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Sweet Grace Ministries

  • Chambersburg, PA
  • Tax-exempt since April 2011
  • EIN: 27-0508436

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.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$289k (2023)

Expenses
$251k (2023)

Total Assets
$220k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$2.22k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2015 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
$289,134
Expenses
$251,464
Net Income
$37,670
Net Assets
$217,762
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $288,628
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,087
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$3,581
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,898
18.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $28,997
11.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $219,985
Total Liabilities $2,223
Net Assets $217,762
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kathryn E Dortenzo (President/Ex) $45,898 $0 $0
Elizabeth Willson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Schellhase (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Tice (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Galilee Harter (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Boozer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melinda Ocker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jill Landon (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 13, 2024

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$242,977
Expenses
$215,638
Net Income
$27,339
Net Assets
$176,976
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $102,819
42.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,788
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $137,370
56.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $59,375
27.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $769
0.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $178,391
Total Liabilities $1,415
Net Assets $176,976
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kathryn E Dortenzo (President) $40,615 $0 $0
Vanessa Kalbach (Office Manager) $18,760 $0 $0
Christina Myers (Photo Coordinator) $769 $0 $0
Elizabeth Willson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Schellhase (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Tice (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Galilee Harter (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Boozer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melinda Ocker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jill Landon (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$215,930
Expenses
$197,815
Net Income
$18,115
Net Assets
$159,765
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $95,630
44.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,764
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $118,536
54.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,589
22.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $162,028
Total Liabilities $2,263
Net Assets $159,765
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kathryn E Dortenzo (President) $30,000 $0 $0
Vanessa Kalbach (Office Manager) $14,589 $0 $0
Elizabeth Willson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Schellhase (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Tice (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Galilee Harter (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Boozer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melinda Ocker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jill Landon (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$180,234
Expenses
$164,134
Net Income
$16,100
Net Assets
$141,650
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $71,569
39.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $611
0.3%
Net Fundraising $108,054
60.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $150,433
Total Liabilities $8,783
Net Assets $141,650
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathryn Dortenzo (President) $24,004 $0
Vanessa Kalbach (Office Manager) $12,407 $0
Elizabeth Willson (Vice President) $0 $0
Jennifer Schellhase (Secretary) $0 $0
Jessica Tice (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$155,419
Expenses
$133,552
Net Income
$21,867
Net Assets
$125,550
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $65,220
42.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,058
0.7%
Net Fundraising $89,141
57.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $127,035
Total Liabilities $1,485
Net Assets $125,550
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathryn Dortenzo (President) $21,670 $0
Elizabeth Willson (Vice President) $0 $0
Jennifer Schellhase (Secretary) $0 $0
Jessica Tice (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2020

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$161,097
Expenses
$146,427
Net Income
$14,670
Net Assets
$103,683
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $61,435
38.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $264
0.2%
Net Fundraising $99,398
61.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $105,162
Total Liabilities $1,479
Net Assets $103,683
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathryn Dortenzo (President) $22,500 $0
Elizabeth Willson (Vice President) $0 $0
Jennifer Schellhase (Secretary) $0 $0
Jessica Tice (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 13, 2019

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$129,360
Expenses
$95,380
Net Income
$33,980
Net Assets
$89,013
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $45,184
34.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $24
0.0%
Net Fundraising $84,152
65.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $89,513
Total Liabilities $500
Net Assets $89,013
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathryn Dortenzo (President) $7,500 $0
Elizabeth Willson (Vice President) $0 $0
Jennifer Schellhase (Secretary) $0 $0
Jessica Tice (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$90,932
Expenses
$74,017
Net Income
$16,915
Net Assets
$55,033
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,585
25.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Net Fundraising $67,338
74.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $55,410
Total Liabilities $377
Net Assets $55,033

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$62,029
Expenses
$49,562
Net Income
$12,467
Net Assets
$38,118
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,404
23.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $47,625
76.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,118
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $38,118

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

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