Gap Ministries of Augusta Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The primary purpose of GAP Minstries is that of Christians confronting emptiness, choosing compassion, and creating community. They walk alongside of at-risk families andn those in need by providing services that will create opportunities to obtain and retain jobs and ease burde
- Income
- $550,720
- Spending
- $499,985
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 6.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 2
- Highest pay
- $59,450, 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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% 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
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $453,106 spent. Prescription assistance/health ministry - Nurses are available each week to help individuals obtain prescriptions at little to no cost to the individual. Indentification ministry - Provides assistance obtaining birth certificates and identification cards or drivers licenses for individuals. Food Pantry - The ministry provides a choice food pantry where individuals are allowed to choose what they would like from the selection of foods available Diaper Ministry - the ministry obtains diapers from either purchase or donation and repackages them for individuals once a week. These packages are sold for $1.00. Sunday night ministry - On Sundays the ministry holds a weekly worship service and meal following for individuals. The meal is usually donated or prepared by partner churches or organizations. There is little cost to the ministry for this program Other program expenses - The ministry provides various other services for individuals like storing
- The primary purpose of GAP Minstries is that of Christiams confronting emptiness, choosing compassion, and creating community. They walk alongside of at-risk families andn those in need by providing services that will create opportunities to obtain and retain jobs and ease burdens along the way. There programs consist of a food pantry, providing assistance in filling prescriptions, providing assistance in obtaining birth certificates or other photo IDs, and a diaper ministry to provide diapers at a low cost.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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