Gathering Place Inc is located in Brunswick, GA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (X80) the organization is classified as: Religious Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Gathering Place Inc employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gathering Place 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, Gathering Place Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.2% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMUNITY-BASED CHRISTIAN MINISTRY THAT SERVES THE YOUTH OF THE SOUTHEAST WITH A MISSION TO REACH STUDENTS WITH THE GOSPEL, TO EQUIP STUDENTS TO BE CHRISTIAN LEADERS,
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MAIN EVENT SUMMER PROGRAMS-A STUDENT GATHERING OF OVER 1,000 TEENAGERS MEETING WEEKLY IN THE SUMMER MONTHS WHERE GIFTED COMMUNICATORS SHARE THE REALITY OF A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. THE EVENTS ARE FILLED WITH LIGHTS, ENGAGING MUSIC, SKITS, AND RELEVANT GOSPEL TEACHINGS.
SALARIES/DEVELOPMENT/EXPANSION/ GATHER THRIFT STORE/ BENEFITS/SMALL GROUP EXPENSES/ TO SUPPORT THE MINISTRY AND MISSION.
INTERN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT-TO RAISE STRONG LEADERS WHO WILL IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD.
CAMPUS MINISTRIES-REACHING STUDENTS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL,HIGH SCHOOL, AND COLLEGE SEEKING CREATIVE WAYS TO SERVE THE SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AND THE STUDENTS NEEDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lucas Ramirez Pres/ceo | Officer | 45 | $124,808 |
Dr Bob Miles Jr Chairman | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Grady Gardner Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Barger Jr Chair | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Brad Stroud Vice Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Melvin Hugans Chair | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $90,880 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,828,407 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $45,436 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,919,287 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $5,017 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $5,454 |
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 | $39,173 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,202,111 |
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. | $124,808 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,923 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $703,193 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,574 |
Other employee benefits | $46,217 |
Payroll taxes | $62,090 |
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 | $10,272 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,323 |
Office expenses | $46,895 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,528 |
Travel | $7,595 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $25,473 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $71,492 |
Insurance | $12,944 |
All other expenses | $185,049 |
Total functional expenses | $1,734,219 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $337,655 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,292 |
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 | $150,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $564,134 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,624,309 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $258,280 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $16,481 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,974,151 |
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 | $126,410 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $852,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $978,410 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,995,741 |
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 | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,974,151 |