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PETER A & VERNICE H GASSER FOUNDATION

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Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

PETER A & VERNICE H GASSER FOUNDATION

EIN 94-2816159 · Private Grantmaking Foundations (T20)

What they do

PETER A & VERNICE H GASSER FOUNDATION .

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe explanation is very short. Ask what work they really do.

They name their leaders7 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$111.24spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.
$10.68in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $934,177 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $206,038 for NANCY WATT (CEO/SECRETARY). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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Money in and money out

Revenue$8,311,806
Expenses$9,245,983
Annual shortfall $934,177 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.
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Revenue$8,311,806
Expenses$9,245,983
Assets$98,712,718
Income$14,390,517
Grants given$15,569,695
Average grant$30,709
Executive compensation (total)$494,580
Stocks and bonds$15,303,716
Accounting fees$350,606
Investing fees$1,451
People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation
NANCY WATTCEO/SECRETARY · 25 hrs/week $206,038
MITCH WIPPERNCOO · 25 hrs/week $196,173
LANE HAMMASST. PROPERTY MANAG · 40 hrs/week $78,622
CATHY A ROCHECHAIR/DIRECTOR · 5 hrs/week $42,000
HENRY H GUNDLINGPAST CHAIR/DIRECTOR · 5 hrs/week $42,000
TIMOTHY T STREBLOWVICE CHAIR/DIRECTOR · 5 hrs/week $42,000
JOSEPH G PEATMANTREASURER/DIRECTOR (THROUGH 8/30/24) · 5 hrs/week $28,000

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (7)

NANCY WATTCEO/SECRETARY

MITCH WIPPERNCOO

LANE HAMMASST. PROPERTY MANAG

CATHY A ROCHECHAIR/DIRECTOR

HENRY H GUNDLINGPAST CHAIR/DIRECTOR

TIMOTHY T STREBLOWVICE CHAIR/DIRECTOR

JOSEPH G PEATMANTREASURER/DIRECTOR (THROUGH 8/30/24)

About this charity

Recognized since
January 1982
Location
433 SOSCOL AVENUE A120, NAPA, CA 94559
County
Napa
In care of
NANCY WATT
Primary officer
NANCY WATT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

How to reach them

Filing and classification

Latest tax year
2024
Tax period began
January 1, 2024
Return type
990PF
Tax preparer
BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
NTEE classification
Private Grantmaking Foundations (T20)
IRS tax category
Private Grantmaking Foundations
Grant-giving organization
Yes

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