Gaining Ground Corporation is located in Tulsa, OK. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (B92) the organization is classified as: Remedial Reading & Encouragement, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Gaining Ground Corporation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gaining Ground Corporation 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 12/2021, Gaining Ground Corporation generated $454.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 66.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $320.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 37.1% per year over the past 3 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GAINING GROUNDS MISSION IS TO DEVELOP READERS, THINKERS AND LEADERS BY PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH ENGAGING LITERACY EXPERIENCES AND ACCESS TO HIGH-INTEREST, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE BOOKS BY PROVIDING SUPPLIES AND SUPPORTS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: WE PAIR STUDENTS AT OUR SIX PARTNER SCHOOLS WITH CERTIFIED TEACHERS TO PROVIDE WEEKLY AFTER-SCHOOL LITERACY TUTORING THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER.
SUMMER LITERACY CAMP: WE HOSTED A SUMMER CAMP TO ENCOURAGE LITERACY AND READING WHICH SERVED 220 STUDENTS.
ALL OTHER PROGRAMMING; COORDINATORS, TUTORS, SUPPLIES AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS FOR PARTNERING WITH SCHOOL SITES TO PROVIDE SERVICES CORE TO OUR MISSION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lisa Shotts Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $39,660 |
Kirby Mackenzie Assistant Director | Officer | 15 | $12,000 |
Lynn Minden President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Shagah Zakerion Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Rita Long Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kerry Mcclain Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $7,349 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $446,854 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $454,203 |
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 | $454,203 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $230,430 |
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. | $51,660 |
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 | $3,952 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,534 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,077 |
Office expenses | $2,260 |
Information technology | $1,506 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,334 |
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 | $2,567 |
All other expenses | $4,802 |
Total functional expenses | $320,752 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Gaining Ground Corporation has recieved totaling $79,783.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Tulsa Community Foundation Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $69,783 |
Sarkeys Foundation Norman, OK PURPOSE: BRIDGING THE LITERACY GAP BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO BOOKS AND LITERACY INSTRUCTION | $10,000 |
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