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Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 20-8267965

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Sep 05, 2018

350 S Northwest Hwy No 300Park Ridge, IL 60068-4262

(773) 867-8160

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

41st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

66th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$85,340

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.6% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

30%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

70th percentile

19%

Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Up

$235,108

Up $53,834 (+30%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$232,021

Up $52,724 (+29%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$3,087

Up $1,110 (+56%) from 2016

Revenue

Up

$484,317

Up $76,220 (+19%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$431,593

Down $120,292 (-22%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$52,724

Up $196,512 (+137%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2017

Assets$235,108
Liabilities$3,087
Net Assets$232,021

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2017

Revenue$484,317
Expenses$431,593
Net Income$52,724
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Sep 5, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$615,773
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 gridiron greats assistance fund provides financial assistance and coordinates social services to dire need retired national football league (nfl) players who are pioneers of the game and have greatly contributed to the nfl's status as the most popular sport in america. Retired players may apply for temporary assistance for medical costs as well as some of the basic necessities of life including, but not limited to, food, housing, transportation, clothing, and other basic needs.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$87,140$177,100▲ $89,960
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$67,735$37,182▼ $30,553
Inventories for Sale or Use$24,568$19,758▼ $4,810
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,831$1,068▼ $763
Total Assets$181,274$235,108▲ $53,834
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,977$3,087▲ $1,110
Total Liabilities$1,977$3,087▲ $1,110
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$159,689$203,713▲ $44,024
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$19,608$28,308▲ $8,700
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$179,297$232,021▲ $52,724
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$181,274$235,108▲ $53,834
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Shannon JordanExecutive DirectorFT$85,340$85,340

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mike DitkaPresident/director
Gale SayersDirector
Kyle TurleyDirector
Marv LevyDirector
Matt BirkDirector
Steven JennerjohnTreasurer/secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$466,514
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$42
Other Revenue
$17,761
All Other Contributions
$236,130
Change in Net Assets
$52,724

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$615,773
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-131,456
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-131,456
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$615,773
Total Revenue per Form 990
$484,317
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$195,468
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$156,857
Other Expenses$79,268
Total Fundraising Expense$56,524
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$195,468--$195,468
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$57,256$10,589$17,495$85,340
Other Salaries and Wages$41,164$7,613$12,578$61,355
Office Expenses$4,141$12,485$1,786$18,412
Travel$1,675$3,349$8,448$13,472
Occupancy$8,740-$3,745$12,485
Fees for Services Legal$9,092$1,818$1,213$12,123
Payroll Taxes$6,818$1,261$2,083$10,162
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,000-$7,000
Advertising--$6,382$6,382
Insurance$3,567$660$1,089$5,316
Fees for Services Other$1,460$270$446$2,176
Conferences and Meetings--$1,093$1,093
Information Technology$543$100$166$809
Total Functional Expenses$329,924$45,145$56,524$431,593

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$563,049
Expenses per Audited Statements$431,593
Total Expenses per Form 990$431,593
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$131,456
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 Gross Income$149,217
Fundraising Direct Expenses$131,456
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Las Vegas Event$307,951$77,567$131,456$-53,889
Adios Golf$71,650$71,650-$71,650
Total Events$379,601$149,217$131,456$17,761
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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 positison 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
7738678160
Address
350 S NORTHWEST HWY NO 300, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068-4262

Signing Officer

Name
Steven Jennerjohn
Title
Treasurer/secretary
Phone
7738678160
Signed
2018-09-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Steven Jennerjohn
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
15

Preparer

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

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Direct expenses reported on form 990, part viii, line 8b -131,456.

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Direct expenses reported on form 990, part viii, line 8b 131,456.

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IRS990/MissionDesc0THE 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.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0THE GRIDIRON GREATS ASSISTANCE FUND RAISES AWARENESS OF THE SIGNIFICANT NEEDS OF THE MANY RETIRED NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYERS WHO ARE STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY DUE TO INJURIES INCURRED WHILE PLAYING IN THE LEAGUE. THE FUND HOPES A LONG-TERM SOLUTION FOR THESE PLAYERS CAN BE ESTABLISHED BY RAISING THIS AWARENESS.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DIRECT EXPENSES REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 8B -131,456.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DIRECT EXPENSES REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 8B 131,456.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0484317
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0ASSISTANCE TO RETIRED NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYERS FOR MEDICAL CARE, SHELTER, FOOD, AND CLOTHING
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt060
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 PROVIDERS ON BEHALF OF THE INDIVIDUALS. 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.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
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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 POSITISON 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
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IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
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IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt00
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IRS990/TravelGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03349
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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
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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