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Galilee Community Development Corporation

EIN 80-0084759 · Suitland, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To promote economic and community development

Income
$74,698
Spending
$75,019
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Highest pay
$12,000, executive director

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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 59% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% 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. $32,828 spent. The William H. Bennett Food Bank Program acquires and distributes food to families in need. Food is distributed on Tuesdays and Thursdays and emergency distributions are provided as needed. In 2024, the Food Bank provided food for over 12,000 families. This includes food distributed through the Maryland Emergency Food Program and the Statewide Nutrition Assistance Equipment Program.
  2. $7,689 spent. The Renaissance Seniors Academy program provides program services to seniors, such as monthly lunches and information sessions on home activities and health and wellness. In 2024, the program registered and served over 50 seniors.
  3. $1,293 spent. Striving Towards Adulthood Responsibly and Spiritually program provides services and activities to females ages 13 to 18 by promoting excellence and helping young ladies develop into mature, responsible adults physically, mentally, and spiritually. In 2024, four females graduated at the end of the 8-week program.
  4. $5,642 spent. Other programs include Dorcas Clothing Outreach, which provides "free" new and lightly used clothing and small household items to individuals and their families; Senior Brown Bag, which provides free groceries to senior; Men Under Construction, which teaches young males about health, money, and college preparation; Veterans support, which supports military veterans and families; and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, a community-based service that provides free tax preparation to senior citizens and disabled and low-income individuals.

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 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 March 2004.

    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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