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Unique World Gifts Inc

  • Hickory, NC
  • Tax-exempt since April 1999
  • EIN: 56-2099405

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 / Thrift Shops (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$80.3k (2023)

Expenses
$53.2k (2023)

Total Assets
$93.9k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$3.63k (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 990-EZ
Revenue
$80,290
Expenses
$53,223
Net Income
$27,067
Net Assets
$90,281
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,052
5.0%
Program Services $76,238
95.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $93,914
Total Liabilities $3,633
Net Assets $90,281
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lana Ruffini (Executive Dir.) $30,000 $0
Tina Dao (President) $0 $0
Kelly Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0
Kaylynne Rapasardi Foster (Secretary) $0 $0
Kat Gerlaugh (Director) $0 $0
Anne Wepner (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 14, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$80,503
Expenses
$55,130
Net Income
$25,373
Net Assets
$63,214
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,877
4.8%
Program Services $76,626
95.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $64,737
Total Liabilities $1,523
Net Assets $63,214
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lana Ruffini (Executive Dir.) $30,000 $0
Elizabeth Glynn (President) $0 $0
Eric Schramm (Vice President) $0 $0
Parvati Madduri (Treasurer) $0 $0
Laurie Childres (Secretary) $0 $0
Jennifer Hudgins (Director) $0 $0
Josh Sherfey (Director) $0 $0
Vince Trollan (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 7, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$77,320
Expenses
$71,902
Net Income
$5,418
Net Assets
$37,841
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,907
6.3%
Program Services $72,413
93.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $65,528
Total Liabilities $27,687
Net Assets $37,841
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lana Ruffini (Executive Dir.) $30,000 $0
Elizabeth Glynn (President) $0 $0
Kim Bost (Vice President) $0 $0
Parvati Madduri (Treasurer) $0 $0
Laurie Childres (Secretary) $0 $0
Jennifer Hudgins (Director) $0 $0
Josh Sherfey (Director) $0 $0
Vince Trollan (Director) $0 $0
Sherry Bruner (Director) $0 $0
Eric Schramm (Director) $0 $0
Lisa Hatfield (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$63,239
Expenses
$45,346
Net Income
$17,893
Net Assets
$32,423
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,752
21.7%
Program Services $49,487
78.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,765
Total Liabilities $28,342
Net Assets $32,423
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lana Ruffini (Executive Dir.) $26,250 $0
Thelma Greaser (President) $0 $0
Elizabeth Glynn (Vice President) $0 $0
Ellen Sigmon (Treasurer) $0 $0
Aaron Kohrs (Secretary) $0 $0
Anna Bordash (Director) $0 $0
Connie Engart (Director) $0 $0
Kim Bost (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$47,512
Expenses
$56,759
Net Income
-$9,247
Net Assets
$14,530
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,678
26.7%
Program Services $34,834
73.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,979
Total Liabilities $17,449
Net Assets $14,530
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lana Ruffini (Executive Dir.) $30,000 $0
Thelma Greaser (President) $0 $0
Elizabeth Glynn (Vice President) $0 $0
Ellen Sigmon (Treasurer) $0 $0
Aaron Kohrs (Secretary) $0 $0
Anna Bordash (Director) $0 $0
Connie Engart (Director) $0 $0
Kim Bost (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on July 14, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$46,175
Expenses
$85,372
Net Income
-$39,197
Net Assets
$23,777
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,766
16.8%
Program Services $38,409
83.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,068
Total Liabilities $16,291
Net Assets $23,777
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lana Ruffini (Executive Dir.) $30,000 $0
Thelma Greaser (President) $0 $0
Elizabeth Glynn (Vice President) $0 $0
Ellen Sigmon (Treasurer) $0 $0
Aaron Kohrs (Secretary) $0 $0
Anna Bordash (Director) $0 $0
Connie Engart (Director) $0 $0
Kim Bost (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 14, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$48,393
Expenses
$52,006
Net Income
-$3,613
Net Assets
$62,974
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,780
26.4%
Program Services $35,613
73.6%
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 $30,000
57.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,760
11.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $80,123
Total Liabilities $17,149
Net Assets $62,974
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lana Ruffini (Executive Di) $30,000 $0 $0
Aaron Kohrs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anna Bordash (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Connie Engart (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elli Glynn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thelma Greaser (President) $0 $0 $0
Leigh Armstrong (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Sigmon (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 25, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$50,016
Expenses
$58,230
Net Income
-$8,214
Net Assets
$66,587
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,528
13.1%
Program Services $35,013
70.0%
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 $8,475
16.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $35,000
60.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $92,743
Total Liabilities $26,156
Net Assets $66,587
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lana Ruffini (Executive Di) $30,000 $0 $0
Valerie Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Karen Windham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Ball (Marketing) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Kohrs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thelma Greaser (President) $0 $0 $0
Leigh Armstrong (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Sigmon (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gretchen Pratt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$58,273
Expenses
$57,457
Net Income
$816
Net Assets
$74,801
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,854
8.3%
Program Services $45,143
77.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,276
14.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $30,000
52.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,320
9.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $88,369
Total Liabilities $13,568
Net Assets $74,801
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gretchen Pratt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Carter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Valerie Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thelma Greaser (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Karen Windham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shirley Hairston (Non Voting M) $0 $0 $0
Lana Ruffini (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Ball (Marketing) $0 $0 $0
Chris Van Allsburg (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Leigh Armstrong (President) $0 $0 $0
Vince Ferretti (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Sigmon (Vice Treasur) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 16, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$46,510
Expenses
$59,946
Net Income
-$13,436
Net Assets
$73,985
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,137
11.0%
Program Services $34,327
73.8%
Investment Income $296
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,750
14.5%
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 $34,740
58.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,561
Total Liabilities $16,576
Net Assets $73,985
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gia Maxson () $0 $0 $0
Cindy Taylor () $0 $0 $0
Sally Pitofsky () $0 $0 $0
Valerie Taylor () $0 $0 $0
Thelma Greaser () $0 $0 $0
Karen Windham () $0 $0 $0
Shirley Hairston (Non Voting M) $0 $0 $0
Lana Ruffini (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Ball (Marketing) $0 $0 $0
Chris Van Allsburg (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Leigh Armstrong (President) $0 $0 $0
John Perry (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Vince Ferretti (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Sigmon (Vice Treasur) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$54,486
Expenses
$57,327
Net Income
-$2,841
Net Assets
$87,421
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,550
13.9%
Program Services $42,926
78.8%
Investment Income $290
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,720
6.8%
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 $30,645
53.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $94,935
Total Liabilities $7,514
Net Assets $87,421
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carol Monahan () $0 $0 $0
Betty Lohr () $0 $0 $0
Shirley Hairston (Non Voting M) $0 $0 $0
Gia Lupinacci Maxson () $0 $0 $0
Sally Pitofsky () $0 $0 $0
Ellen Sigmon () $0 $0 $0
Cindy Taylor () $0 $0 $0
Ellen Ball () $0 $0 $0
Chris Van Allsburg () $0 $0 $0
Marie Martino (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Vince Ferretti (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Leigh Armstrong (President) $0 $0 $0
John Perry (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$89,065
Expenses
$56,562
Net Income
$32,503
Net Assets
$90,262
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,647
16.4%
Program Services $70,838
79.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,580
4.0%
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 $32,426
57.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $96,180
Total Liabilities $5,918
Net Assets $90,262

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$57,375
Expenses
$56,616
Net Income
$759
Net Assets
$57,759
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,825
11.9%
Program Services $49,826
86.8%
Investment Income $724
1.3%
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 $33,873
59.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $64,135
Total Liabilities $6,376
Net Assets $57,759

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990

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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

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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

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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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990

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

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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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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

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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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990

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

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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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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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