2025-09-12T09:51:47-00:00 2024-12-31 822851604 SECHLER MORGAN CPAS PLLC 2418 W BARROW DRIVE CHANDLER AZ 85224 990EZ 2024-01-01 260738062 THE GRAY MATTERS FOUNDATION INC GRAY 6232056446 PO BOX 27106 SCOTTSDALE AZ 85255 LANETTE VERES FOUNDER PRESIDENT 6232056446 2025-08-25 true true KRISTINA MORGAN P01370742 6022302700 2025-05-10 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X GRAYMATTERSFOUNDATION.ORG X X 104858 X 83650 21208 22221 -1013 82637 11737 13058 326 20633 45754 36883 84732 121615 X 84422 119095 352 2984 84774 122079 42 464 84732 121615 X SUPPORT EMPOWER BRAIN CANCER PATIENTS Support - Gray Matters provided support to over 3,000 individuals known as Brain Buddies through customized care packages, handwritten letters, greeting cards, and personalized baskets. Continued on Sch O. 11738 32873 Information/Education - To raise awareness and improve education on brain tumors, we distributed fact sheets to more than25 doctors offices throughout Arizona. Continued on Sch O. Patient Engagement - Actively engage patients by creating inclusive opportunities for connection, storytelling, and advocacy. Programs include Continued on Sch O. 32873 LANETTE VERES FOUNDER PRESIDENT 030.00 0 MICHAEL VERES SECRETARY 002.00 0 CARRI TREADWELL DIRECTOR 001.00 0 GRETA LUDWIG DIRECTOR 001.00 0 JASON BARRY DIRECTOR 001.00 0 false false false false false false false 0 0 0 false false SECHLER MORGAN CPAs 2418 W BARROW DR CHANDLER AZ 85224 6022302700 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 20747 20912 38204 39743 83650 203256 20747 20912 38204 39743 83650 203256 33078 170178 4548 3829 7052 15429 218685 0.77820 0.81110 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 21208 14040 4788 3393 true 1.00000 21208 14040 4788 3393 22221 -1013 AZ false Under Arizona Statute ARS 13-3311D, the organization is not required to be licensed or to register this activity as it is an organization qualified for an exemption under ARS 43-1201 and follows all restrictions under ARS 13-3302B1-3. false true false 1.00000 Lanette Veres PO Box 27106 Scottsdale AZ 85255 false Lanette Veres Sell tickets and collect raffle baskets for sale X false Part III Line 5 OTHER EXPENSES WERE SUPPLIES FOR MAKING RAFFLE BASKETS, EVENT DECOR, AND PAYMENT PROCESSING FEES. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses ADVERTISING 4,768 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses OFFICE EXPENSES 9,264 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2,740 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses INTEREST EXPENSES 19 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses DEPRECIATION 684 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses INSURANCE 3,158 Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets NET FIXED ASSETS Beginning of year 352, End of year 2,984 Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities CREDIT CARD PAYABLE Beginning of year 42, End of year 464 Form 990-EZ, Part III, Section A, Line 28 These acts of encouragement are tailored to each recipient and are aimed at reducing isolation, providing emotional uplift, and promoting community among individuals affected by brain tumors. Form 990-EZ, Part III, Section A, Line 29 These materials provide accessible, medically-reviewed information for patients and families. Additionally, the organization mobilized patient advocates to participate in 3 local health fairs/awareness walks, and several educational panels at BNI and The Ivy Brain Tumor Center, amplifying the voice of the brain tumor community. Form 990-EZ, Part III, Section A, Line 30 moderated monthly in-person support groups,virtual meetups, and interactive campaigns, such as Go Gray In May, Brain Tumor Awareness Month, Cancer Survivor Day, and GBM Awareness Day, where patients share their experiences to inspire others. These initiatives aim to empower patients, strengthen peer networks, and foster a sense of belonging.