Nonprofit · EIN 59-1999433
GENTLE WORLD INC
Tax-exempt · KAPAAU, HI 96755
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $23,636 | $32,902 | -$9,266 | $746,601 | $20,673 | $725,928 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $1,460 | $3,054 | -$1,594 | $1,174,580 | $844,516 | $330,064 |
| November 30, 2023 | 990 | $32,706 | $45,818 | -$13,112 | $1,173,925 | $843,304 | $330,621 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,017
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $12,604
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,015
- Other revenue
- $3,015
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,850
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $437
- Occupancy
- $5,940
- Depreciation
- $3,360
- Program services (functional)
- $28,011
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,228
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,663
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,174,580
- Total assets, end of year
- $746,601
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,673
- Net assets, end of year
- $725,928
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $283,605
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,906
- Gross receipts
- $816,155
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- HI
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BURTON WALDBAUM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GIBSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| KEVIN WEIL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BURTON WALDBAUM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GIBSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| KEVIN WEIL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended November 30, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BURTON WALDBAUM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GIBSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| KEVIN WEIL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 238, KAPAAU, HI 96755-0238
- In care of
- % ELIZABETH FLINN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIFER GIBSON, PO BOX 238, Kapaau, HI 96755
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER GIBSON, PRINCIPAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (808) 884-5551
- Website
- WWW.GENTLEWORLD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HRB TAX GROUP INC
Mission
TO ALLEVIATE HUMAN AND ANIMAL SUFFERING THROUGH VEGAN EDUCATION, INCLUDING PUBLISHING BOOKS, ARTICLES, AND AN EMAIL NEWSLETTER; MAINTAINING A WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE; DEMONSTRATING PLANT-BASED FOOD PREPARATION (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE MISSION)
Program accomplishments
- GENTLE WORLD CONTINUED TO SERVE AS A CLEARINGHOUSE OF VEGAN INFORMATION, BOTH FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND FOR OTHER EDUCATORS, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS DEVELOPING RESOURCES FOR RAISING VEGAN CHILDREN, AND GROUPS PIONEERING VEGAN OUTREACH IN AFRICA. AS WELL AS DEVELOPING NEW CONTENT FOR OUR EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE, WE PROVIDED SPECIALIZED PLANT-BASED FOOD AID SUPPLIES TO AN ORGANIZATION HELPING VICTIMS OF FLOODING IN NORTH CAROLINA, AND CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO VARIOUS NON-PROFIT GROUPS FOCUSED ON ANIMAL RESCUE, VEGAN EDUCATION, AND VEGANIC GARDENING. GENTLE WORLD VOLUNTEERS CONTINUED OUR PROGRAM OF VEGAN EVENT CATERING, AS WELL AS PROVIDING FREE MEALS AND CONSULTATIONS TO ANYONE SEEKING GUIDANCE WITH TRANSITIONING TO A HEALTHY, PLANT-BASED WAY OF LIFE. OUR VEGANIC DEMONSTRATION GARDENS PROVIDED NUTRITIOUS PRODUCE TO LOCAL INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING FOOD-INSECURE FAMILIES.Expenses $29,539 · grants $5,850
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-1999433
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $23,636 | $32,902 | $746,601 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,460 | $3,054 | $1,174,580 | XML |
| 990 | November 2023 | $32,706 | $45,818 | $1,173,925 | XML |
| 990 | November 2022 | $25,798 | $44,067 | $1,191,966 | IRS |
| 990 | November 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | November 2020 | – | – | – | 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 59-1999433).
Questions about GENTLE WORLD INC
- What is the EIN of GENTLE WORLD INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GENTLE WORLD INC is 59-1999433.
- Is GENTLE WORLD INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to GENTLE WORLD INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GENTLE WORLD INC 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 GENTLE WORLD INC 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 GENTLE WORLD INC 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 GENTLE WORLD INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JENNIFER GIBSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of GENTLE WORLD INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GENTLE WORLD INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $23,636, expenses of $32,902 and total assets of $746,601 at year end.
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