Leonard and Betty Jo Galati Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To raise funds and awareness for the relief of poor, distressed, or underprivileged active military service members, veterans of the armed forces, civilian first responders, their respective families, or organizations supporting the same, without limitation, the POW*MIA awareness campaign.
- Income
- $1,425
- Spending
- $162
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- 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 (2)
- $162 spent. In January we started promoting daily podcasts on the topic of suicide prevention "Seeking the Military Solution."In June we presented Promise Ranch Therapies and Recreation a certificate of recognition for their support of Equine Assisted Therapies for veterans and subsequently developed a partnership with the organization. In July we started honoring fallen first responders (EOW) who passed in the line of duty on a daily basis and in real time on various social media channels.In September we honored Coloradough Pizza for their efforts in delivering free pizzas to various Aurora Police Department locations during National Thank a Police Officer Day which took place on September 18, 2021.In October we attended the First Responders Mental Health Conference. In November we started developing various community partners in a collaborative effort to assist with various needs for veterans and first responders
- To raise funds and awareness for the relief of poor, distressed, or underprivileged active military service members, veterans of the armed forces, civilian first responders, their respective families, or organizations supporting the same, without limitation, the POW*MIA awareness campaign.To raise funds and awareness for the furtherance of the artsTo promote health and wellness of youths by enhancing their access to sports programming.
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 October 13, 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 May 2019.
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 October 21, 2026.
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