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Gallantfew Inc

EIN 27-1779772 · Roanoke, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GALLANTFEW'S MISSION IS TO HELP VETERANS TRANSITION FROM MILITARY SERVICE TO CIVILIAN LIVES FILLED WITH PURPOSE AND HOPE.

Income
$777,175
Spending
$758,125
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
5
Volunteers
35

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • 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, 2024, 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. $577,740 spent. GALLANTFEW'S VETSTAR PROGRAM IS VETERAN SELF-TRAINING AND RESPONSE-ABILITY. VETERANS VOLUNTEERING OR SEEKING TRANSITION ASSISTANCE COMPLETE THE GALLANTFEW AZIMUTH CHECK (GAC) SELF-ASSESSMENT. VETERANS THEN HAVE ACCESS TO A CUSTOM GAC PORTAL AND A GALLANTFEW TRANSITION SPECIALIST FOR ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING AND COACHING. STAR STANDS FOR SELF-TRAINING AND RESPONSE-ABILITY. VETERANS ARE GIVEN RESOURCES AND ENCOURAGED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR FUTURE SUCCESS.
  2. $89,085 spent. RUN RANGER RUN WAS REBRANDED TO PATRIOT CHALLENGE TO ENCOURAGE BROADER PARTICIPATION IN THE MILITARY AND CIVILIAN COMMUNITY. AS GALLANTFEW'S SIGNATURE ANNUAL AWARENESS AND FUND-RAISING EVENT, PATRIOT CHALLENGE PROVIDES EDUCATION ON VETERAN TRANSITION ISSUES AND ENCOURAGES POSITIVE LIFESTYLE CHOICES. THE NEW PATRIOT CHALLENGE INCENTIVE RETURNS A PORTION OF FUNDS RAISED TO SUPPORT LOCAL VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS. FUNDS RAISED DURING PATRIOT CHALLENGE SUPPORT OPERATIONS ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION.
  3. $22,159 spent. VETREC LEVERAGES INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE OVERALL HEALTH AND WELLNESS. A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING AS THERAPY FOR VETERANS IN TEXAS, GEORGIA, AND NORTH CAROLINA. CLIMBING BUILDS CONFIDENCE, TRUST, AND INCREASES PHYSICAL FITNESS AND FLEXIBILITY.
  4. VETXPO: VETXPO IS AN ANNUAL FORUM FEATURING TALKS BY LEADERS WHO ARE REDEFININGVETERAN TRANSITION AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY REVOLVING AROUND THE FIVE FUNCTIONALFITNESS POINTS OF THE GALLANTFEW STAR. STAR COMPONENTS CONSISTS OF: PROFESSIONAL,SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL. VETXPO'S TOP-TIER SPEAKERS AND VETERANSUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL SPEAKERS INCREASED VETXPO PARTICIPANTS' AWARENESS OFOPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR OWN FITNESS AND BETTER THE COMMUNITIES THEY RESIDEIN. THIS EVENT IS HELD BOTH VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON.DESCENDANTS OF SPARTA: DESCENDANTS OF SPARTA IS A POWERFUL ANTI-SUICIDE CAMPAIGNTHAT EDUCATES VETERANS ON THE POWER OF ACCOUNTABILITY, RELATIONSHIP, AND PURPOSE. AKEY COMPONENT IS THE SPARTAN PLEDGE--A PROMISE BETWEEN TWO WAR-FIGHTERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 June 2010.

    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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