Gifts For The Homeless
- Assets
- $307.7k
- Revenue
- $561.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 11/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 52-1593963
Organization Overview
Gifts For The Homeless is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (P85) the organization is classified as: Homeless Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gifts For The Homeless 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, Gifts For The Homeless generated $561.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $486.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Gifts For The Homeless has awarded 237 individual grants totaling $2,946,949. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GIFTS FOR THE HOMELESS, INC. (GFTH) COLLECTS DONATIONS OF USED CLOTHING, BLANKETS AND OTHER ITEMS, AND MONETARY DONATIONS TO PURCHASE NEW CLOTHING, BLANKETS AND OTHER ITEMS. THESE NEW AND USED ITEMS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO AREA HOMELESS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NEW CLOTHING PURCHASES: THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASES FROM WHOLESALERS SOCKS, UNDERWEAR, HATS, GLOVES, SWEATSHIRTS AND SWEATPANTS, JACKETS, BLANKETS, AND OTHER ITEMS AND DONATES THESE ITEMS TO WASHINGTON DC-AREA HOMELESS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS. GFTH MAKES THESE NEW CLOTHING DONATIONS PRIMARILY DURING THE LATE FALL AND WINTER, IN ORDER TO ALLOW HOMELESS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE WARM CLOTHING AND BLANKETS TO THE HOMELESS POPULATION THEY SERVE. GFTH COLLECTS FUNDS TO PURCHASE NEW CLOTHING AND BLANKETS FROM WHOLESALE SUPPLIERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
USED CLOTHING DRIVE: BEGINNING IN OCTOBER, AREA LAW FIRMS, CORPORATIONS, AND OTHER ENTITIES WITH TIES TO THE WASHINGTON, DC LEGAL COMMUNITY ASK THEIR EMPLOYEES TO DONATE USED CLOTHING, BLANKETS, TOILETRIES, AND RELATED ITEMS AND TO MAKE MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW CLOTHING AND BLANKETS. OTHER INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMUNITY WHO ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THESE ORGANIZATIONS OR THE LEGAL COMMUNITY ALSO PROVIDE DONATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW CLOTHING AND BLANKETS. EACH PARTICIPATING ENTITY COLLETS USED CLOTHING, TOILETRIES, BLANKETS AND RELATED ITEMS DURING THE FIRST WEEKEND OF DECEMBER. VOLUNTEERS SORT THESE DONATED ITEMS AND ASSIST IN DELIVERING THESE ITEMS TO HOMELESS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA. THE ENTIRE PROCESS OCCURS DURING A THREE-DAY WEEKEND. THE EXPENSES LISTED HERE INCLUDE THE VALUE OF GOODS THAT GFTH DISTRIBUTED DURING THE USED CLOTHING DRIVE. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD COVERED THE COSTS OF EXPENSES NECESSARY TO EXECUTE THE DRIVE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bart Epstein President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jerry Comizio Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jay Owen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Brown Vice President For Development | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Liban Jama Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Christina Clark Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $302,733 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $259,201 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $140,872 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $561,934 |
| 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 | $561,934 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $481,446 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $1,538 |
| All other expenses | $3,225 |
| Total functional expenses | $486,856 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $303,851 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,852 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total assets | $307,703 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $307,703 |
| 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 | $307,703 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Gifts For The Homeless has awarded $353,653 in support to 35 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE PURPOSE: New clothing for distribution to the homeless | $16,811 |
CATHOLIC CHARITIES PURPOSE: New clothing for distribution to the homeless | $13,233 |
CHARLIE'S PLACE AT ST MARGARET'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH PURPOSE: New clothing for distribution to the homeless | $11,843 |
MIRIAM'S KITCHEN PURPOSE: New clothing for distribution to the homeless | $12,215 |
INTERFAITH WORKS PURPOSE: New clothing for distribution to the homeless | $11,669 |
DC CENTRAL KITCHEN PURPOSE: New clothing for distribution to the homeless | $11,356 |