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Atlanta Speech School Inc

Atlanta, GA · Founded 1969

Educational institution specializing in language and literacy development for children with learning differences

Primary audience

Youth

Work area

Youth Development

Topic

Character Building

Contact

James Comer Yates

Website Contact

About Organization

Atlanta Speech School provides specialized instruction and therapeutic services for students with communication and learning challenges. Located in Atlanta, GA, the school operates with $27.7 million in annual revenue, serving families since its founding.

What They Focus On

Character Development

Building leadership skills and positive values in young people

Mentorship

Connecting youth with caring adults and role models

Community Engagement

Fostering civic participation and service learning

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$27.7M

+0% vs 2024

Assets (2024)

$124.1M

+0% vs 2024

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	—	—	—	—
2024	$27,743,670	$32,378,638	$124,098,662	377
2023	—	—	—	—
2023	$40,727,890	$29,841,952	$124,581,491	330
2022	—	—	—	—
2022	$33,890,215	$27,130,588	$105,314,221	315
2021	—	—	—	—
2021	$37,915,477	$26,748,037	$101,302,311	298
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$24,977,187	$24,532,279	$105,924,715	290

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Program Development

Designing activities that build character and life skills
02

Youth Engagement

Recruiting and enrolling young people in programs
03

Mentoring

Matching youth with trained adult volunteers and staff
04

Impact Evaluation

Measuring outcomes and program effectiveness over time

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Atlanta Speech School Inc

Youth Development

Building character and life skills through structured programs

Mentorship

Connecting young people with caring adult mentors

Community Service

Engaging youth in service projects and civic participation

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Atlanta Speech School Inc.

James Comer Yates

Executive Director

Full-time

Compensation: $190,000

Ryan James

Director of Rollins Center/Chief Academic Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $175,826

Aaron Spitalnick

Director of Technology

Full-time

Compensation: $160,468

Daniela Olaye

Chief Financial Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $142,367

Laura Bollman

Director of Strategy & Operation Rollins

Full-time

Compensation: $125,190

Lola Stringer

Director of Afterschool/Summer

Full-time

Compensation: $118,199

Daniela Olaye

Executive Director

Stacey Wallen

Field Implementation Coordinator

Full-time

Compensation: $120,961

Jasmyne Frowner

Teacher

Full-time

Compensation: $82,646

Milestones

2017

Community Partnerships

2017

Enhanced services and organizational capabilities

2023

Leadership Expansion

2023

Grew leadership team to enhance organizational capacity

2025

Program Innovation

2025

Launched new initiatives to deepen community impact

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Akilah Heggs Director 1.00 hrs/week

Ali Blaisdell Director 1.00 hrs/week

Andrea Hershatter Director 1.00 hrs/week

Anthony Montag Director 1.00 hrs/week

Antonin Aeck Director 1.00 hrs/week

Arielle Garber Kohan Director 1.00 hrs/week

Brooke Perez Director 1.00 hrs/week

Caroline Warren Director 1.00 hrs/week

Carrie Lanier Chair 1.00 hrs/week

Chaundra Luckett Director 1.00 hrs/week

Chelsea Ulrich Tarnoff Director 1.00 hrs/week

Chris Moses Director 1.00 hrs/week

David Bowlin Director 1.00 hrs/week

David Roemer Director 1.00 hrs/week

Dr Ashleigh Murriel Director 1.00 hrs/week

Eileen Millard Director 1.00 hrs/week

Ellen Wiley Director 1.00 hrs/week

Glenn D Warren Director 1.00 hrs/week

Greer Taylor Director 1.00 hrs/week

Hardman Knox Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jay Bailey Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jen Bennecke Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jessica Freeman Director 1.00 hrs/week

John Mellott Director 1.00 hrs/week

Kama Bethel Pierce Director 1.00 hrs/week

Kathryn Bridges Miller Secretary 1.00 hrs/week

Katie Michaels Post Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week

Kenzie Biggins Director 1.00 hrs/week

Lee Loughran Director 1.00 hrs/week

Liza Jancik Director 1.00 hrs/week

Lyle Ross Director 1.00 hrs/week

Michael Hertz Director 1.00 hrs/week

Molly Eskew Director 1.00 hrs/week

Nancy Brumley Robitaille Director 1.00 hrs/week

Rafael I San Miguel Director 1.00 hrs/week

Rayna Wooden Director 1.00 hrs/week

Rhonda L Matheison Director 1.00 hrs/week

Russ Richards Director 1.00 hrs/week

Sachin Shailendra Director 1.00 hrs/week

Susie Trotochaud Director 1.00 hrs/week

Ursula Reynolds Director 1.00 hrs/week

Virginia N Almand Director 1.00 hrs/week

William H Linginfelter Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.3M

Highest Paid

$218K

Ryan James

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Ryan James	Director Of Rollins Center/Chief Academic Officer	$175,826	$42,596	$218,422	40
James Comer Yates	Executive Director	$190,000	$9,500	$199,500	40
Aaron Spitalnick	Director Of Technology	$160,468	$19,945	$180,413	40
Daniela Olaye	Chief Financial Officer	$142,367	$26,071	$168,438	40
Stacey Wallen	Field Implementation Coordinator	$120,961	$39,852	$160,813	40
Laura Bollman	Director Of Strategy & Operation Rollins	$125,190	$26,567	$151,757	40
Lola Stringer	Director Of Afterschool/Summer	$118,199	$17,832	$136,031	40
Jasmyne Frowner	Teacher	$82,646	$15,720	$98,366	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
James Comer Yates	Executive Director	$190,600	$9,530	$200,130	40
Ryan James	Director Of Rollins Center	$154,957	$38,796	$193,753	40
Aaron Spitalnick	Director Of Technology	$155,304	$18,565	$173,869	40
Daniela Olaye	Chief Financial Officer	$135,648	$28,292	$163,940	40
Laura Bollman	Director Of Strategy & Operations Rollins	$119,357	$24,659	$144,016	40
Lola Stringer	Director Of Afterschool/Summer	$121,267	$16,863	$138,130	40
Joan Robin Hilker	Teacher & Learning Specialist	$117,459	$7,047	$124,506	40
Jasmyne Frowner	Wardlaw Reading Teacher	$80,719	$14,673	$95,392	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
James Comer Yates	Executive Director	$190,200	$9,510	$199,710	40
Ryan James	Director Of Rollins Center	$151,262	$31,811	$183,073	40
Aaron Spitalnick	Director Of Technology	$150,849	$17,684	$168,533	40
Daniela Olaye	Chief Financial Officer	$125,965	$36,455	$162,420	40
Sondra Mims	Chief Academic Officer	$130,312	$25,892	$156,204	40
Lola Stringer	Director Of Afterschool/Summer	$112,498	$29,068	$141,566	40
Laura Bollman	Director Of Strategy & Operation Rollins	$112,992	$25,412	$138,404	40
Cathy Spalding	Speech Language Patholigist	$94,034	$16,447	$110,481	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
James Comer Yates	Executive Director	$190,200	$9,510	$199,710	40
Sondra Mims	Chief Academic Officer	$160,959	$17,555	$178,514	40
Ryan James	Director Of Rollins Center	$140,528	$26,066	$166,594	40
Aaron Spitalnick	Director Of Technology	$147,586	$17,419	$165,005	40
Daniela Olaye	Chief Financial Officer	$124,752	$26,209	$150,961	40
Jaumeiko Coleman	Director Of Speech Clinic	$115,277	$21,627	$136,904	40
Joan Robin Hilker	Teacher & Learning Specialist	$114,325	$5,716	$120,041	40
Cathy Spalding	Speech Language Patholigist And Curr. Specialist	$79,880	$8,239	$88,119	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
James Comer Yates	Executive Director	$189,000	$9,450	$198,450	40
Sondra Mims	Chief Academic Officer	$155,644	$35,712	$191,356	40
Aaron Spitalnick	Director Of Technology	$142,609	$16,973	$159,582	40
Daniela Olaye	Director Of Accounting	$122,526	$28,436	$150,962	40
Ryan James	Director Of Rollins Center	$132,672	$13,790	$146,462	40
Jennifer Wolford	Director Of Strategy & Operations	$125,658	$6,401	$132,059	40
Debra Dreas	Director Of Wardlaw	$107,837	$13,510	$121,347	40
Meagan Gordon	Assistant Director Of Speech Clinic	$74,491	$12,734	$87,225	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$387K Grants Received

4 Organizations

Top Funders

4 total

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$247K

East Lake Foundationinc

$78K

Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc.

$56K

American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

$7K

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund East Lake Foundationinc Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Atlanta Speech School Inc

Phone

(404) 233-5332

Social

Visit Website

3160 Northside Parkway NW Atlanta, GA 30327

Atlanta Speech School Inc

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Program Development

Youth Engagement

Mentoring

Impact Evaluation

Programs and Initiatives

Youth Development

Mentorship

Community Service

Team & Leadership

James Comer Yates

Ryan James

Aaron Spitalnick

Daniela Olaye

Laura Bollman

Lola Stringer

Daniela Olaye

Stacey Wallen

Jasmyne Frowner

Milestones

Community Partnerships

Leadership Expansion

Program Innovation

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Related Organizations

Disregarded Entities

Contact

Phone

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