THE GEM FOUNDATION

EIN: 452660568 501(c)(3) International Affairs

PHOENIX, AZ

Total Revenue
$997,940
Total Expenses
$1,131,709
Total Assets
$587,627
Net Assets
$585,844
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
DWIGHT SAUNDERS
Phone
9709034000
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE GEM FOUNDATION, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $998K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

WE FOCUS ON FEEDING AND PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE FOR ORPHANS IN AFRICA

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $13,194

GO TEAMS ARE AN OPPORTUNITY TO LOVE ORPHANS WITH YOUR OWN HUGS AND YOUR OWN WORDS. GO TEAMS PROVIDE HOPE AND FOREVER CHAGE THE LIVES OF BOTH ORPHANS AND THOSE WHO GO. GO TEAMS BRING HOPE AND CHANGE...

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GO TEAMS ARE AN OPPORTUNITY TO LOVE ORPHANS WITH YOUR OWN HUGS AND YOUR OWN WORDS. GO TEAMS PROVIDE HOPE AND FOREVER CHAGE THE LIVES OF BOTH ORPHANS AND THOSE WHO GO. GO TEAMS BRING HOPE AND CHANGE THE LIVES OF ORPHANS ONE CHILD AT A TIME.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,008,539

FRONT LINES/EMMA/GEM FOUNDATION/ARTHURS LEGACY PROVIDE REAL HELP AND MEET REAL NEEDS BY PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE, FOOD, SUPPLIES, SHELTERS AND ORPHANAGE SUPPORT

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $978,061
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $19,879
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $997,940

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $814,503
Salaries & Benefits $64,203
Fundraising Expenses $30,385
Program Expenses $1,026,445
Other Expenses $253,003
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,131,709

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $997,940 $1,081,116 -0.1%
Expenses $1,131,709 $944,449 +0.2%
Net Income $-133,769 $136,667 -2.0%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$59,583
Total Directors
5
$59,583
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DWIGHT SAUNDERS DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$59,583 $0 $59,583
GUS BASSANNI BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMMALEE QUISENBERRY BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERROD ROGERS BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRAHAM SAUNDERS BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $997,940 $1,131,709 $587,627 $-133,769
2023 $1,081,116 $944,449 $721,385 $136,667
2022 $1,152,250 $1,017,440 $592,474 $134,810
2021 $946,731 $1,005,979 $477,559 $-59,248
2020 $871,725 $792,946 $525,755 $78,779
2019 $1,057,080 $1,792,244 $431,478 $-735,164
2018 $651,177 $247,686 $1,147,888 $403,491
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