Gathering Ground Inc is located in Neptune, NJ. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Gathering Ground Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gathering Ground 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 12/2023, Gathering Ground Inc generated $56.3k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $440.3k during the year ending 12/2023.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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GATHERING GROUND FOSTERS COMMUNITY COHESION AND COLLABORATIVE ACTION BY BRINGING TOGETHER HIGHLY-DIVERSE GROUPS OF PEOPLE WITH VARIED BACKGROUNDS, LIVED EXPERIENCES, EXPERTISE AND INFLUENCE TO AMPLIFY COMMUNITY DIALOGUE AROUND CRITICAL ISSUES, BUILD AND STRENGTHEN NETWORKS, ENCOURAGE CROSS-SECTOR AND MULTI-CULTURAL PARTNERSHIPS AND CULTIVATE EQUITABLE COMMUNITY-ROOTED SOLUTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ELEVATING EQUITY ANTI-OPPRESSION TRAINING PROGRAM, CO-CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HILLOMBO LLC, IS A MULTI-PRONGED APPROACH TO IDENTIFYING RACISM AND OPPRESSION IN THE NONPROFIT AND PHILANTHROPIC SECTOR AND DESIGNING ACTIONS THAT DISMANTLE THOSE SYSTEMS, BUILD RESISTANCE TO THOSE SYSTEMS, AND ADVANCE THE CREATION AND COMMITMENT OF EQUITABLE AND JUST ORGANIZATIONS AND PROCESSES.
COMMUNITIES IN CONVERSATION (CIC) PROVIDES A VIRTUAL PLATFORM FOR DIALOGUE ON CRITICAL ISSUES IN A VIBRANT, FAST-PACED, ACTION-FOCUSED, CROSS-SECTOR THINK TANK, WITH A STATEWIDE COMMUNITY.
THE COMMUNITY-POWER-BUILDING CALL TO COLLABORATION (C2C) WELCOMES BETWEEN 150-400+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR A 1- OR 2-DAY MEETING. C2C'S SUPPORT A DIVERSE GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS IN DIRECTING THEIR CIVIC ENERGY TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THEIR COMMUNITY. THESE CITY AND TOWN-WIDE GATHERINGS CREATE A SHARED SENSE OF BELONGING AND SOLIDARITY; DESIGN COMMUNITY-ROOTED SOLUTIONS; FUEL RESIDENT-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING; AND FOSTER INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE ACTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Laurence Capo Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Murphy Founding Director / Secret | OfficerTrustee | 18 | $108,000 |
Evan Sanchez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Natasha Dyer Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maria Carnemolla Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $38,439 |
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 | $12,544 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,544 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $35,000 |
Investment income | $8,776 |
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 | $56,320 |
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. | $29,691 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,361 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $130,854 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,600 |
Payroll taxes | $68,058 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $159,767 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,789 |
Information technology | $9,223 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,178 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,087 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,588 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $440,300 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $243,449 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $533,000 |
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 | $776,449 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,132 |
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 | $19,132 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $551,827 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $205,490 |
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 | $776,449 |