross receipts
- $440,362
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1987
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH DILLARD-GRIMES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $50,000 |
| MARK MCCOLLUM | BOARD - TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TE'ARIA MARTIN | BOARD - SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ANDREA POWELL | BOARD - VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RACHEL SNIPES | BOARD - CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TANDRA HUDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUANA LYLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY BURDETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG BUTERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WHIT GAINES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WISHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH DILLARD-GRIMES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $48,479 |
| MARK MCCOLLUM | BOARD - TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TE'ARIA MARTIN | BOARD - SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ANDREA POWELL | BOARD - VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RACHEL SNIPES | BOARD - CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TANDRA HUDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUANA LYLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEIDRA SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNTOINETTE BRILEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WHIT GAINES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH GRIMES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $45,450 |
| MARK MCCOLLUM | BOARD - TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MOLLY SUTTER | BOARD - SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ANDREA POWELL | BOARD - VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RACHEL SNIPES | BOARD - CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LACRECIA CADE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TANDRA HUDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUANA LYLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEIDRA SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAKESHA STRINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2783, COLUMBUS, GA 31902-2783
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELIZABETH DILLARD-GRIMES, 1340 14TH STREET, COLUMBUS, GA 31901
- Signed the 990
- ELIZABETH DILLARD-GRIMES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (706) 571-0131
- Website
- WWW.SWGAHO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ROBINSON GRIMES & CO PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF SOUTHWEST GEORGIA HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, INC. (FORMERLY HOMELESS RESOURCE NETWORK) IS TO ASSIST VULNERABLE PEOPLE WITH INFORMATION AND SERVICES TO AVOID HOMELESSNESS AND OBTAIN QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, AND APPROPRIATE HOUSING. WE ACTIVTELY PARTNER WITH THE COMMUNITY TO SEEK SOLUTIONS TO HOMELESSNESS THROUGH ADVOCACY, SERVICES AND COLLABORATION.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION ADDRESSES BARRIERS AND MEETS NEEDS THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER AREA ORGANIZATIONS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED 75 HOUSEHOLDS COMPRISED OF LOW-INCOME PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS IN PROGRAMS TO OBTAIN AND/OR MAINTAIN THEIR HOUSING. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED 20 HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO OBTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING, AND 18 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO AVOID HOMELESSNESS. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED 18 LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS STABILIZE THEIR HOUSING THROUGH RENT SUBSIDIES IN WHICH THE CLIENT PAYS 30% OF THEIR HOUSING COST AND THE ORGANIZATION PAYS THE REMAINING RENTAL COSTS COMBINED WITH CONCENTRATED CASE MANAGEMENT. THE MANY BARRIERS' CLIENTS FACE PUT STABLE HOUSING AT RISK. THE ORGANIZATION AIDS IN DEMOLISHING BARRIERS, CREATING MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR A STABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. CLIENTS WITHOUT PROPER IDENTIFICATION ARE ASSISTED IN OBTAINING BIRTH CERTIFICATES, SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS AND STATE IDENTIFICATION. CLIENTS WITHOUT FOOD RESOURCES ARE ASSISTED WITH FOOD STAMP APPLICATIONS AND CONNECTIONS TO FOOD PANTRIES. CLIENTS ARE ASSISTED IN APPLYING FOR THE PUBLIC HOUSING WAITING LIST. CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH RESOURCES TO OBTAIN BENEFITS AND/OR EMPLOYMENT. ADDITIONALLY, CLIENTS ARE CONNECTED TO MEDICAL PROVIDERS AVAILABLE FOR THEIR INSURANCE TYPE OR LACK OF INSURANCE.Expenses $390,992 · grants $174,332
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-2147861
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P85)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $94,395
- Income (IRS master file)
- $440,362
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $440,362 | $421,917 | $94,395 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $376,580 | $380,255 | $103,082 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $313,584 | $337,176 | $116,785 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $284,293 | $366,650 | $102,222 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 58-2147861).
Questions about SOUTHWEST GEORGIA HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC
- What is the EIN of SOUTHWEST GEORGIA HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHWEST GEORGIA HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC is 58-2147861.
- Is SOUTHWEST GEORGIA HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to SOUTHWEST GEORGIA HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTHWEST GEORGIA HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES 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 HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOUTHWEST GEORGIA HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTHWEST GEORGIA HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ELIZABETH DILLARD-GRIMES.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHWEST GEORGIA HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,000 (ELIZABETH DILLARD-GRIMES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SOUTHWEST GEORGIA HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $440,362, expenses of $421,917 and total assets of $94,395 at year end.
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