Nonprofit · EIN 85-0967354
GIMME A BREAK
Tax-exempt · HONOLULU, HI 96825
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $23,350 | $25,281 | -$1,931 | $8,291 | $1,614 | $6,677 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990-EZ (amended) | $25,461 | $48,858 | -$23,397 | $8,608 | – | $8,608 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $20,635
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,715
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,899
- Occupancy
- $10,675
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,037
- Other expenses
- $10,670
- Program services (functional)
- $12,259
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,608
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,291
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,614
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,677
- Cash, savings and investments
- $3,679
- Gross receipts
- $37,706
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, 2022, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savina Makalena | President & CEO | 20 | $0 |
| Leeanne Makalena | Foundation Mgr. | 5 | $0 |
| Lani Almanza | COO | 20 | $0 |
| Christy Pickrell | CFO | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2021: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savina Makalena | President & CEO | 20 | $0 |
| Leeanne Makalena | Foundation Mgr. | 5 | $0 |
| Lani Almanza | COO | 20 | $0 |
| Christy Pickrell | CFO | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6750 HAWAII KAI DR APT 1408, HONOLULU, HI 96825-1554
- In care of
- % SAVINA MAKALENA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 6750 Hawaii Kai Drive Unit 1408, Honolulu HI 96825
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Savina Makalena, 6750 Hawaii Kai Drive Unit 1407, Honolulu HI 96825
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Christy Pickrell, CFO
- Phone
- (808) 754-3787
- Website
- gab808.org
- Return prepared by
- Ideal Business Solutions
Mission
Gimme A Break is a non-profit 501c3 organization whose mission is to care for caregivers by giving an emotional and physical break as well as resources for continued well-being. Gimme A Break is based on caring for the caregivers to provide support, resources, and outreach to promote self-care and survival We are all Caregivers, we either were, are or will be
Program accomplishments
- Annual Caregiver Gala - To honor the nominees and winner of the Caregiver of the Year. This 3rd year outreach program has become welcomed within the community and will continue each year as largest fundraising and awareness event.Expenses $6,641
- Caregiver Retreat: Provide a relaxing retreat for caregivers to support mental health & self-care.Expenses $2,450
- Pamper Sessions: Provide pamper sessions and Caregiver Kits to Caregivers in the Community to raise awareness of Self-CareExpenses $3,168
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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 | 990-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-0967354
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P50)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Savina Makalena | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Savina Makalena | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Savina Makalena | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $23,350 | $25,281 | $8,291 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | $25,461 | $48,858 | $8,608 | XML |
| 990-PF | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 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 85-0967354).
Questions about GIMME A BREAK
- What is the EIN of GIMME A BREAK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GIMME A BREAK is 85-0967354.
- Is GIMME A BREAK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to GIMME A BREAK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GIMME A BREAK file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of GIMME A BREAK due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GIMME A BREAK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GIMME A BREAK?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Savina Makalena.
- Who are the officers and directors of GIMME A BREAK?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GIMME A BREAK have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022 it reported revenue of $23,350, expenses of $25,281 and total assets of $8,291 at year end.
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