Grateful Gatherings

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the organization's board. After a full review (with modifications where necessary), the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. The executive director signs the e-file authorization and all returns are e-filed.”

“Members of the board of directors review all potential conflicts of interest at least annually. All personnel and board members are required to disclose (in writing) potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between the organization and members of management and the board are strictly prohibited. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures”

“The board of directors decides the salary and benefits of the executive director. The board, which consists of independent members, has reviewed relevant data and determined fair and equitable compensation based on compensation of executive directors of agencies of similar size, field and location to the agency.”

“The executive director determines the salary and/or wages of all other staff, based on current market compensation practices and the minimum wage.”

“All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements and other legal filings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by tax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are available upon request at the organization's location in oakland,and on the official registry of charitable trusts maintained by the state of california's office of the attorney general.”

“2022 marked a full year back to being a primarily volunteer-powered organization. We changed the lives of the people in 83 households. We also continued to develop and grow our "mini program," where we help underserved individuals such as veterans, foster youth and elderly living in smaller dwellings in addition to our families moving from homelessness into larger apartments or houses. In the process of serving these households, 11,025 items were donated and moved into empty homes. 2500 community volunteers were engaged throughout the year. With the help of these volunteers and the approximately 4500 hours of service, 83 households are now filled with hope instead of despair. They are now able to function as individuals, workers, parents and students. Our team of volunteers served these households not only by bringing them furniture and other home items, but by giving them hope, dignity and a belief they can have a better life.”

“Paypal account added 4,031 the agency has a paypal account for many years that hadn't been reported on the financial reports. The balance as of 01/01/2022 included donations from many past years. This is reflected on this 990 as a net asset adjustment.”