Nonprofit · EIN 58-2312223
GATHERING PLACE INC
Tax-exempt · BRUNSWICK, GA 31521
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,941,223 | $1,818,261 | $122,962 | $5,072,180 | $329,870 | $4,742,310 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $2,428,988 | $1,789,555 | $639,433 | $5,226,028 | $619,946 | $4,606,082 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $2,202,111 | $1,734,219 | $467,892 | $4,974,151 | $978,410 | $3,995,741 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,238,603
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $7,246
- Net rental income
- -$755
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$3,700
- Other revenue
- $695,374
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $117,900
- Other salaries and wages
- $737,220
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $972,308
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,000
- Occupancy
- $57,763
- Travel
- $10,570
- Depreciation
- $130,341
- Program services (functional)
- $1,240,802
- Management and general (functional)
- $439,449
- Fundraising (functional)
- $138,010
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,226,028
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,072,180
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $329,870
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,742,310
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,430,948
- Publicly traded securities
- $308,326
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,742,310
- Gross receipts
- $1,959,696
- Employees
- 72
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Gunderson | Pres/CEO Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 45 | $117,900 |
| Lee Hopkins | Chairman Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Melvin Hugans | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Walker | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Todd Mobley | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Ostanisha Dawson | Secretary Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Katie Tindol | Treasurer Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| John Richards | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lucan Ramirez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Page Aiken | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Gordon Kerr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Beth Lacy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joel Bickmore | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andrew Turner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Morris Arrington | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Balfour | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Tillman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Brandi Warren | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Gunderson | Pres/CEO Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 45 | $96,240 |
| Lucas Ramirez | Former Pres/CEO Key employee | 45 | $90,981 |
| Dr Bob Miles Jr | Chairman Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Grady Gardner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Barger Jr | Chair Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Brad Stroud | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Melvin Hugans | Chair Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Todd Mobley | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Rich Seban | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Heard Galis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Hon Lisa Godbey-Wood | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Flood | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lee Hopkins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Damon Brantley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Fendig | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Walker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Oatanisha Dawson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Shannon Balfour | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Tillman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Morris Arrington | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Brandi Warren | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Ramirez | Pres/CEO Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 45 | $124,808 | $6,240 |
| Dr Bob Miles Jr | Chairman Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Grady Gardner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Barger Jr | Chair Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Stroud | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Melvin Hugans | Chair Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Mobley | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Rich Seban | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heard Galis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Hon Lisa Godbey-Wood | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Flood | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee Hopkins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Damon Brantley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Fendig | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Walker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Oatanisha Dawson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Balfour | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Tillman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Morris Arrington | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Brandi Warren | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 772, BRUNSWICK, GA 31521-0772
- In care of
- % JOSEPH R ODACHOWSKI SEC
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jimmy Gunderson, PO BOX 772, BRUNSWICK, GA 31521
- Signed the 990
- Jimmy Gunderman, President
- Phone
- (912) 264-3474
- Website
- www.thegp.org
- Return prepared by
- LISA WRAY ANDERSON CPA LLC
Mission
COMMUNITY-BASED CHRISTIAN MINISTRY THAT SERVES THE YOUTH OF THE SOUTHEAST WITH A MISSION TO REACH STUDENTS WITH THE GOSPEL, TO EQUIP STUDENTS TO BE CHRISTIAN LEADERS,
Program accomplishments
- MAIN EVENT SUMMER PROGRAMS-A STUDENT GATHERING OF OVER 1,000 TEENAGERS MEETING WEEKLY IN THE SUMMER MONTHS WHERE GIFTED COMMUNICATORS SHARE THE REALITY OF A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. THE EVENTS ARE FILLED WITH LIGHTS, ENGAGING MUSIC, SKITS, AND RELEVANT GOSPEL TEACHINGS.Expenses $45,893
- INTERN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT-TO RAISE STRONG LEADERS WHO WILL IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD.Expenses $79,128
- CAMPUS MINISTRIES-REACHING STUDENTS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL,HIGH SCHOOL, AND COLLEGE SEEKING CREATIVE WAYS TO SERVE THE SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AND THE STUDENTS NEEDS.Expenses $28,976
- SALARIES/DEVELOPMENT/EXPANSION/ GATHER THRIFT STORE/ BENEFITS/SMALL GROUP EXPENSES/ TO SUPPORT THE MINISTRY AND MISSION.Expenses $1,086,805 · revenue $669,371
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
- 58-2312223
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,072,180
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,959,696
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,941,223 | $1,818,261 | $5,072,180 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,428,988 | $1,789,555 | $5,226,028 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,202,111 | $1,734,219 | $4,974,151 | XML |
| 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 58-2312223).
Questions about GATHERING PLACE INC
- What is the EIN of GATHERING PLACE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GATHERING PLACE INC is 58-2312223.
- Is GATHERING PLACE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to GATHERING PLACE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GATHERING PLACE INC 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 GATHERING PLACE INC 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 GATHERING PLACE INC 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 GATHERING PLACE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jimmy Gunderson.
- Who are the officers and directors of GATHERING PLACE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $117,900 (James Gunderson, Pres/CEO).
- How much revenue does GATHERING PLACE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,941,223, expenses of $1,818,261 and total assets of $5,072,180 at year end.
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