Denver Gaels Gaa Football Club
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Denver Gaels G.A.A. Club INC. was formed in 1996 by Irish Nationals living in Denver Colorado. The initial purpose of the club was to organize an athletic club for the Irish nationals and some Americans that became interested in playing. The Club has since significantly grown with the primary exempt purpose being the promotion and development of amateur Irish sports amongst youth and adults in the Colorado region. The Organization also actively promotes Irish culture music heritage language and dance. The organization participates actively with other Irish organizations whose common goal is to raise funds for building an Irish cultural center. The organization also hosts an annual Southwestern U.S.A GAA tournament attended by multiple similar clubs throughout the Southwest region
- Income
- $35,033
- Spending
- $28,562
- Reserves
- 107.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 40%
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)
- The Denver Gaels attended the national tournament for Gaelic Sports in 2025 with 7 teams more than any year in prior Denver Gaels History. The Denver gaels are also the largest GAA sporting club in the United States with over 160 members including mens womens and youth. The Mens Gaelic Football team won their tournament this year and is the current national champion.
- The team collected membership dues of $15,035 in 2025 meaning that we had over 160 paying members in 2025. This means that we were able to re-pay dues back to members in the amount of $7841
- The team hosted multiple successful new player clinics in 2025 bringing on new members and introducing them to the sports
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on August 15, 2011.
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 March 2012.
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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