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Gwendolyn Strong Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 26-4734446

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Oct 12, 2021

Organization ProfileNEVERGIVEUP.ORG
27 W Anapamu Street No 177Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(818) 231-5935

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

27th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

27th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

65th percentile

16%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

51st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 51% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

61st percentile

13%

Faster asset growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

77th percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets27th percentile

Assets

Up

$880,427

Up $103,666 (+13%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$880,427

Up $103,666 (+13%) from 2019

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue27th percentileNet Margin65th percentile

Revenue

Up

$667,834

Up $134,535 (+25%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$564,168

Up $251,419 (+80%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$103,666

Down $116,884 (-53%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth61st percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2015: $382,154Liabilities 2015: $483Net Assets 2015: $381,6712015Assets 2016: $437,806Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $437,8062016Assets 2017: $470,810Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $470,8102017Assets 2018: $556,211Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $556,2112018Assets 2019: $776,761Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $776,7612019Assets 2020: $880,427Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $880,4272020Assets 2021: $1,787,674Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,787,6742021Assets 2022: $5,169,211Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $5,169,2112022Assets 2023: $5,811,206Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $5,811,2062023Assets 2024: $6,278,126Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $6,278,1262024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$880,427
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$880,427
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth77th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Revenue 2015: $418,880Expenses 2015: $359,406Net Income 2015: $59,4742015Revenue 2016: $354,048Expenses 2016: $297,913Net Income 2016: $56,1352016Revenue 2017: $269,965Expenses 2017: $236,961Net Income 2017: $33,0042017Revenue 2018: $284,847Expenses 2018: $199,446Net Income 2018: $85,4012018Revenue 2019: $533,299Expenses 2019: $312,749Net Income 2019: $220,5502019Revenue 2020: $667,834Expenses 2020: $564,168Net Income 2020: $103,6662020Revenue 2021: $1,156,093Expenses 2021: $248,846Net Income 2021: $907,2472021Revenue 2022: $3,579,721Expenses 2022: $198,184Net Income 2022: $3,381,5372022Revenue 2023: $1,175,769Expenses 2023: $533,774Net Income 2023: $641,9952023Revenue 2024: $639,991Expenses 2024: $173,071Net Income 2024: $466,9202024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$667,834
Expenses$564,168
Net Income$103,666
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Oct 12, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$667,834
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We work to fill in the gaps needed to create real change and build a more inclusive future for those with disabilities. We provide practical family support, fund sma research, and are building the first inclusive playground in santa barbara. We work to inspire courage, foster inclusion and create a kinder world around the globe.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$737,432$768,699▲ $31,267
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$39,329$111,728▲ $72,399
Total Assets$776,761$880,427▲ $103,666
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$776,761$880,427▲ $103,666
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$776,761$880,427▲ $103,666
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$776,761$880,427▲ $103,666
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay51st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nick BartoloDirector
Victoria StrongDirector, CEO
Bill StrongDirector, CFO, Secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$665,972
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,862
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$665,972
Change in Net Assets
$103,666
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$502,418
Total Fundraising Expense$167,911
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$51,750
Professional Fundraising Fees$10,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising--$135,626$135,626
Grants to Domestic Orgs$50,000--$50,000
Office Expenses$22,127$11,064$11,064$44,255
Information Technology$16,915$8,457$8,457$33,829
Fees for Services Other-$25,000-$25,000
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$10,000$10,000
Travel--$2,764$2,764
Insurance-$2,526-$2,526
Grants to Domestic Individuals$1,750--$1,750
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,500-$1,500
Fees for Services Legal-$734-$734
Other Expenses$250,000$666-$666
Total Functional Expenses$340,792$55,465$167,911$564,168
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Shift Pharmaceuticals--To Directly Fund Research of Sma$50,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$10,000
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
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Bill strong and victoria strong are married, parents to gwendolyn strong, and both members of the board of directors. Their experience with gwendolyn's sma inspired them to form the foundation to have a material, positive impact on ending sma and provide support for families battling this brutal disease.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8A

“The foundation was formed in 2009 and presently makes use of information technology for board members to communicate and make decisions for the foundation. The foundation is presently in the process of implementing procedures to formally document the actions of the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The board of directors does not have any committees.”

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

“Each member of the board of directors received a copy of the form 990 to review and approve prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12

“The foundation was formed in 2009 and is in the process of implementing policies related to conflicts of interest. During 2020, no amounts were paid to any member of the board of directors or any organization in which they have an interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“The foundation's form 990 and selected financial information is available on www.guidestar.org. The foundation's form 1023 is available by written request to the foundation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The foundation's governing documents and financial statements are available by written request to the foundation.”

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15:

“The foundation does not have any employees and substantially all of the activities of the organization are performed by volunteers committed to the foundation's mission.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Gwendolyn Strong Foundation
EIN
26-4734446
Phone
8182315935
Address
27 W ANAPAMU STREET NO 177, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

Signing Officer

Name
Bill Strong
Title
Director, CFO
Phone
8182315935
Signed
2021-10-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Bill Strong
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Bartlett Pringle & Wolf Llp
Address
1123 CHAPALA ST PO BOX 90860, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93190-0860
Preparer
John J Britton
Phone
8059637811
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0SMA COMMUNITY GRANTS TO HELP WITH UNCOVERED EXPENSES SUCH AS HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY, ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, FUNERAL EXPENSES, WHEELCHAIR REPAIRS, ETC.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE GWENDOLYN STRONG FOUNDATION SELECTS ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO RECEIVE GRANTS BASED ON THE FOUNDATION'S GOALS OF PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR: (1) SMA RESEARCH, (2) EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS TO FURTHER AWARENESS OF SMA, AND (3) PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING THOSE IMPACTED BY SMA. TECHNOLOGY GRANTS ARE PROVIDED TO PEOPLE IMPACTED BY SMA AND OTHER LIFE-ALTERING CONDITIONS TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND SUPPORT GRANTS ARE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY SMA TO HELP WITH MEDICAL AND EQUIPMENT COSTS.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BILL STRONG AND VICTORIA STRONG ARE MARRIED, PARENTS TO GWENDOLYN STRONG, AND BOTH MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THEIR EXPERIENCE WITH GWENDOLYN'S SMA INSPIRED THEM TO FORM THE FOUNDATION TO HAVE A MATERIAL, POSITIVE IMPACT ON ENDING SMA AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES BATTLING THIS BRUTAL DISEASE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FOUNDATION WAS FORMED IN 2009 AND PRESENTLY MAKES USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR BOARD MEMBERS TO COMMUNICATE AND MAKE DECISIONS FOR THE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION IS PRESENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES TO FORMALLY DOCUMENT THE ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$880,427
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$880,427
Revenue
$667,834
Expenses
$564,168
Net income
$103,666
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.28$0.00$6.28$0.64$0.17$0.47
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.81$0.00$5.81$1.18$0.53$0.64
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.17$0.00$5.17$3.58$0.20$3.38
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.79$0.00$1.79$1.16$0.25$0.91
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.00$0.88$0.67$0.56$0.10
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.00$0.78$0.53$0.31$0.22
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.00$0.56$0.28$0.20$0.09
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.00$0.47$0.27$0.24$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.00$0.44$0.35$0.30$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$0.42$0.36$0.06