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Nonprofit · EIN 47-3704403

TRACY AND SUNSHINE GANTT MINISTRIES

Tax-exempt · EASLEY, SC 29641

Financials

$111K$80K2023$101K$77K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TRACY AND SUNSHINE GANTT MINISTRIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990 (amended)$100,649$77,356$23,293$64,232$0$64,232
December 31, 2023990$110,899$79,849$31,050$40,939$0$40,939
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$100,649
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$577
Program services (functional)
$70,600
Management and general (functional)
$6,756

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$40,939
Total assets, end of year
$64,232
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$64,232
Net assets without donor restrictions
$64,232
Gross receipts
$100,649
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
SC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tracy GanttExecutive Director and Co-Founder
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Sunshine GanttCFO and Co-Founder
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Tracy McJunkinsBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Veola CarterBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Lynn EllenburgBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Deborah PerkinsBoard Member
Trustee or director, Former
0$0
Russell PerkinsBoard Member
Trustee or director, Former
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBORAH RUSSELLBOARD MEMBER
Officer
10$0
RUSSELL PERKINSBOARD MEMBER
Officer
10$0
TRACY GANTTDIRECTOR
Officer
10$0
SUNSHINE GANTTDIRECTOR
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 223, EASLEY, SC 29641-0223
In care of
% TRACY GANTT
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 223, Easley SC 29641
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Tracy Gantt, PO Box 223, Easley, SC 29641
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Tracy Gantt, PO Box 223, Easley SC 29641
Signed the 990
Sunshine Gantt, CFO
Phone
(864) 202-1222

Mission

Tracy and Sunshine Gantt Ministries operates Pickens County Shelter of Hope providing emergency and transitional housing and supportive services to hundreds of individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability. The organization provides shelter meals clothing showers laundry services transportation employment and benefits assistance and other essential resources. Through these services dozens of residents obtained employment regained identification and drivers licenses completed rehabilitation programs reunited with family members and progressed toward stable independent living. The ministry also served hundreds of children and families through its annual Back-to-School Bash and hundreds of individuals through Free Community Yard Sales by providing free backpacks school supplies food clothing household goods and other essential resources.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Pickens County Shelter of Hope: Tracy and Sunshine Gantt Ministries operates Pickens County Shelter of Hope Pickens Countys first and only Emergency-to-Transitional Housing Program. The program provides emergency shelter and wraparound services to individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Services include meals clothing showers laundry facilities employment assistance benefits assistance identification assistance referrals to substance abuse treatment and recovery programs transportation coordination life skills support and other essential resources for both shelter residents and members of the community in need. Through these services dozens of residents obtained employment regained drivers licenses and identification documents completed substance abuse rehabilitation programs purchased reliable vehicles moved into their own homes reunited with family members and progressed toward stable independent living. Annual Back-to-School Bash: Since 2016 Tracy and Sunshine Gantt Ministries has hosted its annual Back-to-School Bash serving hundreds of children and families throughout Pickens County annually. The event provides free backpacks filled with school supplies food inflatables family activities,music and access to community resource vendors at no cost to participants. Through partnerships with local businesses churches schools volunteers nonprofit organizations and public agencies the event helps prepare students for a successful school year while reducing the financial burden on families and connecting them with valuable community resources. Free Community Yard Sales: Tracy and Sunshine Gantt Ministries conducts Free Community Yard Sales throughout Pickens County using in-kind donations generously contributed by community members. These outreach events provide free clothing household goods hygiene items toys furniture and other essential items to hundreds of individuals and families experiencing financial hardship. The program helps meet immediate needs restores dignity reduces financial burdens and connects community members with additional resources and supportive services. Overall Community Impact: Through Pickens County Shelter of Hope and our organizations additional community outreach initiatives Tracy and Sunshine Gantt Ministries continues to restore hope promote stability and improve the quality of life for individuals and families throughout Pickens County and surrounding communities. By addressing immediate needs while removing barriers to long-term stability the organization empowers individuals to move from crisis toward self-sufficiency through compassionate faith-based service community collaboration and practical support.
    Expenses $70,600

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for TRACY AND SUNSHINE GANTT MINISTRIES

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
47-3704403
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P19)
Assets (IRS master file)
$64,232
Income (IRS master file)
$100,649

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$100,649$77,356$64,232XML
990December 2023$110,899$79,849$40,939XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Tracy Gantt
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Tracy Gantt
December 31, 2021≤ $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 47-3704403).

Questions about TRACY AND SUNSHINE GANTT MINISTRIES

What is the EIN of TRACY AND SUNSHINE GANTT MINISTRIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TRACY AND SUNSHINE GANTT MINISTRIES is 47-3704403.
Is TRACY AND SUNSHINE GANTT MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to TRACY AND SUNSHINE GANTT MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TRACY AND SUNSHINE GANTT MINISTRIES 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 TRACY AND SUNSHINE GANTT MINISTRIES 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 TRACY AND SUNSHINE GANTT MINISTRIES 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 TRACY AND SUNSHINE GANTT MINISTRIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Tracy Gantt.
Who are the officers and directors of TRACY AND SUNSHINE GANTT MINISTRIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TRACY AND SUNSHINE GANTT MINISTRIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $100,649, expenses of $77,356 and total assets of $64,232 at year end.

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