A Faithful Presence, operating under the name The Gathering At Community First, is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gathering At Community First 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 At Community First generated $108.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $116.7k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (19.6%) per year over the past 2 years. 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
A FAITHFUL PRESENCE AFP IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES HOLISTIC SPIRITUAL CARE, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED ADVOCACY FOR OUR FORMERLY HOMELESS NEIGHBORS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AFP OFFERS HOLISTIC SPIRITUAL CARE TO BRING BOTH HEALING AND HOPE TO FORMERLY HOMELESS NEIGHBORS THROUGH ECUMENICAL SERVICES, PRAYER SCRIPTURE OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHAPLAIN SERVICES. IN DAY-TO-DAY CHAPLAINCY, WE PROVIDE SPIRITUAL DIRECTION, ONE-ON-ONE PASTORAL CARE, AND RESPOND TO MOMENTS OF CRISES WITH CALM AND CONSISTENCY, CREATING TRUST AND ADVOCATING FOR OUR NEIGHBORS OVERALL WELL-BEING.
THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAMS SUCH AS RETREATS, WEEKLY SMALL GROUPS, AND ONGOING SHARED MEALS, AFP IS ABLE TO PROVIDE PLACES OF SAFETY, BELONGING, AND CONNECTION FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED LONG-TERM ISOLATION AND MARGINALIZATION. THESE ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES OF RELATIONAL CONNECTION AND FELT SAFETY CREATE SUPPORTIVE FRIENDSHIPS AMONG OUR TEAM, OUR NEIGHBORS, AND OUR WIDER NETWORK.
TRAUMA-INFORMED ADVOCACY IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF A FAITHFUL PRESENCE. IN THE CONSTEXT OF TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS, WE COME ALONGSIDE OUR NEIGHBORS WHO ARE RECOVERING FROM DECADES OF HARDSHIP AND ARE CURRENTLY NAVIGATING THEIR OWN AND THEIR NEIGHBORS ILLNESSES, GRIEFS, DISABILITIES, AND THE END-OF-LIFE. WE HELP FOLKS NAVIGATE THESE CHALLENGES AND ACCESS RESOURCES BY OFFERING IN-DEPTH AND CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE GREATER LEVELS OF STABILITY, EMPOWERMENT, AND FULFILLMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dustin Hite Executive Director | Officer | 30 | $62,800 |
Christina Hite Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kari Kulak Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Bushman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Blair Racine Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $108,371 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $108,371 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $204 |
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 | $108,575 |
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. | $62,800 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,140 |
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 | $9,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,115 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,918 |
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 | $4,095 |
Information technology | $1,791 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,656 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $238 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,140 |
Insurance | $2,020 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $116,745 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $148,674 |
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 | $116,152 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $264,826 |
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 | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $264,826 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $264,826 |