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Nonprofit · EIN 88-2097798

LOVE YOUR STORY CO

Tax-exempt · GAINESVILLE, GA 30506

Financials

$170K$88K2023$623K$185K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LOVE YOUR STORY CO by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$622,992$184,834$438,158$780,580$198,227$582,353
December 31, 2023990$169,675$87,835$81,840$144,195$0$144,195
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$607,779
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$647
Net income from fundraising events
$29,972
Net income from sales of inventory
-$15,406
Other revenue
$14,566

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$60,000
Other salaries and wages
$18,613
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$84,627
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,633
Occupancy
$31,929
Travel
$4,102
Program services (functional)
$129,289
Management and general (functional)
$34,010
Fundraising (functional)
$21,535

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$144,195
Total assets, end of year
$780,580
Total liabilities, end of year
$198,227
Net assets, end of year
$582,353
Land, buildings and equipment
$402,779
Net assets without donor restrictions
$582,353
Gross receipts
$674,180
Employees
3
Volunteers
17
Year formed
2022
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ABIGAIL BURLEEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$60,000
ANISSA BALCHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOY BANKSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JORDAN BENFIELDMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MERI KATE BOYNTONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LAURIE BROWNMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RYAN BURLEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LACY FERBRACHEMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BEVERLY FILSONCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ELIZABETH HIGGINSMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JESS OWENSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LUKE POLLUCKCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANISSA BALCHMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JOY BANKSMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JORDAN BENFIELDMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MERI KATE BOYNTONMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
BRITNEY BRIONESMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
BRAD BROWNMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LAURIE BROWNMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
RYAN BURLEMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LACY FERBRACHEMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CAROLINE FILCHAKMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
BEVERLY FILSONCO-CHAR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ELIZABETH HIGGINSMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JESS OWENSMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LUKE POLLUCKCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BOBBY SHOEMAKERMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
GRAHAM WILLIAMSMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ABIGAIL BURLEEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3327 PARTRIDGE LN, GAINESVILLE, GA 30506-1616
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ABIGAIL BURLE, 3327 PARTRIDGE LANE, GAINESVILLE, GA 30506
Signed the 990
ABIGAIL BURLE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(770) 547-9713
Return prepared by
BLAIR C DIAZ CPA PC

Mission

WE PROVIDE RESPITE AND BELONGING FOR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DISABILITIES. LET'S CREATE A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE - INCLUDING FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DISABILITIES - CAN REST AND BELONG IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND IN OUR SCHOOLS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • HOUSING - LYS PROVIDES FREE, TEMPORARY HOUSING WHEN FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DISABILITIES ARE TRAVELING TO GAINESVILLE, GA TO RECEIVE TREATMENT FOR THEIR CHILD. DURING THE STAY THE FAMILY IS SERVED MEALS, COFFEE, PAPER PRODUCTS, OR ANYTHING NEEDED TO MAKE THEIR STAY SUCCESSFUL.
    Expenses $129,289
  • COMMUNITY - LOVE YOUR STORY IS STARTING QUARTERLY MEETUPS FOR MOMS AND CAREGIVERS OF KIDS WITH DISABILITIES: MEETUPS WHERE CAREGIVERS CAN SHOW UP AND FEEL SEEN. NO NEED TO WORRY ABOUT PEOPLE NOT GETTING IT. NO NEED TO EXPLAIN THINGS. THESE MEETUPS ARE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH OTHER FAMILIES WHO GET IT. WE ANTICIPATE THIS PROGRAM TO BEGIN IN 2025.
  • EDUCATION - WE'RE STARTING WITH A DISABILITY 101 NEWSLETTER FOR K-5 STUDENTS IN GAINESVILLE, GA. EVENTUALLY, WE WANT TO BRING DISABILITY EDUCATION TO COMMUNITIES EVERYWHERE. WE ANTICIPATE THIS PROGRAM TO BEGIN IN 2025.

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

IRS record

EIN
88-2097798
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$780,580
Income (IRS master file)
$674,180

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$622,992$184,834$780,580XML
990December 2023$169,675$87,835$144,195XML
990December 2022$89,729$27,374$62,355IRS

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 88-2097798).

Questions about LOVE YOUR STORY CO

What is the EIN of LOVE YOUR STORY CO?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LOVE YOUR STORY CO is 88-2097798.
Is LOVE YOUR STORY CO tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to LOVE YOUR STORY CO tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LOVE YOUR STORY CO 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 LOVE YOUR STORY CO 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 LOVE YOUR STORY CO 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 LOVE YOUR STORY CO?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ABIGAIL BURLE.
Who are the officers and directors of LOVE YOUR STORY CO?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,000 (ABIGAIL BURLE, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does LOVE YOUR STORY CO have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $622,992, expenses of $184,834 and total assets of $780,580 at year end.

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