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Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund Inc

EIN 20-8267965 • 501(c)3 • Park Ridge, IL

Profile

The gridiron greats assistance fund's mission is to assist retired nfl players who are in dire health and financial distress by providing a means to regain a semblance of dignity and quality of life that every human being deserves. The fund will support grant applicants through a series of conventional and nonconventional fundraising efforts while calling attention to those in need through partnership programs, licensing efforts, and public relations events with the set goal of expanding the fund's assets through partnerships with the national football league and the national football league players association and alumni.

350 S Northwest Hwy 300Park Ridge, IL 60068-4262

www.gridirongreats.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

75th percentile

22%

Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

81st percentile

27%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

62nd percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$411,333

Up $87,574 (+27%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$23,402

Up $2,885 (+14%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$387,931

Up $84,689 (+28%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$387,303

Up $50,701 (+15%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$302,614

Up $14,792 (+5.1%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$84,689

Up $35,909 (+74%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $170,236Liabilities 2010: $34,211Net Assets 2010: $136,0252010Assets 2011: $130,244Liabilities 2011: $14,267Net Assets 2011: $115,9772011Assets 2012: $324,456Liabilities 2012: $10,511Net Assets 2012: $313,9452012Assets 2013: $390,120Liabilities 2013: $3,482Net Assets 2013: $386,6382013Assets 2014: $274,983Liabilities 2014: $6,896Net Assets 2014: $268,0872014Assets 2015: $325,009Liabilities 2015: $1,924Net Assets 2015: $323,0852015Assets 2016: $181,274Liabilities 2016: $1,977Net Assets 2016: $179,2972016Assets 2017: $235,108Liabilities 2017: $3,087Net Assets 2017: $232,0212017Assets 2018: $105,033Liabilities 2018: $1,559Net Assets 2018: $103,4742018Assets 2019: $185,079Liabilities 2019: $7,998Net Assets 2019: $177,0812019Assets 2020: $214,029Liabilities 2020: $206Net Assets 2020: $213,8232020Assets 2021: $229,964Liabilities 2021: $950Net Assets 2021: $229,0142021Assets 2022: $272,436Liabilities 2022: $17,974Net Assets 2022: $254,4622022Assets 2023: $323,759Liabilities 2023: $20,517Net Assets 2023: $303,2422023Assets 2024: $411,333Liabilities 2024: $23,402Net Assets 2024: $387,9312024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$411,333
Liabilities$23,402
Net Assets$387,931

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $275,328Expenses 2010: $255,182Net Income 2010: $20,1462010Revenue 2011: $280,726Expenses 2011: $300,774Net Income 2011: -$20,0482011Expenses 2012: $279,6022012Revenue 2013: $496,642Expenses 2013: $423,950Net Income 2013: $72,6922013Revenue 2014: $454,014Expenses 2014: $572,565Net Income 2014: -$118,5512014Revenue 2015: $525,265Expenses 2015: $470,267Net Income 2015: $54,9982015Revenue 2016: $408,097Expenses 2016: $551,885Net Income 2016: -$143,7882016Revenue 2017: $484,317Expenses 2017: $431,593Net Income 2017: $52,7242017Revenue 2018: $260,539Expenses 2018: $389,086Net Income 2018: -$128,5472018Revenue 2019: $548,076Expenses 2019: $474,469Net Income 2019: $73,6072019Revenue 2020: $401,503Expenses 2020: $364,761Net Income 2020: $36,7422020Revenue 2021: $246,313Expenses 2021: $231,122Net Income 2021: $15,1912021Revenue 2022: $274,114Expenses 2022: $248,666Net Income 2022: $25,4482022Revenue 2023: $336,602Expenses 2023: $287,822Net Income 2023: $48,7802023Revenue 2024: $387,303Expenses 2024: $302,614Net Income 2024: $84,6892024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$387,303
Expenses$302,614
Net Income$84,689

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.11$0.23$3.88$3.87$3.03$0.85
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.24$0.21$3.03$3.37$2.88$0.49
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.72$0.18$2.54$2.74$2.49$0.25
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.30$0.01$2.29$2.46$2.31$0.15
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.14$0.00$2.14$4.02$3.65$0.37
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.85$0.08$1.77$5.48$4.74$0.74
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.05$0.02$1.03$2.61$3.89$1.29
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.35$0.03$2.32$4.84$4.32$0.53
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.81$0.02$1.79$4.08$5.52$1.44
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.25$0.02$3.23$5.25$4.70$0.55
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.75$0.07$2.68$4.54$5.73$1.19
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.90$0.03$3.87$4.97$4.24$0.73
2012XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.24$0.11$3.14$2.80
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.30$0.14$1.16$2.81$3.01$0.20
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.70$0.34$1.36$2.75$2.55$0.20
Latest Detailed Filing

The latest 2024 filing currently has linked XML that has not been fully parsed yet. Showing the latest detailed filing from 2022 below.

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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Aug 22, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$382,013
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The gridiron greats assistance fund (ggaf) is an organization providing financial grants and 'pro bono' medical assistance to retired nfl players in dire need. The organization focuses on the humanitarian side of past-football related issues, which include coordination of social services to retired players who are in need due to a variety of reasons including inadequate disability and/or pensions.the ggaf's mission is to assist dire need retired nfl players who were pioneers of the game and who have greatly contributed to the nfl's status as the most popular sport in america. Ggaf provides hands-on assistance to help retired players and their families deal with hardships they face after football. The services include medical assistance, transportation costs for medical evaluations and surgeries, housing assistance, financial assistance for utilities, medications, and coordination of services for food, automotive payments, and childcare.

The mission of the gridiron greats assistance fund (ggaf) is to assist retired nfl players in dire need who were pioneers of the game and have greatly contributed to the nfl's status as the most popular sport in america.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$157,346$137,464▼ $19,882
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$70,215$116,762▲ $46,547
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,850$2,571▲ $721
Inventories for Sale or Use$553$0▼ $553
Total Assets$229,964$272,436▲ $42,472
Other Assets Total$0$15,639▲ $15,639
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$15,639▲ $15,639
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$950$2,335▲ $1,385
Total Liabilities$950$17,974▲ $17,024
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$161,374$207,630▲ $46,256
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$67,640$46,832▼ $20,808
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$229,014$254,462▲ $25,448
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$229,964$272,436▲ $42,472

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$15,639--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Karen WrightExecutive DirectorFT$65,000$65,000
Steve JennerjohnTreasurer/secretary-$2,500$2,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mike DitkaPresident/director
Marc BadainDirector
Matt BirkDirector
Mike GolicDirector
Vinnie HudsonDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$347,835
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$118
Other Revenue
$-73,839
All Other Contributions
$303,073
Change in Net Assets
$25,448

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$382,013
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-107,899
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-107,899
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$382,013
Total Revenue per Form 990
$274,114
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$96,291
Other Expenses$81,567
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$70,808
Total Fundraising Expense$32,002
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$70,808--$70,808
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$48,750$5,750$13,000$67,500
Other Salaries and Wages$16,639$1,109$4,437$22,185
Occupancy$12,397$4,114$5,255$21,766
Fees for Services Legal$13,645$2,729$1,819$18,193
Travel$3,784$7,569-$11,353
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,200-$9,200
Office Expenses$4,005$2,886$1,067$7,958
Payroll Taxes$4,955$330$1,321$6,606
Insurance$3,218$214$858$4,290
Fees for Services Other$3,006$200$802$4,008
Conferences and Meetings--$3,378$3,378
Information Technology$115$715$40$870
All Other Expenses$73$453$25$551
Total Functional Expenses$181,395$35,269$32,002$248,666

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$356,565
Expenses per Audited Statements$248,666
Total Expenses per Form 990$248,666
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$107,899
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$107,899
Fundraising Gross Income$34,060
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Hof - Chicago$78,822$34,060$20,344$13,716
Total Events$78,822$34,060$107,899$-73,839
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liability$15,639
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The prepared form 990 is reviewed and approved by the governing body and legal counsel before the return is filed with the irs.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

The members of gridiron greats assistance fund's governing body review and sign the conflict of interest policy on an annual basis. For any items that present a conflict of interest, the member with the conflict abstains from voting.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The governing body determines the gridiron greats' employees' compensation based on comparisons with compensation data for comparable positions at similar organizations. The governing body determines gridiron greats employees' compensation on an annual basis and approves the compensation with a formal vote.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The gridiron greats assistance fund, inc. Makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund Inc
EIN
20-8267965
Phone
8476565487
Address
350 S NORTHWEST HWY 300, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068-4262

Signing Officer

Name
Steve Jennerjohn
Title
Treasurer/secretary
Phone
8476565487
Signed
2023-08-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Karen Wright
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
3
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
2921 LANDMARK PL STE 300, MADISON, WI 53713-4236
Preparer
Jason Stephens CPA
Phone
6082744020
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Direct expenses reported on form 990, part viii, line 8b -107,899.

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Direct expenses reported on form 990, part viii, line 8b 107,899.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DIRECT EXPENSES REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 8B -107,899.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DIRECT EXPENSES REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 8B 107,899.
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0ASSISTANCE TO RETIRED NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYERS FOR MEDICAL CARE, SHELTER, FOOD, AND CLOTHING.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE GRIDIRON GREATS ASSISTANCE FUND'S GRANT COMMITTEE OVERSEES THE DISBURSEMENT OF GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND VOTES ON REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE AND, DEPENDING ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, GRANTS ARE PROVIDED AFTER A DUE DILIGENCE PROCESS. THE FUND HAS STANDARD FORMS THAT MUST BE COMPLETED, SWORN TO, AND VERIFIED TO THE BEST OF THE APPLICANT'S ABILITY. GRANT FUNDS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS ON BEHALF OF GRANTEES; NO FUNDS ARE DISBURSED TO INDIVIDUALS IN CASH OR CASH EQUIVALENTS. MOST GRANTS ARE RELATIVELY SMALL AND ARE TEMPORARY. THE FUND DOES NOT OFFER LONG-TERM ASSISTANCE AND ONLY OFFERS ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC LIVING NEEDS SUCH AS MEDICAL CARE, SHELTER, FOOD, AND CLOTHING.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY AND LEGAL COUNSEL BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE MEMBERS OF GRIDIRON GREATS ASSISTANCE FUND'S GOVERNING BODY REVIEW AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. FOR ANY ITEMS THAT PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE MEMBER WITH THE CONFLICT ABSTAINS FROM VOTING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE GOVERNING BODY DETERMINES THE GRIDIRON GREATS' EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION BASED ON COMPARISONS WITH COMPENSATION DATA FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE GOVERNING BODY DETERMINES GRIDIRON GREATS EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION WITH A FORMAL VOTE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE GRIDIRON GREATS ASSISTANCE FUND, INC. MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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