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American Gold Star Mothers Inc

EIN 52-6045308 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FINDING STRENGTH IN THE FELLOWSHIP OF OTHER GOLD STAR MOTHERS WHO STRIVE TO KEEP THE MEMORY OF OUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS ALIVE BY WORKING TO HELP VETERANS, THOSE CURRENTLY SERVING IN THE MILITARY, THEIR FAMILIES AND OUR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$309,255
Spending
$234,059
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
23.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
0
Volunteers
11

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.8 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 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $184,930 spent. WE PROVIDE EMOTIONAL AID AND COMFORT TO GOLD STAR MOTHERS IN A TIME OF NEED. WE RAISE AWARENESS OF SUICIDES RELATED TO MILITARY ACTIONS AND SERVICE. OUR GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES OUR GOLD STAR MOTHERS WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF NATURAL (FIRE, TORNADOS, FLOOD, AND PANDEMIC) DISASTER RELIEF, ASSISTANCE WITH PAYING BILLS IN A TIME OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS, ASSISTING WITH PAYING THEIR DUES WHEN MONEY IS TIGHT.WE SUPPORT OUR NATION'S VETERANS BY VOLUNTEERING AS VA HOSPITAL, CLINICS AND REHABILITATIONS FACILITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH OTHER VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND AID TO THOSE THAT SERVED AND HAVE BEEN SCARED BY THAT SERVICE. WE HONOR OUR PAST VETERANS AND MILITARY LOST IN BATTLE BY PARTNERING WITH WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA TO LAY A WREATH AT EACH HEADSTONE OF A FALLEN HERO ACROSS THE COUNTRY AT EVERY VETERAN CEMETERY. WE FUNDRAISE FOR EACH VETERANS CEMETERY TO HAVE SUFFICIENT WREATHS FOR THEIR LOCATION. WE HONOR AND SUPPORT EACH WAR MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON DC. WE ARE A LEADING PARTNER IN THE VIETNAM WAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE, BY IDENTIFYING, ACKNOWLEDGING AND HONORING VIETNAM VETERANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.OUR MEMBERSHIPS SUPPORT OUR ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY THROUGH VARIOUS DONATIONS OF FOOD, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND INFANT AND CHILDREN'S TOYS AND CLOTHING DONATIONS. VOLUNTEER AT MILITARY DEPLOYMENTS AND HOMECOMINGS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 May 1955.

    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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