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Gunthers Family

EIN 86-2337016 • 501(c)3 • South Pasadena, CA

Profile

Gunther's Family provides assistance to charitable organizations based in the US and abroad for the welfare of animals, marginalized communities, women, and children. We focus on small organizations who, because of size, stage of formation, lack of resources, or location, may not efficiently manage donations on their own.

1001 Fremont Ave Box 693South Pasadena, CA 91031

www.gunthersfamily.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

61st percentile

10%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

86th percentile

44%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

21st percentile

-15%

Faster revenue growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Up

$187,061

Up $56,828 (+44%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$187,061

Up $56,828 (+44%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

Down

$547,129

Down $99,292 (-15%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$490,303

Down $68,122 (-12%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$56,826

Down $31,170 (-35%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth86th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $62,017Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $62,0172022Assets 2023: $130,233Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $130,2332023Assets 2024: $187,061Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $187,0612024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$187,061
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$187,061
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth21st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2022: $219,416Expenses 2022: $155,833Net Income 2022: $63,5832022Revenue 2023: $646,421Expenses 2023: $558,425Net Income 2023: $87,9962023Revenue 2024: $547,129Expenses 2024: $490,303Net Income 2024: $56,8262024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$547,129
Expenses$490,303
Net Income$56,826
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$187,061
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$187,061
Revenue
$547,129
Expenses
$490,303
Net income
$56,826
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.87$0.00$1.87$5.47$4.90$0.57
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.30$0.00$1.30$6.46$5.58$0.88
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.00$0.62$2.19$1.56$0.64
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$547,129
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Gunther's Family provides assistance to charitable organizations based in the US and abroad for the welfare of animals, marginalized communities, women, and children. We focus on small organizations who, because of size, stage of formation, lack of resources, or location, may not efficiently manage donations on their own.

Gunther's family provides assistance to charitable organizations based in the US and abroad for the welfare of animals, marginalized communitites, women, and children. We focus on small organizations who, because of size, stage of formation, lack of resources or location may not effiencently manage donations on their own.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$130,233$187,061▲ $56,828
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$130,233$187,061▲ $56,828
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$130,233$187,061▲ $56,828
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$0→ $0
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$130,233$187,061▲ $56,828
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$130,233$187,061▲ $56,828
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay55th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
C Abigail DeesPresident and Director
Traci SamczykCFO/Secretary and Director
Catherine T DeesDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$547,119
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$10
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$547,119
Change in Net Assets
$56,826
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$463,893
Other Expenses$26,410
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$463,893--$463,893
Other Expenses$6,136--$6,136
Fees for Services Legal$3,578--$3,578
Total Functional Expenses$490,303$0$0$490,303
International Activity

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
Yes
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI, Line 11B

“All members of the governing body received a copy of this form 990 and its attachments either in hard copy or via email for review before submission, and then discussed and approved submission at a Board meeting on November 14, 2025”

Part VI, Line 12C

“A conflict of interest policy is required under the Organization's bylaws. The governing body addresses all questions about potential conflicts of interest as they arise, either in person or via electronic communications, as well as at regular Board meetings”

Part VI, Line 19

“All referenced documents are made available upon request during regular business hours at the Organization's place of business. The Organization also provides documents upon request via email if and when disclosure of materials is appropriate and does not violate applicable privacy standards.”

Part VI, Line 2

“Family relationship: Director and Officer C. Abigail Dees has a familial relationship with Director and Officer Traci Samczyk and Director and Officer Catherine T. Dees.”

Part VI, Line 8B

“There are no committees to which the governing body has delegated authority”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Gunthers Family
EIN
86-2337016
Phone
3238230707
Address
1001 FREMONT AVE BOX 693, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91031

Signing Officer

Name
Traci Samczyk
Title
CFO/Secretary
Phone
3238230707
Signed
2025-11-05

Organization Details

Principal Officer
C Abigail Dees
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization has weekly written and telephonic communication with the key personnel of the recipient organization, Ernesto's Sanctuary (sometimes referred to as Ernesto's House of Cats), an NGO in Cremona, Italy, about the status and use of all funds. The Italian office of the NGO is responsible for managing funds for the Sanctuary's operations in Syria and is fully apprised of the IRS accounting requirements as well as those under the Organization's OFAC license, issued by the US Department of State specifically for these activities. The OFAC license number is SY-2018-358493-3.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Organization makes grants to Ernesto's Sanctuary (sometimes referred to as Ernesto's House of Cats), an animal welfare sanctuary that provides its services in Syria, but maintains its business office in Cremona, Italy, where it is a registered NGO. All grantmaking is done in compliance with IRS and OFAC requirements, and under an OFAC special license. All grants are wired to the recipient organization in the EU, solely. The Organization does not conduct any direct transactions with any Syrian office, individual, or business. Expenses consist entirely of wire transfer fees, banking fees, and currency conversion fees. The Organization has no investments or accounts in this region or outside of California.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0All members of the governing body received a copy of this form 990 and its attachments either in hard copy or via email for review before submission, and then discussed and approved submission at a Board meeting on November 14, 2025
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A conflict of interest policy is required under the Organization's bylaws. The governing body addresses all questions about potential conflicts of interest as they arise, either in person or via electronic communications, as well as at regular Board meetings
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2All referenced documents are made available upon request during regular business hours at the Organization's place of business. The Organization also provides documents upon request via email if and when disclosure of materials is appropriate and does not violate applicable privacy standards.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Family relationship: Director and Officer C. Abigail Dees has a familial relationship with Director and Officer Traci Samczyk and Director and Officer Catherine T. Dees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4There are no committees to which the governing body has delegated authority
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