A Simple Gesture Greensboro Inc

Organization Overview

A Simple Gesture Greensboro Inc is located in Greensboro, NC. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. A Simple Gesture Greensboro 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 12/2021, A Simple Gesture Greensboro Inc generated $949.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 49.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $917.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 53.1% 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 2016, A Simple Gesture Greensboro Inc has awarded 52 individual grants totaling $2,111,627. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

A SIMPLE GESTURE-GREENSBORO IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, GRASS ROOTS FOOD COLLECTION PROGRAM DEPENDENT UPON VOLUNTEER DONORS AND VOLUNTEER DRIVERS. OUR MISSION IS TO ASSIST THE LOCAL FOOD BANKS/PANTRIES BY REPLENISHING THEIR FOOD BANKS EVERY OTHER MONTH, YEAR ROUND.YOUR SIMPLE GESTURE IS TO BUY ONE ADDITIONAL, NON-PERISHABLE ITEM EVERY WEEK WHEN YOU GO SHOPPING, AND PLACE IT IN THE COOL, GREEN, BAG THAT WE PROVIDE. OUR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WILL COME TO YOUR HOME, ON THE DATE SPECIFIED ON THE ATTACHED TAG ON YOUR GREEN BAG, COLLECT YOUR BAG OF FOOD, AND LEAVE ANOTHER COOL, GREEN BAG FOR YOU TO USE IN THE NEXT TWO MONTHS. IT'S THAT SIMPLE!

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SINCE OUR INCEPTION IN 2015, WE HAVE COLLECTED OVER 1.5M POUNDS OF FOOD FROM APPROXIMATELY 5,000 DONORS TO HELP REPLENISH LOCAL FOOD BANKS AND PANTRIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Leslie L Isakoff
President
$58,000
David Lees
Vice President
$0
Tom Ricciardi
Board Chair & Secretary
$0
Jill Painter
Director
$0
Jasmilla Pinder
Director
$0
Bob Biggerstaff
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$949,058
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $608,990
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$949,058
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $949,141

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, A Simple Gesture Greensboro Inc has awarded $560,016 in support to 13 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BACKPACK BEGINNINGS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Greensboro, NC

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF PROVIDING FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED.

$294,267

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Greensboro, NC

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF PROVIDING FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED.

$53,192

OUT OF THE GARDEN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Greensboro, NC

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF PROVIDING FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED.

$48,610

WEST END MINISTRIES

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF PROVIDING FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED.

$46,382

OPEN DOOR MINISTRIES

Org PageRecipient Profile

High Point, NC

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF PROVIDING FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED.

$42,320

WARD STREET COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Org PageRecipient Profile

High Point, NC

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF PROVIDING FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED.

$17,093
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that A Simple Gesture Greensboro Inc has recieved totaling $33,150.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$12,600
Community Foundation Of Greater Greensboro Inc

Greensboro, NC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$12,550
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: FOOD, NUTRITION

$7,000
Amg Charitable Gift Foundation

Greenwood Village, CO

PURPOSE: PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

$1,000
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