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Celebration Inc

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 1979
  • EIN: 01-0365189

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$4.94M (2023)

Expenses
$3.87M (2023)

Total Assets
$13.4M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$38.7k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,943,224
Expenses
$3,870,137
Net Income
$1,073,087
Net Assets
$13,363,951
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,107,434
22.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $171,143
3.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $74,447
1.5%
Net Inventory Sales $3,589,069
72.6%
Other Revenue $1,131
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $411,208
10.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $922,647
23.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,402,637
Total Liabilities $38,686
Net Assets $13,363,951
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debby Gass (President & Ceo) $220,122 $0 $120,000
Thomas Lissak (Secretary) $71,086 $0 $0
Rev Jim Hart (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Rev Jim Bradley (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Perry Atkinson (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
David N Gass (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Rev Joseph Mc Kelvey (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 30, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,286,180
Expenses
$4,093,266
Net Income
$192,914
Net Assets
$12,290,813
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $563,119
13.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $166,927
3.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$418,321
Net Inventory Sales $3,972,915
92.7%
Other Revenue $1,540
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $439,605
10.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $973,403
23.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,330,152
Total Liabilities $39,339
Net Assets $12,290,813
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debby Gass (President & Ceo) $237,541 $0 $120,000
Thomas Lissak (Secretary) $82,064 $0 $0
David N Gass (Director) $34,528 $0 $0
Rev Jim Hart (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Rev Jim Bradley (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Perry Atkinson (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Rev Joseph Mc Kelvey (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 28, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,388,788
Expenses
$3,968,116
Net Income
$1,420,672
Net Assets
$12,097,899
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,111,650
20.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $123,357
2.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,797,254
70.5%
Other Revenue $356,527
6.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $483,749
12.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $892,570
22.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,143,937
Total Liabilities $46,038
Net Assets $12,097,899
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debby Gass (President & Ceo) $247,992 $0 $130,000
Thomas Lissak (Secretary) $82,581 $0 $0
David N Gass (Director) $13,176 $0 $0
Rev Jim Hart (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Rev Jim Bradley (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Perry Atkinson (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Rev Joseph Mc Kelvey (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 26, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,658,289
Expenses
$4,197,149
Net Income
$461,140
Net Assets
$10,677,356
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $835,941
17.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $129,529
2.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,909
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $3,689,910
79.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $457,021
10.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $954,340
22.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,078,473
Total Liabilities $401,117
Net Assets $10,677,356
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debby Gass (President & Ceo) $252,622 $0 $120,000
Thomas Lissak (Secretary) $84,399 $0 $0
Rev Jim Hart (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Rev Jim Bradley (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Perry Atkinson (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
David N Gass (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Rev Joseph Mc Kelvey (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 26, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,565,662
Expenses
$3,978,623
Net Income
$587,039
Net Assets
$10,216,217
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $639,319
14.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $147,698
3.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,778,233
82.8%
Other Revenue $412
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $484,292
12.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $771,736
19.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,263,304
Total Liabilities $47,087
Net Assets $10,216,217
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debby Gass (Vice President) $194,533 $274,652 $61,800
Thomas Lissak (Secretary) $88,667 $0 $0
Robert Gass (President) $64,992 $274,652 $61,800
Rev Jim Hart (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Rev Jim Bradley (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Perry Atkinson (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
David N Gass (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Rev Joseph Mc Kelvey (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 7, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,460,468
Expenses
$4,019,220
Net Income
$441,248
Net Assets
$9,629,178
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $480,260
10.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $111,280
2.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,868,397
86.7%
Other Revenue $531
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $441,337
11.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $791,153
19.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,656,930
Total Liabilities $27,752
Net Assets $9,629,178
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debby Gass (Vice President) $130,141 $0 $0
Robert Gass (President) $112,777 $535,304 $120,000
Thomas Lissak (Secretary) $78,419 $0 $0
Rev Jim Hart (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Rev Jim Bradley (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Perry Atkinson (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
David N Gass (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Rev Joseph Mc Kelvey (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,527,104
Expenses
$3,615,293
Net Income
$911,811
Net Assets
$9,187,930
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $476,752
10.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $85,200
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,963,877
87.6%
Other Revenue $1,275
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $446,441
12.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $726,684
20.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,246,082
Total Liabilities $58,152
Net Assets $9,187,930
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Gass (President) $138,060 $512,491 $120,000
Debby Gass (Vice President) $131,463 $0 $0
Thomas Lissak (Secretary) $74,918 $0 $0
Rev Jim Hart (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Rev Jim Bradley (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Perry Atkinson (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Rev Joseph Mc Kelvey (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 24, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,590,033
Expenses
$3,366,886
Net Income
$1,223,147
Net Assets
$8,276,119
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $478,017
10.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $87,193
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,020,378
87.6%
Other Revenue $4,445
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $437,832
13.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $664,802
19.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,324,782
Total Liabilities $48,663
Net Assets $8,276,119
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debby Gass (Vice President) $125,027 $0 $0
Robert Gass (President) $107,615 $499,993 $120,000
Thomas Lissak (Secretary) $72,690 $0 $0
Rev Jim Bradley (Director) $3,500 $0 $0
Rev Jim Hart (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Perry Atkinson (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Rev Joseph Mc Kelvey (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 27, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,260,291
Expenses
$3,454,416
Net Income
$805,875
Net Assets
$7,052,969
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $558,972
13.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $48,086
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,652,535
85.7%
Other Revenue $698
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $418,395
12.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $662,708
19.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,093,970
Total Liabilities $41,001
Net Assets $7,052,969
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debby Gass (Vice President) $118,988 $0 $0
Robert Gass (President) $110,188 $552,000 $120,000
Thomas Lissak (Secretary) $69,219 $0 $0
Rev Jim Hart (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Rev Jim Bradley (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Perry Atkinson (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Rev Joseph Mc Kelvey (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 3, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,930,553
Expenses
$3,137,940
Net Income
$792,613
Net Assets
$6,247,094
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $526,202
13.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9,376
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$899
Net Inventory Sales $3,395,213
86.4%
Other Revenue $661
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $435,285
13.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $556,864
17.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,288,507
Total Liabilities $41,413
Net Assets $6,247,094
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Gass (President) $239,321 $552,000 $0
Debby Gass (Vice President) $117,000 $0 $0
Thomas Lissak (Secretary) $65,864 $0 $0
Rev Jim Bradley (Director) $3,100 $0 $0
Rev Jim Hart (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Perry Atkinson (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Neil Gass (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Rev Joseph Mc Kelvey (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 30, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,756,333
Expenses
$3,166,708
Net Income
$589,625
Net Assets
$5,454,481
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $598,008
15.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $11,935
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,145,775
83.7%
Other Revenue $615
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $428,985
13.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $493,232
15.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,505,740
Total Liabilities $51,259
Net Assets $5,454,481
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Gass (President) $111,457 $552,000 $120,000
Debby Gass (Vice President) $111,377 $0 $0
Thomas Lissak (Secretary) $66,654 $0 $0
Neil Gass (Director) $7,497 $0 $0
Rev Joseph Mc Kelvey (Director) $4,000 $0 $0
Rev Jim Hart (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Rev Jim Bradley (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Perry Atkinson (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 6, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,577,131
Expenses
$2,869,552
Net Income
$707,579
Net Assets
$4,864,879
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $515,335
14.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13,225
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,048,105
85.2%
Other Revenue $466
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $447,736
15.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $505,220
17.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,901,469
Total Liabilities $36,590
Net Assets $4,864,879

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,477,477
Expenses
$2,387,267
Net Income
$1,090,210
Net Assets
$4,157,300
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $500,211
14.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $11,398
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,965,179
85.3%
Other Revenue $689
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $384,239
16.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $380,400
15.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,209,129
Total Liabilities $51,829
Net Assets $4,157,300

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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