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Nonprofit · EIN 06-1778396

GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION

Also known as GASP

Tax-exempt · AKRON, OH 44308

Financials

$46K$67K2023$47K$62K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$47,055$62,223-$15,168$25,588–$25,588
December 31, 2023990$46,386$67,120-$20,734$40,756$0$40,756
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$41,258
Program service revenue
$281
Net income from fundraising events
$5,516

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$25,648
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$40,203
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$7,944
Occupancy
$1,132
Other expenses
$12,944
Program services (functional)
$34,095

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$40,756
Total assets, end of year
$25,588
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$25,588
Cash, savings and investments
$25,588
Gross receipts
$56,744

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBBIE REISSEXECUTIVE DI25$25,648
ROBERT HARENTRUSTEE1$0
ROBERTA HOPKINSTRUSTEE1$0
BONNIE WACHTERTRUSTEE1$0
RICHARD COLEVICE PRESIDE2$0
KENDRA MCMICHAELTRUSTEE1$0
MARIA MOSESSECRETARY2$0
TARANNA FRANSISCOTRUSTEE1$0
KERRY AGINSTRUSTEE1$0
AMY WYNNTRUSTEE1$0
KAMELIA FISHERPRESIDENT2$0
DEBRA BODNERTREASURER2$0
JENNIFER LEWISTRUSTEE1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBBIE REISSEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
25$25,491
KERRY AGINSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
RICHARD COLETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
ELIZABETH ENGLANDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KAMELIA FISHERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
TARANNA FRANSISCOTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT HARENTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERTA HOPKINSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
KENDRA MCMICHAELTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIA MOSESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JESSICA SZYDLOWSKITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BONNIE WACHTERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
AMY WYNNTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
53 UNIVERSITY AVE FL 4, AKRON, OH 44308-1608
In care of
% DEBBIE REISS
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
53 University Avenue 4th Floor, Akron OH 44308
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
Marie Brilmyer, 53 University Avenue 4th Floor, Akron OH 44308
Signed the 990-EZ
DEBBIE REISS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(330) 247-1402
Return prepared by
CRUM & COMPANY

Mission

GASP (GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A SAFER ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN THROUGH MODERN AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PREVENT ENCOUNTERS INVOLVING DANGEROUS SITUATIONS, SEX OFFENSES, ABUSE AND ABDUCTION.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • FINGERPRINTING/CHILD ID EVENTS AND SAFETY TOWNS: WE PROVIDE A TAKE HOME ID KIT THAT INCLUDES A PLACE FOR ALL PERTINENT CHILD'S INFORMATION, A PLACE FOR A PHOTO, A PLACE FOR PRINTING FINGERPRINTS, A PLACE FOR DENTAL RECORDS, A PLACE TO MARK DOWN ANY BIRTH MARKS, SCARS, ETC. AND A DNA KIT. THESE ARE DISTRIBUTED AT ALL COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. WE ATTENDED 63 COMMUNITY EVENTS AND DISTRIBUTED 1872 BAGS AND TAKE HOME ID KITS. AT OUR 17 SAFETY TOWNS WE USE A COMPUTER. ALL OF THE CHILDS PERTINENT INFORMATION IS RECORDED, ALONG WITH PHOTOS, DIGITAL FINGERPRINTS, AND A SHORT VIDEO. ALL THIS INFORMATION IS PUT ON A FLASH DRIVE AND SENT HOME TO THE PARENTS. WE PRODUCED 1157 FLASH DRIVES WE CONTINUE TO WORK VERY CLOSELY WITH THE SUMMIT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFF, THE SUMMIT COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE AND LOCAL FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS
    Expenses $27,228
  • NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY: A MULTI-AGENCY EVENT EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON ABDUCTION PREVENTIONS AND GENERAL CHILD SAFETY ISSUES. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR GASP TO INFORM OUR COMMUNITY THAT ABDUCTIONS HAPPEN AND WE CAN HELP BY EDUCATING AND PROVIDING MATERIAL AND AGENCIES TO HELP OUR FAMILIES SO THIS DOS NOT HAPPEN HERE WE PARTNER WITH THE NATIONAL CENTER OF MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN, SUMMIT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, THE SUMMIT COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE, SUMMIT COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES, AND OTHER LOCAL AGENCIES THAT FOCUS ON CHILDREN AND FAMILY WELLNESS. WE HELD OUR ANNUAL EVENT AT SUMMIT MALL WITH 10 OTHER LOCAL AGENCIES.
  • EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS WE PROVIDE EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO SCHOOLS, LOCAL CHAMBERS, CHURCH GROUPS,, AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES UPON REQUEST. WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON ANTI-BULLYING, CYBERBULLYING, GUN SAFETY, UNCOMFORTABLE TOUCHING INTERNET SAFETY, PHONE SAFETY AND OTHER SAFETY RELATED INFORMATION (AGE RELATED). WE ATTENDED CLASSES AT JENNINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR GRADES 6 AND 7 AND SPOKE ON INTERNET SAFETY AND BULLYING.
    Expenses $2,682
  • OTHER GASP ACTIVITIES: IN THE PAST WE HAVE ATTENDED THE TRIALS OF SEX OFFENDERS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUMMIT COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE. WE ATTEND TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR THE VICTIM AND TO LET THE JUDGES KNOW WE ARE WATCHING TO MAKE SURE THAT THE PUNISHMENT FITS THE CRIME WE HAVE NOT ATTENDED ANY COURT TRIALS IN 2024 WE ALSO HAVE A GREAT RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SUMMIT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND WILL ASSIST WHENEVER NEEDED. IN THE PAST WE HAVE HELPED OUT ON SEARCHES, BUT WE DID NOT ASSIST IN ANY SEARCHES IN 2024.
    Expenses $4,185

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
06-1778396
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2006
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$25,588
Income (IRS master file)
$56,744

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$47,055$62,223$25,588XML
990December 2023$46,386$67,120$40,756XML
990December 2022$56,011$58,904$61,490IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Marie Brilmyer
December 31, 2011≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-1778396).

Questions about GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION

What is the EIN of GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION is 06-1778396.
Is GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
Are donations to GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION?
The 990-N for 2011 names Marie Brilmyer.
Who are the officers and directors of GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $25,648 (DEBBIE REISS, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $47,055, expenses of $62,223 and total assets of $25,588 at year end.

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