Gate of Abundant Life Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To create sacred spaces where lay Christian pilgrims find rest and renewal individuals deepen their spiritual journey and community is fostered through works of mercy offered to people in all stages of life.
- Income
- $77,457
- Spending
- $6,280
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- GALAs primary activity in 2025 was to raise funds. The primary fundraising activity was contacting friends and family of GALA board members. GALA representatives also attended conferences to solicit donations from conference attendees.
- $6,123 spent. The second primary activity for GALA in 2025 was to identify a property for use near Assisi Italy. A property was identified. GALA at first intended to purchase the property itself but lacked sufficient funds. GALA received an inspection report and estimates on costs to renovate the property. Then a donor offered to purchase the property and let GALA use it via a rental agreement. The purchase transaction and rental agreement are expected in 2026.
- GALAs primary purpose remains as stated above. In 2026 this year we expect to begin renting the property and making renovations. The renovations will take several years at least and will be ongoing. We hope to begin receiving spiritual pilgrims for at least part of the property in 2027.
- $157 spent. Banking fees
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in November 2025. It is too new to have a track record.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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