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Gold Network of East Texas

EIN 61-1793884 · Tyler, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Corporation shall raise awareness of childhood cancer and raise funds for pediatric cancer research and provide assistance and support to families impacted by childhood cancer.

Income
$128,180
Spending
$94,512
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%

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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (medical research, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 47% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% 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 (5)
  1. $5,597 spent. Gold Network of East Texas hosted quarterly support groups for caregivers of families affected by Childhood Cancer. An average of 22 caregivers from our Gold Network community attended. We provided meals and an opportunity for families to connect and offer support to each other.
  2. $6,414 spent. Gold Network of East Texas called in 66 meals for families who have driven to Dallas, Ft Worth, or other hospitals for their childs treatment or checkup. By providing this meal, we give our families one less thing to worry about after a long day of driving and doctor visits.
  3. $14,077 spent. Gold Network provided gift cards to 39 families who are actively receiving treatment. This small token helped our families with gas and food expenses during their chemo, clinic visits, or hospital stays.
  4. $14,891 spent. Gold Network of East Texas hosted quarterly recreational outings for cancer kids and their families, including a trip to Yesterland Farm, renting out a movie theater, a Dallas Mavericks basketball game, and a Texas Rangers baseball game. These activities enhance family togetherness outside a hospital setting and build relationships between families who have experienced life as a cancer family. Attendance averaged 65-70 individuals per event.
  5. $280 spent. Gold Network partnered with a local counseling practice to subsidize counseling services for cancer kids, their families, and their parents. The long term effects of childhood cancer takes a heavy toll on a family. This program was created after repeated request for this service. Since the launch in June 2024 we have provided assistance for 10 appointments.

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 September 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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