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Delco Gaels Inc

EIN 47-3012566 · Broomall, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE DELAWARE COUNTY GAELS (DELCO GAELS) IS A COMMUNITY ORIENTED CLUB THAT SPONSORS TEAMS AND SUPPORTS PARTICIPATION IN THE TRADITIONAL IRISH SPORTS OF GAELIC FOOTBALL, HURLING, AND CAMOGIE. AND THAT ORGANIZES AND PROMOTES ENGAGEMENT IN IRISH CULTURAL ACTIVITES. THE DELCO GAELS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION RUN BY A GROUP OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS AND OFFERS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTHS AND ADULTS.WHILE ORIGINALLY FOUNDED BY A GROUP OF IRISH IMMIGRANTS WHO SETTLED IN DELAWARE COUNTY, THE CLUB NOW DRAWS MEMBERS AND PLAYERS FROM THROUGHOUT THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA, INCLUDING CHESTER, DELAWARE, MONTGOMERY, AND PHILADELPHIA COUNTIES. THE CLUB'S MISSION IS TO CREATE A POSITIVE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS AS THEY LEARN ABOUT IRISH SPORTS,CULTURE, HISTORY, AND TRADITIONS.

Income
$65,685
Spending
$71,989
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%

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

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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. $181 spent. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS AN ANNUAL TRIP TO IRELAND FOR BOYS AND GIRLS UNDER 14 TO PARTICIPATE IN A NATIONAL TOURNAMENT/FESTIVAL OF GAELIC FOOTBALL KNOWN AS FEILE.
  2. $22,588 spent. SPRING/SUMMER GAELIC FOOTBALL AND HURLING LEAGUES FOR AGES 6 TO 18, WHICH INCLUDES VARIOUS CLUBS FROM NEW YORK AND FEATURES A TOURNAMENT WITH THE GLENSIDE GAELS (ANOTHER LOCAL YOUTH CLUB).
  3. $8,574 spent. THE ORGANIZATION COMPETES IN THE CONTINENTAL YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS, WHICH IS AN ANNUAL 4 DAY TOURNAMENT FOR AGES 6 TO 18 AND IS THE BIGGEST TOURNAMENT OF GAELIC GAMES OUTSIDE OF IRELAND.
  4. $30,704 spent. SPRING/SUMMER GAELIC FOOTBALL AND HURLING LEAGUES FOR YOUNG ADULTS.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 August 2016.

    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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