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Nonprofit · EIN 47-1169913

GRATEFUL GATHERINGS

Tax-exempt · BERKELEY, CA 94705

Financials

$955K$766K2023$914K$995K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GRATEFUL GATHERINGS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$914,281$994,775-$80,494$747,207$158,414$588,793
December 31, 2023990$954,982$765,817$189,165$708,846$39,559$669,287
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$995,888
Program service revenue
$2,200
Investment income
$12,179
Net income from fundraising events
-$95,986
Other revenue
-$95,986

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$364,085
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$230,000
Other salaries and wages
$174,213
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$490,862
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,220
Occupancy
$24,515
Travel
$25,546
Depreciation
$5,154
Program services (functional)
$756,354
Management and general (functional)
$97,556
Fundraising (functional)
$140,865

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$708,846
Total assets, end of year
$747,207
Total liabilities, end of year
$158,414
Net assets, end of year
$588,793
Land, buildings and equipment
$18,982
Net assets without donor restrictions
$446,690
Net assets with donor restrictions
$142,103
Gross receipts
$1,029,317
Employees
10
Volunteers
4,700
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
CA

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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DONNA WRIGHT SOMERVILLEEXEC DIRECTO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$115,000$25,030
CHRISTINE ANN FLITTERPROGRAM DIRE
Trustee or director, Officer
40$115,000$25,000
ALLISON MEINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
ANDREA RUANETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
KATE EGANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
DAVID COMMINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
JUSTIN CHIPMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
LIZ HAGGERTYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
INA BENDICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CHRISTINE ANN FLITTERPROGRAM DIRE
Officer
40$100,000$16,937
DONNA WRIGHT SOMERVILLEEXEC DIRECTO
Officer
40$100,000$16,124
ALLISON MEINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
ANDREA RUANETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
STEVE HAGGERTYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
DAVID COMMINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
JUSTIN CHIPMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2930 DOMINGO AVE 181, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2454
In care of
% CHRISTINE FLITTER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DONNA WRIGHT SOMERVILLE, 2930 DOMINGO AVENUE NO 181, BERKELEY, CA 94705
Signed the 990
DONNA WRIGHT SOMERVILLE, EXEC DIRECTOR
Phone
(510) 361-0055
Return prepared by
MARJTAX INCORPORATED

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 47-1169913 or by the name GRATEFUL GATHERINGS.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

GRATEFUL GATHERINGS MISSION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY PROVIDING NEW AND GENTLY USED FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS, CRISIS, AND POVERTY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • HOMES WITH HOPE: GRATEFUL GATHERINGS (GG) IMPROVES LIVES BY PROVIDING NEW AND GENTLY USED FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS, CRISIS, AND POVERTY. BEDS, FURNITURE, LINENS, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS HELP TRANSFORM EMPTY APARTMENTS INTO SAFE, COMFORTABLE, AND EQUIPPED HOMES. IN 2024, GG HELPED APPROXIMATELY 386 PEOPLE.
    Expenses $756,354 · grants $364,085
  • FULL MISSION STATEMENT: GRATEFUL GATHERINGS' MISSION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY PROVIDING NEW AND GENTLY USED FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS, CRISIS, AND POVERTY. WE BELIEVE THAT IF FAMILIES HAVE A SAFE, COMFORTABLE, AND EQUIPPED HOME THAT THEY WILL HAVE A GREATER CHANCE OF SUCCESS OUTSIDE THE HOME.

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-1169913
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
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P58)
Assets (IRS master file)
$747,207
Income (IRS master file)
$1,029,317

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$914,281$994,775$747,207XML
990December 2023$954,982$765,817$708,846XML
990December 2022$608,567$533,053$500,995IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

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 47-1169913).

Questions about GRATEFUL GATHERINGS

What is the EIN of GRATEFUL GATHERINGS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GRATEFUL GATHERINGS is 47-1169913.
Is GRATEFUL GATHERINGS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to GRATEFUL GATHERINGS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GRATEFUL GATHERINGS 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 GRATEFUL GATHERINGS 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 GRATEFUL GATHERINGS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of GRATEFUL GATHERINGS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DONNA WRIGHT SOMERVILLE.
Who are the officers and directors of GRATEFUL GATHERINGS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $115,000 (DONNA WRIGHT SOMERVILLE, EXEC DIRECTO).
How much revenue does GRATEFUL GATHERINGS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $914,281, expenses of $994,775 and total assets of $747,207 at year end.

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