2025-05-29T11:34:05-07:00 2024-12-31 581705497 Connell and Company 3506 Mooregate Dr Marietta GA 30062 990 2024-01-01 010365189 Celebration Inc DBA Bob Gass Evangelistic Assoc CELE 6782080736 6525 Shiloh Road D-500 Alpharetta GA 30005 Debby Gass President & CEO 2025-05-29 true true Victor E Connell EA P00234414 4049326264 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 6525 Shiloh Road D-500 Alpharetta GA 30005 13122265 false X www.bobgass.com X GA Religious and Charitable Organization, formed and funded for the purpose of spreading the Christian religion and its beliefs both domestically and internationally. 6 5 36 0 1107434 518406 0 245590 111802 3590200 3712567 4943224 4342775 498154 664461 0 1423520 1442680 0 343783 1948463 1995685 3870137 4102826 1073087 239949 13402637 13621998 38686 17558 13363951 13604440 Religious and Charitable Organization, formed and funded for the purpose of spreading the Christian religion and its beliefs both domestically and internationally. false false 2578916 Printing and distribution of a quarterly devotional called "The Word For You Today". These publications are distributed to shut-ins, prisoners, churches & others throughout the United States. 664457 Support to organizations with similar theological beliefs and the desire to help others. 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Additionally, constant and regular communications with charity directors in order to assure proper disposition of funds. true 0 0 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used The organizations makes gifts and/or grants to individuals and organizations based upon perceived need or by requests from such recipients. X true X X X X false false false false false false false false false Debby Gass President & CEO 248336 120000 368336 Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a. Part III, Additional Information With respect to question 1a, page one of Schedule J, the President and CFO of this organization is an ordained minister and provides all written Christian materials to this organization as well as making many appearances as a guest minister both domestically and internationally. This allowance covers all annual direct expense of his residence, but has been limited to $120,000 annually. The fair rental value of the residence including utilities actually exceeds the amount allowed annually.With respect to question 3, page 1 of Schedule J, this organization and its Board of Directors goes to extreme measures annually to assess the proper compensation to all Director/Employees, including the President and CEO. His direct salary and living allownce are less than market surveys and studies that are available and never have exceeded a total of $250,000. The additional $499,993 represents licensing fees paid to Celebration Enterprises, Inc., a private corporation owned by Robert Gass, which provides written material and unrestricted rights of reproduction and publication to this organization and international organizations to reproduce this material as deemed appropriate. The licensing amounts mirror existing licensing agreements in place with unrelated outside organizations. Celebration Enterprises Corp- Direct Lic Fees-Devotionals false Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information Celebration Enterprises, Inc., a Georgia Corporation, owned by primary operational officers and Directors Robert Gass and Debby Gass, licenses written material to this organization. This organization has unlimited rights to reproduce and market such material and does publish such material in The Word for You Today. This publication is distributed only in the United States. Celebration Enterprises, Inc has similar licensing arrangements in place with Christian organizations outside the United States. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Debby Gass, the President of this organization, succeeding the founder of this organization, Bob Gass,is compensated by this organization. Her salary and benefits are reviewed annually by the Board of Directors, and outside compensation studies ensure that the level of her compensation is securely in the range of appropriate compensation for her position and duties. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The return and related financial statements are reviewed with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, both Board Members, before the return is submitted. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization has a written policy regarding employment conflicts with respect to organization operations and mission. The manual specifies expected behavior by employees during regular business hours and during after-hours. The manual also indicates the potential consequences of violating such policies. The CEO regularly meets with department managers and employees during compensation reviews, and all such behavior is covered during such meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a This organization, through the insistence and support of the Board of Directors, has conducted extensive research, primarily through a Guidestar report, in order to ensure that the organization compensates all officers and key employees appropriately with respect to market conditions and individual responsibilities. It has been a consistent practice by the CEO and other key officers to report to the board regarding such matters and to request approval for any significant pay increases or changes to compensation for officers and key employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All financial information and governing documents are available upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Prior period adjustment6 = $540