Nonprofit · EIN 01-0365189
CELEBRATION INC
Tax-exempt · ALPHARETTA, GA 30005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,221,008 | $4,353,151 | -$132,143 | $13,524,878 | $72,021 | $13,452,857 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,342,775 | $4,102,826 | $239,949 | $13,621,998 | $17,558 | $13,604,440 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $524,978
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $299,063
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,396,967
- Other revenue
- $3,396,967
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $724,137
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $12,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,176,349
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,295,051
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $43,850
- Travel
- $28,333
- Depreciation
- $97,177
- Program services (functional)
- $3,436,525
- Management and general (functional)
- $554,976
- Fundraising (functional)
- $361,650
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,621,998
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,524,878
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $72,021
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,452,857
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,227,698
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,278,865
- Gross receipts
- $6,675,566
- Employees
- 36
- State of legal domicile
- GA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debby Gass | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $0 | $120,000 |
| Thomas Lissak | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Jim Hart | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Jim Bradley | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Perry Atkinson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| David N Gass | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Joseph McKelvey | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debby Gass | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $248,336 | $120,000 |
| David N Gass | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $43,978 | $0 |
| Thomas Lissak | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $12,609 | $0 |
| Rev Joseph McKelvey | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $5,000 | $0 |
| Rev Jim Hart | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $2,500 | $0 |
| Rev Jim Bradley | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $2,500 | $0 |
| Perry Atkinson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $2,500 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6525 SHILOH ROAD D-500, ALPHARETTA, GA 30005-1612
- In care of
- % ROBERT GASS
- Signed the 990
- Debby Gass, President & CEO
- Phone
- (678) 208-0736
- Website
- www.bobgass.com
- Return prepared by
- Connell and Company
Mission
Religious and Charitable Organization, formed and funded for the purpose of spreading the Christian religion and its beliefs both domestically and internationally.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $2,916,588
- Support to organizations with similar theological beliefs and the desire to help others. Includes international humanitarian aid efforts to needy/emotionally hurting children.Expenses $519,937
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0365189
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,524,878
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,675,566
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,221,008 | $4,353,151 | $13,524,878 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,342,775 | $4,102,826 | $13,621,998 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,943,224 | $3,870,137 | $13,402,637 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,286,180 | $4,093,266 | $12,330,152 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0365189).
Questions about CELEBRATION INC
- What is the EIN of CELEBRATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CELEBRATION INC is 01-0365189.
- Is CELEBRATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to CELEBRATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CELEBRATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CELEBRATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CELEBRATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of CELEBRATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CELEBRATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,221,008, expenses of $4,353,151 and total assets of $13,524,878 at year end.
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