Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship
A RELIGIOUS SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO THE EDUCATION EXPOSURE AND PRACTICE OF A UNIFIED NON SECTARIAN MULTIFAITH WORSHIP WHOSE CORE BELIEF IS THAT THERE IS ONE DESIRE FOR …
Gathering Of Light Multifaith
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Gathering of Light offers an alternative worship service in an open-minded and supportive community. Whatever path you use: Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, 12 Step Programs, Yoga, A Course in Miracles, Urantia Book or any other, we provide a safe place for you to grow on your own unique spiritual journey.
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Mission
A religious spiritual community dedicated to the education exposure and practice of a unified non sectarian multifaith worship whose core belief is that there is one desire for meaning and purpose underlining the many ways that humans interpret spirituality and divinity. All of the many forms of worship are equally valid and are held together by one light.
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· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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- a website
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship is a registered religion nonprofit based in Kings Park, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 113355698. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $153K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 113355698. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship is located in Kings Park, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years. Its registered address is 15 Magnolia Dr, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship has $153K in annual revenue. It allocates 5% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $153K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 5% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Gathering of Light offers an alternative worship service in an open-minded and supportive community. Whatever path you use: Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, 12 Step Programs, Yoga, A Course in Miracles, Urantia Book or any other, we provide a safe place for you to grow on your own unique spiritual journey. Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 5% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $153K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 113355698, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GATHERING OF LIGHT MULTIFAITH SPIRITUAL FELLOWSHIP 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (7)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 21 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 21 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2000
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship
- What is Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship?
- Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship is a religion church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in Kings Park, United States. Gathering of Light offers an alternative worship service in an open-minded and supportive community. Whatever path you use: Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, 12 Step Programs, Yoga, A Course in Miracles, Urantia Book or any other, we provide a safe place for you to grow on your own unique spiritual journey.
- When was Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship founded?
- Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship was founded in 2000.
- Who leads Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship?
- Jo Ann Barrett serves as SR OFFICIANT & Founder.
- Where is Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship located?
- Headquartered in Kings Park, NY, United States.
- What is Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 5% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship trustworthy?
- Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 113355698.
- What is Gathering of Light Multifaith Spiritual Fellowship's website?
- https://gatheringoflight.org