Nonprofit · EIN 58-2355072
PLACE OF FORSYTH COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · CUMMING, GA 30040
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,855,541 | $6,175,805 | -$320,264 | $6,492,142 | $193,416 | $6,298,726 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,802,639 | $5,832,973 | -$30,334 | $6,718,979 | $241,933 | $6,477,046 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,445,753 | $2,416,112 | $29,641 | $6,486,037 | $110,333 | $6,375,704 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,369,036
- of which government grants
- $40,258
- Program service revenue
- $1,366,482
- Investment income
- $149,962
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$29,939
- Other revenue
- -$29,939
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,437,474
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $150,947
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,480,673
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,926,846
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $64,068
- Depreciation
- $123,116
- Program services (functional)
- $5,740,074
- Management and general (functional)
- $158,873
- Fundraising (functional)
- $276,858
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,718,979
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,492,142
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $193,416
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,298,726
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,978,266
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,732,761
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,860,167
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $438,559
- Gross receipts
- $5,915,224
- Employees
- 77
- Volunteers
- 660
- Year formed
- 1997
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRISTY FERENCIE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $139,382 | $11,565 |
| DEEANN CASH | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLO GILLETTE | Secretary Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM CHERRY | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MAPES | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN HAAS | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT KEEN | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNY MIGLIORISI | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE POYNTER | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT OTWELL | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BEARD | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY AJLUNI | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD BEISBIER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA PLATZKE | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY VITUCCI | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY GOODROW | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRISTY FERENCIE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $119,937 | $10,687 |
| MARLO GILLETTE | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM CHERRY | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MAPES | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT KEEN | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE POYNTER | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT OTWELL | Past Chair Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BEARD | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY AJLUNI | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD BEISBIER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY VITUCCI | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY GOODROW | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRISTY FERENCIE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $60,404 |
| BOB SHANAHAN | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DAVID FOUNTAIN | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MIKE MAPES | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| CARRIE MACALLASTER | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| SCOTT KEEN | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE SUSONG | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MIKE POYNTER | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ROBERT OTWELL | Past Chair Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BEARD | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| SHERRY AJLUNI | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| BRAD BEISBIER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JUDY VITUCCI | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| WENDY GOODROW | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2550 THE PLACE CIR, CUMMING, GA 30040-3589
- In care of
- % TREASURER
- Signed the 990
- Cristy Ferencie, Executive Direc
- Phone
- (770) 887-1098
- Website
- www.theplacega.org
- Return prepared by
- Le Roy Cole & Stephens LLC
Mission
THE PLACE ASSISTS PEOPLE OF THE FORSYTH AND DAWSON COUNTY AREAS WITH ESSENTIAL NEEDS AND TO BE SELF-SUSTAINING.
Program accomplishments
- WE DISTRIBUTE FOOD, THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN NEED, FOUR DAYS A WEEK TO RESIDENTS IN NEED. NO HOMELESS PERSON OR RESIDENT WILL BE DENIED THIS BASIC SURVIVAL NEED. IN OUR CLIENT CHOICE FOOD PANTRY, FAMILIES SELECT ITEMS APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR HOUSEHOLD EACH WEEK. EACH WEEK FAMILIES RECEIVE FRESH FRUITS/VEGETABELS, MEAT, EGGS, OR MILK. THE MOBILE PANTRY FOCUSES ON FOOD INSECURE NEIGHBORHOODS THAT LACK ADEQUATE TRANSPORTATION OR CHILDCARE TO VISIT OUR ONSITE PANTRY. WE IMPLEMENTED AN ONLINE SHOPPING TOOL THAT INCORPORATES A CLIENT CHOICE MODEL.OUR SURPLUS FOOD PANTRY CONSISTS OF BREAD, DESSERTS, CANNED OR BOXED FOOD ITEMS, CRACKERS, COOKIES AND FRESH PRODUCE. DONATIONS ARE RECEIVED FROM AREA GROCERY STORES, MERCHANTS, LOCAL GARDENERS, SUBDIVISIONS, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES AND CARING INDIVIDUALS. SPECIALTY FOOD BOXES ARE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH DONATED ITEMS TO PREPARE A HOLIDAY MEAL. ANY EXCESS FOOD IN OUR PANTRY IS SHARED WITH OTHER LOCAL PANTRIES AND SNACKS ARE GIVEN TO LOCAL SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS TO DISTRIBUTE TO CHILDREN ON THE FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM.Expenses $2,768,982
- CLIENT ASSISTANCE TAKES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ASSESSING THE NEEDS OF THE FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD. IT IS USED TO RESOLVE OR PREVENT HOMELESSNESS WHEN FAMILIES HAVE A THREAT OF OR AN ACTUAL EVICTION. THESE FUNDS MAY ALSO BE USED TO ASSIST A FAMILY WITH REMAINING IN A RESIDENCE, OR TO RECONNECT OR CONNECT A UTILITY (WATER, GAS, ELECTRIC), OR PROVIDE A DELIVERY OF LIQUID PROPANE FOR HEATING. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO EFFECTIVELY PREVENT DEPRIVATION AND HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO ALLOW THE RESIDENT TIME TO INVESTIAGE SOLUTIONS SUCH AS IMPROVED EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY. wE WORK CLOSELY WITH SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKers, FORSYTH COUNTY SENIOR CENTER AND DFACS.SOMETIMES OUR ASSITANCE COULD ALLEVIATE FAMILIES WHO ARE OR FACE LIVING IN UNFIT LIVING CONDITIONS. WE ASSIST PERSONS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER THAT PRESENT A JUSTIFIED NEED THAT IS WITHIN OUR MEANS TO RESOLVE. THE TARGET GROUP IS LOW INCOME ELDERLY RESIDENTS, BUT ANY SENIOR WITH A LEGITIMATE CRISIS NEED MAY BE EVALUATED FOR ASSISTANCE IN CERTAIN EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES BY PROVIDING NECESSARY HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND IMPROVEMENTS (WEATHERIZATION, WHEELCHAIR RAMPS, REPAIRS, ETC.).Expenses $1,198,261
- The thrift store is multifaceted in that it fosters self respect and dignity by providing attractive clothing and household items through a voucher system for those in need. All items are priced affordably so that most people can afford to acquire their needed items. We have an interagency voucher program with the school system through the social workers and homeless liaison, where they are authorized to issue our store vouchers to ensure that the needs of families and children are met. Additionally, we store coats, sleeping bags, heaters, fans and blankets that are distributed by vouchers issued by caseworkers. In addition, our thrift store provides resources and opportunities for organizations that offer workforce development for adults seeking to enter the workforce, who may possess learning disabilities or other challenges.Expenses $813,539
- THE YOUTH PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN IN LOW INCOMEHOUSEHOLDS ARE MET AND THAT THEY ARE NOT DEPRIVED OF BASIC NEEDS. IT WAS DESIGNED TO HELP BUILD SELF ESTEEM BY TEACHING THE CHILDREN TO REALIZE THAT THEY ARE WORTHWHILE INDIVIDUALS ENDOWED WITH SPECIAL GIFTS AND WHO AS ADULTS MAY BECOME GREATER ASSETS TO OUR COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE. WE HAVE WORKED WITH AND PROVIDED VOUCHERS FOR OUR FOOD PANTRY AND THRIFT STORE TO SCHOOL COUNSELORS/SOCIAL WORKERS TO ISSUE TO THE FAMILIES OF STUDENTS IN NEED THROUGHOUT EACH SCHOOL YEAR.THE YOUTH PROGRAM INCLUDES FOOD, CLOTHING, HOLIDAY GIFTS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND PROM SUPPORT FOR YOUTH. AS A RESULT OF A CONTINUED COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY HOLIDAY HOUSE EVENT PROVIDED CHILDREN WITH HOLIDAY GIFTS.Expenses $773,695
- AS A RESULT OF A COMMUNITY COLLABORATION WE ESTABLISHED A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM HAS A FOCUSED EFFORT TO ASSIST OUR CLIENTS TO SECURE INITIAL OR IMPROVED EMPLOYMENT, PROVIDE JOB READINESS TRAINING, COMPUTER TRAINING, CAREER PATH GUIDANCE, RESUME AND COVER LETTER ASSISTANCE AND AN ADVOCATE FOR POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT. AS PART OF WORKFORCE WE OFFER FREE ADULT EDUCATION TO INCLUDE GED, ESL, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND PARENTING CLASS. WE PROVIDE MEALS AND CHILDCARE FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $175,632
- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDES LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTSFOR LIFE SUSTAINING MEDICATIONS, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL, VISION AND DENTAL CARE.Expenses $9,965
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
- 58-2355072
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,492,142
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,915,224
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,855,541 | $6,175,805 | $6,492,142 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,802,639 | $5,832,973 | $6,718,979 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,445,753 | $2,416,112 | $6,486,037 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,852,081 | $4,648,285 | $6,268,165 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 58-2355072).
Questions about PLACE OF FORSYTH COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of PLACE OF FORSYTH COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PLACE OF FORSYTH COUNTY INC is 58-2355072.
- Is PLACE OF FORSYTH COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to PLACE OF FORSYTH COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PLACE OF FORSYTH COUNTY 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 PLACE OF FORSYTH COUNTY 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 PLACE OF FORSYTH COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of PLACE OF FORSYTH COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $139,382 (CRISTY FERENCIE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does PLACE OF FORSYTH COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,855,541, expenses of $6,175,805 and total assets of $6,492,142 at year end.
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