Nonprofit · EIN 80-0267317
GRASSROOT GIVERS INC
Tax-exempt · DELMAR, NY 12054
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,145,162 | $934,749 | $210,413 | $1,039,072 | $332,919 | $706,153 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $838,597 | $802,414 | $36,183 | $524,634 | $28,894 | $495,740 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $925,087
- Program service revenue
- $209,836
- Investment income
- $7,649
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,590
- Other revenue
- $2,590
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $597,392
- Other salaries and wages
- $221,005
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $238,410
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,275
- Occupancy
- $27,358
- Depreciation
- $2,086
- Program services (functional)
- $883,550
- Management and general (functional)
- $39,079
- Fundraising (functional)
- $12,120
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $524,634
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,039,072
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $332,919
- Net assets, end of year
- $706,153
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,524
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $670,803
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $35,350
- Gross receipts
- $1,145,162
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 3,500
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH LIEBMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES BILIK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATHERIN WENTWORTH-PING | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRADLEY SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NATALIE MANTEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| YOLANDA KIRBY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JOHNSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAREY FUSCO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikaila Espera | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bradley Smith | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| James Bilik | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Natalie Knarvik | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ellen Kelly | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Katherine Wentworth-Ping | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Deborah Liebman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 84, DELMAR, NY 12054-0084
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARY PARTRIDGE-BROWN, PO BOX 84, DELMAR, NY 12054
- Signed the 990
- MARY PARTRIDGE-BROWN, CO-DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (518) 599-5157
- Website
- GRASSROOTGIVERS.ORG
- 990-N for 2013 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Roberta Sandler, 265 Elm Ave, Delmar NY 12054. Mailing address: PO Box 84, Delmar NY 12054. Website: www.grassrootgivers.com
- Return prepared by
- LUTZ SELIG & ZERONDA CPAS LLP
Mission
GRASSROOT GIVERS BELIEVES THAT DIGNITY BEGINS WITH THE BASICS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO ENSURE THAT NEIGHBORS WHO ARE FACING HARDSHIP CAN ACCESS CLEAN CLOTHING, ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND BOOKS THAT SUPPORT LEARNING, COMFORT, AND HOPE. WE WORK TO CONNECT THE NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH THOSE WHO HAVE RESOURCES TO SHARE, CREATING A SPACE WHERE GIVING FEELS PERSONAL, COMPASSIONATE, AND DEEPLY MEANINGFUL.
Program accomplishments
- CLOTHING PROGRAM:IN 2024, GRASSROOT GIVERS FILLED 10,400 CLOTHING REQUESTS FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, SENIORS, AND NEWLY ARRIVED FAMILIES. MANY ARRIVE CARRYING DIFFICULT STORIES. A MOTHER ESCAPING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. A FAMILY EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. A REFUGEE CHILD PREPARING FOR A FIRST WINTER IN NEW YORK. EACH REQUEST IS PACKED WITH CARE TO ENSURE THAT RECIPIENTS RECEIVE CLOTHING THAT FEELS NEW AND RESPECTFUL. PEOPLE OFTEN SHARE THAT THIS SMALL ACT OF KINDNESS HELPS RESTORE THEIR CONFIDENCE AND SENSE OF BELONGING.Expenses $686,043 · grants $483,392
- BOOKS AND LITERACY PROGRAMS:BOOKS ALLOW CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO LEARN, IMAGINE, AND FEEL CONNECTED. IN 2024, GRASSROOT GIVERS DISTRIBUTED 56,000 BOOKS TO STUDENTS, FAMILIES, TEACHERS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND MAINTAINED 20 LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES IN ALBANY. TEACHERS RELY ON OUR DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE BOOK COLLECTION TO HELP STUDENTS SEE THEMSELVES REFLECTED IN STORIES AND TO SUPPORT STUDENTS LEARNING ENGLISH. FAMILIES SHARE THAT THE BOOKS THEY RECEIVE BRING JOY AND ENCOURAGEMENT, ESPECIALLY DURING CHALLENGING TIMES.Expenses $192,273 · grants $114,000
- HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS PROGRAM:GRASSROOT GIVERS PROVIDED 468 FAMILIES WITH THE BASIC ITEMS NEEDED TO CREATE A SAFE AND FUNCTIONAL HOME. BEDDING, TOWELS, DISHES, AND SMALL APPLIANCES HELP FAMILIES REBUILD AFTER A CRISIS OR TRANSITION. CASEWORKERS TELL US THAT THESE SIMPLE ITEMS OFTEN BRING IMMEDIATE COMFORT. A CHILD SEES A BED MADE JUST FOR THEM. A PARENT COOKS THE FIRST MEAL IN A NEW APARTMENT. THESE MOMENTS REPRESENT STABILITY AND POSSIBILITY DURING TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY.Expenses $5,234
- VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY:OUR VOLUNTEERS REMAIN THE HEART OF GRASSROOT GIVERS. THEY SORT CLOTHING, ASSEMBLE HOUSEHOLD KITS, WELCOME TEACHERS, ORGANIZE BOOK DONATIONS, AND OFFER KINDNESS TO EVERY VISITOR. THEIR COMMITMENT ALLOWS US TO RESPOND TO GROWING NEEDS WITH CARE AND DIGNITY.GRASSROOT GIVERS CONTINUES TO GROW BECAUSE OUR COMMUNITY BELIEVES IN THE POWER OF SIMPLE GIVING. EVERY COAT, EVERY BOOK, AND EVERY HOUSEHOLD ITEM BECOMES MORE THAN A DONATION. IT BECOMES A MESSAGE OF HOPE, BELONGING, AND COMPASSION FOR A NEIGHBOR WHO NEEDS TO KNOW THEY ARE NOT ALONE.
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
- 80-0267317
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,039,072
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,145,162
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,145,162 | $934,749 | $1,039,072 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $838,597 | $802,414 | $524,634 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $670,124 | $677,955 | $505,174 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Roberta Sandler Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 80-0267317).
Questions about GRASSROOT GIVERS INC
- What is the EIN of GRASSROOT GIVERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GRASSROOT GIVERS INC is 80-0267317.
- Is GRASSROOT GIVERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to GRASSROOT GIVERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GRASSROOT GIVERS 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 GRASSROOT GIVERS 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 GRASSROOT GIVERS 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 GRASSROOT GIVERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARY PARTRIDGE-BROWN.
- Who are the officers and directors of GRASSROOT GIVERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GRASSROOT GIVERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,145,162, expenses of $934,749 and total assets of $1,039,072 at year end.
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