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Nonprofit · EIN 61-1793884

GOLD NETWORK OF EAST TEXAS

Tax-exempt · TYLER, TX 75711

Financials

$112K$91K2023$128K$95K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GOLD NETWORK OF EAST TEXAS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$128,180$94,512$33,668$206,594$97,022$109,572
December 31, 2023990-EZ$112,381$91,131$21,250$86,956$11,052$75,904
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$125,207
Net income from fundraising events
-$8,012
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,613
Other revenue
$9,372

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$10,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,500
Occupancy
$1,352
Printing, publications and postage
$1,349
Other expenses
$80,311
Program services (functional)
$41,259

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$86,956
Total assets, end of year
$206,594
Total liabilities, end of year
$97,022
Net assets, end of year
$109,572
Cash, savings and investments
$204,736
Gross receipts
$152,495

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEATHER J RUCKERPresident25$0
PAULA KIMMEYTreasurer12$0
PHILLIP MCLEODDirector1$0
SHAUNA CURTISDirector1$0
JOSHUA RUCKERDirector4$0
GINA SUE BRADLEYDirector12$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEATHER J RUCKERPresident30$0
PAULA KIMMEYTreasurer20$0
PHILLIP MCLEODDirector2$0
SHAUNA CURTISDirector2$0
JOSHUA RUCKERDirector5$0
GINA SUE BRADLEYDirector20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 8962, TYLER, TX 75711-8962
In care of
% HEATHER J RUCKER
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
8302 CROOKED TRAIL, TYLER TX 75703
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
HEATHER J RUCKER, 8302 CROOKED TRAIL, TYLER TX 75703
Signed the 990-EZ
HEATHER J RUCKER, President
Phone
(903) 574-1774
Return prepared by
Prothro Wilhelmi & Company PLLC

Mission

The Corporation shall raise awareness of childhood cancer and raise funds for pediatric cancer research and provide assistance and support to families impacted by childhood cancer.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Gold Network of East Texas hosted quarterly support groups for caregivers of families affected by Childhood Cancer. An average of 22 caregivers from our Gold Network community attended. We provided meals and an opportunity for families to connect and offer support to each other.
    Expenses $5,597
  • Gold Network of East Texas called in 66 meals for families who have driven to Dallas, Ft Worth, or other hospitals for their childs treatment or checkup. By providing this meal, we give our families one less thing to worry about after a long day of driving and doctor visits.
    Expenses $6,414 · grants $2,500
  • Gold Network provided gift cards to 39 families who are actively receiving treatment. This small token helped our families with gas and food expenses during their chemo, clinic visits, or hospital stays.
    Expenses $14,077
  • Gold Network of East Texas hosted quarterly recreational outings for cancer kids and their families, including a trip to Yesterland Farm, renting out a movie theater, a Dallas Mavericks basketball game, and a Texas Rangers baseball game. These activities enhance family togetherness outside a hospital setting and build relationships between families who have experienced life as a cancer family. Attendance averaged 65-70 individuals per event.
    Expenses $14,891 · grants $11,942
  • Gold Network partnered with a local counseling practice to subsidize counseling services for cancer kids, their families, and their parents. The long term effects of childhood cancer takes a heavy toll on a family. This program was created after repeated request for this service. Since the launch in June 2024 we have provided assistance for 10 appointments.
    Expenses $280

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-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
61-1793884
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Medical research (H12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$206,594
Income (IRS master file)
$152,495

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$128,180$94,512$206,594XML
990-EZDecember 2023$112,381$91,131$86,956XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: HEATHER J RUCKER
December 31, 2019≤ $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 61-1793884).

Questions about GOLD NETWORK OF EAST TEXAS

What is the EIN of GOLD NETWORK OF EAST TEXAS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GOLD NETWORK OF EAST TEXAS is 61-1793884.
Is GOLD NETWORK OF EAST TEXAS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to GOLD NETWORK OF EAST TEXAS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GOLD NETWORK OF EAST TEXAS 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 GOLD NETWORK OF EAST TEXAS 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 GOLD NETWORK OF EAST TEXAS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of GOLD NETWORK OF EAST TEXAS?
The 990-N for 2019 names HEATHER J RUCKER.
Who are the officers and directors of GOLD NETWORK OF EAST TEXAS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GOLD NETWORK OF EAST TEXAS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $128,180, expenses of $94,512 and total assets of $206,594 at year end.

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