Gygax Memorial Fund Inc is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gygax Memorial Fund Inc 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 12/2022, Gygax Memorial Fund Inc generated $103.0 in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (19.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $170.7k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES AND TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE: (A) TO COMMISSION AND PLACE A MEMORIAL IN A PUBLIC PARK IN LAKE GENEVA, WISCONSIN, TO HONOR GARY GYGAX BY COMMEMORATION OF HIS LITERARY ACHIEVEMENT IN THE CREATION OF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS AND OTHER PUBLISHED WORKS; (B) TO MAINTAIN THIS MEMORIAL IN PERPETUITY; (C) TO SPONSOR INFORMATIONAL EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WHICH FOCUS ON HIS WORK; (D) TO ENGAGE IN OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT HIS ACHIEVEMENT AND (E) TO ESTABLISH A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN HIS NAME FOR STUDENTS WITH A DEMONSTRATED NEED FOR ASSISTANCE TO STUDY AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.TO DATE THIS ORGANIZATION HAS RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM THE MUNICIPALITY TO PLACE THE MEMORIAL IN A PUBLIC PARK AND IS RECEIVING CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR CREATION AND PLACEMENT OF THE MEMORIAL, WHICH IS SCHEDULED TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN TWO YEARS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Paul Stormberg President/di | 10 | $10,000 | |
Dianne Carpenter Sec/treas/di | 2 | $0 | |
Alex Gygax Director | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $103 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $103 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $15,000 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $155,729 |
Total expenses | $170,729 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $22,534 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $23,123 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $23,123 |