Gunthers Family is located in Pasadena, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (D12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gunthers Family is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GUNTHER'S FAMILY PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BASED IN THE US AND ABROAD FOR THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS, MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN. WE FOCUS ON SMALL ORGANIZATIONS WHO, BECAUSE OF SIZE, STAGE OF FORMATION, LACK OF RESOURCES, OR LOCATION, MAY NOT EFFICIENTLY MANAGE DONATIONS ON THEIR OWN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN THE FIRST YEAR OF OPERATION AS A 501C3 ENTITY, GUNTHER'S FAMILY BEGAN ASSISTING ERNESTO'S SANCTUARY (ALSO REFERRED TO AS ERNESTO'S HOUSE OF CATS), AN NGO REGISTERED IN CREMONA, ITALY, WITH MANAGING DONATIONS FOR THE ANIMAL SANCTUARY AND CLINIC THEY OPERATE IN SYRIA. GUNTHER'S FAMILY APPLIED FOR AND RECEIVED AND OFAC LICENSE TO ALLOW DONORS TO USE PAYPAL AND WELLS FARGO BANK TO GIVE TO THE SANCTUARY. GUNTHER'S FAMILY RECEIVED DONATIONS EARMARKED FOR THE SANCTUARY AND THEN SENT THOSE FUNDS TO THE SANCTUARY'S OFFICE IN ITALY TO HELP FUND ITS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. GUNTHER'S FAMILY ALSO ADVISED THE SANCTUARY ON IMPROVING ITS DONOR MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE (ITS MAIN FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY). FINALLY, GUNTHER'S FAMILY REGULARLY COMMUNICATED WITH THE SANCTUARY TO ENSURE THAT ITS ACTIVITIES ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE OFAC AND IRS REQUIREMENTS. GUNTHER'S FAMILY MAKES ALL DONORS AWARE THAT FUNDS EARMARKED FOR OTHER ENTITIES ARE THE PROPERTY OF GUNTHER'S FAMILY AND SUBJECT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD IN MAKING ANY GRANTS TO OTHER ENTITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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C Abigail Dees President And Director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Traci Samczyk Cfo/secretary And Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Catherine T Dees Director | OfficerTrustee | 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 | $219,416 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $219,416 |
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 | $219,416 |
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 | $140,000 |
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 | $216 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $155,833 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $62,017 |
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 | $62,017 |
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 | $62,017 |
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 | $62,017 |