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Golden Spike Inc

To provide affordable housing to low-income elderly and disabled.

Denver, CO EIN: 475633102 (IRS) Reg: 84-0686679 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Golden Spike Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Mission

To provide affordable housing to low-income elderly and disabled.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 79%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.93
Program$0.93
93% to programs beats the peer average (79%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Golden Spike Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 2% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation (present for 96% of comparable organizations)
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Golden Spike Inc is a registered social services nonprofit based in Denver, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 475633102. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Golden Spike Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 475633102. 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.

Golden Spike Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Golden Spike Inc is located in Denver, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Golden Spike Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Golden Spike Inc is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Golden Spike Inc. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Golden Spike Inc is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). 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.

catholic charities Housing helping families stay together Looking for a place to call home? Learn More The cost of housing across Colorado is prohibitive for many neighbors. Housing at Catholic Charities provides secure, supportive and affordable housing complexes for several thousand individuals and families who cannot access appropriate housing at affordable prices. We currently own ... Read more Golden Spike Inc is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Golden Spike Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Golden Spike Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 475633102, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
93% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
10

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

PH
Philip V•••••••
CFO

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Social Services this charity 15,199
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 32 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 32 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2016
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Golden Spike Inc

What is Golden Spike Inc?
Golden Spike Inc is a social services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Denver, United States. catholic charities Housing helping families stay together Looking for a place to call home? Learn More The cost of housing across Colorado is prohibitive for many neighbors. Housing at Catholic Charities provides secure, supportive and affordable housing complexes for several thousand individuals and families who cannot access appropriate housing at affordable prices. We currently own ... Read more
When was Golden Spike Inc founded?
Golden Spike Inc was founded in 2016.
Who leads Golden Spike Inc?
Philip Vottiero serves as CFO.
Where is Golden Spike Inc located?
Headquartered in Denver, CO, United States.
What is Golden Spike Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
Is Golden Spike Inc trustworthy?
Golden Spike Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Golden Spike Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 475633102. Registration: 84-0686679 (United States).
What is Golden Spike Inc's website?
http://www.archhousing.com