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 …
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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.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGather 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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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