Nonprofit · EIN 06-1063389
GATHER NEW HAVEN
Tax-exempt · NEW HAVEN, CT 06515
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $800,527 | $988,636 | -$188,109 | $1,797,785 | $122,759 | $1,675,026 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $993,011 | $1,061,962 | -$68,951 | $1,990,690 | $49,268 | $1,941,422 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $560,160
- of which government grants
- $97,730
- Program service revenue
- $210,987
- Investment income
- $29,380
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $13,815
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,355
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $88,010
- Other salaries and wages
- $384,939
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $521,908
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $46,924
- Occupancy
- $47,541
- Depreciation
- $13,237
- Program services (functional)
- $713,360
- Management and general (functional)
- $203,759
- Fundraising (functional)
- $71,517
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,990,690
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,797,785
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $122,759
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,675,026
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,523,433
- Publicly traded securities
- $153,080
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,659,937
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $15,089
- Gross receipts
- $822,112
- Employees
- 48
- Volunteers
- 450
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHON SAVAGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $86,673 |
| DEBRAH ABIBOU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTON BARENDREGT-LUDWIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALISHA CRUTCHFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW NYHART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA GUTIERREZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AICHA WOODS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRYCE DUBOIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SEDIANN OZMENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY BETH DECKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HANA ALI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE PEDERSEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RUTH RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY SANTOS-POPLAWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY SCIERCKA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA MANDELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARON LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA TUPPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MAGENHEIMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW NYHART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| C WALKER HOLMES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AICHA WOODS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY RABIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDRE'A SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY BETH DECKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HANA ALI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE PEDERSEN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| RUTH RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TYRA PENDERGRASS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY SCIERCKA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| DAWN JOHNSON | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 495 BLAKE ST UNIT C, NEW HAVEN, CT 06515-1249
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANTHONY SCIERKA, 495 BLAKE ST C, NEW HAVEN, CT 06515
- Signed the 990
- ANTHONY SCIERKA, TREASURER
- Phone
- (203) 562-6655
- Website
- WWW.GATHERNEWHAVEN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CARTER HAYES ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
COMMUNITY GARDENING, LAND CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ARE THE PRIMARY ACTIVITIES. THE COMMUNITY GARDENING PROGRAM ASSISTS IN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF GARDENS WITH MATERIALS AND NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH. THE LAND PROGRAM ACQUIRES AND PRESERVES OPEN SPACE.
Program accomplishments
- GARDENING AND NATURE PRESERVESCOMMUNITY GARDENING: 45 COMMUNITY GARDENS ACROSS THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPLIES. WE WORK WITH NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS, TENANT ASSOCIATIONS, BLOCK WATCHES, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, YOUTH GROUPS, AND THE ELDERLY. BY SUPPORTING COMMUNITY VEGETABLE GARDENS, WE HELP PROVIDE PRODUCTIVE HUBS OF ACTIVITY THAT BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY IN MANY WAYS. THE GARDENS CLEAN UP THE SOIL, BEAUTIFY THE NEIGHBORHOODS, AND PROVIDE AN AVENUE FOR HEALTHY EXERCISE, STRESS RELIEF, ENHANCED EMOTIONAL WELLBEING, SOCIALIZING, AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT. IT ALSO BECOMES A FAMILY OPPORTUNITY TO WORK TOGETHER AND TEACH SUSTAINABLE LIVING WHILE ENJOYING DELICIOUS HOME GROWN BOUNTY. MANY OF THE GARDENS ARE IN RESOURCE-POOR, LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS PROVIDING ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD THAT IS FREE OR LOW-COST, THUS EASING THE STRAIN ON HOUSEHOLD BUDGETS AND HELPING WITH DISEASE PREVENTION.FARM STAND:WEEKLY SATURDAY FARM STAND AT FERRY STREET FARM AND FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT FAIR HAVEN LIBRARY THAT RUN FROM MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND THROUGH OCTOBER. FRESH VEGETABLES AND HERBS GROWN ORGANICALLY ON OUR URBAN FARM SITES, AS WELL AS OCCASIONAL OFFERINGS FROM LOCAL PARTNERS SUCH AS LOCAL HONEY, MUSHROOMS, AND FRUIT, THIS PROGRAM HELPS MAKE NUTRITIOUS, SUBSIDIZED AND AFFORDABLY-PRICED FOOD AVAILABLE IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS RIGHT WHERE IT'S GROWN. DOUBLE SNAP AND STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S FARMER'S MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM CHECKS (DISTRIBUTED TO QUALIFYING LOW-INCOME SENIORS AND WIC PARTICIPANTS). EXCESS FRESH PRODUCE IS PROVIDED TO COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRIES.NATURE PRESERVES:SINCE 1986 GATHER NEW HAVEN HAS ACQUIRED APPROXIMATELY 80 ACRES OF LAND WHICH IS PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE OPEN SPACE. THESE HABITATS INCLUDE TIDAL WETLANDS, COASTAL UPLAND FOREST AND GRASSLAND, TRAPROCK RIDGE, RIPARIAN FOREST AND FRESH WATER WETLANDS. OUR GOALS FOR THESE PRESERVED LANDS ARE TO MAINTAIN THEM IN A NATURAL STATE AND TO RESTORE AREAS DEGRADED BY HUMAN IMPACT TO HIGH QUALITY BIOLOGICALLY DIVERSE ENVIRONMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF NEW HAVEN RESIDENTS AND THE NEW HAVEN ENVIRONMENT. WE ALSO ENGAGE SCHOOL GROUPS IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND VOLUNTEERS IN WORKING ON THE PRESERVES TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN TRAILS AND PRACTICE STEWARDSHIP FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.Expenses $208,223 · revenue $5,890
- WELLNESS PROGRAMFARM BASED WELLNESS: THE FARM-BASED WELLNESS PROGRAM BENEFITS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES OF NEW HAVEN WHO FACE RISKS FOR CHRONIC DIET RELATED DISEASE. THIS PROGRAM GREW OUT OF FAIR HAVEN COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE'S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM. PARTICIPANTS ARE REFERRED FROM HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND LIVE WITHIN 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE. THEY PARTICIPATE IN 16 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS OF HANDS-ON EDUCATION ON THE FARM IN THIS FAMILY BASED WELLNESS PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM CONTINUES ON A MONTHLY BASIS DURING THE OFF-SEASON. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE BASKETS OF FRESH, ORGANIC FARM PRODUCE ON A WEEKLY BASIS FOR THE SEASON, AND ATTEND ONE TWO-HOUR, ON-FARM EDUCATIONAL SESSION WEEKLY. DURING THOSE SESSIONS, MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN COOKING CLASSES AND ARE GIVEN NUTRITION INFORMATION ABOUT THE NUTRIENT-DENSE FOODS THAT THEY HARVEST THAT WEEK, WITH CULTURALLY-RELEVANT RECIPES FOR THEM TO TRY AT HOME. THEY ARE TAUGHT HOW TO PLANT, HARVEST, AND TEND THE VEGETABLES, WHICH GIVES THEM THE ADDED HEALTH BENEFIT OF BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE. IN ADDITION, MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE CLASSES AND RECEIVE GUIDED MEDITATION PRACTICE TO ADDRESS ALL COMPONENTS OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. GRADUATES FROM THE FBWP ARE ENCOURAGED TO HAVE THEIR OWN VEGETABLE PLOT IN ONE OF OUR ACTIVE GARDENS.COMMUNITY HEALTH AMBASSADORS:THE COMMUNITY HEALTH AMBASSADOR (CHA) PROGRAM GREW FROM THE FARM-BASED PROGRAM (FBWP), WITH THE INTENTION TO PROVIDE LONG TERM OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT FOR WOMEN WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATED FROM THE FBWP AND WISH TO DEEPEN THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH OUR WORK. WE PROVIDE WINTER TRAINING IN LEADERSHIP, HEALTH ADVOCACY, AND PEER TO PEER MENTORSHIP, PROVIDING THE TOOLS NECESSARY FOR HEALTH AMBASSADORS TO WORK IN VARIOUS ASPECTS TO SUPPORT THE FBWP AND CURRENT PARTICIPANTS. EVERY WINTER, EXEMPLARY WOMEN FARM-BASED WELLNESS PROGRAM GRADUATES UNDERGO TRAINING AND PARTICIPATE IN WORKSHOPS TO EMPLOY THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND LEARN BEHAVIOR CHANGE METHODOLOGIES TO BECOME THE NEXT GENERATION OF COMMUNITY CHANGE-MAKERS. THE FOLLOWING SPRING, THEY RETURN TO THE FARM-BASED WELLNESS PROGRAM AS LEADERS AND HELP THE NEXT GENERATION OF PARTICIPANTS. THEY ALSO PROVIDE PROGRAM SUPPORT AND RUN ADDITIONAL EXERCISE PROGRAMMING. THIS EXPERIENCE DEVELOPS JOB SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS DEVELOPING THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THE COMMUNITY HEALTH AMBASSADORS LIVE.Expenses $131,264 · grants $13,355 · revenue $27,035
- SCHOONER DAY CAMP: SCHOONER DAY CAMP PROVIDES LAND AND SEA-BASED PROGRAMMING ON NEW HAVEN'S UNIQUE COASTLINE THROUGH SAILING LESSONS AND SHORELINE HABITAT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. CAMPERS LEARN ABOUT THE HABITATS AND ECOSYSTEMS OF THE LONG ISLAND SOUND, THE WATER SYSTEMS OF THE LONG ISLAND SOUND, POLLUTION, AND SUSTAINABILITY, ALL WHILE HAVING FUN IN THE SUMMER SUN. SCHOONER CAMP TAKES PLACE YEARLY BETWEEN JUNE - AUGUST AT GATHER'S LONG WHARF NATURE PRESERVE. THE PROGRAM SERVES 80 CAMPERS PER WEEK, WITH A GOAL OF 50% BEING SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBLE. SCHOONER SUMMER CAMP BRINGS TOGETHER 350 YOUTHS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6-16 FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS OF NEW HAVEN TO DEVELOP THEIR LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS THROUGH SAILING LESSONS, LEARNING ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH OTHER CAMP ACTIVITIES. GROWING ENTREPRENEURS:THE GROWING ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM WAS STARTED IN 2016 TO PROVIDE GREEN JOBS AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TRAINING TO LOW-INCOME YOUTH IN NEW HAVEN. STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM LEARN ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEIR COMMUNITIES, COMPLETE PROJECTS AT COMMUNITY FARMS AND GARDENS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, AND LEARN BUSINESS/ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS THROUGH SMALL BUSINESS VENTURES LIKE SELLING PRODUCE AND VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS. THROUGH THEIR WORK AND WEEKLY EXPERIENTIAL PROFESSIONAL SKILLS WORKSHOPS, THE STUDENTS LEARN IMPORTANT SKILLS THAT EMPLOYERS ARE ASKING FOR - CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING, WORKING IN TEAMS, COMPUTER SKILLS - AND PRACTICE PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND BEHAVIORAL SKILLS THAT ENHANCE THEIR INTERACTIONS, SCHOOL AND JOB PERFORMANCE, AND CAREER PROSPECTS SUCH AS ADAPTABILITY, INTEGRITY, COOPERATION, AND WORKPLACE DISCIPLINE.Expenses $373,873 · revenue $178,062
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 | Not 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
- 06-1063389
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C400)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,797,785
- Income (IRS master file)
- $822,112
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $800,527 | $988,636 | $1,797,785 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $993,011 | $1,061,962 | $1,990,690 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $771,024 | $724,668 | $2,058,707 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $1,064,434 | $756,692 | $2,135,048 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 06-1063389).
Questions about GATHER NEW HAVEN
- What is the EIN of GATHER NEW HAVEN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GATHER NEW HAVEN is 06-1063389.
- Is GATHER NEW HAVEN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to GATHER NEW HAVEN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GATHER NEW HAVEN 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 GATHER NEW HAVEN due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GATHER NEW HAVEN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of GATHER NEW HAVEN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ANTHONY SCIERKA.
- Who are the officers and directors of GATHER NEW HAVEN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,673 (JONATHON SAVAGE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GATHER NEW HAVEN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $800,527, expenses of $988,636 and total assets of $1,797,785 at year end.
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