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Gypsy Moth Slow The Spread Foundation Inc

  • Benson, NC
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 2000
  • EIN: 56-2214201

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Labor, agricultural and horticultural organizations that are educational or instructive, including unions, created for the purpose of improving conditions of work, and products of efficiency.

Category: Food, Agriculture and Nutrition / Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Details

An independent audit commissioned by this organization for the fiscal year ending Sept. 2023 identified:

Material weakness in internal controls
Audit identified a deficiency in internal financial or governance controls that could limit the organization's ability to track and report financial data reliably. The deficiency could lead to failure to prevent or correct noncompliance with requirements.
Significant deficiency in internal controls
Audit identified a deficiency in internal financial or governance controls that could limit the organization's ability to track and report financial data reliably. The deficiency is less severe than a material weakness but warrants attention from management.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$4.85M (2023)

Expenses
$4.85M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.06M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.06M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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 Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,854,006
Expenses
$4,854,007
Net Income
-$1
Net Assets
$2,395
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,854,006
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,058,841
Total Liabilities $1,056,446
Net Assets $2,395
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kimberly Thielen Cremers (President) $0 $0 $0
Joy Goforth (Vice President/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carl Harper (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Larry Nichols (Member) $0 $0 $0
Phil Marshall (Member) $0 $0 $0
Tim Brown (Member) $0 $0 $0
Tivon Feeley (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Shields (Member) $0 $0 $0
Renee Pinski (Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Schirmer (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 27, 2024

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

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Audit

Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year

PDF
This audit found:
Material weakness in internal controls • Significant deficiency in internal controls

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,053,296
Expenses
$5,053,240
Net Income
$56
Net Assets
$2,396
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,053,296
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,279,825
Total Liabilities $1,277,429
Net Assets $2,396
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kimberly Thielen Cremers (President) $0 $0 $0
Joy Goforth (Vice President/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carl Harper (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Larry Nichols (Member) $0 $0 $0
Phil Marshall (Member) $0 $0 $0
Tim Brown (Member) $0 $0 $0
Tivon Feeley (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Shields (Member) $0 $0 $0
Renee Pinski (Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Schimer (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 23, 2023

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

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XML
Audit

Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year

PDF
This audit found:
Significant deficiency in internal controls

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,683,647
Expenses
$4,683,647
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$2,340
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,683,647
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,414,078
Total Liabilities $1,411,738
Net Assets $2,340
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Phil Wilson (Past Vp/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Cremers (President) $0 $0 $0
Joy Goforth (Vp/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carl Harper (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Scott Schirmer (Member) $0 $0 $0
Phil Marshall (Member) $0 $0 $0
Tivon Feeley (Member) $0 $0 $0
Dave Adkins (Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Nichols (Past President/Member) $0 $0 $0
Tim Brown (Member) $0 $0 $0
Chris Foelker (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 20, 2022

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

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XML
Audit

Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year

PDF
This audit found:
Significant deficiency in internal controls

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,798,552
Expenses
$4,798,552
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$2,340
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,798,552
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,280,873
Total Liabilities $1,278,533
Net Assets $2,340
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry Nichols (President) $0 $0 $0
Phil Wilson (Vice President/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Thielen Cremers (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Scott Schirmer (Member) $0 $0 $0
Chris Foelker (Member) $0 $0 $0
Phil Marshall (Member) $0 $0 $0
Tivon Feeley (Member) $0 $0 $0
Tim Brown (Member) $0 $0 $0
Carl Harper (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 8, 2021

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

View Filing
XML
Audit

Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year

PDF
This audit found:
Significant deficiency in internal controls

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,547,801
Expenses
$6,547,234
Net Income
$567
Net Assets
$2,340
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,547,801
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $899,306
Total Liabilities $896,966
Net Assets $2,340
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carl Harper (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Thielen Cremers (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Larry Nichols (President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Foelker (Member) $0 $0 $0
Phil Marshall (Member) $0 $0 $0
Phillip L Wilson (Vp/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tivon Feeley (Member) $0 $0 $0
Tim Brown (Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Schirmer (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 19, 2020

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

View Filing
PDF XML
Audit

Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year

PDF
This audit found:
Significant deficiency in internal controls

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,428,842
Expenses
$4,425,928
Net Income
$2,914
Net Assets
$1,773
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,428,842
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $595,046
Total Liabilities $593,273
Net Assets $1,773
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carl Harper (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Thielen Cremers (Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Nichols (President) $0 $0 $0
Melody Walker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Phil Marshall (Member) $0 $0 $0
Phillip L Wilson (Vp/Treas) $0 $0 $0
Tivon Feeley (Member) $0 $0 $0
Tim Brown (Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Schirmer (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 6, 2019

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

View Filing
PDF XML
Audit

Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year

PDF
This audit found:
Material weakness in internal controls • Significant deficiency in internal controls

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,956,814
Expenses
$5,960,354
Net Income
-$3,540
Net Assets
-$1,141
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,956,814
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $899,146
Total Liabilities $900,287
Net Assets -$1,141
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carl Harper (Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Ewing (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Thielen Cremers (Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Nichols (President) $0 $0 $0
Melody Walker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Phil Marshall (Member) $0 $0 $0
Phillip L Wilson (Vp/Treas) $0 $0 $0
Scott Frank (Member) $0 $0 $0
Tivon Feeley (Member) $0 $0 $0
Tim Brown (Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Schirmer (Mem Ber) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2018

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

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PDF XML
Audit

Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year

PDF
This audit found:
Significant deficiency in internal controls

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,123,022
Expenses
$5,124,394
Net Income
-$1,372
Net Assets
$2,399
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,123,022
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $635,951
Total Liabilities $633,552
Net Assets $2,399
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carl Harper (Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Ewing (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Thielen Cremers (Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Nichols (President) $0 $0 $0
Melody Walker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Phil Marshall (Member) $0 $0 $0
Phillip L Wilson (Vp/Treas) $0 $0 $0
Scott Frank (Member) $0 $0 $0
Tivon Feeley (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2017

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

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PDF XML
Audit

Audit for an entity that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year

PDF
This audit found:
Significant deficiency in internal controls

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,015,473
Expenses
$6,014,110
Net Income
$1,363
Net Assets
$3,771
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,015,473
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $461,469
Total Liabilities $457,698
Net Assets $3,771
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carl Harper (Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Ewing (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Thielen Cremers (Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Nichols (President) $0 $0 $0
Melody Walker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Phil Marshall (Member) $0 $0 $0
Phillip L Wilson (Vp/Treas) $0 $0 $0
Scott Frank (Member) $0 $0 $0
Tivon Feeley (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 9, 2016

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,796,169
Expenses
$4,797,245
Net Income
-$1,076
Net Assets
$2,407
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,796,169
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $610,915
Total Liabilities $608,508
Net Assets $2,407
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carl Harper (Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Ewing (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly Thielen Cremers (Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Nichols (President) $0 $0 $0
Melody Walker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Phil Marshall (Member) $0 $0 $0
Phillip L Wilson (Vp/Treas) $0 $0 $0
Scott Frank (Member) $0 $0 $0
Tivon Feeley (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 5, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,901,568
Expenses
$4,901,889
Net Income
-$321
Net Assets
$3,483
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,901,568
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $744,729
Total Liabilities $741,246
Net Assets $3,483

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990
Filed on July 2, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,810,520
Expenses
$5,808,261
Net Income
$2,259
Net Assets
$3,804
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,810,520
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $553,874
Total Liabilities $550,070
Net Assets $3,804

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$7,263,135
Expenses
$7,251,666
Net Income
$11,469
Net Assets
$1,545
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,263,135
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,411,900
Total Liabilities $1,410,355
Net Assets $1,545

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

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