Nonprofit · EIN 83-2347258
GATHERING STRENGTH INC
Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $326,896 | $183,615 | $143,281 | $337,268 | $953 | $336,315 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $119,192 | $98,071 | $21,121 | $195,386 | $2,352 | $193,034 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $66,459 | $91,539 | -$25,080 | $172,024 | $111 | $171,913 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $288,607
- of which government grants
- $5,000
- Program service revenue
- $28,771
- Investment income
- $9,518
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $24,796
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $31,588
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,725
- Travel
- $41
- Program services (functional)
- $136,730
- Management and general (functional)
- $25,962
- Fundraising (functional)
- $20,923
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $195,386
- Total assets, end of year
- $337,268
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $953
- Net assets, end of year
- $336,315
- Gross receipts
- $326,896
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 32
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- KY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH FUST | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 17 | $27,496 |
| KATHRYN MERSHON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ABBREIAL DRANE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| LESLIE JONES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| MARCELLUS MAYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| QUINN DRISKELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH FUST | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 17 | $20,148 |
| KATHRYN MERSHON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| ABBREIAL DRANE | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| LESLIE JONES | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| MARCELLUS MAYES | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JEAN RUSSELL | CHAIRPERSON | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH FUST | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 17 | $20,796 |
| JEAN RUSSELL | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN MERSHON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| ABBREIAL DRANE | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| LESLIE JONES | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| MARCELLUS MAYES | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2721 SHIPPEN AVE, LOUISVILLE, KY 40206-2321
- In care of
- % ELIZABETH FUST
- Signed the 990
- ELIZABETH FUST, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (502) 444-0631
- Return prepared by
- LMH ACCOUNTING CONSULTING LLC
Mission
To empower people with physical disabilities to achieve better health, increase self-sufficiency, and become more engaged in the community.
Program accomplishments
- GS promoted increased accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities in healthcare, transportation, and housing.Expenses $76,192 · revenue $28,579
- In-person activities to increase social and emotional wellbeing and independence after SCI served 450 participantsExpenses $42,679
- Online adapted exercise, wellness, and financial classes had 1100 participants with disabilities, their families, and professionals who serve them.Expenses $17,859
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-2347258
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $337,268
- Income (IRS master file)
- $326,896
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $326,896 | $183,615 | $337,268 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $119,192 | $98,071 | $195,386 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $66,459 | $91,539 | $172,024 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 83-2347258).
Questions about GATHERING STRENGTH INC
- What is the EIN of GATHERING STRENGTH INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GATHERING STRENGTH INC is 83-2347258.
- Is GATHERING STRENGTH INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to GATHERING STRENGTH INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GATHERING STRENGTH 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 STRENGTH INC 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 GATHERING STRENGTH INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of GATHERING STRENGTH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $27,496 (ELIZABETH FUST, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GATHERING STRENGTH INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $326,896, expenses of $183,615 and total assets of $337,268 at year end.
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