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Gather

Gather offers innovative programs that build food security in welcoming and dignified ways. These include our pantry market, mobile markets, Meals 4 Kids, Cooking 4 Community, gleaning, and …

Human Services Portsmouth, NH EIN 020226943 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Gather

Gather, a food pantry in Portsmouth, NH, distributes nourishing food to people who do not have enough to eat; takes a leadership role in building an equitable and sustainable regional food system; and galvanizes public support for ending hunger.

Founded
Headquarters
Portsmouth, NH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P20Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1943

Mission

Gather offers innovative programs that build food security in welcoming and dignified ways. These include our pantry market, mobile markets, Meals 4 Kids, Cooking 4 Community, gleaning, and our Gather Cafe at Great Bay Community College.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P20Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.18%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Gather is a registered human services nonprofit based in Portsmouth, NH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1816 and has been operating for 210 years. Its EIN is 020226943. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $10M in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Gather has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Gather is located in Portsmouth, NH, United States. The organization was established in 1816 and has been active for 210 years.

Based on official tax filings, Gather has $10M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Gather is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Gather. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Gather has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Gather, a food pantry in Portsmouth, NH, distributes nourishing food to people who do not have enough to eat; takes a leadership role in building an equitable and sustainable regional food system; and galvanizes public support for ending hunger. Gather is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1816.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Gather's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $10M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Gather are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 020226943, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

AN
Anne Hayes
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anne H••••
CURRENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CH
Christopher S•••
TREASURER
DA
Dane P•••••
MEMBER
DA
Danny E•••••••
MEMBER
DA
David A••••
MEMBER
DE
Debra A••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EI
Eileen E•••••••
MEMBER
EL
Elise R••••••••••
MEMBER
GR
Greg C••••••
MEMBER
JI
Jill M•••••••
MEMBER
JO
Joanne B••••
MEMBER
JU
Justin J•••••
PRESIDENT
LI
Lisa C•••••
MEMBER
MA
Margaret W•••••
EMERITUS PRESIDENT
ME
Melissa C•••••••
MEMBER
RO
Rob G••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
SH
Shaun M••••••
SECRETARY
TR
Tricia L••••••
MEMBER
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Form filed
$10.5M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$6.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$6.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$5.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$6.0M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Gather This page 89 $10.5 million -
Northside Pdx 93 $209,935 100%
Coalition Against Poverty in Suffolk Inc 93 $255,283 81%
North Texas Mavericks Water Polo Club 93 $263,799 100%
Friends of Faith Ministry 93 $218,657 100%
Sleep Tight Kids Inc 93 $208,046 100%
Made New Foundation Inc 93 $487,660 100%
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Speak Your Truth Today 93 $246,004 95%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Gather

What is Gather?
Gather is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Portsmouth, United States. Gather, a food pantry in Portsmouth, NH, distributes nourishing food to people who do not have enough to eat; takes a leadership role in building an equitable and sustainable regional food system; and galvanizes public support for ending hunger.
When was Gather founded?
Gather was founded in 1816.
Who leads Gather?
Anne Hayes serves as Executive Director.
Where is Gather located?
Headquartered in Portsmouth, United States.
What is Gather's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Gather trustworthy?
Gather has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Gather's registration number?
IRS EIN: 020226943.
What is Gather's website?
http://www.gathernh.org