2025-11-17T15:54:25-06:00 2024-12-31 141745230 LUTZ SELIG & ZERONDA CPAS LLP 33 CENTURY HILL DRIVE LATHAM NY 121102113 990 2024-01-01 800267317 GRASSROOT GIVERS INC GRAS 5185995157 PO BOX 84 DELMAR NY 12054 MARY PARTRIDGE-BROWN CO-DIRECTOR 5185995157 2025-11-17 1 0 MARY E MACKRELL CPA P01864652 5187837200 2025-11-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MARY PARTRIDGE-BROWN PO BOX 84 DELMAR NY 12054 1145162 0 X GRASSROOTGIVERS.ORG X 2009 NY GRASSROOT GIVERS BELIEVES THAT DIGNITY BEGINS WITH THE BASICS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO ENSURE THAT NEIGHBORS WHO ARE FACING HARDSHIP CAN ACCESS CLEAN CLOTHING, ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND BOOKS THAT SUPPORT LEARNING, COMFORT, AND HOPE. WE WORK TO CONNECT THE NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH THOSE WHO HAVE RESOURCES TO SHARE, CREATING A SPACE WHERE GIVING FEELS PERSONAL, COMPASSIONATE, AND DEEPLY MEANINGFUL. 8 8 8 3500 0 0 769834 925087 60742 209836 5372 7649 2649 2590 838597 1145162 550480 597392 0 0 201768 238410 0 0 12120 50166 98947 802414 934749 36183 210413 524634 1039072 28894 332919 495740 706153 X GRASSROOT GIVERS BELIEVES THAT DIGNITY BEGINS WITH THE BASICS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO ENSURE THAT NEIGHBORS WHO ARE FACING HARDSHIP CAN ACCESS CLEAN CLOTHING, ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND BOOKS THAT SUPPORT LEARNING, COMFORT, AND HOPE. WE WORK TO CONNECT THE NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH THOSE WHO HAVE RESOURCES TO SHARE, CREATING A SPACE WHERE GIVING FEELS PERSONAL, COMPASSIONATE, AND DEEPLY MEANINGFUL. 0 0 686043 483392 CLOTHING PROGRAM:IN 2024, GRASSROOT GIVERS FILLED 10,400 CLOTHING REQUESTS FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, SENIORS, AND NEWLY ARRIVED FAMILIES. MANY ARRIVE CARRYING DIFFICULT STORIES. A MOTHER ESCAPING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. A FAMILY EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. A REFUGEE CHILD PREPARING FOR A FIRST WINTER IN NEW YORK. EACH REQUEST IS PACKED WITH CARE TO ENSURE THAT RECIPIENTS RECEIVE CLOTHING THAT FEELS NEW AND RESPECTFUL. PEOPLE OFTEN SHARE THAT THIS SMALL ACT OF KINDNESS HELPS RESTORE THEIR CONFIDENCE AND SENSE OF BELONGING. 192273 114000 BOOKS AND LITERACY PROGRAMS:BOOKS ALLOW CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO LEARN, IMAGINE, AND FEEL CONNECTED. IN 2024, GRASSROOT GIVERS DISTRIBUTED 56,000 BOOKS TO STUDENTS, FAMILIES, TEACHERS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND MAINTAINED 20 LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES IN ALBANY. TEACHERS RELY ON OUR DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE BOOK COLLECTION TO HELP STUDENTS SEE THEMSELVES REFLECTED IN STORIES AND TO SUPPORT STUDENTS LEARNING ENGLISH. FAMILIES SHARE THAT THE BOOKS THEY RECEIVE BRING JOY AND ENCOURAGEMENT, ESPECIALLY DURING CHALLENGING TIMES. 5234 HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS PROGRAM:GRASSROOT GIVERS PROVIDED 468 FAMILIES WITH THE BASIC ITEMS NEEDED TO CREATE A SAFE AND FUNCTIONAL HOME. BEDDING, TOWELS, DISHES, AND SMALL APPLIANCES HELP FAMILIES REBUILD AFTER A CRISIS OR TRANSITION. CASEWORKERS TELL US THAT THESE SIMPLE ITEMS OFTEN BRING IMMEDIATE COMFORT. A CHILD SEES A BED MADE JUST FOR THEM. A PARENT COOKS THE FIRST MEAL IN A NEW APARTMENT. THESE MOMENTS REPRESENT STABILITY AND POSSIBILITY DURING TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY. VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY:OUR VOLUNTEERS REMAIN THE HEART OF GRASSROOT GIVERS. THEY SORT CLOTHING, ASSEMBLE HOUSEHOLD KITS, WELCOME TEACHERS, ORGANIZE BOOK DONATIONS, AND OFFER KINDNESS TO EVERY VISITOR. THEIR COMMITMENT ALLOWS US TO RESPOND TO GROWING NEEDS WITH CARE AND DIGNITY.GRASSROOT GIVERS CONTINUES TO GROW BECAUSE OUR COMMUNITY BELIEVES IN THE POWER OF SIMPLE GIVING. EVERY COAT, EVERY BOOK, AND EVERY HOUSEHOLD ITEM BECOMES MORE THAN A DONATION. IT BECOMES A MESSAGE OF HOPE, BELONGING, AND COMPASSION FOR A NEIGHBOR WHO NEEDS TO KNOW THEY ARE NOT ALONE. 883550 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NY X MARY PARTRIDGE-BROWN 5185995157 PO BOX 84 DELMAR NY 12054 X DEBORAH LIEBMAN PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JAMES BILIK VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 KATHERIN WENTWORTH-PING SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 BRADLEY SMITH TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 NATALIE MANTEY MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 YOLANDA KIRBY MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL JOHNSON MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CAREY FUSCO MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 925087 652000 925087 PROGRAM REVENUE 900099 209836 209836 209836 7649 7649 2590 2590 2590 1145162 209836 0 10239 597392 597392 221005 198905 11050 11050 17405 15665 870 870 13275 13275 1246 1246 5758 5758 4008 3608 200 200 27358 25990 1368 2086 1982 104 4205 4205 OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES 27446 27446 BANK AND OTHER FEES 3845 3653 192 POSTAGE 2999 2999 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 2460 2337 123 4261 2327 1934 934749 883550 39079 12120 235729 201300 99634 248119 70000 156426 211034 11536 7012 6610 4524 26235 304095 524634 1039072 2330 21324 7500 26564 304095 28894 332919 X 495540 670803 200 35350 495740 706153 524634 1039072 210413 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 378623 692421 621148 769834 925087 3387113 3630 1281 2649 2590 10150 13107 38045 47060 60742 209837 368791 391730 734096 669489 833225 1137514 3766054 0 0 0 3766054 344 287 682 5372 7649 14334 344 287 682 5372 7649 14334 392074 734383 670171 838597 1145163 3780388 0.99620 0.00380 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 11536 7012 4524 4524 RIGHT OF USE OPERATING LEASE ASSET 304095 304095 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 304095 304095 X 1145162 0 1145162 0 1145162 934749 0 934749 0 934749 PART X, LINE 2: GRASSROOT GIVERS HAS EVALUATED ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITONS AND RELATED INCOME TAX CONTINGENCIES AND DETERMINED UNCERTAIN POSITIONS, IF ANY, ARE NOT MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PENALITIES AND INTEREST ASSESSED BY INCOME TAXING AUTHORIES ARE INCLUDED IN OPERATING EXPENSES, IF INCURRED. GRASSROOT GIVERS IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE TAXING AUTHORITIES FROM YEARS PRIOR TO FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021. PART X, LINE 15 EXPLANATION RIGHT OF USE OPERATING LEASE ASSETS PART X, LINE 25 EXPLANATION OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 0 CLOTHING AND HOME GOOD ESSENTIALS 483392 THRIFT SHOP VALUE BOOKS 114000 THRIFT SHOP VALUE X 130000 THRIFT SHOP VALUE X 522000 THRIFT SHOP VALUE 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 REVEIW PROCEDURE: THE FORM 990 IS CIRCULATED TO THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW AND COMMENTS PRIOR TO TIS FINALIZATION FOR FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY PROCEDURES: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AFFIRMATION OF CONTINUED COMPLIANCE THEREWITH IS REQUIRED OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS UPON ELECTION OR APPORTINMENT. A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS REQURIED TO BE SIGNED AND IS KEEP ON FILE WITH THE ORGANIZATION. THE POLICY IS REVEIWED AT LEAST ANNUALLY. INDIVIDUALS SUBJECT TO ANY CONFLICT OR APPEARANCE OF CONFLICT ARE REQUIRED TO DECLARE SUCH AND TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE DELIBERATIVE AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS IN RELATION TO SUCH MATTERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 MANAGEMENT AND OFFICER'S COMPENSATION PROCEDURES; COMPENSATION OF THE CO-DIRECTORS IS REVIEWED AND DETERMINED BY INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. THE PROCESS INCLUDES CONSIDERATION OF COMPARABLE COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN THE REGION. DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS OF THE BOARD IN THESE MATTERS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY RECORDED. THE REVIEW PROCESS IS CARRIED OUT ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 AVAILABILITY TO PUBLIC GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; THESE DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.