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Gabriel Project Mumbai

EIN 45-4541556 · Bergenfield, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We partner with community stakeholders to identify and address critical gaps in education, healthcare, nutrition, and livelihood opportunities, empowering underserved communities in India.

Income
$422,646
Spending
$484,475
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
34

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

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (5)
  1. $134,853 spent. HEALTH - GPM OPERATES THE SHRAVAN MEDICAL CLINIC, THE FIRST EVER MEDICAL CLINIC IN THE KALWA SLUM. THE CLINIC, PROVIDES SERVICES to TWELVE THOUSAND PATIENTS A YEAR WHO PREVIOUSLY HAD NO ACCESS TO QUALITY MEDICAL CARE. GPM ALSO PROVIDES A MOBILE CLINIC TO CHILDREN IN THE RURAL AREAS FOR PREVENTIVE CARE, VACCINATIONS, CHECK-UPS AND FOLLOW-UP ATTENTION. OTHER HEALTH CARE INITIATIVES INCLUDE HYGIENE INITIATIVES, A SAFE DRINKING WATER FACILITY, MALNUTRITION PROGRAMS and a dental clinic and Oral cancer screening project. REncently, GPM embarked on a Sickle Cell Anemia Identification and Management Program.
  2. $98,077 spent. EDUCATION - GPM OPERATES EIGHT SCHOOLS AND A COMPUTER LAB FOR THE RURAL POOR, LOVE2LEARN SERVING ONE THOUSAND CHILDREN IN TWENTY VILLAGES AROUND THE SHILONDA VILLAGE IN WESTERN MAHARASHTA. IN ADDITION, GPM INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JDC-ENTWINE PROVIDE VITAL INFORMAL EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR LOCAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS LIKE REAP, THUS OFFERING CHILDREN CARE AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DURING THE CRUCIAL PROCESS OF LITERACY ACQUISITION.
  3. $78,154 spent. Livelihood -When women thrive communities thrive. That's why GPM has five women's empowerment micro-enterprises, employing over 200 women and placing women at the center of their community's development. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: The Naya Paper Recycling project, The Sundara Soap recycling mission, The Tribal Threads womens sewing collective, Niyama Tribal Womens Collective Creating Sustainable Herbal Healthcare Products, and the Gaja Caf and Showroom
  4. $66,227 spent. Agriculture - GPM's agricultural initiatives concentrate on enhancing agricultural practices, boosting productivity and promoting sustainable livelihoods. By doing so, GPM mitigates the need for breadwinners to seek economic opportunities elsewhere, a primary factor contributing to forced migration and the formation of slums. GPM's Mokhada Agriculture Program (MAP) provides training, resources, and support to farmers in Mokhada to adopt sustainable agricultural practices. Through MAP, we have increased crop yields, improved soil health and enhanced livelihoods for farmers.
  5. $42,065 spent. NUTRITION - GPM provides sustainable nutrition solutions, safe drinking water, and treatments for infant malnutrition. Programs focus on nutritional supplementation, education and support systems. Due to GPM's support, 28,000 healthy meals were distributed throughout GPM communities and 900 infants were treated for severe acute malnutrition, with 75% moved out of the malnutrition danger zone.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2015.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 2019.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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