2024-11-15T08:20:20-05:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 611405121 The Giving Spirit % Thomas Bagamane GIVI 3109436460 11693 SAN VICENTE BLVD NO 113 Los Angeles CA 90049 Thomas Bagamane CEO 2024-11-15 false 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Thomas Bagamane 11693 San Vicente Blvd No 113 Los Angeles CA 90049 954692 false X thegivingspirit.org X 2001 CA The Giving Spirits combined mission is to provide essential living items and resource information to homeless lives in Greater Los Angeles and to inform and educate our volunteers and the public about the human face of homelessness. 3 3 15 1500 0 0 868539 947871 0 0 -63713 6821 0 0 804826 954692 474603 310583 0 0 342547 358290 0 0 131435 200695 171604 1017845 840477 -213019 114215 1001386 1238687 16299 62978 985087 1175709 X The Giving Spirits combined mission is to provide essential items and resource information to homeless lives in Greater Los Angeles and to inform and educate through various platforms our volunteers and the public about the human face of homelessness the underlying causes of homelessness versus the pervasive myths and that workable solutions to alleviate and ultimately end homelessness come through community involvement reliable knowledge and our common humanity. true false 234050 0 0 The Giving Spirit outreach program focuses on providing essential items human connection and information to unhoused individuals and families in four discrete areas of need - Universal or Basic Care for all homeless Women & Girls LAUSD Homeless Students and Companion Animals owned by homeless persons while providing informative and viewpoint-changing educational programs. These programs provide volunteers an opportunity to learn first-hand about the human face of homelessness through outreach interactions and at the same time provide all-important resource information to those living on the streets. Live moderated panels of lived-experience speakers and experts in the field present insights into what is needed to help the unhoused and data-driven knowledge that dispels the persistent and damaging myths that cloud our ability as individuals and communities to address the challenges presented by housing shortages in Greater Los Angeles. 63222 0 0 The Giving Spirits educational programs are comprised of three areas: 1 the production of live Learning Experiences that complement the essential care program events; 2 video productions that complement all programs including instructions for volunteers doing outreach story-telling by and about lived experience individuals who overcame homelessness and educational videos presenting fact-based information about homelessness in Greater Los Angeles and the work of The Giving Spirit in addressing those needs; and 3 digital online curriculum being developed for distribution through schools and eventually corporations and a broader audience. The last area is in the development stage with a beta on the first segment on Homeless Youth now being reviewed and tested. 12042 0 0 Youth Council brings 10-12 members from local high schools participate as a group to learn in depth about homeless issues in Greater Los Angeles and ways to address them under the guidance of the organizations leadership. The goal is to involve and teach youth how to provide help to members of the community in need in responsible and constructive ways. Members apply to participate and meet once a month to discuss and set goals and to organize activities designed to provide meaningful aid for the unhoused and increased knowledge for the students including the power of empathy and compassion. The activity process includes choosing the focus and type of aid to be provided and following up to reach their goals with planning budgeting procurement marketing fundraising kit preparation and delivery. 309314 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 7 0 true 15 true false false false false false false false false X 3 3 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true false false false false CA X Tim Ingram 3109436460 11693 San Vicente Blvd No 113 Los Angeles CA 90049 Thomas Bagamane CEO Chairman 40.00 0.00 X X 135598 0 0 Dawn Ferry Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Garrett Jameson Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tim Ingram Operations Director Secretary Treasurer 40.00 0.00 X 70409 0 0 206007 0 0 1 false false false 0 0 0 0 4988 942883 231993 947871 0 6821 0 0 6821 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 954692 0 0 6821 0 0 310583 0 0 0 206007 123604 34701 47702 0 0 0 0 111244 80124 17376 13744 0 0 0 0 12822 8258 2073 2491 28217 18354 4608 5255 3000 0 3000 0 136 0 136 0 5815 0 5815 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2492 0 2492 0 0 0 0 0 86622 43311 0 43311 5128 0 5128 0 1839 613 613 613 0 0 0 0 28200 9400 9400 9400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13866 12479 694 693 Health Insurance 20747 12448 2928 5371 Credit card fees 2637 0 0 2637 Payroll fees 1122 723 181 218 840477 309314 89145 131435 207333 255782 10467 10008 116258 108767 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 98405 214306 0 0 0 0 0 0 557888 638789 0 0 0 0 8525 8525 2510 2510 1001386 1238687 16299 62978 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16299 62978 X 985087 1175709 0 0 985087 1175709 1001386 1238687 114215 76407 0 0 0 0 X true X false false false X 284557 498500 667593 646854 947871 3045375 284557 498500 667593 646854 947871 3045375 3045375 69653 18643 0 0 10839 99135 69653 18643 0 0 10839 99135 354210 517143 667593 646854 958710 3144510 0.9685 0.00 0.0315 0.00 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true Provide essential food and supplies 3992 0 276348 Book Purchased food hygiene products clothing and weather protection for homeless Educational Programs 1214 0 33114 FMV Production of live and video educational programs Part I Line 2 The organizations staff directly manage the purchase receipt and delivery of essential items obtained through grant funds as well as the development and production of educational programs and maintain financial and receipt records for activities involving grant funds and in-kind donations. Part III Column (b) | Type of grant or assistance:, Number of recipients:, How number of recipients was estimated?:| Provide essential food and supplies, 3992, Number of care kits produced and provided to individuals in need and participants in educational programs| Educational Programs, 1214, Attendance at programs| X 215876 FMV FMV FMV FMV FMV FMV FMV FMV X Laptops 1 8346 FMV X 7 7771 Crayons Food Food and water Food Pet supplies Food Pet food 0 false false false FormAndLineReferenceDesc: Part I, Column(b) .-Number Of Item Contributed: 0 FormAndLineReferenceDesc: Part I, Column(b) .-Number Of Item Contributed: 0 FormAndLineReferenceDesc: Part I, Column(b) .-Number Of Item Contributed: 0 Part III, line 2 Giving Spirit continued to develop its Coursework and Curriculum on Poverty and Homelessness: Launching alpha in 2023 our proprietary three-tiered digital pathway for learning includes a detailed exploration and explanation of a specific aspect of homelessness structured coursework and proven ways to move learning to action. The curriculum will be delivered in an engaging interactive digital format to further amplify and scale The Giving Spirits scope and impact. Our first course is covering Youth Homelessness and is in the process of being test. The design goal is for courses suitable for distribution in classrooms boardrooms and living rooms. Part VI, Section B, Line 11a The Board of Directors are apprised of the financial status of the organization at each board meeting and will receive a copy of the Form 990 after filing. Board members also receive copies of the annual compilation review by an independent CPA. Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The organizations Form 990 is reviewed by the CEO Operations Director and an independent CPA firm. Part VI, Section B, Line 12c As a policy the organizations financial transactions are with third parties in which no officers directors or key employees have a financial interest. Part VI, Section B, Line 18 The Giving Spirit posts its current Form 990 on its website and Form 1023 is available for public inspection upon request Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organizations articles of incorporation most recent Form 990 financial statements are available on its website. By-laws and conflict of interest policy are available upon request