Golden Network Inc

What it says it does

Since 2011, The Golden Network TGN has provided a caring network of people helping retirees and seniors find their way in the journey of life. Jewish senior citizens are perhaps the most overlooked and under-supported demographic in the Jewish community today. Recognizing the largely unaddressed needs of this important population, TGN was founded to provide friendship, education, and connection to retirees and seniors. Since its inception, TGN has grown successfully and has been able to have a profound impact on the lives of an ever-widening circle of senior citizens. TGN offers a wide range of programs, including inspirational lectures, classes, musical performances, one-on-one Torah study, and caregiver support.

Income

$107,319

Spending

$111,672

Reserves

6 months of spending

Largest source of income

donations and private grants, 99%

Highest pay

$29,500, secretary

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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

• Reserves

  28 of 35

  Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

• Debt

  20 of 20

  It owes 14% of what it owns.

• Living within its means

  8 of 15

  Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

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.

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

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   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.

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   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.

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   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.

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   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.

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   How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

   Recognized by the IRS since November 2013.

   Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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   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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