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Gold Star Gamers Limited

EIN 87-3162699 · Greenwood Vlg, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceFair57 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Gold Star Gamers supports military surviving children through gaming mentorship remembrance and community. The organization provides a 24 7 moderated peer support community one-on-one and group mentorship virtual and in-person events STEM and career exploration opportunities family outreach and digital remembrance programs. In 2025 Gold Star Gamers served more than 1,800 military surviving children and families nationwide through its programs and services.

Income
$609,235
Spending
$506,000
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
300

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 57 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    2 of 2 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (5)
  1. $243,000 spent. Gold Star Gamers delivered virtual and in-person events designed to promote connection remembrance recreation and healing. Programs included gaming tournaments esports activities family events camps conferences and national experiences that brought together military surviving children from across the country.
  2. $73,000 spent. Gold Star Gamers provided one-on-one and group mentorship opportunities for military surviving children. During 2025 150 children participated in the program and were supported by 60 trained and screened volunteer mentors. The program included mentor training monthly check-ins community activities and ongoing support to foster connection resilience and personal growth.
  3. $70,000 spent. Gold Star Gamers operated a 24 7 moderated online community that provided military surviving children with a safe environment to connect with peers participate in activities and access support. The community hosted weekly programming gaming events educational activities and peer engagement opportunities throughout the year.
  4. $70,000 spent. Gold Star Gamers connected military surviving families to resources programs and community support following the loss of a military or veteran parent. Services included family outreach onboarding resource referrals scholarships and access to GSG programming.
  5. $20,000 spent. Gold Star Gamers provided opportunities for youth to explore technology gaming cybersecurity content creation and career pathways through educational programming guest speakers workshops and hands-on experiences.

Source: Form 990 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 November 6, 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 January 2022.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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