Grateful Gatherings is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (P58) the organization is classified as: Gift Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Grateful Gatherings employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grateful Gatherings 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, Grateful Gatherings generated $525.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $397.9k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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GRATEFUL GATHERINGS MISSION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY PROVIDING NEW AND GENTLY USED FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS, CRISIS, AND POVERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HOMES WITH HOPE: GRATEFUL GATHERINGS (GG) IMPROVES LIVES BY PROVIDING NEW AND GENTLY USED FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS, CRISIS, AND POVERTY. BEDS, FURNITURE, LINENS, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS HELP TRANSFORM EMPTY APARTMENTS INTO SAFE, COMFORTABLE, AND EQUIPPED HOMES. IN 2021, GG HELPED 153 PEOPLE.
FULL MISSION STATEMENT: GRATEFUL GATHERINGS' MISSION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY PROVIDING NEW AND GENTLY USED FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS, CRISIS, AND POVERTY. WE BELIEVE THAT IF FAMILIES HAVE A SAFE, COMFORTABLE, AND EQUIPPED HOME THAT THEY WILL HAVE A GREATER CHANCE OF SUCCESS OUTSIDE THE HOME.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Donna Wright Somerville Exec Directo | Officer | 40 | $80,000 |
Christine Ann Flitter Program Dire | Officer | 40 | $80,000 |
Allison Mein President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Katie Sunderland Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Andrea Ruane Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Steve Haggerty Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $91,390 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $73,350 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $371,728 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $104,698 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $536,468 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,174 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$11,827 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $525,815 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $155,407 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $160,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $30,768 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,433 |
Payroll taxes | $14,594 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,894 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,277 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,141 |
Office expenses | $1,901 |
Information technology | $7,202 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,890 |
Travel | $7,173 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,504 |
Interest | $3,206 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,465 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $397,855 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $77,154 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $355,388 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $76 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,588 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $436,206 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,508 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $20,790 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $4,331 |
Total liabilities | $35,629 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $379,787 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,790 |
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 | $436,206 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Grateful Gatherings has recieved totaling $153,534.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Jonas Family Foundation Trust Bend, OR PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $30,000 |
Allan And Patricia Boscacci Family Foundation Lafayette, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Quest Foundation Danville, CA PURPOSE: TO BRING HOPE TO FAMILIES IN NEED | $25,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $17,250 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: HOUSING, SHELTER | $12,000 |
West Davis & Bergard Foundation Oakland, CA PURPOSE: DONATION | $9,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Make-A-Wish Foundation International Phoenix, AZ | $4,646,772 | $4,960,773 |
Child Foundation Portland, OR | $3,085,919 | $4,763,775 |
Stack Up Sylmar, CA | $426,740 | $3,356,062 |
Rahima International Foundation San Jose, CA | $10,862,475 | $4,453,844 |
Santa Claus Incorporated Of Greater San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $2,370,443 | $1,971,081 |
Dress For Success Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | $1,065,433 | $956,258 |
Operation Care And Comfort Fairfield, CA | $933,986 | $1,257,583 |
Friends In Sonoma Helping Sonoma, CA | $1,974,816 | $1,389,287 |
The Good Tidings Foundation Burlingame, CA | $13,487,110 | $1,505,021 |
Global Helping To Advance Women & Children Gilbert, AZ | $977,959 | $889,787 |
A Bridge For Kids San Diego, CA | $343,502 | $321,466 |
Grateful Gatherings Oakland, CA | $436,206 | $525,815 |