Cooking with Gabby
Our mission is to eliminate hunger as well as unhealthful lifestyles that result in obesity and associated diseases; like diabetes and heart disease by giving children, their families,and …
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Educated and counseled several thousand inner city youth on the importance of healthy lifestyles in relation to eating and excercising. Cwg through mentor up program teaches youth in low income communities with a high prevalance for obesity - nutrition education, obesity prevention and cooking classes and further teaches them how to mentor seasoned adults or (50+) on the benfits of a healthy diet and exercise.
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This organization's tax-exempt status was automatically revoked by the IRS on July 15, 2012 for failing to file required returns for three consecutive years. Donations may not be tax-deductible.
Mission
Our mission is to eliminate hunger as well as unhealthful lifestyles that result in obesity and associated diseases; like diabetes and heart disease by giving children, their families,and communities the tools to make healthy choices.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCooking with Gabby is a registered human services nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 205035298. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $629K in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cooking with Gabby has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.
Cooking with Gabby is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, Cooking with Gabby has $629K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Cooking with Gabby is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $629K in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cooking with Gabby. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Cooking with Gabby has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 80% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. Visit the Cooking with Gabby profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Educated and counseled several thousand inner city youth on the importance of healthy lifestyles in relation to eating and excercising. Cwg through mentor up program teaches youth in low income communities with a high prevalance for obesity - nutrition education, obesity prevention and cooking classes and further teaches them how to mentor seasoned adults or (50+) on the benfits of a healthy diet and exercise. Cooking with Gabby is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among human services charities registered in United States: Cooking with Gabby's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $629K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Cooking with Gabby are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cooking with Gabby is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 205035298, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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COOKING WITH GABBY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Cooking with Gabby
- What is Cooking with Gabby?
- Cooking with Gabby is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. Educated and counseled several thousand inner city youth on the importance of healthy lifestyles in relation to eating and excercising. Cwg through mentor up program teaches youth in low income communities with a high prevalance for obesity - nutrition education, obesity prevention and cooking classes and further teaches them how to mentor seasoned adults or (50+) on the benfits of a healthy diet and exercise.
- When was Cooking with Gabby founded?
- Cooking with Gabby was founded in 2006.
- Who leads Cooking with Gabby?
- Gabriella Vasquez serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Cooking with Gabby located?
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, United States.
- What is Cooking with Gabby's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cooking with Gabby trustworthy?
- Cooking with Gabby has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Cooking with Gabby's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 205035298.
- What is Cooking with Gabby's website?
- http://www.cookingwithgabby.org