Gamers Outreach Foundation is located in Saline, MI. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Gamers Outreach Foundation employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gamers Outreach Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Gamers Outreach Foundation generated $3.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 53.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 50.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Gamers Outreach Foundation has awarded 190 individual grants totaling $2,182,188. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDES RECREATION TO HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN THROUGH CUSTOMIZED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, VIDEO GAMES AND THE GAMING COMMUNITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC RECREATION TO CHILDREN IN HOSPITALS THROUGH AN INITIATIVE CALLED PROJECT GO KART. THE INITIATIVE SERVES THOUSANDS. GO KARTS ARE MEDICAL-GRADE VIDEO GAME KIOSKS THAT ENABLE NURSES AND HOSPITAL CHILD LIFE SPECIALISTS TO EASILY PROVIDE PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WITH A SOURCE OF RELIEF DURING LONG-TERM HOSPITALIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Zach Wigal Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $172,500 |
Ryan Fitzpatrick President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Wyatt Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Walsh Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jordan Reiss Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Aaron Greenberg Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $45,500 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $66,980 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,058,106 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $154,845 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,170,586 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $153,048 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$10,651 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $445,127 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,758,110 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,017,441 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $22,612 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $172,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $528,937 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $83,379 |
Payroll taxes | $55,264 |
Fees for services: Management | $197,455 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,983 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $54,319 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,073 |
Office expenses | $17,477 |
Information technology | $52,379 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,106 |
Travel | $107,360 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,210 |
Interest | $25,356 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,973 |
Insurance | $18,470 |
All other expenses | $38,651 |
Total functional expenses | $2,816,728 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $393,667 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $56,675 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $299,205 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,192 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $56,453 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,072,183 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $112,860 |
Total assets | $2,997,235 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $121,107 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $499,220 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $620,327 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,237,149 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $139,759 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,997,235 |
Over the last fiscal year, Gamers Outreach Foundation has awarded $802,737 in support to 71 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Aurora, CO PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT I | $48,051 |
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF NEVADA AT UMC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT I | $33,918 |
Columbus, OH PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT I | $31,092 |
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER DALLAS PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT I | $28,265 |
Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT I | $25,439 |
Downers Grove, IL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT I | $22,612 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Gamers Outreach Foundation has recieved totaling $197,794.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $76,056 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $31,826 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $18,031 |
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $17,207 |
Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc Greenville, SC PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Childs Play Redmond, WA PURPOSE: EQUIPMENT GRANT | $10,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Directions For Youth & Families Inc Columbus, OH | $17,494,170 | $7,448,441 |
Youth Intensive Services Youngstown, OH | $5,192,901 | $8,719,179 |
Catholic Youth Summer Camp Inc Centerburg, OH | $24,885,717 | $8,487,345 |
Brilliant Detroit Detroit, MI | $8,474,940 | $7,645,252 |
Boys And Girls Club Of Dane County Inc Madison, WI | $16,863,189 | $11,374,930 |
Life Promotions Inc Appleton, WI | $2,405,715 | $5,603,353 |
New City Kids Inc Grand Rapids, MI | $3,713,788 | $6,335,672 |
Gateway Woods Family Services Inc Leo, IN | $1,086,644 | $4,316,744 |
Fishers Soccer Club Inc Noblesville, IN | $3,814,503 | $3,510,504 |
Hype Athletics Community Inc Dearborn Heights, MI | $8,352,601 | $3,293,270 |
Dynamic Youth Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | $2,861,212 | $3,344,505 |
Gamers Outreach Foundation Saline, MI | $2,997,235 | $3,758,110 |