Junior League of Atlanta Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

The junior league of atlanta's presence at the ronald mcdonald house-egleston has been nothing short of impactful. Through the dedication of the 17 volunteers that work with our placement, we have provided much needed support for families navigating the challenges of childhood illness. By organizing various events and activities at the ronald mcdonald house- egleston, our members create a comforting refuge in times of difficulty and have contributed over 104.5 impact hours, with more to come next year.and initiatives through our pipeline of trained volunteer leaders coupled with strategic funding and direct advocacy. However, the pandemic altered the way organizations both need and utilize volunteers and the way women seek to engage in their community. As we look to define what the future of the jla looks like, we recognize the need to prioritize three critical areas of our organization over the next three years: membership experience, community impact, and operational excellence. In october 2023, the jla adopted a brand new strategic plan "empowering women to transform the atlanta community together," serving as a blueprint for our next three years of service. Through our work with over 200 different non-profit organizations in the wider metro atlanta area, we provide expertise, leadership, and support where we are needed most. The jla has supported countless community projects. Journey to literacy: journey to literacy helps raise awareness within the community on the importance of early childhood education and teaches parents effective methods to develop and increase early literacy skills. Handmade by jla: handmade by jla volunteers work throughout the year to handcraft or assemble a variety of items to provide aid, comfort, and happiness to clients of our community partners. Jla members monitor and support relevant legislation, serve on city-wide coalitions, and research critical community needs. Jla volunteers: hours were voluntered in the community with a value of 1.5 million for local agencies. The junior league of atlanta's presence at the ronald mcdonald house- egleston has been nothing short of impactful. Through the dedication of the 17 volunteers that work with our placement, we have provided much needed support for families navigating the challenges of childhood illness. By organizing various events and activities at the ronald mcdonald house- egleston, our members create a comforting refuge in times of difficulty and have contributed over 104.5 impact hours, with more to come next year. The junior league of atlanta's partnership with the girl scouts of greater atlanta - affectionately known as "troop jla" - has excelled this year in fulfilling its mission to instill courage, confidence, and character amoung young girls through fostering leadership and community skills. A successful capitol day advocating for jla-supported legislation including hb 404 - safe at home act hb 404, the safe at home act, will create a state standard for housing habitability. The bill's author, representative kasey carpenter, was recognized as one of the junior league of atlanta's "legislators of the year" for his sponsorship and leadership.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 34.2%; rating input score 34
• Program expense ratio: 61.1%; rating input score 61
• Fundraising efficiency: $17.55 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 55; 55th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 93.8%; rating input score 94; 24th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 70.1%; rating input score 70; 32nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 5 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 62
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Fail
  • Document-retention policy: Fail
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 44.9%; rating input score 91; 91st percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 6.16; rating input score 87; 87th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 78; 78th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 11.4%; rating input score 32; 32nd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -15.6% per year; rating input score 0; 3rd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: -4.4% per year; rating input score 0; 6th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: -9.1% per year; rating input score 0; 4th percentile among comparable filings