GATHERING HOPE HOUSE: Form 990, tax year 2019
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- Organization
- GATHERING HOPE HOUSE (EIN 20-0550847)
- Tax period
- 2019-07-01 to 2020-06-30
- Filed
- 2021-05-17
- IRS object ID
- 202131379349301563
- Schema version
- 2019v5.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2021-05-17T09:08:04-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2020-06-30 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 341602442 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | H & J CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 7555 FREDLE DR STE 110 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | CONCORD | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 44077 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2019-07-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 200550847 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | GATHERING HOPE HOUSE | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | GATH | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 4402337400 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1173 NORTH RIDGE ROAD EAST STE 102 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | LORAIN | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 44055 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | JENNIFER KRUSE | PersonNm |
| Person Title | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 4402337400 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2021-05-14 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | ROLLAND B STANDISH | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00169705 | PTIN |
| Phone | 4409512997 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2021-05-13 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2019 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | JENNIFER KRUSE | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1173 N RIDGE RD | AddressLine1Txt |
| Address Line2 | STE 102 | AddressLine2Txt |
| City | LORAIN | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 44055 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $505,320 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | false | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | WWW.GATHERINGHOPEHOUSE.COM | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 2003 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | OH | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | THE MISSION OF GATHERING HOPE HOUSE IS TO ENCOURAGE MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS TO JOIN TOGETHER AS MEMBER, INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER'S PERSONAL GROWTH AND RECOVERY. TOGETHER, MEMBERS WILL ALSO CHALLENGE THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH THEY LIVE TO DEVELOP COMPASSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALL. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 6 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 6 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 15 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 26 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $507,958 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $495,577 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $1,879 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $466 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $0 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $4,625 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $9,277 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $514,462 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $505,320 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $0 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $328,195 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $344,906 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $5,556 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $140,970 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $149,517 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $469,165 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $494,423 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $45,297 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | $10,897 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $108,403 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $107,692 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $20,767 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $9,159 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $87,636 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $98,533 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | THE MISSION OF GATHERING HOPE HOUSE IS TO ENCOURAGE MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS TO JOIN TOGETHER AS MEMBER, INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER'S PERSONAL GROWTH AND RECOVERY. TOGETHER, MEMBERS WILL ALSO CHALLENGE THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH THEY LIVE TO DEVELOP COMPASSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALL. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | false | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | false | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $406,045 | ExpenseAmt |
| Revenue | $466 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | THE VISION OF THE CENTER IS TO BE A CONSUMER-RUN LEADER IN MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY FOR LORAIN COUNTY THROUGH PARTNERING WITH THE COMMUNITY AND FAMILIES THROUGH PROGRAMS SUPPORTING HEALTH THAT WILL EMPHASIZE ACQUISITION OF LIFE SKILLS, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY THAT PROMOTES AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE IN COMBATING STIGMA, AND RESPONSIVENESS TO LEGISLATION.SUPPORT GROUPS FACILITATED BY GATHERING HOPE HOUSE INCLUDE: KENS GROUP- KEN'S GROUP WAS CREATED IN HONOR OF A GATHERING HOPE HOUSE MEMBER WHO COMMITTED SUICIDE AFTER HAVING A REALLY BAD WEEKEND. THE GROUP MEETS EVERY MONDAY MORNING AS A WAY TO CHECK IN FROM THE WEEKEND AND TO CHECK WHERE EVERYBODY IS AT MENTALLY. IT'S A GREAT WAY FOR MEMBERS TO SHARE THEIR FEELINGS ABOUT THEIR WEEKEND AND TO HELP THOSE THAT HAVE HAD A BAD WEEKEND AND TO TALK THEIR ISSUES OUT. MEN'S GROUP- MEN'S GROUP IS AN IMPORTANT WAY FOR MALES TO GET TOGETHER AND FEEL COMFORTABLE OPENING UP ABOUT "MEN ISSUES" WITHOUT WOMEN PRESENT. MEN'S GROUP CHALLENGES THE MYTH THAT YOU AND YOU ALONE ARE THE ONLY GUY THAT HAS EVER DEALT WITH CHALLENGE X, Y OR Z. MEN'S GROUP IS A POSITIVE WAY TO FIND COMMON GROUND AMONGST OTHER MEN AND A GOOD WAY TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS THAT MIGHT EXIST WHEN THE OPPOSITE SEX IS PRESENT. WOMEN'S GROUP- WOMEN'S GROUP IS AN IMPORTANT WAY FOR FEMALES TO GET TOGETHER AND FEEL COMFORTABLE OPENING UP ABOUT "WOMEN ISSUES" WITHOUT MEN PRESENT. WOMEN'S GROUP CHALLENGES THE MYTH THAT YOU AND YOU ALONE ARE THE ONLY GIRL THAT HAS EVER DEALT WITH CHALLENGE X, Y OR Z. WOMEN'S GROUP IS A POSITIVE WAY TO FIND COMMON GROUND AMONGST OTHER FEMALES AND A GOOD WAY TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS THAT MIGHT EXIST WHEN THE OPPOSITE SEX IS PRESENT. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP- DIABETES CAN SEEM TO BE AN OVERWHELMING DISEASE BECAUSE IT IMPACTS SO MANY AREAS OF YOUR DAILY LIFE. IT'S IMPORTANT TO HAVE SUPPORT FROM FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FROM OTHER PEOPLE WITH DIABETES. DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE IMPORTANCE OF PEER SUPPORT. OUR DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP IS OPEN UP TO DIABETICS AND NON-DIABETICS MEMBERS LOOKING FOR ANSWERS AND INFORMATION ON DIABETES. SPIRITUALITY GROUP- SPIRITUAL VALUES AND RELIGIOUS PRACTICES ARE IMPORTANT IN THE LIVES OF OUR MEMBERS. SPIRITUALITY IS AN IMPORTANT ASPECT OF MENTAL HEALTH, THEREFORE IMPORTANT THAT WE INCORPORATE SPIRITUALITY IN OUR RECOVERY CENTER. OUR SPIRITUALITY DISCUSSION GROUPS ARE OPEN, NON- JUDGE MENTAL, AND CONFIDENTIAL. WE WELCOME ALL RELIGIONS, CULTURES, AND WAYS OF LIFE TO BE INCLUDED IN OUR DISCUSSION GROUPS. OUR GROUP IS NOT A FOCUS ON RELIGION, MORE SO A FOCUS ON THE SPIRIT MAN/WOMEN. SOLUTION FOR WELLNESS- A PROGRAM THAT OFFERS INFORMATION AND TIPS ON HEALTHY LIVING INCLUDING NUTRITION, FITNESS, AND RELATIONSHIPS. DIFFERENT PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT WAYS OF DESCRIBING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. IN GENERAL, IT MEANS LIVING YOUR LIFE IN A WAY THAT HELPS YOU TO BE BOTH PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY. MANY THINGS GO TOGETHER TO MAKE UP A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. OUR GROUP AIMS TO DISCUSS HEALTHY WAYS OF LIVING AND ENCOURAGES MEMBERS TO EXPRESS WHAT WORKS AND DOESN'T WORK FOR THEM. HOPE GROUP- HOPE GROUP IS AN OPEN DISCUSSION THAT ENCOURAGES MEMBERS TO HAVE HOPE. OUR GROUP EXPLAINS WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE HOPE AND THE BENEFITS IT GIVES FOR MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY. WE ENCOURAGE OUR MEMBERS TO EACH SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS ON HOPE AND WHAT DRIVES THEM TO BE HOPEFUL EVEN IN THEIR DARKEST TIMES. ART GROUP- THE BENEFITS OF THE ART GROUP AT THE GATHERING HOPE HOUSE IS FOR THE MEMBERS TO FREELY EXPRESS THEMSELVES WHILE THEY AID IN THEIR RECOVERY. THIS DIVERSE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH ART GROUP IS A MECHANISM AND COPING TOOL THAT ENCOURAGES DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACHES TOWARD OVERCOMING BARRIERS IN THEIR RECOVERY PROCESS. ART SUPPLIES, TOOLS AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED TO HELP EVEN THE LESS DEVELOPED ARTIST CREATE WORKS OF ART THROUGH THEIR OWN EXPRESSION AND CREATIVITY. EDUCATION PROVIDIED BY GATHERING HOPE HOUSE INCLUDE: WRAP- (WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLAN) WRAP IS A PEER-LED EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAM WHERE YOU CAN LEARN ABOUT THE CAUSES AND TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS, SELF-HELP SKILLS AND RECOVERY. WRAP IS A SELF-DESIGNED PLAN THAT TEACHES YOU HOW TO KEEP WELL, IDENTIFY AND MONITOR SYMPTOMS AND TO USE SIMPLE, SAFE, PERSONAL SKILLS, SUPPORTS, AND STRATEGIES TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE SYMPTOMS. AVERT "BEING SAFE CLASS"- THE AVERT GROUP IS A PERSONAL SAFETY AWARENESS TRAINING CLASS FOR MEN AND WOMEN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. AVERT SANS FOR ABUSE & VIOLENCE EDUCATION &RECOGNITION TRAINING. THE CLASS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE OUR MEMBERS ON ALL TYPES OF ABUSE, SO THEY ARE AWARE IF SOMEONE IS MISTREATING THEM AND WHAT TO DO IF THE SITUATION OCCURS. COMPUTER CLASS- OUR COMPUTER CLASS AIM TO TEACH OUR MEMBERS BASIC CLERICAL FUNCTIONS ON THE COMPUTER AND HOW TO USE MICROSOFT APPLICATIONS; SUCH AS, WORD, EXCEL, AND POWERPOINT. WE ALSO HELP MEMBERS CREATE E-MAIL ACCOUNTS AND ASSIST THEM IN FILLING OUT JOB APPLICATIONS. SMOKING CESSATION- ENCOURAGES THE PROCESS OF DISCONTINUING TOBACCO SMOKING. TOBACCO CONTAINS NICOTINE, WHICH IS ADDICTIVE, MAKING THE PROCESS OF QUITTING OFTEN VERY PROLONGED AND DIFFICULT. SMOKING IS THE LEADING PREVENTABLE CAUSE OF DEATH WORLDWIDE, AND QUITTING SMOKING SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES THE RISK OF DYING FROM TOBACCO-RELATED DISEASES SUCH AS HEART DISEASE AND LUNG CANCER. OUR SMOKING CESSATION GROUP IS TAILORED TO MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY. OUR GOAL IS TO EDUCATE OUR MEMBERS THE RISKS OF SMOKING TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND INTRODUCE HEALTHY APPROACHES AND GOAL PLANNING ON QUITTING TOBACCO USE. | Desc |
| Total Program Service Expenses | $406,045 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (true) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | false | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | false | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | false | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | false | CreditCounselingInd |
| Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments | false | DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (true) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | false | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | false | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | false | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | false | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | Yes (true) | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (true) | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | false | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | false | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | false | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | false | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | false | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | false | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | false | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | false | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | false | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | false | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | false | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | false | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | false | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | false | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent | false | BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | false | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | false | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | false | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | false | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | false | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | false | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | false | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 1 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Employee | 15 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (true) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | false | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | false | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | false | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | false | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | false | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | false | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | false | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | false | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | false | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | false | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 6 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 6 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | false | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | false | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | false | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | false | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | false | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | false | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | false | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (true) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (true) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | false | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | false | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | Yes (true) | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (true) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | false | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | false | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | false | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | false | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (true) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | false | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | false | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | OH | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | JENNIFER KRUSE | PersonNm |
| Phone | 4402337400 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1173 N RIDGE RD | AddressLine1Txt |
| Address Line2 | STE 102 | AddressLine2Txt |
| City | LORAIN | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 44055 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (8 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARISOL TORRES | ||||||
| CHAIR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARE CYGAN YOUNG | ||||||
| VICE CHAIR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY SUCHOCKI | ||||||
| TREASURER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE ANDERSON | ||||||
| SECRETARY | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA EGAN | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| RACHEL VANEL | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| BETTY JWEAVER | ||||||
| FORMER EXEC | 40.00 | Yes (X) | $75,655 | $0 | $6,612 | |
| JENNIFER KRUSE | ||||||
| EXECUTIVE DI | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $75,655 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $6,612 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | false | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | false | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | false | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
| Government Grants | $488,996 | GovernmentGrantsAmt |
| All Other Contributions | $6,581 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $495,577 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | BusinessBusinessCd | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmt | Related Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSPORTATION | 480000 | $406 | $406 |
| FITNESS CENTER | 713940 | $60 | $60 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $466 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmt | Related Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
|---|---|---|
| WORKER COMPENSATION REFUND | $7,485 | $7,485 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | $1,792 | $1,792 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Revenue Total | $9,277 | OtherRevenueTotalAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $505,320 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $9,743 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $75,655 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $60,525 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $11,348 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $3,782 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $195,222 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $167,992 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $27,230 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $50,871 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $42,916 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $7,245 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $710 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $23,158 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $19,537 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $3,298 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $323 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $16,910 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $16,910 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $12,450 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $12,450 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,720 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $3,720 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $10,903 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $8,891 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,865 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $147 | FundraisingAmt |
Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,107 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,621 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $443 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $43 | FundraisingAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $31,353 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $30,412 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $627 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $314 | FundraisingAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $18,783 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $18,783 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,372 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,372 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Interest InterestGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $287 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $287 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,732 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $3,148 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $532 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $52 | FundraisingAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $10,327 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $9,453 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $874 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt | FundraisingFundraisingAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRAM EXPENSES | $21,116 | $21,116 | |
| FOOD, LUNCH & CAFE SUPPL | $15,072 | $15,072 | |
| MEMBERSHIP DUES | $200 | $200 | |
| MISCELLANEOUS | $185 | $185 |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $494,423 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $406,045 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $82,822 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $5,556 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $95,102 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $107,692 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $9,411 | BOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $158 | BOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $189,835 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $189,835 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $3,732 | BOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $108,403 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $107,692 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $20,767 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $3,612 | EOYAmt |
Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EOY | $5,547 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $20,767 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $9,159 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows FASB117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind |
No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $87,636 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $98,171 | EOYAmt |
Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EOY | $362 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $87,636 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $98,533 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $108,403 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $107,692 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | $10,897 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | false | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (true) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (true) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | false | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $508,353 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $492,560 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $509,504 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $507,958 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $495,577 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $2,513,952 | TotalAmt |
Govt Furn Srvc Fclts Vl170 GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $128,000 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $128,000 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $128,000 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $128,000 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $128,000 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $640,000 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $636,353 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $620,560 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $637,504 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $635,958 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $623,577 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $3,153,952 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total170 | $3,153,952 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $3,228 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $4,625 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $9,277 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $17,130 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $3,171,082 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $15,449 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.99460 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.99750 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART II, LINE 10 | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | OTHER INCOME 17,130 | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Cost Or Other Basis | $189,835 | InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $189,835 | DepreciationAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Footnote Text | Yes (X) | FootnoteTextInd |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $633,320 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Donated Services And Use Fclts | $128,000 | DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported | $128,000 | RevenueNotReportedAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $505,320 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $505,320 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $622,423 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Donated Services Use Fclts | $128,000 | DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt |
| Expenses Not Reported | $128,000 | ExpensesNotReportedAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $494,423 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $494,423 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | THE CENTER IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE "CODE") AS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHEREBY ONLY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 509(A)(1) OF THE CODE, IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAX. THE CENTER CURRENTLY HAS NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN RECORDED. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (5 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | THE MISSION OF GATHERING HOPE HOUSE IS TO ENCOURAGE MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS TO JOIN TOGETHER AS MEMBER, INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER'S PERSONAL GROWTH AND RECOVERY. TOGETHER, MEMBERS WILL ALSO CHALLENGE THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH THEY LIVE TO DEVELOP COMPASSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALL. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | THE VISION OF THE CENTER IS TO BE A CONSUMER-RUN LEADER IN MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY FOR LORAIN COUNTY THROUGH PARTNERING WITH THE COMMUNITY AND FAMILIES THROUGH PROGRAMS SUPPORTING HEALTH THAT WILL EMPHASIZE ACQUISITION OF LIFE SKILLS, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY THAT PROMOTES AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE IN COMBATING STIGMA, AND RESPONSIVENESS TO LEGISLATION.SUPPORT GROUPS FACILITATED BY GATHERING HOPE HOUSE INCLUDE: KENS GROUP- KEN'S GROUP WAS CREATED IN HONOR OF A GATHERING HOPE HOUSE MEMBER WHO COMMITTED SUICIDE AFTER HAVING A REALLY BAD WEEKEND. THE GROUP MEETS EVERY MONDAY MORNING AS A WAY TO CHECK IN FROM THE WEEKEND AND TO CHECK WHERE EVERYBODY IS AT MENTALLY. IT'S A GREAT WAY FOR MEMBERS TO SHARE THEIR FEELINGS ABOUT THEIR WEEKEND AND TO HELP THOSE THAT HAVE HAD A BAD WEEKEND AND TO TALK THEIR ISSUES OUT. MEN'S GROUP- MEN'S GROUP IS AN IMPORTANT WAY FOR MALES TO GET TOGETHER AND FEEL COMFORTABLE OPENING UP ABOUT "MEN ISSUES" WITHOUT WOMEN PRESENT. MEN'S GROUP CHALLENGES THE MYTH THAT YOU AND YOU ALONE ARE THE ONLY GUY THAT HAS EVER DEALT WITH CHALLENGE X, Y OR Z. MEN'S GROUP IS A POSITIVE WAY TO FIND COMMON GROUND AMONGST OTHER MEN AND A GOOD WAY TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS THAT MIGHT EXIST WHEN THE OPPOSITE SEX IS PRESENT. WOMEN'S GROUP- WOMEN'S GROUP IS AN IMPORTANT WAY FOR FEMALES TO GET TOGETHER AND FEEL COMFORTABLE OPENING UP ABOUT "WOMEN ISSUES" WITHOUT MEN PRESENT. WOMEN'S GROUP CHALLENGES THE MYTH THAT YOU AND YOU ALONE ARE THE ONLY GIRL THAT HAS EVER DEALT WITH CHALLENGE X, Y OR Z. WOMEN'S GROUP IS A POSITIVE WAY TO FIND COMMON GROUND AMONGST OTHER FEMALES AND A GOOD WAY TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS THAT MIGHT EXIST WHEN THE OPPOSITE SEX IS PRESENT. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP- DIABETES CAN SEEM TO BE AN OVERWHELMING DISEASE BECAUSE IT IMPACTS SO MANY AREAS OF YOUR DAILY LIFE. IT'S IMPORTANT TO HAVE SUPPORT FROM FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FROM OTHER PEOPLE WITH DIABETES. DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE IMPORTANCE OF PEER SUPPORT. OUR DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP IS OPEN UP TO DIABETICS AND NON-DIABETICS MEMBERS LOOKING FOR ANSWERS AND INFORMATION ON DIABETES. SPIRITUALITY GROUP- SPIRITUAL VALUES AND RELIGIOUS PRACTICES ARE IMPORTANT IN THE LIVES OF OUR MEMBERS. SPIRITUALITY IS AN IMPORTANT ASPECT OF MENTAL HEALTH, THEREFORE IMPORTANT THAT WE INCORPORATE SPIRITUALITY IN OUR RECOVERY CENTER. OUR SPIRITUALITY DISCUSSION GROUPS ARE OPEN, NON- JUDGE MENTAL, AND CONFIDENTIAL. WE WELCOME ALL RELIGIONS, CULTURES, AND WAYS OF LIFE TO BE INCLUDED IN OUR DISCUSSION GROUPS. OUR GROUP IS NOT A FOCUS ON RELIGION, MORE SO A FOCUS ON THE SPIRIT MAN/WOMEN. SOLUTION FOR WELLNESS- A PROGRAM THAT OFFERS INFORMATION AND TIPS ON HEALTHY LIVING INCLUDING NUTRITION, FITNESS, AND RELATIONSHIPS. DIFFERENT PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT WAYS OF DESCRIBING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. IN GENERAL, IT MEANS LIVING YOUR LIFE IN A WAY THAT HELPS YOU TO BE BOTH PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY. MANY THINGS GO TOGETHER TO MAKE UP A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. OUR GROUP AIMS TO DISCUSS HEALTHY WAYS OF LIVING AND ENCOURAGES MEMBERS TO EXPRESS WHAT WORKS AND DOESN'T WORK FOR THEM. HOPE GROUP- HOPE GROUP IS AN OPEN DISCUSSION THAT ENCOURAGES MEMBERS TO HAVE HOPE. OUR GROUP EXPLAINS WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE HOPE AND THE BENEFITS IT GIVES FOR MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY. WE ENCOURAGE OUR MEMBERS TO EACH SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS ON HOPE AND WHAT DRIVES THEM TO BE HOPEFUL EVEN IN THEIR DARKEST TIMES. ART GROUP- THE BENEFITS OF THE ART GROUP AT THE GATHERING HOPE HOUSE IS FOR THE MEMBERS TO FREELY EXPRESS THEMSELVES WHILE THEY AID IN THEIR RECOVERY. THIS DIVERSE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH ART GROUP IS A MECHANISM AND COPING TOOL THAT ENCOURAGES DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACHES TOWARD OVERCOMING BARRIERS IN THEIR RECOVERY PROCESS. ART SUPPLIES, TOOLS AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED TO HELP EVEN THE LESS DEVELOPED ARTIST CREATE WORKS OF ART THROUGH THEIR OWN EXPRESSION AND CREATIVITY. EDUCATION PROVIDIED BY GATHERING HOPE HOUSE INCLUDE: WRAP- (WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLAN) WRAP IS A PEER-LED EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAM WHERE YOU CAN LEARN ABOUT THE CAUSES AND TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS, SELF-HELP SKILLS AND RECOVERY. WRAP IS A SELF-DESIGNED PLAN THAT TEACHES YOU HOW TO KEEP WELL, IDENTIFY AND MONITOR SYMPTOMS AND TO USE SIMPLE, SAFE, PERSONAL SKILLS, SUPPORTS, AND STRATEGIES TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE SYMPTOMS. AVERT "BEING SAFE CLASS"- THE AVERT GROUP IS A PERSONAL SAFETY AWARENESS TRAINING CLASS FOR MEN AND WOMEN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. AVERT SANS FOR ABUSE & VIOLENCE EDUCATION &RECOGNITION TRAINING. THE CLASS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE OUR MEMBERS ON ALL TYPES OF ABUSE, SO THEY ARE AWARE IF SOMEONE IS MISTREATING THEM AND WHAT TO DO IF THE SITUATION OCCURS. COMPUTER CLASS- OUR COMPUTER CLASS AIM TO TEACH OUR MEMBERS BASIC CLERICAL FUNCTIONS ON THE COMPUTER AND HOW TO USE MICROSOFT APPLICATIONS; SUCH AS, WORD, EXCEL, AND POWERPOINT. WE ALSO HELP MEMBERS CREATE E-MAIL ACCOUNTS AND ASSIST THEM IN FILLING OUT JOB APPLICATIONS. SMOKING CESSATION- ENCOURAGES THE PROCESS OF DISCONTINUING TOBACCO SMOKING. TOBACCO CONTAINS NICOTINE, WHICH IS ADDICTIVE, MAKING THE PROCESS OF QUITTING OFTEN VERY PROLONGED AND DIFFICULT. SMOKING IS THE LEADING PREVENTABLE CAUSE OF DEATH WORLDWIDE, AND QUITTING SMOKING SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES THE RISK OF DYING FROM TOBACCO-RELATED DISEASES SUCH AS HEART DISEASE AND LUNG CANCER. OUR SMOKING CESSATION GROUP IS TAILORED TO MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY. OUR GOAL IS TO EDUCATE OUR MEMBERS THE RISKS OF SMOKING TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND INTRODUCE HEALTHY APPROACHES AND GOAL PLANNING ON QUITTING TOBACCO USE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, AND OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE FORM 990 IS THEN ELECTRONICALLY DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ADVANCE OF FILING. A BOARD OFFICER SIGNS THE 990 (OR 8879-EO) AND THE 990 IS ELECTRONICALLY FILED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ANNUALLY EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND COMPARED TO OTHER AREA MISSION-COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE. COMPENSATION FOR STAFF WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE LEVEL OF COMPENSATION IS SET BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND IN RELATION TO OTHER AREA MISSION-COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE. THIS COMPENSATION IS A COMPONENT OF THE BUDGET, WHICH IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND ALSO BY THE BOARD AS A WHOLE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FORM 1023, FORM 990, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990, EXCLUSIVE OF SCHEDULE B), CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON SEVERAL PUBLICLY-ACCESSIBLE WEBSITES. |