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GARFIELD GOLDEN GRADS
PEORIA, AZ · EIN 911389963 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE B82Z · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · garfieldgoldengrads.com
revenue
$102K
expenses
$117K
net assets
$1.3M
employees
0
volunteers
68
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO GARFIELD High School GRADUATES

profile · synthesized from sources

Garfield Golden Grads is an alumni association for Garfield High School in Seattle, WA, connecting graduates across decades through reunions, newsletters, and events. The organization supports student journalism by partnering with the student-run newspaper, The Messenger, and celebrates alumni achievements through a Hall of Fame. Activities include annual luncheons, class reunions, and sharing news of notable alumni accomplishments.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $10K
    PRINTING OUR "GAZETTE" PUBLISHED FOR OUR MEMBERS (2 PRINTINGS)
  2. #2 $708
    WEBSITE FOR GARFIELD GOLDEN GRADUATES
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual GGG Luncheon and Meeting
Yearly gathering for alumni featuring a meal, business meeting, and community updates, held at Garfield High School Commons
Class Reunions and Events
Supports class-specific reunions and gatherings, coordinated by volunteer Class Representatives for each graduating year
Hall of Fame
Recognizes distinguished alumni achievements through annual inductions dating back to 1990, with public profiles and articles
The Messenger Partnership
Collaborates with Garfield High School’s student newspaper, providing financial support and offering design and editorial experience for student journalists
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Alumni Digital Engagement Platforms 13 activities
    • Alumni Engagement and Communication
      Maintains communication with alumni through a class representative system, distributes a twice-yearly newsletter, and published the "GGG Gazette" to members.
    • Alumni Engagement and Communication
      Maintains contact and communicates activities to alumni through a class representative system, distributes a twice-yearly newsletter, and published the "GGG Gazette" to members.
    • Alumni Event Organization
      Organizes and facilitates various events for alumni, including annual luncheons, class reunions (e.g., Class of 1964, 1974, 1975, 1976, 2001), and special gatherings like "Class Reps LIVE!" and happy hours.
    • Alumni Event Organization
      Organizes and facilitates various events for alumni, including annual meetings and luncheons, class reunions (e.g., Class of 1964, 1974, 1975, 2001), and special gatherings like "Class Reps LIVE!" and happy hours.
    • Facilitating Alumni Communication and Content Sharing
      Uses a class representative system to communicate activities and maintain contact information among alumni, and operates a story submission system for collecting and sharing community content through its website and social media.
    • Maintaining Alumni Communication Network
      Utilizes a class representative system to facilitate communication and maintain contact information among alumni.
    • Maintaining Alumni Communication Networks
      Utilizes a class representative system to communicate activities and maintain contact information among alumni, and operates a story submission system for collecting and sharing community content.
    • Organizing Alumni Reunions and Events
      Organizes and facilitates class reunions for various Garfield High School alumni classes, including specific 50th and 60th reunions, and hosts an annual meeting and luncheon for members.
    • Organizing Alumni Reunions and Events
      Organizes and facilitates various class reunions and events for Garfield High School alumni, including annual luncheons, specific class reunions (e.g., 50th, 60th), and other social gatherings.
    • Organizing Alumni Reunions and Events
      Organizes and facilitates various class reunions and events for Garfield High School alumni, including annual luncheons, specific class reunions (e.g., 50th, 60th), and other social gatherings.
    • Publishing Alumni Communications
      Distributes a twice-yearly newsletter and previously published the "GGG Gazette" to members, and features "Meanderings" on its website, written by an alumnus, exploring life and writing.
    • Publishing Alumni Communications
      Distributes a twice-yearly newsletter and published the "GGG Gazette" to members with up-to-date dues, serving as a communication channel for alumni.
    • Publishing Alumni Communications
      Publishes and distributes a twice-yearly newsletter and a "GGG Gazette" to members, and features alumni writings like "Meanderings" on its website, to keep alumni informed and connected.
  • Alumni Story and Photo Collection 6 activities
    • Alumni Archiving and Storytelling
      Documents and preserves the history and memories of Garfield alumni through photos, videos of events, and a website feature called "Meanderings" that explores life and writing, and collects historical school publications like "The Arrow" and "Garfield Pen."
    • Archiving and Documentation of Alumni History
      Documents the stories and memories of Garfield alumni through photos and videos of events and reunions, maintains photo galleries of annual luncheons and other events, and collects historical school publications like "The Arrow" and "Garfield Pen."
    • Archiving and Documentation of Alumni History
      Documents the stories and memories of Garfield alumni through photos and videos of class events and reunions, maintains photo galleries of annual luncheons, and collects historical school publications like "The Arrow" and "Garfield Pen."
    • Documenting Garfield High School History and Alumni Stories
      Collects and preserves the stories, memories, photos, and historical publications (like "The Arrow" and "Garfield Pen") of Garfield High School alumni and events.
    • Documenting Garfield High School History and Alumni Stories
      Collects and preserves historical documents such as "The Arrow" and "Garfield Pen," and documents alumni stories and memories through photos, videos, and a story submission system.
    • Documenting and Preserving Alumni History
      Documents the stories, memories, and events of Garfield alumni through photos, videos, and written features, maintaining photo galleries of luncheons and reunions, and collecting historical school publications like "The Arrow" and "Garfield Pen."
  • Educator and Professional Recognition Awards 5 activities
    • Alumni Recognition Programs
      Recognizes individual members for extraordinary service, length of service, and energy, and inducts alumni and special award recipients into its Hall of Fame annually.
    • Alumni Recognition Programs
      Recognizes individual members for extraordinary service, length of service, and energy, and inducts individuals into its Hall of Fame annually, honoring alumni and special award recipients.
    • Recognizing Alumni Achievements
      Recognizes individual members for extraordinary service, length of service, and energy, and inducts alumni and special award recipients into its Hall of Fame annually.
    • Recognizing Alumni Achievements
      Recognizes individual members for extraordinary service, length of service, and energy, and inducts alumni and special award recipients into its Hall of Fame annually.
    • Recognizing Alumni Achievements
      Inducts individuals into its Hall of Fame annually and recognizes members for extraordinary service, length of service, and energy.
  • Cultural Heritage Festivals & Celebrations 4 activities
    • Alumni Content Creation
      Introduced "Meanderings," a feature on the GarfieldGoldenGrads.com website written by a Garfield alumnus, exploring life and writing.
    • Community Cultural Events
      Organized a free Garfield Jazz concert at the Frye Art Museum.
    • Community Cultural Events
      Organized a free Garfield Jazz concert at the Frye Art Museum for the community.
    • Cultural and Literary Contributions
      Introduced "Meanderings," a feature on the GarfieldGoldenGrads.com website written by an alumnus exploring life and writing, and organized a free Garfield Jazz concert at the Frye Art Museum.
  • Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 1 activity
    • Alumni Scholarship Program
      Awards scholarships to graduating seniors of James A. Garfield High School, having awarded over $133,000 to date, and creates new scholarship opportunities for current students.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Awarding Scholarships to Garfield High School Seniors
      Awards scholarships to graduating seniors of James A. Garfield High School, having awarded over $133,000 to date, to support their post-secondary education.
    • Awarding Scholarships to Garfield High School Seniors
      Awards scholarships to graduating seniors of James A. Garfield High School, having awarded over $133,000 to date, to support their post-secondary education.
    • Awarding Scholarships to Garfield High School Seniors
      Awards scholarships to graduating seniors of James A. Garfield High School, having awarded over $133,000 to date, and creates new scholarship opportunities for current students.
    • Student Support Programs
      Supports an Unhoused/Student Assistance Fund and a Tutoring Program for current students of James A. Garfield High School.
    • Student and Community Support Programs
      Supports an Unhoused/Student Assistance Fund and a Tutoring Program for current students of James A. Garfield High School.
    • Student and Community Support Programs
      Supports an Unhoused/Student Assistance Fund and a Tutoring Program for students at James A. Garfield High School.
    • Supporting Student Assistance Programs
      Provides support to current Garfield High School students through an Unhoused/Student Assistance Fund and a Tutoring Program.
    • Supporting Student Assistance Programs
      Provides support for an Unhoused/Student Assistance Fund and a Tutoring Program for current students of James A. Garfield High School.
    • Supporting Student Programs
      Supports an Unhoused/Student Assistance Fund and a Tutoring Program for current students of James A. Garfield High School.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$102K
Contributions & grants$73K72%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$29K28%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$117K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$102K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.34M
Cash$110K
Investments$1.23M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.34M
Liquid reserves136.9 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Frank Gregory Partner — Scholarship co-chair responsible for guiding donor contributions.
  • Frye Art Museum Partner — Partnered to host a free Garfield Jazz concert.
  • James A. Garfield High School Partner — Provides scholarship opportunities for its students and hosts the GGG Annual Meeting and Luncheon.
  • Robin Rolstad Partner — Scholarship co-chair responsible for guiding donor contributions.
  • The Messenger Partner — Partners with The Messenger (Garfield High School's student newspaper) for designing, editing, and graphics for GGG's newsletters, and for writing articles.
  • The Messenger Partner — Receives a portion of the annual luncheon registration fee.