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Friends of the Gap Inc

EIN 84-4467254 · Buffalo Gap, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Friends of the Gap promotes stewardship, supports a sustainable local economy and preserves the heritage of Buffalo Gap.

Income
$30,572
Spending
$166,859
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Highest pay
$35,686, executive dir.

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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 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 446% of income.

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 (10)
  1. $2,538 spent. Mission & Program Support - Marketing and educational materials & activities geared to both vistors and residents. Materials include signage, electronic and digital media collateral, promotional materials for local business members.
  2. $10,326 spent. Christmas Program - A free program for community members that includes an outdoor Christmas tree that remains lit throughout the season and celebratory activities with food, games, vendors, and music for all to enjoy.
  3. $106,574 spent. Smithsonian Program - Buffalo Gap was selected as one of seven rural communities in Texas that hosted "Crossroads: Change in Rural America" - A traveling exhibit of the Smithsonian Museum. The exhibit was on display in Buffalo Gap from March 14-April 25, 2025.
  4. $280 spent. Parade Program - The Buffalo Gap Chamber of Commerce organized and hosted the July 4th parade for the community
  5. Lead the Gap Program - A program for community leaders to learn more about aspects of the community government operation, municipal services, etc
  6. Teach the Gap Program - a program for 3rd & 4th graders deigned to teach about the history of Buffalo Gap
  7. Easter Program - Organized & hosted community Easter egg hunt
  8. $21 spent. Membership Mingle Program - Bi-monthly gathering of members fro happy hour and discussion
  9. Clean Up Days Program - Spring clean-up day offering to help community members clean up their properties
  10. Rural Retreats Program - A one evening tour of bed & breakfast members in the area

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

  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 March 2020.

    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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