Liabilities / Assets
55th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Gardere Initiative Inc.
990EZ • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 47-1391639
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
55th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
45th percentile
Higher net margin than 45% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
76th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
66th percentile
Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
37th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$19,138
Up $2,981 (+18%) from 2019
Net Assets
Up$19,138
Up $2,981 (+18%) from 2019
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2019
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$69,486
Down $27,436 (-28%) from 2019
Expenses
Down$67,980
Down $30,407 (-31%) from 2019
Net Income
Up$1,506
Up $2,971 (+203%) from 2019
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
- Signed
- Feb 25, 2021
- Return Version
- 2020v4.0
- Gross Receipts
- $69,486
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Our mission is to provide children and families throughout the Gardere Community with fundamental services and resources that are ultimately unavailable to them. Through spiritual intervention, local partnerships and selfless volunteering, we touch the lives of many individuals that strive for the same opportunities as surrounding Baton Rouge areas, to learn, to grow and to succeed. To address substance abuse and other social ills in the Gardere area that adversely affect the children, neighboring subdivisions and the city in general through collaboration, partnership and Spiritual intervention
To address substance abuse and other social ills in the Gardere area that adversely affect the children, neighboring subdivisions and the city in general through collaboration, partnership and Spiritual intervention
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| * Hosted Pennington's First Rolling Store with 42 attendance including the Mayor. * CommUNITY Garden (Carla Moye, Miesha Smith, Charles Manchester, Edgar Hopkins)in partnership with Fullness Organic Farm (Grant & Allison) & South Presbyterian meets monthly on the first Mondays at 5pm, average attendance 11 2018 Services provided based on daily sign in sheets 92,177 minutes 1,536.28 hours Education 125 visits After school 2 visits book search 15 visits HISET HS 2 visits books for laundry 7 visits mentoring 22 visits school Community Service 1 visit $5 transport 1 vist AA list 3 visits assistance financial 2 visits Auto service, charge battery 1 visit budgeting 27 visits Business development 16 visits community service 2 visits community discussion 4 visits counseling, listening 18 visits donations 2 visits flood relief 12 visits housing assistance 52 visits Jobs 4 visits personal assistance 3 visits counsel 2 visit medicaid application 9 visits meetings 8 visits POL HIV 2 visits report crime 2 visits request police 90 visits safe place 8 visits SNAP 5 visits summer program 6 visits survey 5 visits tax retrun | $0 | $24,585 |
| January 20 Monday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service with speakers, Census job applications, graduation challenge and community gardening. Many will remember 2020 as a year that ushered in COVID-19 resulting in school closures, virtual and hybrid learning, social distancing, face masks, zoom meetings and, unfortunately, the passing of loved ones. Despite these challenges, the Gardere Initiative turned "lemons to lemonade." Challenges brought opportunities to strengthen bonds with many volunteers to serve over 700 children almost daily from March to June and then weekly through August in collaboration with the East Baton Rouge Parish School District, Dr. Nadine Mann, South Burbank Crime Prevention and Development District, Faith Chapel, Aposento Alto, Chapel on the Oaks and others! Congregations and individuals donated toilet tissue, paper towels, other personal items along with Bible material and crayons for the children. 2020 will be remembered for meeting the needs of a community. The installation of our quarter-mile walking trail in the Hartley/Vey Park challenged about 15 youth to incrementally increase their walking from a quarter-mile to 3 miles during the month of July. Partnering with Big Buddy, Knock Knock Museum, South Baton Rouge Presbyterian Church, and LSU Museum of Arts enabled us to distribute art supplies to hundreds of children throughout Phases 1 & 2. Front Yard Bikes delivered 27 new bikes while teaching basic mechanical skills. When the Fall 2020 school year began with virtual learning, our EBR principals responded to requests for personal hotspots for our Center as well as students who had not responded to school surveys. BREC immediately provided additional internet access to enhance our ability to assist students from 9 different schools. LSU's Dr. Broussard's Public Relations class solicited Spanish-speaking volunteers that were sorely needed for our Spanish-speaking students whom many had not spoken English since school closed in March. Our academic efforts have not matched grades, but ultimately children, youth and families in the Gardere community know that we are a caring community that gives HOPE! * Gardere Initiative Monthly Meetings were live in January and February, virtual for March to December with an array of resourceful presenters that moves us toward our vision "Gardere is a safe and healthy community for all its residents" * June-July Summer Program involved 20 youth, various activities and reading of "The Hate You Give." * Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year Break activities for approximately 20 youth * CommUNITY Garden in partnership with Fullness Organic Farm & South Presbyterian meets monthly on the first Mondays at 5pm | $0 | $21,760 |
| * After School Tutoring Program, 3:30-5:30pm, M-Th, funded by Wilson Foundation, average attendance 40 * Christmas & New Year Break with Skating and Bowling at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church 100 * Thanksgiving Break with Frontyard Bikes Neighborhood Ride 88 * MLK Celebration with LSU Museum of Art, Gardere Community Christian School 95 * Dr. Broussard's LSU Public Relations Class Projects (Spring & Fall) Community Day in the Park 96 * South Baton Rouge Presbyterian Church becomes a Gardere Initiative Stakeholder * Annual Community Meeting at Aposento Alto with representation from EBR Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, Crime Stoppers, EBR School District * Frontyard Bikes stations container onsite in Gardere's Hartley-Vey Park * Collaborated with EBR Sheriff's Office to host the 14th Annual Trick or Treating with the Deputies * Hosted 13th Annual Back to School Extravaganza with distribution of 700 school supply kits 845 attendance * Hosted 13th Annual Love Fest at Aposento Alto with distribution of 1100 gifts; thanks Leila & group from Ascension Parish. 531 registered; 593 total attendance * Hosted Pennington's First Rolling Store with 42 attendance including the Mayor. | $0 | $21,635 |
| ** First Mondays With Moms focus on prayer initially with prayer in front of Magnolia Woods, Highland Elementary, Glasgow, Westdale Middle and Mckinley High followed by emphasis on the children and the community via painting names on rocks with average attendance of 13. * Gardere Initiative Monthly meetings with average attendance of 30.38 and an array of resourceful presenters that moves us toward our vision "Gardere is a safe and healthy community for all its residents" * Gardere Youth Coalition (GYC) monthly meetings focusing on career paths, exposure to persons from various professions, voter registration culminating with Lock-in at Faith Chapel with an average attendance of 30.4 and meals provided by the Les Vignerons. * Eight-week Summer Program that involved math, reading, music, LSU Museum of Art, Community Police Officers serving 110 residents. Also included the provision of breakfast, lunch and the delivery of 8,000 take home brown bags/sack lunches coordinated by Robin Gaspard with much assistance from Leila Banner and the Ascension Parish youth. William Brown introduced Cribbage that resulted in a Tournament for GYC workers | $0 | $0 |
| * Offers After-School tutoring to approximately 25 students, M-TH, 3:30-6pm, during the school year with qualified math teachers, student volunteers from Southern University and LSU, and other volunteers from the Baton Rouge area. * Serving over 100 children and youth during the three-day EBR Spring Break with Front yard Bikes, full display of EBRSO's equipment including helicopter, April 2-4) * Treated 20 children during EBR Fall Break with Skating and Bowling at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. * Served 100 children/youth during two-day Thanksgiving Break with Frontyard Bikes and DEA's Chasing the Dragon movie. * MLK Celebration with presentation from physicians "Pulse3 of Perseverance", hanging "Be Respectful" signs throughout the community. * Grand Opening of the $350,000 renovated Gardere Lane Hartley-Vey Park, August * Dr. Broussard's LSU Public Relations Class Projects (Spring & Fall Semesters) that included a renovation of the Gardere site in the Spring and a Community Day in the park, November 16 with 65 participants. * St. John's Methodist Church becomes a Gardere Initiative Stakeholder and hosted SAMHSA visit. * Annual Community Meeting at Aposento Alto with representation from EBR Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, Crime Stoppers, EBR School District * Frontyard Bikes receives funding to establish site at Gardere's Hartley-Vey Park, Tuesdays & Thursday, 3:30-5:30, beginning, January 22, 2019 * Established as a VISTA site with English & Spanish-Speaking Volunteer positions and hiring 9 Summer Associates * Collaborated with the Mayor's Office to hire 10 youths for the Summer Program * Collaborated with EBR Sheriff's Office to host the 12th Annual Trick or Treating with the Deputies | $0 | $0 |
| * Hosted 12th Annual Back to School Extravaganza with distribution of 700 school supply kits * Hosted 12th Annual Love Fest at Aposento Alto with distribution of 400 gifts * EBR Sheriff's Office, Baton Rouge Police Department, District Attorney's Office, and Truce Crusade in the Gardere Community, May 24 with distribution of food, drinks and information * Collaborated with SportsQuest Summer Program, June 25-29, 5:00-7pm, with over 200 in attendance daily * Transported 102 children/youth to Crawfish Aquatics, July 9-12 and July 16-19 * Wilson Foundation Funding for Math After-School and Summer Tutoring and contributions from Regions, ExxonMobil for miscellaneous activities. * Began relationship with South Baton Rouge Presbyterian via establishing ESL classes at Aposento Alto, First Monday's With Moms and Monthly Meetings * Offered ESL classes at the Gardere Office during Fall 2018 thanks to Znaidia Brown * Taken initial steps to establish monthly evening meetings with Latino moms at the Gardere Office. * Gardere Initiative welcomes Latino EBRSO Community Deputy Jennifer Gonzalez * Gardere Initiative says Goodbye to Captain Stevens and Welcomes Captain Fredrick Thomas * Thanks to Riverland for the addition of a 3rd unit to provide needed space for program activities * Developed relationship with Louisiana Rugby Baton Rouge sports team that showed up for demonstrations during our EBR Spring Break. * Third Empowerment Program for 10 girls, coordinated by Jane Chandler and Karen Lee that included a trip to the Mayor's Office, State Capitol, swim lessons and exposure to an array of professionals * Launched a "Be Kind" Campaign during the Summer Program. "Gardere is a Be Kind Place" hangs on the front doors of our units. Children and youth and signed "Be Kind" Pledges * Serve as a "Carmen's Bookshelf" site for Jeanie Liehe who began with 10 children (ages 1-4 years), 4 books from Noodle Soup collection. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead Accomplishments achieved through the collaboration of stakeholders, partners, collaborators and a wonderful staff of 3FTE. | $0 | $0 |
| * First Mondays With Moms (September - May) focus on prayer initially with prayer in front of Magnolia Woods, Highland Elementary, Glasgow, Westdale Middle and McKinley High followed by emphasis on the children and the community with average attendance of 9. * Gardere Initiative Monthly Meetings with average attendance of 32 and an array of resourceful presenters that moves us toward our vision "Gardere is a safe and healthy community for all its residents" * Gardere Youth Coalition monthly meetings focusing on career paths, exposure to persons from various professions, sleep-over, swim outing and mingling with other similar groups. Average attendance 43. * Sixth Annual Summer Program that involved math, reading, music, LSU Museum of Art, Community Police Unit, BREC on the GEAUX; average daily attendance 92. Collaborated with the Mayor's Office to hire 10 youths for the Summer Program and 9 VISTA Associates Including two-week Swim Lessons at Crawfish Aquatics 110 | $0 | $0 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine Coleman | Neighborhood Resident | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Carol Goldsmith | Faith-Based | PT | $0 | - | - |
| James Villas | Gardere Property Owner | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Liz Koh | Media:, Wafb Morning Show | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Joel Scales | Business | PT | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Gardere Initiative Inc
- EIN
- 47-1391639
- Phone
- 2257690305
- Address
- 8435 Ned Avenue Apt A, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Signing Officer
- Name
- John Monu
- Title
- Treasure
- Phone
- 2257674512
- Signed
- 2021-02-25
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16
“Entertainment -500, Food-6243,Southside Produce -104.11”
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20
“Beginning Year balance = 16157, plus Total Income 69,485.72, Grand total = 85,642.72, subtract Total Expense = 67,979.57= 17,663.15 - Ending of Year = 19,137.95 = (1,474.80)”
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| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | ** First Mondays With Moms focus on prayer initially with prayer in front of Magnolia Woods, Highland Elementary, Glasgow, Westdale Middle and Mckinley High followed by emphasis on the children and the community via painting names on rocks with average attendance of 13. * Gardere Initiative Monthly meetings with average attendance of 30.38 and an array of resourceful presenters that moves us toward our vision "Gardere is a safe and healthy community for all its residents" * Gardere Youth Coalition (GYC) monthly meetings focusing on career paths, exposure to persons from various professions, voter registration culminating with Lock-in at Faith Chapel with an average attendance of 30.4 and meals provided by the Les Vignerons. * Eight-week Summer Program that involved math, reading, music, LSU Museum of Art, Community Police Officers serving 110 residents. Also included the provision of breakfast, lunch and the delivery of 8,000 take home brown bags/sack lunches coordinated by Robin Gaspard with much assistance from Leila Banner and the Ascension Parish youth. William Brown introduced Cribbage that resulted in a Tournament for GYC workers |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | * Offers After-School tutoring to approximately 25 students, M-TH, 3:30-6pm, during the school year with qualified math teachers, student volunteers from Southern University and LSU, and other volunteers from the Baton Rouge area. * Serving over 100 children and youth during the three-day EBR Spring Break with Front yard Bikes, full display of EBRSO's equipment including helicopter, April 2-4) * Treated 20 children during EBR Fall Break with Skating and Bowling at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. * Served 100 children/youth during two-day Thanksgiving Break with Frontyard Bikes and DEA's Chasing the Dragon movie. * MLK Celebration with presentation from physicians "Pulse3 of Perseverance", hanging "Be Respectful" signs throughout the community. * Grand Opening of the $350,000 renovated Gardere Lane Hartley-Vey Park, August * Dr. Broussard's LSU Public Relations Class Projects (Spring & Fall Semesters) that included a renovation of the Gardere site in the Spring and a Community Day in the park, November 16 with 65 participants. * St. John's Methodist Church becomes a Gardere Initiative Stakeholder and hosted SAMHSA visit. * Annual Community Meeting at Aposento Alto with representation from EBR Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, Crime Stoppers, EBR School District * Frontyard Bikes receives funding to establish site at Gardere's Hartley-Vey Park, Tuesdays & Thursday, 3:30-5:30, beginning, January 22, 2019 * Established as a VISTA site with English & Spanish-Speaking Volunteer positions and hiring 9 Summer Associates * Collaborated with the Mayor's Office to hire 10 youths for the Summer Program * Collaborated with EBR Sheriff's Office to host the 12th Annual Trick or Treating with the Deputies |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 2 | * Hosted 12th Annual Back to School Extravaganza with distribution of 700 school supply kits * Hosted 12th Annual Love Fest at Aposento Alto with distribution of 400 gifts * EBR Sheriff's Office, Baton Rouge Police Department, District Attorney's Office, and Truce Crusade in the Gardere Community, May 24 with distribution of food, drinks and information * Collaborated with SportsQuest Summer Program, June 25-29, 5:00-7pm, with over 200 in attendance daily * Transported 102 children/youth to Crawfish Aquatics, July 9-12 and July 16-19 * Wilson Foundation Funding for Math After-School and Summer Tutoring and contributions from Regions, ExxonMobil for miscellaneous activities. * Began relationship with South Baton Rouge Presbyterian via establishing ESL classes at Aposento Alto, First Monday's With Moms and Monthly Meetings * Offered ESL classes at the Gardere Office during Fall 2018 thanks to Znaidia Brown * Taken initial steps to establish monthly evening meetings with Latino moms at the Gardere Office. * Gardere Initiative welcomes Latino EBRSO Community Deputy Jennifer Gonzalez * Gardere Initiative says Goodbye to Captain Stevens and Welcomes Captain Fredrick Thomas * Thanks to Riverland for the addition of a 3rd unit to provide needed space for program activities * Developed relationship with Louisiana Rugby Baton Rouge sports team that showed up for demonstrations during our EBR Spring Break. * Third Empowerment Program for 10 girls, coordinated by Jane Chandler and Karen Lee that included a trip to the Mayor's Office, State Capitol, swim lessons and exposure to an array of professionals * Launched a "Be Kind" Campaign during the Summer Program. "Gardere is a Be Kind Place" hangs on the front doors of our units. Children and youth and signed "Be Kind" Pledges * Serve as a "Carmen's Bookshelf" site for Jeanie Liehe who began with 10 children (ages 1-4 years), 4 books from Noodle Soup collection. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead Accomplishments achieved through the collaboration of stakeholders, partners, collaborators and a wonderful staff of 3FTE. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 3 | * First Mondays With Moms (September - May) focus on prayer initially with prayer in front of Magnolia Woods, Highland Elementary, Glasgow, Westdale Middle and McKinley High followed by emphasis on the children and the community with average attendance of 9. * Gardere Initiative Monthly Meetings with average attendance of 32 and an array of resourceful presenters that moves us toward our vision "Gardere is a safe and healthy community for all its residents" * Gardere Youth Coalition monthly meetings focusing on career paths, exposure to persons from various professions, sleep-over, swim outing and mingling with other similar groups. Average attendance 43. * Sixth Annual Summer Program that involved math, reading, music, LSU Museum of Art, Community Police Unit, BREC on the GEAUX; average daily attendance 92. Collaborated with the Mayor's Office to hire 10 youths for the Summer Program and 9 VISTA Associates Including two-week Swim Lessons at Crawfish Aquatics 110 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 4 | * After School Tutoring Program, 3:30-5:30pm, M-Th, funded by Wilson Foundation, average attendance 40 * Christmas & New Year Break with Skating and Bowling at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church 100 * Thanksgiving Break with Frontyard Bikes Neighborhood Ride 88 * MLK Celebration with LSU Museum of Art, Gardere Community Christian School 95 * Dr. Broussard's LSU Public Relations Class Projects (Spring & Fall) Community Day in the Park 96 * South Baton Rouge Presbyterian Church becomes a Gardere Initiative Stakeholder * Annual Community Meeting at Aposento Alto with representation from EBR Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, Crime Stoppers, EBR School District * Frontyard Bikes stations container onsite in Gardere's Hartley-Vey Park * Collaborated with EBR Sheriff's Office to host the 14th Annual Trick or Treating with the Deputies * Hosted 13th Annual Back to School Extravaganza with distribution of 700 school supply kits 845 attendance * Hosted 13th Annual Love Fest at Aposento Alto with distribution of 1100 gifts; thanks Leila & group from Ascension Parish. 531 registered; 593 total attendance * Hosted Pennington's First Rolling Store with 42 attendance including the Mayor. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 5 | * Hosted Pennington's First Rolling Store with 42 attendance including the Mayor. * CommUNITY Garden (Carla Moye, Miesha Smith, Charles Manchester, Edgar Hopkins)in partnership with Fullness Organic Farm (Grant & Allison) & South Presbyterian meets monthly on the first Mondays at 5pm, average attendance 11 2018 Services provided based on daily sign in sheets 92,177 minutes 1,536.28 hours Education 125 visits After school 2 visits book search 15 visits HISET HS 2 visits books for laundry 7 visits mentoring 22 visits school Community Service 1 visit $5 transport 1 vist AA list 3 visits assistance financial 2 visits Auto service, charge battery 1 visit budgeting 27 visits Business development 16 visits community service 2 visits community discussion 4 visits counseling, listening 18 visits donations 2 visits flood relief 12 visits housing assistance 52 visits Jobs 4 visits personal assistance 3 visits counsel 2 visit medicaid application 9 visits meetings 8 visits POL HIV 2 visits report crime 2 visits request police 90 visits safe place 8 visits SNAP 5 visits summer program 6 visits survey 5 visits tax retrun |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 6 | January 20 Monday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service with speakers, Census job applications, graduation challenge and community gardening. Many will remember 2020 as a year that ushered in COVID-19 resulting in school closures, virtual and hybrid learning, social distancing, face masks, zoom meetings and, unfortunately, the passing of loved ones. Despite these challenges, the Gardere Initiative turned "lemons to lemonade." Challenges brought opportunities to strengthen bonds with many volunteers to serve over 700 children almost daily from March to June and then weekly through August in collaboration with the East Baton Rouge Parish School District, Dr. Nadine Mann, South Burbank Crime Prevention and Development District, Faith Chapel, Aposento Alto, Chapel on the Oaks and others! Congregations and individuals donated toilet tissue, paper towels, other personal items along with Bible material and crayons for the children. 2020 will be remembered for meeting the needs of a community. The installation of our quarter-mile walking trail in the Hartley/Vey Park challenged about 15 youth to incrementally increase their walking from a quarter-mile to 3 miles during the month of July. Partnering with Big Buddy, Knock Knock Museum, South Baton Rouge Presbyterian Church, and LSU Museum of Arts enabled us to distribute art supplies to hundreds of children throughout Phases 1 & 2. Front Yard Bikes delivered 27 new bikes while teaching basic mechanical skills. When the Fall 2020 school year began with virtual learning, our EBR principals responded to requests for personal hotspots for our Center as well as students who had not responded to school surveys. BREC immediately provided additional internet access to enhance our ability to assist students from 9 different schools. LSU's Dr. Broussard's Public Relations class solicited Spanish-speaking volunteers that were sorely needed for our Spanish-speaking students whom many had not spoken English since school closed in March. Our academic efforts have not matched grades, but ultimately children, youth and families in the Gardere community know that we are a caring community that gives HOPE! * Gardere Initiative Monthly Meetings were live in January and February, virtual for March to December with an array of resourceful presenters that moves us toward our vision "Gardere is a safe and healthy community for all its residents" * June-July Summer Program involved 20 youth, various activities and reading of "The Hate You Give." * Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year Break activities for approximately 20 youth * CommUNITY Garden in partnership with Fullness Organic Farm & South Presbyterian meets monthly on the first Mondays at 5pm |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Entertainment -500, Food-6243,Southside Produce -104.11 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Beginning Year balance = 16157, plus Total Income 69,485.72, Grand total = 85,642.72, subtract Total Expense = 67,979.57= 17,663.15 - Ending of Year = 19,137.95 = (1,474.80) |
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2020 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $19,138
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $19,138
- Revenue
- $69,486
- Expenses
- $67,980
- Net income
- $1,506