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Madison Gospel 5k Foundation

EIN 83-2761410 · Fitchburg, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MADISON GOSPEL 5K FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ITS MISSION IS TO BUILD HEALTHIER FAMILIESONE INDIVIDUAL AT A TIMETHROUGH FAITH, FELLOWSHIP, AND FITNESS. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELLNESS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES BY HOSTING INCLUSIVE EVENTS SUCH AS THE ANNUAL 5K/10K RUN/WALK AND HEALTH FAIR, MONTHLY VIRTUAL WELLNESS TALKS, AND INTERGENERATIONAL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS. THESE INITIATIVES ARE DESIGNED TO REMOVE FINANCIAL AND CULTURAL BARRIERS TO HEALTH, FOSTER COMMUNITY UNITY, AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR WELL-BEING.

Income
$52,094
Spending
$62,133
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Highest pay
$3,798, 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: 34 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% 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 (3)
  1. $33,151 spent. ANNUAL 5K/10K RUN/WALK & HEALTH FAIR - RACE EVENT HELD EVERY SECOND SATURDAY IN JULY AT PENN PARK IN MADISON WI. PROMOTES MENTAL WELLNESS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND COMMUNITY UNITY THROUGH MOVEMENT. IT FEATURES TIMED 5K AND 10K RACES, A 1-MILE FAMILY FUN RUN, AND INCLUSIVE OPTIONS FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR FEATURES HEALTH SCREENINGS, MASSAGE THERAPY AND OTHER VENDORS SUCH AS SSM HEALTH, ACCESS COMMUNITY HEALTH, GILDA'S CLUB AND MORE. ALSO INCLUDES FAMILY & YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, WHICH HAS AN EMPHASIS ON INTERGENERATIONAL PARTICIPATION AND REMOVING FINANCIAL BARRIERS. THE ENGAGEMENT EVENTS HAVE THE FOLLOWING: DANCE CONTESTS, JUMP ROPE COMPETITION, BOUNCY HOUSES AND FACE PAINTING FOR KIDS. THE EVENT IS DESIGNED TO SHIFT MENTAL SPACE TO A BETTER PLACE, FOSTER JOY, AND BUILD HEALTHIER FAMILIES - ONE INDIVIDUAL AT A TIME.
  2. $8,416 spent. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS - COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL NON PROFITS, HEALTH PROVIDERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES. FOCUSES ON BLACK AND BROWN FAMILY WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS. ENCOURAGES VOLUNTEERISM AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EVENT PLANNING AND OUTREACH.
  3. $963 spent. MONTHLY WELLNESS TALKS - MADISON GOSPEL 5K HOSTS MONTHLY VIRTUAL WELLNESS TALKS THAT PROMOTE MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPRITUAL WELL-BEING THROUGH COMMUNITY-CENTERED DIALOGUE AND EDUCATION. THESE FREE, ACCESSIBLE SESSIONS FEATURE LOCAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, FAITH LEADERS, AND COMMUNITY ADVOCATES WHO FACILITATE INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS ON TOPIC SUCH AS STRESS MANAGMENT, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, RESILIENCE, GRIEF, AND HOLISTIC SELF-CARE. DESIGNED TO SUPPORT BLACK AND BROWN FAMILIES AND FAITH-BASED COMMUNITIES, THE TALKS CREATE SAFE SPACES FOR HEALING, REFLECTION AND EMPOWERMENT, ALIGNING WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION TO BUILD HEALTHIER FAMILIES THROUGH FAITH, FELLOWSHIP AND FITNESS.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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