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The Gathering Place a Refuge for Rebuilding Lives

EIN 84-1021059 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE COMMUNITY OF SAFETY AND HOPE WHERE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, CHOICE, AND ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TRANSFORM LIVES. GUIDING PRINCIPLES: WE SERVE WOMEN, CHILDREN AND TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING POVERTY OR HOMELESSNESS. WE BELIEVE IN HOPE AS AN IMPORTANT CHANGE AGENT AND HOLD THAT HOPE FOR EVERYONE. WE BELIEVE DEEPLY IN THE POWER OF COMMUNITY AND CONTINUE WORKING DEVELOP IT. OUR KEY VALUES INCLUDE RECOGNIZING INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS, BUILDING RESPECT AND TRUST, AND OFFERING ACCEPTANCE UNCONDITIONALLY. INSTEAD OF CLIENT, TGP USES THE TERM MEMBER TO REFER TO THE PEOPLE WHO SEEK OUT AND BENEFIT FROM OUT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS.

Income
$4.5 million
Spending
$5.3 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
81
Volunteers
112
Highest pay
$157,262, president &

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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)
  1. $3.1 million spent. ESSENTIAL SERVICES: SEE SCHEDULE O.
  2. $1.3 million spent. STABILITY SERVICES: SEE SCHEDULE O.
  3. 4A: ESSENTIAL SERVICES: TGP PROVIDES A WELCOMING DAYTIME REFUGE WHERE MEMBERS CAN MEET IMMEDIATE BASIC NEEDS IN A SAFE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. ESSENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: NUTRITIOUS MEALS SERVED DAILY, SHOWERS AND HYGIENE SERVICES, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, MAIL AND STORAGE SERVICES, CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION, REST SPACE, ACCESS TO COMPUTER LAB, RESOURCE REFERRALS AND INFORMATION. FAMILY-FOCUSED SERVICES PROVIDE A SAFE, DEVELOPMENTALLY SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN WHILE PARENTS OR GUARDIANS ACCESS SERVICES AND PROGRAMING. 4B: STABILITY SERVICES: TGP SUPPORTS MEMBERS IN MOVING FROM CRISIS TOWARD LONG-TERM STABILITY THROUGH RELATIONSHIP-BASED SUPPORT AND COORDINATED SERVICES. STABILITY SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: RESOURCE NAVIGATION, HOUSING-FOCUSED CASE MANAGEMENT, BENEFITS ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS, EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION SUPPORT, CREATIVE AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING. STABILITY SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE WELLNESS PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH CONNECT MEMBERS TO MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, PARTNER PROVIDERS, AND HEALTH-RELATED RESOURCES. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND WARM REFERRALS, TGP WORKS TO REDUCE BARRIERS AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, PUBLIC BENEFITS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT. ON MARCH 20, 2024, TGP BEGAN OPERATING ELATI VILLAGE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER TO HELP INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS MOVE TOWARD STABLE, PERMANENT HOUSING. ELATI VILLAGE CONSISTS OF 44 INDIVIDUAL UNITS THAT SERVE SINGLE ADULT WOMAN AND GENDER-DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING NONBINARY AND TRANSGENDER ADULTS. THE SITE IS MANAGED BY TGP AND PROVIDES ONSITE SUPPORT SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE HOUSING STABILITY AND CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. ELATI VILLAGE IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER'S COORDINATED EFFORT TO REDUCE AND ULTIMATELY END HOMELESSNESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 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 April 1987.

    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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