Company of the Gauntlet and Rose
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our Company, in addition to producing Historical Medieval Battle Tournaments, provides consultation, coordination, promotional support, and resource management for other national and international events within the United States, contributes to the study and practice and preservation of HMB, within the existing community of scholars and athletes and the public, and in providing centralized organization, coordination, and both financial and logistical support for securing travel, lodging and venues. From blacksmiths forging armor and weapons to squires polishing armor, from knights arming for battle to the crescendo of tournament combat, and from period manuscripts into living color; an Historical Medieval Battle Tournament is a walk back in time to both educate and entertain the public.
- Income
- $351
- Spending
- $0
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (3)
- $315 spent. Our Company, in addition to producing Historical Medieval Battle Tournaments, provides consultation, coordination, promotional support, and resource management for other national and international events within the United States, contributes to the study and practice and preservation of HMB, within the existing community of scholars and athletes and the public, and in providing centralized organization, coordination, and both financial and logistical support for securing travel, lodging and venues. From blacksmiths forging armor and weapons to squires polishing armor, from knights arming for battle to the crescendo of tournament combat, and from period manuscripts into living color; an Historical Medieval Battle Tournament is a walk back in time to both educate and entertain the public. It is therefore the goal of the Corporation to promote the development and competition of Historical Medieval Battle (HMB), including, but not limited to: (i) The study, practice, and preservation of Historical Medieval Battle within the United States. (ii) to further invest in the perpetual consulting, planning, organizing, promoting, and coordinating financial and logistical support for securing travel, lodging and venues for sports events; primarily Historical Medieval Battle (HMB) in tournament setting. (iii) The implementation of Historical Medieval Battle International Association, Inc. (HMBIA) standards, testing, ranking, and tournaments, as amended. (iv) The research, development and promotion of equipment aiding in HMB tournament and practice. (v) Contribution to publications, lectures, competitions, and demonstrations in support of any of the other purposes of the Corporation. (vi) The development and promotion of social, business, and organizational skills that foster growth among HMB athletes and clubs and the general public. (vii) The exchange of knowledge and skills with non-historic martial arts organizations, scholars, practitioners, and the general public that serves the other purposes of the Corporation. (viii) The promotion of clubs, schools, organizations, and institutions that foster HMB tournaments and practice. (ix) The promotion of fellowship and associations among other institutions and organizations with compatible goals. On September 18 2017 Company of The Gauntlet and Rose created a webpage (www.companyofthegauntletandrose.org), a Facebook page, and a Youtube Channel to promote The exchange of knowledge and skills with non-historic martial arts organizations, scholars, practitioners, and the general public that serves the other purposes of the Corporation.
- $3,877 spent. Our Company, in addition to producing Historical Medieval Battle Tournaments, provides consultation, coordination, promotional support, and resource management for other national and international events within the United States, contributes to the study and practice and preservation of HMB, within the existing community of scholars and athletes and the public, and in providing centralized organization, coordination, and both financial and logistical support for securing travel, lodging and venues. From blacksmiths forging armor and weapons to squires polishing armor, from knights arming for battle to the crescendo of tournament combat, and from period manuscripts into living color; an Historical Medieval Battle Tournament is a walk back in time to both educate and entertain the public. It is therefore the goal of the Corporation to promote the development and competition of Historical Medieval Battle (HMB), including, but not limited to: (i) The study, practice, and preservation of Historical Medieval Battle within the United States. (ii) to further invest in the perpetual consulting, planning, organizing, promoting, and coordinating financial and logistical support for securing travel, lodging and venues for sports events; primarily Historical Medieval Battle (HMB) in tournament setting. (iii) The implementation of Historical Medieval Battle International Association, Inc. (HMBIA) standards, testing, ranking, and tournaments, as amended. (iv) The research, development and promotion of equipment aiding in HMB tournament and practice. (v) Contribution to publications, lectures, competitions, and demonstrations in support of any of the other purposes of the Corporation. (vi) The development and promotion of social, business, and organizational skills that foster growth among HMB athletes and clubs and the general public. (vii) The exchange of knowledge and skills with non-historic martial arts organizations, scholars, practitioners, and the general public that serves the other purposes of the Corporation. (viii) The promotion of clubs, schools, organizations, and institutions that foster HMB tournaments and practice. (ix) The promotion of fellowship and associations among other institutions and organizations with compatible goals. . On September 16, 2023 Company of The Gauntlet and Rose hosted 48 armored fighting athletes from 6 armored fighting clubs/school from across the USA in Fresno California where it was reported that more than 5,000 members of the public were present as part of the Fresno Scottish Highland Games.
- $335 spent. Our Company, in addition to producing Historical Medieval Battle Tournaments, provides consultation, coordination, promotional support, and resource management for other national and international events within the United States, contributes to the study and practice and preservation of HMB, within the existing community of scholars and athletes and the public, and in providing centralized organization, coordination, and both financial and logistical support for securing travel, lodging and venues. From blacksmiths forging armor and weapons to squires polishing armor, from knights arming for battle to the crescendo of tournament combat, and from period manuscripts into living color; an Historical Medieval Battle Tournament is a walk back in time to both educate and entertain the public. It is therefore the goal of the Corporation to promote the development and competition of Historical Medieval Battle (HMB), including, but not limited to: (i) The study, practice, and preservation of Historical Medieval Battle within the United States. (ii) to further invest in the perpetual consulting, planning, organizing, promoting, and coordinating financial and logistical support for securing travel, lodging and venues for sports events; primarily Historical Medieval Battle (HMB) in tournament setting. (iii) The implementation of Historical Medieval Battle International Association, Inc. (HMBIA) standards, testing, ranking, and tournaments, as amended. (iv) The research, development and promotion of equipment aiding in HMB tournament and practice. (v) Contribution to publications, lectures, competitions, and demonstrations in support of any of the other purposes of the Corporation. (vi) The development and promotion of social, business, and organizational skills that foster growth among HMB athletes and clubs and the general public. (vii) The exchange of knowledge and skills with non-historic martial arts organizations, scholars, practitioners, and the general public that serves the other purposes of the Corporation. (viii) The promotion of clubs, schools, organizations, and institutions that foster HMB tournaments and practice. (ix) The promotion of fellowship and associations among other institutions and organizations with compatible goals. Company of The Gauntlet and Rose supported and collaborated in sponsoring travel reimbursements for event consultation and marshals to Golden Ring events that were held in Los Angeles California.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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