Nonprofit · EIN 06-1778396
GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION
Also known as GASP
Tax-exempt · AKRON, OH 44308
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $47,055 | $62,223 | -$15,168 | $25,588 | – | $25,588 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $46,386 | $67,120 | -$20,734 | $40,756 | $0 | $40,756 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $41,258
- Program service revenue
- $281
- Net income from fundraising events
- $5,516
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $25,648
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $40,203
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $7,944
- Occupancy
- $1,132
- Other expenses
- $12,944
- Program services (functional)
- $34,095
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $40,756
- Total assets, end of year
- $25,588
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $25,588
- Cash, savings and investments
- $25,588
- Gross receipts
- $56,744
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBBIE REISS | EXECUTIVE DI | 25 | $25,648 |
| ROBERT HAREN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERTA HOPKINS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| BONNIE WACHTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD COLE | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 |
| KENDRA MCMICHAEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA MOSES | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| TARANNA FRANSISCO | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| KERRY AGINS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| AMY WYNN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| KAMELIA FISHER | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| DEBRA BODNER | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LEWIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBBIE REISS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 25 | $25,491 |
| KERRY AGINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD COLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH ENGLAND | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KAMELIA FISHER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TARANNA FRANSISCO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT HAREN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERTA HOPKINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KENDRA MCMICHAEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA MOSES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JESSICA SZYDLOWSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BONNIE WACHTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY WYNN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 53 UNIVERSITY AVE FL 4, AKRON, OH 44308-1608
- In care of
- % DEBBIE REISS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 53 University Avenue 4th Floor, Akron OH 44308
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Marie Brilmyer, 53 University Avenue 4th Floor, Akron OH 44308
- Signed the 990-EZ
- DEBBIE REISS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (330) 247-1402
- Website
- www.gasp123.org
- Return prepared by
- CRUM & COMPANY
Mission
GASP (GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A SAFER ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN THROUGH MODERN AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PREVENT ENCOUNTERS INVOLVING DANGEROUS SITUATIONS, SEX OFFENSES, ABUSE AND ABDUCTION.
Program accomplishments
- FINGERPRINTING/CHILD ID EVENTS AND SAFETY TOWNS: WE PROVIDE A TAKE HOME ID KIT THAT INCLUDES A PLACE FOR ALL PERTINENT CHILD'S INFORMATION, A PLACE FOR A PHOTO, A PLACE FOR PRINTING FINGERPRINTS, A PLACE FOR DENTAL RECORDS, A PLACE TO MARK DOWN ANY BIRTH MARKS, SCARS, ETC. AND A DNA KIT. THESE ARE DISTRIBUTED AT ALL COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. WE ATTENDED 63 COMMUNITY EVENTS AND DISTRIBUTED 1872 BAGS AND TAKE HOME ID KITS. AT OUR 17 SAFETY TOWNS WE USE A COMPUTER. ALL OF THE CHILDS PERTINENT INFORMATION IS RECORDED, ALONG WITH PHOTOS, DIGITAL FINGERPRINTS, AND A SHORT VIDEO. ALL THIS INFORMATION IS PUT ON A FLASH DRIVE AND SENT HOME TO THE PARENTS. WE PRODUCED 1157 FLASH DRIVES WE CONTINUE TO WORK VERY CLOSELY WITH THE SUMMIT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFF, THE SUMMIT COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE AND LOCAL FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTSExpenses $27,228
- NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY: A MULTI-AGENCY EVENT EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON ABDUCTION PREVENTIONS AND GENERAL CHILD SAFETY ISSUES. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR GASP TO INFORM OUR COMMUNITY THAT ABDUCTIONS HAPPEN AND WE CAN HELP BY EDUCATING AND PROVIDING MATERIAL AND AGENCIES TO HELP OUR FAMILIES SO THIS DOS NOT HAPPEN HERE WE PARTNER WITH THE NATIONAL CENTER OF MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN, SUMMIT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, THE SUMMIT COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE, SUMMIT COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES, AND OTHER LOCAL AGENCIES THAT FOCUS ON CHILDREN AND FAMILY WELLNESS. WE HELD OUR ANNUAL EVENT AT SUMMIT MALL WITH 10 OTHER LOCAL AGENCIES.
- EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS WE PROVIDE EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO SCHOOLS, LOCAL CHAMBERS, CHURCH GROUPS,, AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES UPON REQUEST. WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON ANTI-BULLYING, CYBERBULLYING, GUN SAFETY, UNCOMFORTABLE TOUCHING INTERNET SAFETY, PHONE SAFETY AND OTHER SAFETY RELATED INFORMATION (AGE RELATED). WE ATTENDED CLASSES AT JENNINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR GRADES 6 AND 7 AND SPOKE ON INTERNET SAFETY AND BULLYING.Expenses $2,682
- OTHER GASP ACTIVITIES: IN THE PAST WE HAVE ATTENDED THE TRIALS OF SEX OFFENDERS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUMMIT COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE. WE ATTEND TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR THE VICTIM AND TO LET THE JUDGES KNOW WE ARE WATCHING TO MAKE SURE THAT THE PUNISHMENT FITS THE CRIME WE HAVE NOT ATTENDED ANY COURT TRIALS IN 2024 WE ALSO HAVE A GREAT RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SUMMIT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND WILL ASSIST WHENEVER NEEDED. IN THE PAST WE HAVE HELPED OUT ON SEARCHES, BUT WE DID NOT ASSIST IN ANY SEARCHES IN 2024.Expenses $4,185
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-1778396
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I73)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $25,588
- Income (IRS master file)
- $56,744
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $47,055 | $62,223 | $25,588 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $46,386 | $67,120 | $40,756 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $56,011 | $58,904 | $61,490 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Marie Brilmyer | December 31, 2011 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 06-1778396).
Questions about GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION
- What is the EIN of GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION is 06-1778396.
- Is GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION 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 GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION 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 GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION?
- The 990-N for 2011 names Marie Brilmyer.
- Who are the officers and directors of GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $25,648 (DEBBIE REISS, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does GASP GUARDIANS ADVOCATING CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $47,055, expenses of $62,223 and total assets of $25,588 at year end.
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