2026-04-11T14:01:55-05:00 2024-09-30 SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC 271 17TH STREET NW SUITE 2100 ATLANTA GA 30363 990 2023-10-01 582537795 ODYSSEY INC % LIKISHA STANLEY ODYS 4043675150 1424 WEST PACES FERRY ROAD NW ATLANTA GA 30327 LIKISHA STANLEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4043675150 2026-04-15 true true SABRE J LINAHAN P01372980 4048746244 2026-04-15 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X LIKISHA STANLEY 1424 WEST PACES FERRY ROAD NW ATLANTA GA 30327 990683 false X WWW.ODYSSEYATLANTA.ORG X 2000 GA TO EXPAND THE AMBITIONS OF ATLANTA STUDENTS AND EMPOWER THEM ON A SUCCESSFUL JOURNEY TO COLLEGE AND A FULFILLING CAREER. 29 27 57 100 0 0 876607 527459 9690 10235 52083 67160 156185 103201 1094565 708055 3750 2250 0 0 732565 815907 0 0 198855 594316 690234 1330631 1508391 -236066 -800336 2287217 1734550 29871 83684 2257346 1650866 X ODYSSEY PARTNERS WITH THE ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO SERVE STUDENTS IN GRADE 1-12 FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. ODYSSEY FOCUSES ON STUDENTS WITH UNMET POTENTIAL, PREPARING THEM FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND SUPPORTING THEM ON THEIR PATH TO COLLEGE. false false 320003 2250 5318 ODYSSEY HIGH SCHOOL Served 89 students in rising grades 9-12 during the course of 5 weeks. Odyssey's atmosphere encourages students to enhance their skills both inside and outside the classroom. Odyssey continues the project-based learning model for 9th-11th grades, with a laser focus on college & career preparation. Math, Writing & Public Speaking are core subjects, with electives geared towards individual interests, the arts, evolving fields, & workforce demands to ensure students have transferrable skills. Seniors complete their college application components & embark on a week-long tour to gain exposure to colleges that fit their profile. 298299 4794 ODYSSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Served 98 students in rising grades 6-8 during the course of 6 weeks. We hire highly qualified and award-winning teachers from across Atlanta who teach an academic curriculum grounded in reading, writing, and math through design thinking and project-based learning. Each grade level's curriculum is founded on a theme; WHICH GOVERNS WHICH TEXTS ARE TAUGHT, FIELD TRIPS TAKEN, AND THE PROJECTS THAT ARE COMPLETED. By providing the summer bridge learning experience for this group of students who would not otherwise have access, Odyssey ensures that students not only avoid a loss of academic skills, but also are able to get a jump ahead on the next school year. 321376 5235 ODYSSEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Served 114 students in rising grades 1-5 during the course of 6 weeks.We hire highly qualified and award-winning teachers from across Atlanta who teach an academic curriculum grounded in reading, writing, and math through design thinking and project-based learning. Each grade level's curriculum is founded on a theme; WHICH GOVERNS WHICH TEXTS ARE TAUGHT, FIELD TRIPS TAKEN, AND THE PROJECTS THAT ARE COMPLETED. By providing the summer bridge learning experience for this group of students who would not otherwise have access, Odyssey ensures that students not only avoid a loss of academic skills, but also are able to get a jump ahead on the next school year. 939678 true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 25 0 57 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 29 27 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false GA X LIKISHA STANLEY 4043675150 1424 W PACES FERRY RD ATLANTA GA 30327 TORREY WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 214948 53963 THAD PERSONS BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 184319 70426 LIKISHA STANLEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.0 0.0 X 88371 0 8216 SHAWN HALL Board Chair 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JEN BENNECKE Board Vice Chair 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ALLISON HILL BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ALLYSON TERRY BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 AMY CURETON FINANCE CHAIR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 CATHY CLOUD BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 CHAMBLESS KALKA board member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 CHRISTINE BOUCHER BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 CORRIE ALFORD BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DOMINIQUE THOMPSON BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ESHE COLLINS BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 FARRAH FANG BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ILENE ALBERT BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JARED BAILEY BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER NICHOLS BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 KHALID SHASH BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 KOMAL PATEL BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 LAUREN LINDENBAUM Development Chair 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MANDIRA MEHRA BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MONICA COUGHLIN Governance Chair 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ROBERT BENSON BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 SABRINA GREEN BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 STEVEN WALKER PROGRAM CHAIR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 TIA HARLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 TRAMEKA BETTIS BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 WENDY STENGEL BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 WHIT LANIER BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 88371 399267 132605 0 false true false 0 176613 350846 527459 STUDENT APPLICATION FEE 611600 10235 10235 10235 39003 39003 0 0 0 0 0 28157 28157 28157 28157 380717 176613 282628 98089 98089 0 0 0 0 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 5112 5112 5112 708055 15347 165249 0 2250 2250 0 0 188047 140909 5599 41539 0 554648 415615 16514 122519 0 20579 15420 613 4546 52633 39440 1567 11626 0 0 122640 122640 0 0 0 140490 12370 128120 3441 2658 783 48911 30396 13471 5044 18722 11635 5156 1931 0 46442 46442 165875 165265 486 124 0 3258 2025 897 336 0 0 0 16727 12491 4236 BAD DEBT EXPENSES 53416 53416 FOOD AND SNACKS 38599 37154 1225 220 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 11260 3179 4163 3918 COMMUNITY SERVICE 11134 3143 4117 3874 9319 1944 4980 2395 1508391 939678 369858 198855 83384 375455 791238 0 0 0 420311 153356 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40066 10711 0 0 952218 1195028 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2287217 1734550 29871 83684 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29871 83684 X 1708640 1497510 548706 153356 2257346 1650866 2287217 1734550 -800336 193856 X false true X true false X X 1 THE WESTMINSTER SCHOOLS INC 580566206 2 true 0 0 1 0 0 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 952218 242810 1195028 849137 103081 952218 1021878 -172741 849137 656011 250000 115867 1021878 582888 73123 656011 1.00000 false false 0 0 X 1036553 193856 134642 328498 708055 708055 1643033 134642 134642 1508391 1508391 PART V, LINE 4 THE ODYSSEY ENDOWMENT FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF ODYSSEY BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR ITS PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES AS WELL AS ITS GENERAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND MANAGERIAL EXPENSES. PART X, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZTION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC), AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3). THE ORGANIZATION IS A TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF WESTMINSTER, A SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WHICH OPERATES, SUPERVISES, AND CONTROLS THE ORGANIZATION. ANY CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS, OR GRANTS MADE TO THE ORGANIZATION ARE DEDUCTIBLE, SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170 OF THE IRC. EVENT FOR EDUCA 557330 176613 380717 4910 144367 29968 103383 0 557330 176613 380717 4910 144367 29968 103383 282628 98089 X false false false false false false false false false THAD PERSONS BOARD MEMBER 183675 644 17228 53198 254745 TORREY WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 198246 16000 702 12574 41389 268911 AMENDED FORM 990 The organization is filing an amended Form 990 to correct and more accurately report related party transactions. Upon further review, certain transactions involving interested persons, as defined under IRS instructions, were not fully disclosed in the original filing. The amended return reflects updates to Schedule A and Schedule R to properly include and describe these relationships and transactions. These changes ensure that all applicable related organizations and transactions are reported in accordance with IRS requirements. These amendments do not affect the organization's total revenue, expenses, net assets, or its qualification as a public charity. Detail of changes: Schedule A, Line 12g: The original return reported monetary support of $726,683 and other support of $134,642 paid to Westminster Schools. The corrected amount is $0 monetary support and $0 other support paid to Westminster Schools. Schedule R, Part V, Line 1e: The original return answered this question "no". The corrected return answered this question "yesreported on line 2 the $726,683 of loans received by Westminster Schools for transaction type E. Schedule R, Part V, Line 1n: The original return answered this question "yes" however no amount was reported on line 2 for transaction type N. On the corrected return on line 2 the $134,642 of in-kind contributions in the form of shared facilities and equipment were reported for transaction type N. PART I, LINE 6 ODYSSEY RELIES ON VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FROM A CADRE OF ADULTS AND STUDENTS TO DELIVER ITS PROGRAM AND EXECUTE FUNDRAISING EVENTS. TO SUPPORT SPECIAL EVENTS, ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS WELL AS 25 ADULT VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH ADMINISTRATIVE WORK AND EVENT IMPLEMENTATION. WE ALSO BENEFIT FROM APPROXIMATELY 70 STUDENT VOLUNTEERS AS COUNSELORS WORKING WITH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS. OUR MENTAL HEALTH COMMITTEE IS ALSO COMPRISED OF 8 LICENSED PROFESSIONALS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO SUPPORT THE SEL/MENTAL HEALTH WORK. PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: (A) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY; (B) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; (C) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND (D) UNDERSTANDS THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. ODYSSEY, INC. ALSO PERIODICALLY REVIEWS COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BUSINESS ARRANGEMENTS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THESE ACTIVITIES DO NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR PRIVATE INUREMENT. PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 EACH YEAR OUR BUDGET IS DRAFTED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED BY OFFICERS OF THE BOARD. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION PACKAGE IS COMPARED AGAINST COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS (NON-PROFITS, WITH SIMILAR BUDGET, WITH SIMILAR REACH/PROGRAM) IN THE REGION. ALL OTHER ODYSSEY, INC. ALL OTHER SALARIES ARE REVIEWED BY THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. AN ANNUAL REPORT IS MAILED OUT TO ALL DONORS. THE WESTMINSTER SCHOOLS INC 1424 WEST PACES FERRY ROAD NW ATLANTA GA 30327 580566206 DAY SCHOOL GA 501(C)(3) LINE 2 false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false true false false false WESTMINSTER SCHOOLS N 134642 FAIR VALUE WESTMINSTER SCHOOLS P 726683 COST WESTMINSTER SCHOOLS e 726683 COST