Nonprofit · EIN 26-0321174
GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · ANN ARBOR, MI 48108
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,522,941 | $4,570,816 | -$47,875 | $2,613,015 | $464,517 | $2,148,498 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,566,642 | $3,503,046 | -$936,404 | $3,022,608 | $865,326 | $2,157,282 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,504,452
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $17,274
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$5,815
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$165,427
- Net income from gaming
- $5,865
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $160,777
- Other revenue
- $1,215
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,396,166
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $176,043
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,094,910
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,561,664
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $20,448
- Accounting fees
- $78,915
- Occupancy
- $22,249
- Travel
- $121,917
- Depreciation
- $113,557
- Program services (functional)
- $3,370,373
- Management and general (functional)
- $429,374
- Fundraising (functional)
- $771,069
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,022,608
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,613,015
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $464,517
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,148,498
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $529,999
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,100,814
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,588,379
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $560,119
- Gross receipts
- $8,286,204
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 114
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALTER DUCCINI | MANAGING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $178,962 | $22,351 |
| ZACHARY WIGAL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $175,000 | $1,043 |
| DAVID FRASER | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,000 | $22,835 |
| RYAN FITZPATRICK | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN REISS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE WALSH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN WYATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON GREENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JUAN ESPINOZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHNNY HOU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALTER DUCCINI | MANAGING DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $187,000 | $4,392 |
| ZACH WIGAL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $165,203 | $0 |
| DAVID FRASER | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,000 | $14,117 |
| JOHNNY HOU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN WYATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON GREENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JUAN ESPINOZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN FITZPATRICK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN REISS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE WALSH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4860 WASHTENAW AVE STE I 435, ANN ARBOR, MI 48108-3401
- In care of
- % B R WIGAL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ZACHARY WIGAL, 4860 WASHTENAW AVE SUITE I 435, ANN ARBOR, MI 48108
- Signed the 990
- ZACHARY WIGAL, FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (909) 655-1975
- Website
- WWW.GAMERSOUTREACH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EVERGREEN ALLIANCE PROFESSIONAL CORP
Mission
PROVIDES RECREATION TO HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN THORUGH CUSTOMIZED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, VIDEO GAMES, AND THE GAMING COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC RECREATION TO CHILDREN IN HOSPITALS THROUGH MULTIPLE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. ONE SUCH PROGRAM IS "PROJECT GO KART." THE INITIATIVE SERVES THOUSANDS. GO KARTS ARE VIDEO GAME KIOSKS THAT ENABLE HEALTHCARE STAFF TO EASILY PROVIDE PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WITH A SOURCE OF RELIEF DURING HOSPITALIZATION.ANOTHER SUCH PROGRAM IS PLAYER 2. PLAYER 2 IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO CONNECT VOLUNTEER GAMERS IN THE COMMUNITY TO HOSPITALS HOSTING GO KARTS AND OTHER VIDEO GAME HARDWARE. THE VOLUNTEER-BASED INITIATIVE PROVIDES HOSPITALS WITH A FREE SERVICE FOR BASIC TECH SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE, DISTRIBUTION OF GAMES TO PATIENTS, AND PLAY SESSIONS WITH PATIENTS. VOLUNTEERS ARE RECRUITED BY GAMERS OUTREACH AND SUBSEQUENTLY TRAINED AND GUIDED BY HOSPITAL WITHIN WHICH SUPPORT IS PROVIDED.ANOTHER SUCH PROGRAM IS SAVE POINT. SAVE POINT IS A PROGRAM THAT PLACES HIGH-TECH VENDING MACHINES INSIDE HOSPITALS. EACH MACHINE DISTRIBUTES GAME CODES, TOYS, AND TECHNOLOGY ITEMS TO KIDS. THE MACHINES ARE INTENDED TO HELP ENCOURAGE AND INSPIRE CHILDREN AS THEY PROGRESS THROUGH TREATMENT, ACTING AS AN INCENTIVE TO SUPPORT CARE.IN ADDITION TO THE PROGRAMS MENTIONED, THE FOUNDATION ORGANIZES A LARGE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, GAMERS FOR GIVING, THAT SERVES AS A RECRUITMENT AND EDUCATIONAL VEHICLE FOR ITS EFFORTS. THE EVENT ALSO RAISES SEVERAL HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ANNUALLY, SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF REACH OF EACH PROGRAM AND HELP ENSURE CONTINUED FINANCIAL STABILITY.Expenses $3,370,373 · grants $1,396,166 · revenue $160,777
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
- 26-0321174
- 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 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,613,015
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,286,204
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,522,941 | $4,570,816 | $2,613,015 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,566,642 | $3,503,046 | $3,022,608 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,237,801 | $3,312,517 | $3,786,992 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 26-0321174).
Questions about GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION is 26-0321174.
- Is GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION 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 GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION 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 GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION 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 GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ZACHARY WIGAL.
- Who are the officers and directors of GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $178,962 (WALTER DUCCINI, MANAGING DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,522,941, expenses of $4,570,816 and total assets of $2,613,015 at year end.
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