Nonprofit · EIN 20-5480584
THE GEAR FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · FRANKLIN, TN 37064
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $38,385 | $69,521 | -$31,136 | $76,217 | $5,922 | $70,295 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $24,497 | $89,909 | -$65,412 | $106,968 | $5,537 | $101,431 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $139,883 | $85,549 | $54,334 | $171,077 | $2,614 | $168,463 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $38,375
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $10
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $37,417
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $40,279
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $2,007
- Program services (functional)
- $67,724
- Management and general (functional)
- $636
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,161
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $106,968
- Total assets, end of year
- $76,217
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,922
- Net assets, end of year
- $70,295
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $70,295
- Gross receipts
- $38,385
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE KRIKAC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $20,667 |
| SANDY KRIKAC | PROGRAM DIRE Trustee or director | 40 | $16,750 |
| JOY BRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG BUZEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHIL KING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDY NORWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON POWLUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY TIDWELL | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDY KRIKAC | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $62,000 |
| SHARON POWLUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDY NORWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHIL KING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOY BRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE KRIKAC | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| NANCY TIDWELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDY KRIKAC | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $59,218 |
| PHIL KING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDY NORWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOY BRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON POWLUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE KRIKAC | PRINCIPAL OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| NANCY TIDWELL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 229 GLOUCESTER ST, FRANKLIN, TN 37064-3220
- In care of
- % DAVE KRIKAC
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DAVE KRIKAC, 229 GLOUCESTER ST, FRANKLIN, TN 37064
- Signed the 990
- DAVE KRIKAC, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (615) 473-1386
- Website
- WWW.OURTHRIFTSTORE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WHITE OLIVE CPA
Mission
THE GEAR FOUNDATION ASSISTS IN MAINSTREAMING SPECIAL NEEDS YOUNG ADULTS BY PROVIDING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK AND INTERACT IN A WARM AND FRIENDLY PUBLIC SETTING.
Program accomplishments
- THE GEAR FOUNDATION ASSISTS IN MAINSTREAMING SPECIAL NEEDS YOUNG ADULTS BY PROVIDING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK AND INTERACT IN A WARM AND FRIENDLY PUBLIC SETTING.Expenses $67,724
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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
- 20-5480584
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $76,217
- Income (IRS master file)
- $38,385
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $38,385 | $69,521 | $76,217 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $24,497 | $89,909 | $106,968 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $139,883 | $85,549 | $171,077 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $19,320 | $81,350 | $114,158 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 20-5480584).
Questions about THE GEAR FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of THE GEAR FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GEAR FOUNDATION INC is 20-5480584.
- Is THE GEAR FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to THE GEAR FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE GEAR FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of THE GEAR FOUNDATION 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 THE GEAR FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE GEAR FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DAVE KRIKAC.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE GEAR FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $20,667 (DAVE KRIKAC, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE GEAR FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $38,385, expenses of $69,521 and total assets of $76,217 at year end.
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