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Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 20-8267965

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 14, 2020

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

(773) 867-8160

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Balance Sheet

Assets

Flat

$185,079

Flat from 2019

Net Assets

Flat

$177,081

Flat from 2019

Liabilities

Flat

$7,998

Flat from 2019

Revenue And Expenses

Revenue

Down

$544,695

Down $3,381 (-0.6%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$471,088

Down $3,381 (-0.7%) from 2019

Net Income

Flat

$73,607

Flat from 2019

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 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

2019

Assets$185,079
Liabilities$7,998
Net Assets$177,081

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: $544,695Expenses 2019: $471,088Net Income 2019: $73,6072019Revenue 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

2019

Revenue$544,695
Expenses$471,088
Net Income$73,607
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 14, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$713,958
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.

To provide direct or indirect financial and service assistance to or for the benefit of retired professional football players and their families who are poor, needy, or distressed.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$60,765$112,945▲ $52,180
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$37,219$67,264▲ $30,045
Inventories for Sale or Use$4,133$2,703▼ $1,430
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,916$2,167▼ $749
Total Assets$105,033$185,079▲ $80,046
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,559$7,998▲ $6,439
Total Liabilities$1,559$7,998▲ $6,439
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$83,866$146,194▲ $62,328
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$19,608$30,887▲ $11,279
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$103,474$177,081▲ $73,607
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$105,033$185,079▲ $80,046
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Karen WrightExecutive Director (since July)FT$56,250$56,250
Shannon JordanExecutive Director (thru June)FT$49,772$49,772
Steven JennerjohnTreasurer/secretaryPT$2,500$2,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mike DitkaPresident
Marc BadainDirector
Matt BirkDirector
Michael GolicDirector
Vincent HudsonDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$641,324
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$45
Other Revenue
$-96,674
All Other Contributions
$346,499
Change in Net Assets
$73,607

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$713,958
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-169,263
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-169,263
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$713,958
Total Revenue per Form 990
$544,695
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$188,721
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$146,776
Other Expenses$135,591
Total Fundraising Expense$79,346
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$188,721--$188,721
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$81,392$5,426$21,704$108,522
Travel$7,953$15,908$10,344$34,205
Other Salaries and Wages$21,707$1,447$5,789$28,943
Conferences and Meetings--$22,670$22,670
Occupancy$13,404-$5,744$19,148
Fees for Services Legal$10,323$2,065$1,376$13,764
Office Expenses$8,117$3,316$2,165$13,598
Fees for Services Accounting-$13,000-$13,000
Payroll Taxes$6,983$466$1,862$9,311
Advertising--$6,043$6,043
All Other Expenses$678$4,967$181$5,826
Insurance$3,298$220$880$4,398
Fees for Services Other$2,204$147$588$2,939
Total Functional Expenses$344,780$46,962$79,346$471,088

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$640,351
Expenses per Audited Statements$471,088
Total Expenses per Form 990$471,088
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$169,263
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$169,263
Fundraising Gross Income$72,589
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Hof Event$184,509$62,304$33,393$28,911
Adios Golf Event$182,905$10,285$3,381$6,904
Total Events$367,414$72,589$169,263$-96,674
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 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
7738678160
Address
350 S NORTHWEST HWY NO 300, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068-4262

Signing Officer

Name
Karen Wright
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7738678160
Signed
2020-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Karen Wright
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
20

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 -169,263.

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Direct expenses reported on form 990, part viii, line 8b 169,263.

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IRS990/MissionDesc0THE 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.
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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt09311
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt02916
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt02167
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IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
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IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
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IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt037
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt093033
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IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0389086
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0260539
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd01
IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd01
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
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IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt037219
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt067264
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0641324
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0359293
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0466514
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0407918
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0480701
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt045
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01260
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt042
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0179
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0488
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt02014
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.79170
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IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt0429099
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0641324
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0359293
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0466514
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0407918
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0480701
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt02355750
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt02419601
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt017761
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt044076
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt061837
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt0169263
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt0471088
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesIncludedAmt0169263
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt0-169263
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt0-169263
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt0713958
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DIRECT EXPENSES REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 8B -169,263.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DIRECT EXPENSES REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 8B 169,263.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt0471088
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0544695
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0713958
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0640351
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContributionsTotAmt0294825
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent1Amt0122205
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent2Amt0172620
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt0169263
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentEvent1Amt01000
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt01000
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0HOF EVENT
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event2Nm0ADIOS GOLF EVENT
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt032894
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt032894
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt0184509
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt0182905
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt0367414
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent1Amt062304
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent2Amt010285
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt072589
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt0-96674
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt036774
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt033393
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt03381
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt098595
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt098595
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/CashGrantAmt0188721
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0ASSISTANCE TO RETIRED NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYERS FOR MEDICAL CARE, SHELTER, FOOD, AND CLOTHING.
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt059
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:
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
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.
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
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0IL
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd1WI
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt0105033
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt0185079
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0105033
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0185079
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt0641324
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt02
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt079346
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt046962
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0344780
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0471088
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt01559
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt07998
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt01559
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt07998
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0103474
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0177081
IRS990/TotalOtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt0344780
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt0108522
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt0-96629
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0544695
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt020
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0105033
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0185079
IRS990/TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/TravelGrp/FundraisingAmt010344
IRS990/TravelGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt015908
IRS990/TravelGrp/ProgramServicesAmt07953
IRS990/TravelGrp/TotalAmt034205
IRS990/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd00
IRS990/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd00
IRS990/UponRequestInd0X
IRS990/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0350 S NORTHWEST HWY NO 300
IRS990/USAddress/CityNm0PARK RIDGE

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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
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.85$0.08$1.77$5.45$4.71$0.74
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