2024-11-13T16:50:12Z 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 862337016 GUNTHERS FAMILY GUNT 3238230707 30 N RAYMOND AVE STE 510 PASADENA CA 911034437 C Abigail Dees President 3238230707 2024-11-13 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z C Abigail Dees 30 N Raymond Ave 510 Pasadena CA 91103 646421 false X http://www.gunthersfamily.org X 2021 CA Gunther's Family provides assistance to charitable organizations based in the US and abroad for the welfare of animals, marginalized communities, women, and children. We focus on small organizations who, because of size, stage of formation, lack of resources, or location, may not efficiently manage donations on their own. 3 3 0 3 0 0 219416 646388 0 0 0 33 0 0 219416 646421 140000 513397 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15833 45028 155833 558425 63583 87996 62017 130233 0 0 62017 130233 Gunther's Family provides assistance to charitable organizations based in the US and abroad for the welfare of animals, marginalized communities, women, and children. We focus on small organizations who, because of size, stage of formation, lack of resources, or location, may not efficiently manage donations on their own. false false 42678 513397 646421 In the second year of operation as a 501c3 entity, Gunther's Family continued assisting Ernesto's Sanctuary (also referred to as Ernesto's House of Cats), an NGO registered in Cremona, Italy, with managing donations for the animal sanctuary and clinic they operate in Syria. Gunther's Family has an OFAC license to allow donors to use PayPal and Wells Fargo bank to give to the Sanctuary. Gunther's family received significantly more in donations in 2023 than in 2021, largely in response to the February 6, 2023 earthquake in Turkey and Syria, which caused damage at the Sanctuary and surrounding area. Ernesto's engaged in extensive animal rescue and humanitarian work in their community and beyond in the earthquake's aftermath and received extensive media coverage in doing so. Funds not directly used for earthquake relief and repair of the sanctuary went to increase service capacity such as equipment, vet supplies, food, and staffing. We also received major donations from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), SPCA International, and PETA for the first time, as well as a our first corporate matching grants. As in 2022, Gunther's Family received donations earmarked for the Sanctuary and then sent those funds to the Sanctuary's office in Italy to help fund its charitable activities. Gunther's Family also advised the Sanctuary on improving its donor management and social media presence (its main fundraising activity), and the challenges that have come with increased revenue and visibility (such as responding to "spoof" accounts and other scams using our social media content). Gunther's Family worked with the Sanctuary to find and hire an EU-based attorney to address any relevant EU sanctions matters. Finally, Gunther's Family regularly communicated with the Sanctuary to ensure that its activities are in compliance with all applicable OFAC and IRS requirements. Gunther's Family makes all donors aware that funds earmarked for other entities are the property of Gunther's Family and subject to the discretion of the board in making any grants to other entities. 42678 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 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 true 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 3 3 true false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true false false false CA X Traci Samczyk 3238230707 481 Prospect Cir South Pasadena CA 91030 X Traci Samczyk CFO/Secretary and Director 10.00 X X 0 0 0 C Abigail Dees President and Director 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Catherine T Dees Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 0 646388 0 646388 0 0 0 0 0 33 33 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 646421 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 513397 513397 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 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 0 0 0 0 0 55 0 55 0 252 0 252 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tax consulting 1768 0 1768 0 Wire transfer fees 2451 2451 0 0 Currency conversion fees 18470 18470 0 0 PayPal fees 21757 21757 0 0 275 0 275 0 558425 556075 2350 0 0 0 0 0 62017 130233 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 0 0 0 0 0 62017 130233 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 62017 130233 0 0 0 0 62017 130233 62017 130233 87996 0 0 0 0 0 X false false false false X 0 701 219416 646388 866505 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 701 219416 646388 866505 0 866505 0 0 33 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 866538 0 X 1.00000 1.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Europe grant for general support of animal sanctuary 513397 wire transfer 0 0 cash value grant for general support of animal sanctuary Europe 1 513397 wire transfer 0 0 cash value false false false false false true Part I, Line 2 (Monitoring of funds) The Organization has weekly written and telephonic communication with the key personnel of the recipient organization, Ernesto's Sanctuary (sometimes referred to as Ernesto's House of Cats), an NGO in Cremona, Italy, about the status and use of all funds. The Italian office of the NGO is responsible for managing funds for the Sanctuary's operations in Syria and is fully apprised of the IRS accounting requirements as well as those under the Organization's OFAC license, issued by the US Department of State specifically for these activities. The OFAC license number is SY-2018-358493-3. Part I, Line 3 (activities per region) The Organization makes grants to Ernesto's Sanctuary (sometimes referred to as Ernesto's House of Cats), an animal welfare sanctuary that provides its services in Syria, but maintains its business office in Cremona, Italy, where it is a registered NGO. All grantmaking is done in compliance with IRS and OFAC requirements, and under an OFAC special license. All grants are wired to the recipient organization in the EU, solely. The Organization does not conduct any direct transactions with any Syrian office, individual, or business. Expenses consist entirely of wire transfer fees, banking fees, and currency conversion fees. The Organization has no investments or accounts in this region or outside of California. Part VI, Line 11b All members of the governing body received a copy of this form 990 and its attachments either in hard copy or via email for review before submission, and then discussed and approved submission at a Board meeting on November 12, 2024 Part VI, Line 12c A conflict of interest policy is required under the Organization's bylaws. The governing body addresses all questions about potential conflicts of interest as they arise, either in person or via electronic communications, as well as at regular Board meetings. Part VI, Line 19 All referenced documents are made available upon request during regular business hours at the Organization's place of business. The Organization also provides documents upon request via email if and when disclosure of materials is appropriate and does not violate applicable privacy standards. Part VI, Line 1a There are no material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, and there are no committees to which the governing body has delegated authority. Part VI, Line 2 Family relationship: Director and Officer C. Abigail Dees has a familial relationship with Director and Officer Traci Samczyk and Director and Officer Catherine T. Dees. Part VI, Line 8b There are no committees to which the governing body has delegated authority. Extension granted.