For Funders & Grant Partners
To A Tea Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Augusta, GA and Jacksonville, NC. We are an early-stage organization with a proven track record, active programming, a formal board, and the infrastructure to receive and steward grant funding responsibly. This page is designed to give grant reviewers and institutional funders the information they need quickly.
Who We Are
To A Tea Inc. was founded in September 2024 in Augusta, Georgia with a mission to remove the barriers between people and the resources, skills, and confidence they need to move forward. In our first year and a half we have mentored 800+ youth across the CSRA, reached 1,000+ community members, delivered free programming at multiple partner sites, and launched a workforce development initiative that is currently entering its inaugural cohort.
We operate across two markets — Augusta, GA and Jacksonville, NC — and all of our programs are free to participants. We fund our work through grants, individual donors, and community partnerships.
Active and upcoming programs
Artisan Cohort — Workforce Development
Free 10-week trade training with certification and business fundamentals. Inaugural cohort fall 2026.
Fall 2026
Emerging Leaders Initiative
Foundation-building for young adults 16–22. Emotional literacy, decision-making, confidence.
Active
Rise & Reach Mentorship
Youth development delivered inside public and private educational institutes across the CSRA.
Active
Donation Redistribution
Donated goods collected and redistributed to individuals, families, and partner organizations.
Active
Organizational Information Systems
Legal name: To A Tea, Inc.
EIN: 99-4955262
501(c)(3) status: Active — granted 2024
990 status: Filed and approved 2026
Founded: September 2024
Headquarters: Augusta, Georgia
Operating markets: Augusta, GA · Jacksonville, NC
Executive Director: Shamiria T. Bailey
Chief Operating Officer: Jerry Bailey Jr.
Board Chair: Kadya Sheats
Board size: 5 members
Governance & Compliance
Board of Directors with defined roles — 5 members
Related Party Transaction Policy — adopted
Conflict of Interest Policy with annual disclosure
Executed MOUs with all program partners
Background check requirement for all volunteers and staff
Formal board vote required for all major program decisions
Current Funding Priorities
Workforce development
Artisan Cohort materials ($2,950/cohort), instructor stipend ($750/cohort), and program delivery. Board-approved with executed partnership agreement and confirmed venue.
Youth programming
Expand Rise & Reach into additional CSRA partner sites. Develop curriculum resources including workbooks and facilitator guides.
General operating support
Volunteer coordination, communications, technology, and organizational capacity across both markets.
Community events
Grow Skill Sharing Saturday into a fully community-funded quarterly event with programming, resources, and food access for Augusta families.
Community Partners & Validators
Letters of Inquiry & Grant Contact
We welcome letters of inquiry, site visit requests, and funder conversations.
Shamiria T. Bailey
Executive Director
shamiria@toateainc.org
833-386-2832 Ext. 700
Jerry Bailey Jr.
Chief Operating Officer
Jerry@toateainc.org
833-386-2832 Ext. 701
To A Tea Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN: 99-4955262. Founded September 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. 990 on file. All programs are free to participants. Financial statements and program reports available upon request.