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Ground Level Solutions Inc

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: Employment, Job-Related / Vocational Training (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$3.76M (2022)

Expenses
$3.9M (2022)

Total Assets
$0 (2022)

Total Liabilities
$1.1M (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

Tax Filings and Audits 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.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,756,068
Expenses
$3,900,625
Net Income
-$144,557
Net Assets
-$1,100,287
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $3,756,068
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $0
Total Liabilities $1,100,287
Net Assets -$1,100,287
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Johnson (Ex. Dir.) $87,000 $0 $0
Talbert Jones (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Roger Warner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Scott D Van Der Karr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James E Zorn (Vp Board) $0 $0 $0
Zachary Woodruff (Board) $0 $0 $0
Sheila R Chodosh (Board) $0 $0 $0
Mr Eric M Sideri (Board) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,796,379
Expenses
$4,246,881
Net Income
-$450,502
Net Assets
-$955,730
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $3,796,379
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $80,054
1.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $835,601
19.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,430
Total Liabilities $985,160
Net Assets -$955,730
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Johnson (Ex. Dir.) $80,054 $0 $0
Talbert Jones (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Roger Warner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Scott D Van Der Karr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James E Zorn (Vp Board) $0 $0 $0
Zachary Woodruff (Board) $0 $0 $0
Sheila R Chodosh (Board) $0 $0 $0
Mr Eric M Sideri (Board) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,551,293
Expenses
$3,723,299
Net Income
-$172,006
Net Assets
-$508,473
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $3,551,293
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $80,016
2.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $904,194
24.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $908,208
Total Liabilities $1,416,681
Net Assets -$508,473
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Johnson (Ex. Dir.) $80,016 $0 $0
Talbert Jones (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Roger Warner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Scott D Van Der Karr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James E Zorn (Vp Board) $0 $0 $0
Zachary Woodruff (Board) $0 $0 $0
Sheila R Chodosh (Board) $0 $0 $0
Mr Eric M Sideri (Board) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,858,576
Expenses
$4,903,177
Net Income
-$44,601
Net Assets
-$335,606
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $4,858,517
100.0%
Investment Income $59
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,950
1.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $987,380
20.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $984,411
Total Liabilities $1,320,017
Net Assets -$335,606
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Johnson (Ex. Dir.) $79,950 $0 $4,920
Talbert Jones (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Roger Warner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Scott D Van Der Karr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James E Zorn (Vp Board) $0 $0 $0
Zachary Woodruff (Board) $0 $0 $0
Sheila R Chodosh (Board) $0 $0 $0
Mr Eric M Sideri (Board) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,263,371
Expenses
$5,577,562
Net Income
-$314,191
Net Assets
-$291,005
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,263,273
100.0%
Investment Income $98
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,214,248
21.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $839,575
Total Liabilities $1,130,580
Net Assets -$291,005
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Johnson (Ex. Dir.) $79,937 $0 $0
Talbert Jones (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Roger Warner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Scott D Van Der Karr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James E Zorn (Vp Board) $0 $0 $0
Zachary Woodruff (Board) $0 $0 $0
Sheila R Chodosh (Board) $0 $0 $0
Mr Eric M Sideri (Board) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,625,522
Expenses
$6,564,522
Net Income
$61,000
Net Assets
$23,186
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $6,621,173
99.9%
Investment Income $128
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $4,221
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $80,057
1.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,113,210
17.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,348,617
Total Liabilities $1,325,431
Net Assets $23,186
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Johnson (Ex. Dir.) $80,057 $0 $0
Talbert Jones (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Roger Warner (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Scott D Vanderkarr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James E Zorn (Vp Board) $0 $0 $0
Zachary Woodruff (Board) $0 $0 $0
Sheila R Chodosh (Board) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,520,849
Expenses
$5,758,037
Net Income
-$237,188
Net Assets
-$37,814
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,505,353
99.7%
Investment Income $41
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $15,455
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $88,094
1.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,395,323
24.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,067,410
Total Liabilities $1,105,224
Net Assets -$37,814
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Johnson (Ex. Dir.) $88,094 $0 $0
Talbert Jones (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Roger Warner (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Scott D Vanderkarr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James E Zorn (Vp Board) $0 $0 $0
Zachary Woodruff (Board) $0 $0 $0
Sheila R Chodosh (Board) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,024,094
Expenses
$6,120,293
Net Income
-$96,199
Net Assets
$199,374
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $6,012,819
99.8%
Investment Income $35
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $11,240
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,350
0.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,274,371
Total Liabilities $1,074,997
Net Assets $199,374
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Johnson (Ex. Dir.) $88,094 $0 $0
Talbert Jones (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Roger Warner (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Scott D Vanderkarr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James E Zorn (Vp Board) $0 $0 $0
Zachary Woodruff (Board) $0 $0 $0
Sheila R Chodosh (Board) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,317,446
Expenses
$6,272,361
Net Income
$45,085
Net Assets
$295,573
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $6,301,940
99.8%
Investment Income $51
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $15,455
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,279
1.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,099,254
17.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,504,632
Total Liabilities $1,209,059
Net Assets $295,573
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Johnson (Ex. Dir.) $82,279 $0 $0
Talbert Jones (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Cristopher Ramsey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roger Warner (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Scott D Vanderkarr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James E Zorn (Vp Board) $0 $0 $0
Zachary Woodruff (Board) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,971,284
Expenses
$6,036,919
Net Income
-$65,635
Net Assets
$250,488
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,971,225
100.0%
Investment Income $59
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $83,614
1.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,208,536
20.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,576,727
Total Liabilities $1,326,239
Net Assets $250,488
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Johnson (Ex. Dir.) $83,614 $0 $0
Talbert Jones (Bd Member) $0 $0 $0
Cristopher Ramsey (Bd. Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Roger Warner (Bd. Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Scott D Vanderkarr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James E Zorn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,547,634
Expenses
$6,690,543
Net Income
-$142,909
Net Assets
$316,046
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $6,487,582
99.1%
Investment Income $123
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $20,275
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $39,654
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $26,994
0.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,597,787
Total Liabilities $1,281,741
Net Assets $316,046

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,763,840
Expenses
$6,797,730
Net Income
-$33,890
Net Assets
$458,955
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $6,701,555
99.1%
Investment Income $430
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $16,860
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $44,995
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,389,011
20.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,458,509
Total Liabilities $999,554
Net Assets $458,955

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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