Nonprofit · EIN 32-0207075
THE GARDINER FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · BRONX, NY 10469
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $227,739 | $232,193 | -$4,454 | $114,734 | $489,567 | -$374,833 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $139,362 | $123,760 | $15,602 | $43,383 | $413,762 | -$370,379 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $101,892 | $117,897 | -$16,005 | $7,019 | $0 | $7,019 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $202,455
- of which government grants
- $38,559
- Program service revenue
- $25,000
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $284
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,225
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $39,685
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $43,068
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,410
- Occupancy
- $7,669
- Travel
- $15,899
- Depreciation
- $6,282
- Program services (functional)
- $158,054
- Management and general (functional)
- $74,139
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $43,383
- Total assets, end of year
- $114,734
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $489,567
- Net assets, end of year
- -$374,833
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $84,171
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$374,833
- Gross receipts
- $227,739
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEXTER GARDINER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $39,685 |
| ELLOY CASSELL | CO-VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CARLTON JAY | CO-VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DONNA KAMINSKY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SHERRI BARFIELD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEXTER GARDINER | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $4,000 |
| SHERRI BARFIELD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ELLOY CASSELL | CO-VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CARLTON JAY | CO-VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DONNA KAMINSKY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEXTER GARDINER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $850 |
| SHERRI BARFIELD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ELLOY CASSELL | CO-VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CARLTON JAY | CO-VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DONNA KAMINSKY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3227 LURTING AVE APT 3, BRONX, NY 10469-3809
- In care of
- % DEXTER R GARDINER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DEXTER GARDINER, 3227 LURTING AVE, BRONX, NY 10469
- Signed the 990
- DEXTER GARDINER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (646) 721-0011
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
Mission
PROVIDE SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS EXPERIENCING VARIOUS SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL NEEDS THROUGH A VARIETY OF EVENTS AND GROUP MEETINGS. SUPPORT RANGES FROM COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, COMPUTERS, SCHOOL, AND OTHER SUPPLIES FOR BURIAL ASSISTANCE AND SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL MENTORING AND GUIDANCE.
Program accomplishments
- GENERAL PROGRAM: PROVIDE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF SUPPORT THROUGH A VARIETY OF EVENTS INCLUDING AN ANNUAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AND TURKEY GIVEAWAY. SUPPORT INCLUDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND COLLEGE, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND GROUP MEETINGS CALLED "TRU TALK", WHICH IS A YOUNG MEN'S MENTORING GROUP THAT SEEKS TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AND PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTHS TO EXPRESS THEIR FEELINGS AND DISCUSS LIFE'S CHALLENGES.Expenses $158,054 · grants $9,225 · revenue $25,000
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
- 32-0207075
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $114,734
- Income (IRS master file)
- $227,739
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $101,892 | $117,897 | $7,019 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $100,769 | $197,703 | $28,589 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about THE GARDINER FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of THE GARDINER FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GARDINER FOUNDATION is 32-0207075.
- Is THE GARDINER FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to THE GARDINER FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE GARDINER 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 THE GARDINER FOUNDATION 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 GARDINER FOUNDATION 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 GARDINER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DEXTER GARDINER.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE GARDINER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $39,685 (DEXTER GARDINER, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does THE GARDINER FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $227,739, expenses of $232,193 and total assets of $114,734 at year end.
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