Tabletop Gaymers Inc is located in Ames, IA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (R26) the organization is classified as: Lesbian & Gay Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tabletop Gaymers Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RAISE AWARENESS OF LGBT ISSUES WITHIN THE GAMING (BOARD GAMES, ROLE PLAYING GAMES, VIDEO GAMES, ETC.) COMMUNITY; EXCLUDING GAMES INVOLVING GAMBLING OR WAGERING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TABLETOP GAYMERS INC. IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN THE TABLETOP GAMING COMMUNITY, INCLUDING BOARD GAMES, CARD GAMES, AND ROLE-PLAYING GAMES, BUT EXCLUDING GAMBLING OR WAGERING GAMES. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON ENHANCING VISIBILITY AND CREATING A SAFE, INCLUSIVE SPACE FOR LGBTQIA+ INDIVIDUALS TO PLAY GAMES. TABLETOP GAYMES DISTRIBUTES FREE GAYMER, ALLY, AND PRONOUN BADGE RIBBONS AT GAMING CONVENTIONS AS OUR MAIN FOCUS. TABLETOP GAYMERS BADGE RIBBONS FACILITATE SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR GAYMERS, SUPPORT BY ALLIES, AND NORMALIZE DISCUSSIONS ON GENDER IDENTITY. THESE EFFORTS HELP TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND PROMOTE SAFE GAMING SPACES.
TABLETOP GAYMERS INC GAYME NIGHT PROGRAM PROVIDES LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY CENTERS NATIONWIDE WITH A KIT OF FREE, INCLUSIVE BOARD GAMES TO CREATE THEIR OWN GAME NIGHT EVENTS AT THEIR CENTERS. WE COLLABORATE WITH GAME PUBLISHERS FOR GAME DONATIONS, PACKAGE THESE INTO KITS, AND DISTRIBUTE THEM LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY CENTERS. LOCAL VOLUNTEERS ARE COORDINATED TO HELP FACILITATE AND TEACH GAMES DURING THESE GAME NIGHT EVENTS.
TABLETOP GAYMERS INC GAMING SAFE SPACE INITIATIVE FOSTERS INCLUSIVE GAMING SPACES ACROSS VARIOUS COMMUNITIES, ADDRESSING THE HISTORICAL LACK OF WELCOMING SPACES IN THE GAMING WORLD. BY PROVIDING KITS TO LOCAL GAME STORES, INCLUDING POSTERS, BROCHURES, BUTTONS, AND ENAMEL PINS. THE INITIATIVE ENCOURAGES STORES TO PROMOTE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION. THESE TOOLS HELP STORES AND GAMERS CREATE SAFE SPACES WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN EXPRESS THEMSELVES WITHOUT FEAR, SUPPORTING THE VISIBILITY OF ALL GAMERS, PARTICULARLY THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. THE INITIATIVE ALSO ENCOURAGES OPEN DISCUSSIONS ABOUT DEI IN GAMING WITHOUT MANDATING A SPECIFIC APPROACH, EMBRACING DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES AND EXPERIENCES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jeffrey Sorensen Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Unai Miguel Andres Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Sebastian Bingham Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Zachary Lones Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Amanda Rivera Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Danielle Reynolds Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $5,915 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $120,405 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,700 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $126,320 |
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 | $126,320 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,623 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $26,272 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $9,661 |
Total functional expenses | $83,786 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $101,069 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,700 |
Total assets | $106,769 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $601 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $601 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $106,168 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $106,769 |