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Gospel Inc

EIN 90-0771464 · Lakeland, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY WITH THE FORMERLY HOMELESS. TO OFFER SERVICES TO THE FORMERLY HOMELESS REGARDLESS OF RACE, ETHNICITY, SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS, OR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION. TO SHARE THE LOVE OF GOD WITH ALL PEOPLE WE COME INTO CONTACT WITH.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
27
Volunteers
750
Highest pay
$133,572, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 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 71% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 247% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 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 (1)
  1. $671,829 spent. HOUSING ACHIEVEMENTS: SUCCESSFULLY PROVIDED HOUSING FOR 38 PEOPLE IN 33 UNITS. PLANNING TO EXPAND HOUSING WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF 48 NEW UNITS THIS YEAR. ACHIEVED A 95% RETENTION RATE IN PERMANENT HOUSING. HOLISTIC SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS:- ART PROGRAMS: OFFERING CREATIVE OUTLETS FOR RESIDENTS TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND FIND THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS THROUGH VARIOUS ART FORMS.- COUNSELING SERVICES: PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, TO HELP RESIDENTS ADDRESS TRAUMA AND IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL WELL-BEING.- COMMUNITY FRIDGE AND PANTRY: ENSURING FOOD SECURITY BY OFFERING ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD, ALLOWING RESIDENTS TO FOCUS ON OTHER ASPECTS OF THEIR LIVES WITHOUT THE STRESS OF FOOD INSECURITY.- COMMUNITY DINNERS: FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND TOGETHERNESS BY ORGANIZING REGULAR DINNERS WHERE RESIDENTS CAN BOND, SHARE EXPERIENCES, AND BUILD SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS.- VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS: ORGANIZING DIFFERENT GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SUPPORT GROUPS, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE RESIDENTS AND PROMOTE PERSONAL GROWTH.- HOLISTIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS: INTEGRATING PHYSICAL HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING INITIATIVES TO ENSURE RESIDENTS RECEIVE WELL-ROUNDED SUPPORT. THIS INCLUDES HEALTH EDUCATION, FITNESS ACTIVITIES, AND WELLNESS WORKSHOPS. COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT: ENCOURAGING RESIDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY. PROMOTING A SENSE OF OWNERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY AMONG RESIDENTS TO CREATE A SUPPORTIVE AND COLLABORATIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT.

Source: Form 990 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 2024.

    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 2012.

    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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