GESA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

EIN: 882053935 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

RICHLAND, WA

Total Revenue
$1,005,507
Total Expenses
$574,058
Total Assets
$460,616
Net Assets
$460,616
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
PATSY GAYDA
Phone
3605785351
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

GESA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, founded in 2022, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 82% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $431K, a strong 43% operating margin.

Mission

THE FOUNDATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE IS IMPROVING THE LIVES OF ITS COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES BY SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS THAT FOCUS ON PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT SCHOOLS, LOCAL HEROES, FINANCIAL WELLNESS/EDUCATION, AND GENERAL COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $572,336

GRANT ADMINISTRATION: THE FOUNDATION WILL PRIMARILY FOCUS ON FULFILLING COMMUNITY CHARITABLE GIVING GOALS AND GRANT REQUESTS FROM NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITIES THAT IT SERVES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,005,507
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,005,507

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $572,336
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $572,336
Other Expenses $1,722
TOTAL EXPENSES $574,058

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,005,507 $552,709 +0.8%
Expenses $574,058 $523,542 +0.1%
Net Income $431,449 $29,167 +13.8%
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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
5

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
6
$1,471,745
Total Directors
5
$1,263,033
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RICHARD WADDLE TREASURER (THRU 12/23) 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $232,864 $664,536
BENJAMIN RUTLEDGE VICE CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $83,250 $362,467
PATSY GAYDA BOARD CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $2,399 $128,038
KIMBERLY HEADLEY SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $15,909 $107,992
DERREL EBERT BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER MERRILL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 0.50
Officer
$0 $7,936 $92,588
ANGELINE BROTHERTON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 6/23) 0.50
Officer
$0 $7,950 $116,124
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,005,507 $574,058 $460,616 $431,449
2022 $552,709 $523,542 $29,167 $29,167
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