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Gift4s Giving Individuals the Fundamental Tools 4 Success

EIN 82-3947947 · The Colony, TX

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

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS AND TOOLS TO ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

Reserves
35 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 57.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15
Spending exceeded income by 195% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15
Income rose 50% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
95% 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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

Independent board
18 of 25
3 of 4 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.
Pay set independently
0 of 5
Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)

$498,501 spent. -The G.I.F.T.4.S. Academy is a three-week intensive program designed for students from 3rd to 12th grade. This program emphasizes core subjects, computer literacy, health and wellness, and fine arts. Additionally, parents can join educational workshops covering topics such as financial literacy and parenting skills. Experienced teachers, counselors, coaches, volunteers, and staff deliver the necessary information to help participants and their families achieve high levels of excellence. Beyond the summer academy, the foundation also offers tutoring throughout the school year to help students prepare for standardized tests and improve their academic performance.
$93,577 spent. In 2024, the organization provided financial and resource assistance to eligible families and students to promote stability and educational success. Assistance included support for food, rent, and other family-related household costs. A total of 96 families and 148 students received services through community programs and giveaways. All recipients were selected based on established eligibility criteria. The organization maintained strict confidentiality and ensured that all programs were administered with transparency, equity, and accountability.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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