Golden Rule Charity

Helping the hospitality industry in times of need. One individual at a time. One community at a time.

San Diego, CA | https://www.goldenrulecharity.org/

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Golden Rule Charity

EIN: 47-3709595

Contributions tax deductible
as of September 2023

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of September 18, 2023

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Mission

Golden Rule Charity is a national 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California dedicated to the hospitality industry, providing support to qualified employees impacted by unanticipated hardship. Beneficiaries receive support for qualified expenses such as housing, transportation, and medical needs, whether it’s due to a family emergency, natural disaster, or business impact, so they can focus on work.

Ruling year info

2015

President & CEO

Paula Robison

Main address

PO Box 99927

San Diego, CA 92169 USA

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EIN

47-3709595

Subject area info

Philanthropy

Population served info

Adults

Economically disadvantaged people

NTEE code info

Other Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C. (T99)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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The Judy Walker Legacy Campaign

The Judy Walker Legacy Campaign provides new support opportunities for hospitality industry employees living and working in Orange County, California. Grants from Golden Rule Charity support housing, transportation, and medical expenses for workers in the hospitality industry facing financial hardship in times of crisis.

This campaign, named after our beloved founder, is made possible by a generous grant from the Sun Family Foundation, a private charitable foundation launched 40 years ago, whose mission is to advance educational opportunities and the well-being of the underserved in Orange County.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Economically disadvantaged people

Where we work

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Financials

Golden Rule Charity

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

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Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Golden Rule Charity

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$118,165
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$118,165

Expenses
Grants	$49,403
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$6,538
Occupancy	$2,600
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$537
Other Expenses	$11,348
Total Expenses	$70,426
Net Gain/Loss	$47,739

Revenue
Contributions	$72,537
Program Services	$0
Investments	$4
Special Events	$40
Sales	$0
Other	$38
Total Revenue	$72,619

Expenses
Grants	$13,226
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$3,510
Occupancy	$9,992
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$4,214
Other Expenses	$25,561
Total Expenses	$56,503
Net Gain/Loss	$16,116

Revenue
Contributions	$9,653
Program Services	$0
Investments	$10
Special Events	$10,398
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$20,061

Expenses
Grants	$309
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$3,550
Occupancy	$0
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$710
Other Expenses	$453
Total Expenses	$5,022
Net Gain/Loss	$15,039

Revenue
Contributions	$66,740
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$2,768
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$69,508

Expenses
Grants	$66,851
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$24,000
Professional Fees	$6,320
Occupancy	$0
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$15,091
Other Expenses	$8,632
Total Expenses	$120,894
Net Gain/Loss	($51,386)

Revenue
Contributions	$137,354
Program Services	$0
Investments	$5
Special Events	$10,659
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$148,018

Expenses
Grants	$28,465
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$22,500
Professional Fees	$7,680
Occupancy	$0
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$23,782
Other Expenses	$25,840
Total Expenses	$108,267
Net Gain/Loss	$39,751

Revenue
Contributions	$73,042
Program Services	$0
Investments	$28
Special Events	$13,928
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$86,998

Expenses
Grants	$3,641
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$48,000
Professional Fees	$7,565
Occupancy	$48
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$7,088
Other Expenses	$13,529
Total Expenses	$79,871
Net Gain/Loss	$7,127

Golden Rule Charity

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Contributions	$118,165
Cash & Equivalents	$0	$47,739	$47,739
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$0	$47,739	$47,739

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Net Assets	$0	$47,739	$47,739

Assets	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Contributions	$72,537
Cash & Equivalents	$50,756	$66,872	$16,116
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$50,756	$66,872	$16,116

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Net Assets	$50,756	$66,872	$16,116

Assets	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Contributions	$9,653
Cash & Equivalents	$66,872	$81,911	$15,039
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$66,872	$81,911	$15,039

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Net Assets	$66,872	$81,911	$15,039

Assets	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Contributions	$66,740
Cash & Equivalents	$81,911	$31,344	($50,567)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$81,911	$31,344	($50,567)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$819	$819

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Net Assets	$81,911	$30,525	($51,386)

Assets	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Contributions	$137,354
Cash & Equivalents	$31,344	$71,668	$40,324
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$31,344	$71,668	$40,324

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Total Liabilities	$819	$1,392	$573

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Net Assets	$30,525	$70,276	$39,751

Assets	Jan 01, 2022	Dec 31, 2022	Change
Contributions	$73,042
Cash & Equivalents	$71,668	$78,397	$6,729
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$71,668	$78,397	$6,729

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2022	Dec 31, 2022	Change
Total Liabilities	$1,392	$994	($398)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2022	Dec 31, 2022	Change
Net Assets	$70,276	$77,403	$7,127

Operations

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Documents

Letter of Determination

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President & CEO

Paula Robison

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Global leader specializing in profitable sales growth, client retention, new products, payments, travel solutions and non-profit fundraising.

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Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

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Board of directors
as of 07/21/2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board co-chair

Paula Robison

Board co-chair

Pamela Waitt

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Valerie Christopherson

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Rob Wilson

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Kelly Lam

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Gabrielle Luzar

Moss Adams

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 5/17/2022

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Female, Not transgender (cisgender)

Sexual orientation

Heterosexual or straight

Disability status

Person without a disability

Golden Rule Charity

Helping the hospitality industry in times of need. One individual at a time. One community at a time.

Mission

Is this your nonprofit?

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

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Our programs

The Judy Walker Legacy Campaign

Where we work

Financials

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Financial data

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

Golden Rule Charity

Golden Rule Charity

Operations

Documents

President & CEO

Paula Robison

Golden Rule Charity

Compensation data

Golden Rule Charity

Board of directors data

Paula Robison

Pamela Waitt

Organizational demographics

Leadership

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Sexual orientation

Disability