2026-02-23T10:55:34-05:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 852229689 GERVONNI CARES INC GERV 6026759589 575 S 143RD AVE R01 GOODYEAR AZ 85338 GERVONNI CARES INC Executive Director 6026759589 2026-02-24 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z GERVONNI SHERROD LEGGETT 10332 W CROWN KING RD TOLLESON AZ 853538758 366945 false X www.gervonnicares.org X 501c3 2021 AZ Gervonni Cares improves the lives of those we serve through our educational programs financial assistance resources and referrals. Our mission is to ensure everyone who seek our services has the opportunity to thrive. Our Stuck in the Middle program is a hub for the following wraparound support services: on-site food pantry online or onsite financial literacy classes workforce development housing stability and utility payment financial assistance eviction prevention and diversion services as a Certified Community Legal Advocate CCLA. Our Summertime Sno Youth and Digital Skills Ready@50+ DSR program reflect our dedication to education in our community. Our SSYP youth boost math skills self-esteem and entrepreneurial experience while DSR program educates seniors 50+ on technology skills to assist with job placement computer skills and various technology. Gervonni Cares remains more than a nonprofit; we are a catalyst for transformative community impact. 5 5 4 15 0 0 100063 364545 500 2400 0 0 2500 0 103063 366945 0 0 0 0 3900 43164 210 0 0 2073 320461 6183 363625 96880 3320 2412 3320 0 0 2412 3320 Gervonni Cares mission improves the lives of every individual regardless of the circumstances to ensure they have the opportunity to thrive. Through our food pantry housing stability & eviction prevention services workforce development in-person and online financial literacy education youth programs older adult workshops and classes our programs and like Stuck in the Middle Summertime Sno Youth and Digital Skills Ready@50+ reflect our dedication to empowering individuals through essential resources and education. Gervonni Cares is a catalyst for transformative community impact uplifting lives and fostering a future where empowerment education and sustainability thrive hand in hand. true false 331829 0 334605 Our Stuck in the Middle program SIM provides assistance and resources that address food insecurity housing stability and eviction prevention financial literacy and workforce development. Our SIM program empowers individuals to rise above lifes hurdles fostering stability and growth for those striving to improve their circumstances. 18290 0 18290 Our Summertime Sno youth program for kids between the ages of 9 and 15 years of age. Youth sell sno-cones at various events in the community and earn rewards in return. Youth learn hands on skills in customer service budgeting and skills sets for dealing with cash money. As their volunteer hours increase they will earn gift cards to various restaurants and retail stores. 12550 0 12550 Our Digital Skills Ready@50+ program in partnership with AARP and Senior Planet helps us provide technology classes and workshop to seniors 50 and older. -56569 0 -56569 These were management and general expenses. -56569 0 -56569 306100 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 false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 0 0 4 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false 0 0 false false false 5 5 false false false false false false false true true false false true true false false true true true true false AZ WI X X Gervonni S Leggett 6026759589 575 S 143RD AVE R01 GOODYEAR AZ 85338 Gervonni S Leggett Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X 3600 0 12000 Paula Taylor Treasurer - Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Talicia Watts Secretary - Board 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tristan Flemming Board of Directors 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Julie Morgan Board of Directors 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 3600 0 12000 0 false false false 0 1500 0 0 7000 356045 207800 364545 Nonprofit Development Training 611430 1200 0 0 0 Summertime Sno Youth Program 445200 1200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2400 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 366945 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35812 25068 10744 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5368 3758 1610 0 1984 1389 595 0 0 0 0 0 1000 0 1000 0 5700 0 5700 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7386 7386 0 0 28429 19900 8529 0 13601 9521 4080 0 0 0 0 0 14377 10064 4313 0 5554 5554 0 0 0 0 0 0 6966 6966 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 976 683 293 0 SIM-Housing Stability Rental & Utility Assistance Payments to Families 39216 39216 0 0 Food Pantry & Senior Instacart Food Deliveries 96897 96897 0 0 Workforce Development & Financial Literacy 22325 22325 0 0 Eviction Prevention & Diversion | CCLA Services & Support 57373 57373 0 0 20661 0 20661 0 363625 306100 57525 0 0 0 0 0 440 544 1972 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2776 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2412 3320 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 2412 3320 0 0 2412 3320 2412 3320 X 3320 0 0 0 0 -2412 X false false X 7371 76978 89395 103063 369357 646164 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7371 76978 89395 103063 369357 646164 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 646164 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 7371 76978 89395 103063 369357 646164 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 207800 receipts prices listed on product X 88000 0 false false false Doing Business As Names 85229689 Part III, line 2 During the current year the organization expanded its staff and added two additional Certified Community Legal Advocates CCLAs becoming an approved organization through the Supreme Court. With these staff additions we enhanced our Eviction Prevention and Diversion program which includes attending pro bono court sessions providing landlord-tenant education and offering mediation services. These efforts support housing stability for individuals and families facing housing insecurity. Part VI, Line 11a Our organization has a structured process to review Form 990 ensuring transparency accuracy and board engagement. Every member of our Board of Directors receives training on the purpose content and compliance requirements of Form 990 as part of our ongoing board development. We conduct a semi-annual mock Form 990 review to assess our financial reporting and identify any potential issues well before year-end. This review involves the Finance key staff who examine financial statements program expenditures and governance practices to ensure consistency and compliance with IRS requirements. Findings from the mock review are presented to the full Board for discussion and approval ensuring that all board members understand the Form 990 prior to its filing. This process supports internal audit practices and reinforces accountability across our leadership team. Part VI, Line 15 The Executive Directors compensation was established and approved by the organizations independent Board of Directors. The Executive Director was not present for or involved in any discussions or decisions regarding their compensation. The Board conducted a review of comparable compensation data from similarly sized nonprofit organizations with comparable missions geographic service areas and annual budgets. This included reviewing publicly available Form 990 filings and compensation benchmarks relevant to organizations providing housing stability eviction prevention and community-based services. The Board evaluated the Executive Directors qualifications scope of responsibilities organizational growth and expanded program services when determining reasonable compensation. The deliberation and approval process was documented contemporaneously in Board meeting minutes including the comparability data reviewed the decision rationale and the final compensation determination. This process ensures that compensation is reasonable appropriate and in compliance with IRS intermediate sanctions and nonprofit governance best practices. Part VI, Line 19 The organizations governing documents conflict of interest policy and financial statements were made available to the public during the tax year. These documents are accessible on our organizations website and can also be provided upon request. Part XI, Line 9 | Description:, Explanation:, Amount:| Beginning net assets reported in prior year Form 990-EZ did not fully reflect all cash balances held by the organization. During fiscal year 2025 the organization utilized board-designated reserves and operating funds as part of normal program operations. Adjustment reflects reconciliation between prior year reported balances and current year financial records. Ending net assets accurately reflect organizational assets as of December 31 2025., This adjusts for prior-year net assets already included in operating activity., $-2412| Part IX General | Explanation:| Gervonni Cares Inc. allocates expenses between program services and management and general functions in accordance with IRS Form 990 instructions and nonprofit accounting standards. Program service expenses include costs directly associated with delivering services to clients through the organizations Stuck in the Middle SIM program eviction prevention and diversion services housing stability assistance workforce development financial literacy and food security programs. Management and general expenses include costs necessary for the overall administration and governance of the organization including accounting legal administrative oversight compliance technology infrastructure insurance and executive management. Certain expenses including compensation occupancy office expenses payroll taxes employee benefits and information technology are allocated between program services and management and general functions based on reasonable allocation methods. These methods include estimates of time and effort space utilization and functional purpose. Direct program expenses including housing assistance payments food pantry distributions workforce development services and eviction prevention legal advocacy services are fully allocated to program service expenses. The organization did not incur direct fundraising expenses during the fiscal year as fundraising activities were conducted internally without incremental cost. Management reviews expense allocations annually to ensure accuracy and consistency with the organizations operational activities.