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Gillam-Grant Communtiy Center Inc

EIN 16-1025925 · Bergen, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE GILLAM GRANT COMMUNITY CENTER ADDRESSES AND SUPPORTS OUR RURAL POPULATION'S EVER CHANGING NEEDS BY PROVIDING BOTH TRADITIONAL AND UNIQUE SERVICES, EDUCATION AND RECREATION TO SUSTAIN AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$840,623
Spending
$733,862
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
11
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$112,764, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $145,441 spent. YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS - THE CENTER PROVIDES SPORTS, RECREATION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AS AN ALTERNATIVE AND A SUPPLEMENT TO SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITIES. AN ANNUAL SOCCER WEEKEND AND SUMMER DAY CAMP ARE INCLUDED, WHERE HUNDREDS ARE SERVED.
  2. $248,883 spent. COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM - THE CENTER HOLDS A WIDE VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL CLASSES FOR ALL AGE CLASSES, FOR THOSE WHO HAVE A DESIRE TO LEARN OR TO THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND OTHER SCHOOLS. HUNDREDS ARE SERVED.
  3. $77,333 spent. SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM - THE CENTER PROVIDES RECREATION AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES SPECIFICALLY GEARED TOWARD THE ELDERLY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES NOT AVAILABLE ELSEWHERE IN THE COMMUNITY. HUNDREDS ARE SERVED.
  4. $194,348 spent. LEARNING CENTER AND RENTAL PROPERTY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1975.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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