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Nonprofit · EIN 83-2788888

VIDEOGAMES AND ESPORTS FOUNDATION

Also known as VARSITY E-SPORTS

Tax-exempt · OLATHE, KS 66062

Financials

$239K$282K2021$546K$314K2023$344K$308K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VIDEOGAMES AND ESPORTS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$344,359$308,148$36,211$36,211$0$36,211
December 31, 2023990$546,090$313,570$232,520$246,034$0$246,034
December 31, 2021990$238,645$282,392-$43,747$29,301$0$29,301
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$344,359
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$287,727
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$10,959
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$14,416
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$287,727
Management and general (functional)
$20,421

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$36,211
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$36,211
Net assets without donor restrictions
$36,211
Gross receipts
$344,359
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
KS

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
CHRISTOPHER GAEDDERTPRESIDENT
Highest-paid employee
40$10,000
MASON MULLENIOUXCHAIRMAN
Officer
0$0
KRISTY CUSTERVICE CHAIRMAN
Officer
0$0
MICHAEL RUSSELLTREASURER
Officer
0$0
CHRISTOPHER TURNERSECRETARY
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MASON MULLENIOUXCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
0$0
KRISTY CUSTERVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
0$0
MICHAEL RUSSELLTREASURER
Trustee or director
0$0
CHRISTOPHER TURNERSECRETARY
Trustee or director
0$0
CHRISTOPHER GAEDDERTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Christopher L GaeddertExecutive Director
Trustee or director
40$75,000
Chambliss ShillinglawTreasurer
Trustee or director
0$0
Christopher TurnerSecretary
Trustee or director
0$0
Mason MulleniouxChairman
Trustee or director
0$0
Kristy CusterVice Chairman
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
13505 S MUR LEN RD STE 105 PMB 155, OLATHE, KS 66062-1600
In care of
% CHRISTOPHER GAEDDERT
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
13505 S Mur-Len STE 105 PMB 155, Olathe KS 66062
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHRISTOPHER GAEDDERT, 13 DONER PLACE, PONCA CITY, OK 74604
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Christopher Gaeddert, 13 Donner Place, Ponca City OK 74604
Signed the 990
CHRISTOPHER GAEDDERT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(816) 920-3016
Website
WWW.VEF.GG

Mission

The VEF strives to create an inclusive, safe, and aspirational network of gaming communities for all. The VEF provides grants and scholarships to disenfranchised students, educators, game designers, streamers, and organizations in the gaming and esports industry.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The VEF strives to create an inclusive, safe, and aspirational network of gaming communities for all. The VEF provides grants and scholarships to disenfranchised students, educators, game designers, streamers, and organizations in the gaming and esports industry.
    Expenses $287,727

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-2788888
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-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Christopher Gaeddert
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2024$344,359$308,148$36,211XML
990December 2023$546,090$313,570$246,034XML
990December 2022$419,471$98,023$350,636IRS
990December 2021$238,645$282,392$29,301XML
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Christopher Lee Gaeddert
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 83-2788888).

Questions about VIDEOGAMES AND ESPORTS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of VIDEOGAMES AND ESPORTS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VIDEOGAMES AND ESPORTS FOUNDATION is 83-2788888.
Is VIDEOGAMES AND ESPORTS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to VIDEOGAMES AND ESPORTS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VIDEOGAMES AND ESPORTS FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of VIDEOGAMES AND ESPORTS 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 VIDEOGAMES AND ESPORTS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of VIDEOGAMES AND ESPORTS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHRISTOPHER GAEDDERT.
Who are the officers and directors of VIDEOGAMES AND ESPORTS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $10,000 (CHRISTOPHER GAEDDERT, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does VIDEOGAMES AND ESPORTS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $344,359, expenses of $308,148 and total assets of $36,211 at year end.

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