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Gaudium Et Spes

EIN 66-0948823 · San Juan, PR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Economic support to philanthropy projects in connection with 1 provision of healthcare and nutritional support to impoverished communities in PR and worldwide and 2 restoration and preservation of historically and culturally important buildings works of art and artifacts related to the Catholic Church in Puerto Rico and worldwide.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
9.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$15,250, president

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 (2)
  1. $751,349 spent. Economic Support - In 2024 the organization continued providing economic assistance to non-profit organizations and charitable entities dedicated to serving impoverished communities families in crisis and vulnerable populations. Support was directed to programs focused on poverty relief food assistance housing aid medical needs pastoral care and holistic support to families mothers adolescents and children experiencing difficult social or economic circumstances. Grants also supported humanitarian initiatives that uphold human dignity through social services educational scholarships youth development pastoral activities and assistance to individuals with disabilities. Additional contributions were made to international charitable missions aimed at helping families pay for essential needs such as food shelter utilities medicine and school expenses as well as programs assisting victims of abuse or communities recovering from hardship. Further support was provided to charitable organizations carrying out missionary cultural and ecclesiastical work in the United States Puerto Rico Latin America Europe Africa and other regions. These initiatives included funding medical and social services support for refugees and displaced individuals and various programs serving the most vulnerable worldwide.
  2. $231,893 spent. Restoration and Preservation - In 2024 the organization continued providing financial support for the restoration preservation and maintenance of culturally and historically significant structures particularly Catholic churches chapels religious institutions and heritage sites. Grants funded the repair of roofs and structural elements restoration of 17th and 18th century architecture conservation of liturgical and cultural artifacts and improvements necessary to maintain these sites for community use and historical preservation. Additional support was directed to projects involving the construction or repair of facilities that serve local communities and religious missions including water-well projects and infrastructure improvements in underserved regions. These efforts help protect historical patrimony ensure the continuity of religious and cultural traditions and provide safe functional spaces for worship education and community engagement.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2020.

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

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