Totals
- Total revenue
- $5,855,541
- Total expenses
- $6,175,805
- Contributions and grants received
- $4,369,036
- Grants paid
- $3,437,474
- Program service revenue
- $1,366,482
- Investment income
- $149,962
- Other revenue
- -$29,939
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,492,142
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $193,416
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $6,298,726
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $5,740,074
- Management and general expenses
- $158,873
- Fundraising expenses
- $276,858
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $5,740,074
Program services were 92.9% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
-
1c · Fundraising events
$100,987
-
1e · Government grants (contributions)
$40,258
-
1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$4,227,791
-
1g · Noncash contributions included above
$2,670,168
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2a · Program service revenue: Program revenue
total $102,968 · related or exempt $102,968
-
2b · Program service revenue: THRIFT STORE SALES
total $1,263,514 · related or exempt $1,263,514
-
3 · Investment income
total $149,962 · excluded $149,962
-
4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0
-
5 · Royalties
total $0
-
6d · Net rental income or loss
total $0
-
7d · Net gain or loss
total $0
-
8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$29,744
-
8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$100,987
-
8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$59,683
-
8c · Net income from fundraising events
total -$29,939 · excluded -$29,939
-
9c · Net income from gaming
total $0
-
10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $0
-
11e · Other revenue, total
$0
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
-
1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $0
-
2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $3,437,474 · program services $3,437,474
-
3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0
-
4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0
-
5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $150,947 · program services $77,328 · management and general $66,929 · fundraising $6,690
-
6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0
-
7 · Other salaries and wages
total $1,480,673 · program services $1,290,587 · management and general $24,764 · fundraising $165,322
-
8 · Pension plan contributions
total $0
-
9 · Other employee benefits
total $170,946 · program services $142,176 · management and general $12,634 · fundraising $16,136
-
10 · Payroll taxes
total $124,280 · program services $104,483 · management and general $6,641 · fundraising $13,156
-
11a · Fees: management
total $0
-
11b · Fees: legal
total $0
-
11c · Fees: accounting
total $0
-
11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0
-
11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $0
-
11f · Fees: investment management
total $0
-
11g · Fees: other
total $118,804 · program services $54,560 · management and general $31,401 · fundraising $32,843
-
12 · Advertising and promotion
total $7,238 · program services $4,440 · management and general $267 · fundraising $2,531
-
13 · Office expenses
total $73,579 · program services $65,862 · management and general $1,117 · fundraising $6,600
-
14 · Information technology
total $0
-
15 · Royalties
total $0
-
16 · Occupancy
total $64,068 · program services $64,068
-
17 · Travel
total $0
-
18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0
-
19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $7,248 · program services $1,669 · management and general $1,200 · fundraising $4,379
-
20 · Interest
total $0
-
21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0
-
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $123,116 · program services $118,192 · management and general $2,462 · fundraising $2,462
-
23 · Insurance
total $77,193 · program services $77,193
-
24a · Other expenses: UTILITIES
total $106,688 · program services $104,773 · management and general $633 · fundraising $1,282
-
24b · Other expenses: COMPUTER SERVICES
total $82,068 · program services $51,979 · management and general $5,141 · fundraising $24,948
-
24c · Other expenses: REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
total $55,204 · program services $55,154 · management and general $50
-
24d · Other expenses: BANK CHARGES
total $52,900 · program services $52,520 · management and general $380
-
24e · All other expenses
total $43,379 · program services $37,616 · management and general $5,254 · fundraising $509
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
end of year $0
-
2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $624,444 · end of year $586,113
-
3 · Pledges and grants receivable
end of year $40,258
-
4 · Accounts receivable
end of year $0
-
5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
end of year $0
-
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
end of year $0
-
7 · Other notes and loans receivable
end of year $0
-
8 · Inventories for sale or use
end of year $0
-
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $16,778 · end of year $16,150
-
10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$3,115,053
-
10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$1,136,787
-
10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $2,060,003 · end of year $1,978,266
-
11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $2,620,124 · end of year $2,732,761
-
12 · Investments: other securities
end of year $0
-
13 · Investments: program-related
end of year $0
-
14 · Intangible assets
end of year $0
-
15 · Other assets
beginning of year $1,397,630 · end of year $1,138,594
-
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $82,313 · end of year $91,351
-
25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $159,620 · end of year $102,065
-
27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $5,987,571 · end of year $5,860,167
-
28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $489,475 · end of year $438,559
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
THE PLACE ASSISTS PEOPLE OF THE FORSYTH AND DAWSON COUNTY AREAS WITH ESSENTIAL NEEDS AND TO BE SELF-SUSTAINING.
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WE DISTRIBUTE FOOD, THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN NEED, FOUR DAYS A WEEK TO RESIDENTS IN NEED. NO HOMELESS PERSON OR RESIDENT WILL BE DENIED THIS BASIC SURVIVAL NEED. IN OUR CLIENT CHOICE FOOD PANTRY, FAMILIES SELECT ITEMS APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR HOUSEHOLD EACH WEEK. EACH WEEK FAMILIES RECEIVE FRESH FRUITS/VEGETABELS, MEAT, EGGS, OR MILK. THE MOBILE PANTRY FOCUSES ON FOOD INSECURE NEIGHBORHOODS THAT LACK ADEQUATE TRANSPORTATION OR CHILDCARE TO VISIT OUR ONSITE PANTRY. WE IMPLEMENTED AN ONLINE SHOPPING TOOL THAT INCORPORATES A CLIENT CHOICE MODEL.OUR SURPLUS FOOD PANTRY CONSISTS OF BREAD, DESSERTS, CANNED OR BOXED FOOD ITEMS, CRACKERS, COOKIES AND FRESH PRODUCE. DONATIONS ARE RECEIVED FROM AREA GROCERY STORES, MERCHANTS, LOCAL GARDENERS, SUBDIVISIONS, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES AND CARING INDIVIDUALS. SPECIALTY FOOD BOXES ARE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH DONATED ITEMS TO PREPARE A HOLIDAY MEAL. ANY EXCESS FOOD IN OUR PANTRY IS SHARED WITH OTHER LOCAL PANTRIES AND SNACKS ARE GIVEN TO LOCAL SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS TO DISTRIBUTE TO CHILDREN ON THE FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM.
Expenses $2,768,982
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CLIENT ASSISTANCE TAKES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ASSESSING THE NEEDS OF THE FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD. IT IS USED TO RESOLVE OR PREVENT HOMELESSNESS WHEN FAMILIES HAVE A THREAT OF OR AN ACTUAL EVICTION. THESE FUNDS MAY ALSO BE USED TO ASSIST A FAMILY WITH REMAINING IN A RESIDENCE, OR TO RECONNECT OR CONNECT A UTILITY (WATER, GAS, ELECTRIC), OR PROVIDE A DELIVERY OF LIQUID PROPANE FOR HEATING. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO EFFECTIVELY PREVENT DEPRIVATION AND HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO ALLOW THE RESIDENT TIME TO INVESTIAGE SOLUTIONS SUCH AS IMPROVED EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY. wE WORK CLOSELY WITH SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKers, FORSYTH COUNTY SENIOR CENTER AND DFACS.SOMETIMES OUR ASSITANCE COULD ALLEVIATE FAMILIES WHO ARE OR FACE LIVING IN UNFIT LIVING CONDITIONS. WE ASSIST PERSONS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER THAT PRESENT A JUSTIFIED NEED THAT IS WITHIN OUR MEANS TO RESOLVE. THE TARGET GROUP IS LOW INCOME ELDERLY RESIDENTS, BUT ANY SENIOR WITH A LEGITIMATE CRISIS NEED MAY BE EVALUATED FOR ASSISTANCE IN CERTAIN EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES BY PROVIDING NECESSARY HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND IMPROVEMENTS (WEATHERIZATION, WHEELCHAIR RAMPS, REPAIRS, ETC.).
Expenses $1,198,261
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The thrift store is multifaceted in that it fosters self respect and dignity by providing attractive clothing and household items through a voucher system for those in need. All items are priced affordably so that most people can afford to acquire their needed items. We have an interagency voucher program with the school system through the social workers and homeless liaison, where they are authorized to issue our store vouchers to ensure that the needs of families and children are met. Additionally, we store coats, sleeping bags, heaters, fans and blankets that are distributed by vouchers issued by caseworkers. In addition, our thrift store provides resources and opportunities for organizations that offer workforce development for adults seeking to enter the workforce, who may possess learning disabilities or other challenges.
Expenses $813,539
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THE YOUTH PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN IN LOW INCOMEHOUSEHOLDS ARE MET AND THAT THEY ARE NOT DEPRIVED OF BASIC NEEDS. IT WAS DESIGNED TO HELP BUILD SELF ESTEEM BY TEACHING THE CHILDREN TO REALIZE THAT THEY ARE WORTHWHILE INDIVIDUALS ENDOWED WITH SPECIAL GIFTS AND WHO AS ADULTS MAY BECOME GREATER ASSETS TO OUR COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE. WE HAVE WORKED WITH AND PROVIDED VOUCHERS FOR OUR FOOD PANTRY AND THRIFT STORE TO SCHOOL COUNSELORS/SOCIAL WORKERS TO ISSUE TO THE FAMILIES OF STUDENTS IN NEED THROUGHOUT EACH SCHOOL YEAR.THE YOUTH PROGRAM INCLUDES FOOD, CLOTHING, HOLIDAY GIFTS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND PROM SUPPORT FOR YOUTH. AS A RESULT OF A CONTINUED COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY HOLIDAY HOUSE EVENT PROVIDED CHILDREN WITH HOLIDAY GIFTS.
Expenses $773,695
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AS A RESULT OF A COMMUNITY COLLABORATION WE ESTABLISHED A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM HAS A FOCUSED EFFORT TO ASSIST OUR CLIENTS TO SECURE INITIAL OR IMPROVED EMPLOYMENT, PROVIDE JOB READINESS TRAINING, COMPUTER TRAINING, CAREER PATH GUIDANCE, RESUME AND COVER LETTER ASSISTANCE AND AN ADVOCATE FOR POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT. AS PART OF WORKFORCE WE OFFER FREE ADULT EDUCATION TO INCLUDE GED, ESL, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND PARENTING CLASS. WE PROVIDE MEALS AND CHILDCARE FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES.
Expenses $175,632
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MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDES LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTSFOR LIFE SUSTAINING MEDICATIONS, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL, VISION AND DENTAL CARE.
Expenses $9,965
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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CRISTY FERENCIE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $150,947
- From this org
- $139,382
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $11,565
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $139,382
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- not reported
- Nontaxable benefits
- $11,565
- Filer's total
- $150,947
-
DEEANN CASH
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 4
-
MARLO GILLETTE
Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 10
-
JIM CHERRY
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 4
-
MIKE MAPES
President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 10
-
BRIAN HAAS
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 4
-
SCOTT KEEN
MEMBER AT LARGE
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 10
-
DANNY MIGLIORISI
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 4
-
MIKE POYNTER
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 4
-
ROBERT OTWELL
Past Chair
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 10
-
JONATHAN BEARD
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 4
-
SHERRY AJLUNI
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 4
-
BRAD BEISBIER
Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 10
-
SAMANTHA PLATZKE
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 4
-
JUDY VITUCCI
Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 10
-
WENDY GOODROW
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 4
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.
Schedule J
Answered yes
- 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
Answered no
- 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
- 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
- 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
- 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
- 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
- 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
- 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
- 7 · Other non-fixed payments
- 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception
Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 14 January 2026
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202610429349300221
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