Gathering Place is located in Brunswick, ME. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Gathering Place employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gathering Place 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 12/2023, Gathering Place generated $368.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $266.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 26.7% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, WELCOMING AND COMFORTABLE SPACE FOR PEOPLE TO GATHER IN DOWNTOWN BRUNSWICK, OFFERING OUR GUESTS RESPECT, ENCOURAGEMENT, COMPANIONSHIP AND HOPE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EACH YEAR OUR GOAL IS TO ESTABLISH A CARING COMMUNITY FOR GREATER BRUNSWICK BY COLLABORATING WITH OUR GUESTS, VOLUNTEERS, STAFF, AND NEIGHBORING ORGANIZATIONS; TO PROVIDE THE MOST VULNERABLE AMONG US WITH DAYTIME SHELTER, SUSTENANCE, ACCESS TO RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES. OUR GUESTS' EMERGENCY NEEDS ARE SO GREAT. THE LACK OF AFFORDABLE SHELTER IN THE GREATER BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY IS DEVASTATING. PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE EFFECTS OF UNRELENTING INFLATION, MAKING IT HARD FOR THOSE ALREADY STRUGGLING. AMIDST THESE DIFFICULTIES, GREAT SUCCESS EMERGED. LAST YEAR, TGP HELPED 504 INDIVIDUALS; OPENED AN OVERNIGHT WINTER WARMING CENTER, HELPING 38 GUESTS; ACCUMULATING 9,450 VOLUNTEER HOURS. AS A RESULT OF TGP'S LOW-BARRIER, NO BARRIER ACCESS, OUR DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAM ASSISTED 92 INDIVIDUALS AND EIGHT FAMILIES WITH HOUSING RESOURCES, EMERGENCY SHELTER, CLOTHING, FOOD, STATE BENEFITS, ADVOCACY EFFORTS, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE USE-RELATED REFERRALS. OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM BEING UNSERVED. TGP WAS SUCCESSFUL IN MEETING ITS OPERATIONAL GOALS. WE HAVE 52 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS, A 30% INCREASE, AND A DAILY AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF 72 GUESTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mary Connolly Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $74,452 |
Kristin Anthony Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Judy Bauman President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
John Fitzgerald Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Judy Gray Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
George Hardy Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $11,306 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $188,930 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $126,216 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $326,452 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $12,330 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $10 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $29,374 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $368,166 |
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. | $74,452 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,336 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $100,392 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,549 |
Payroll taxes | $13,281 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,265 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,866 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,057 |
Office expenses | $5,529 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,937 |
Travel | $909 |
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 | $11,859 |
Insurance | $5,221 |
All other expenses | $1,094 |
Total functional expenses | $266,685 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $362,458 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $43,529 |
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 | $318,028 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $724,015 |
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 | $724,015 |
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 | $724,015 |