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Gamecock Foundation

aka The Gamecock Foundation   |   Columbia, SC   |  gamecockfoundation.org
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Gamecock Foundation

EIN: 46-1417720

Mission

The Gamecock Foundation is a charity started by University of South Carolina students and alumni with the purpose of helping other fellow students and alumni in need.

Ruling year info

2015

Chairman of the Board

Alex Waelde

Main address

2110 N Beltline Blvd

Columbia, SC 29204 USA

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EIN

46-1417720

Subject area info

Alumni relations

University education

Population served info

Students

NTEE code info

Emergency Assistance (Food, Clothing, Cash) (P60)

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

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Emergency Financial Aid

We provide emergency financial assistance to students that acutely find themselves in need of help.

Population(s) Served
Students

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Estimated number of funding dollars secured for the sector

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Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Students

Related Program

Emergency Financial Aid

Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Charting impact

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Our Goal: To assist students currently attending The University of South Carolina. Students who suffer a traumatic or life changing event can reach out to The Gamecock Foundation and request assistance with something in their life. The Gamecock Foundation does not give direct monetary/cash assistance. If a student is awarded financial aid/funding it will be dispersed in the form of tangible goods, direct check payment to vendor, and/or gift card/restricted EFT.

To reach our goal of helping students and alumni of the University of South Carolina we will employ many strategies. Our main strategy will be to solicit donations from the community as well as local and national businesses. We will also on occasion hold raffles and special events to raise money.

We have the capacity to make a real difference with the community because of our connections with the local community, current students, former students, and business owners in the Columbia area.

We have accomplished getting ourselves off the ground, getting certified with the right professional authorities, and creating a brand. We have not yet accomplished our funding goals as we are a newer charity and are building things from the ground up. We anticipate growing exponentially in the coming months/years.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

Gamecock Foundation
Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Revenue vs. expenses:  breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info
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Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Gamecock Foundation

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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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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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents
Letter of Determination
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Chairman of the Board

Alex Waelde

LinkedIn profile

Alex is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. Alex has been involved with many charitable organizations over the years from Make-A-Wish to Relay for Life. This is actually the second charitable organization Alex has founded his first being in High School. Alex wanted to give back to the Gamecock community so him along with other fellow students founded The Gamecock Foundation.

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Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation
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Board of directors
as of 06/10/2024
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Board chair

Alexander Waelde

Jack Balogh

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Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 1/31/2022
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 01/31/2022

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Data
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.