Nonprofit · EIN 27-3133601
GALILEE CENTER
Tax-exempt · MECCA, CA 92254
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $8,646,374 | $7,016,287 | $1,630,087 | $16,986,157 | $2,468,067 | $14,518,090 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,551,239
- of which government grants
- $2,758,709
- Program service revenue
- $678,909
- Investment income
- $307,780
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$52,268
- Other revenue
- $108,446
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Benefits paid to members
- $1,593,091
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $288,146
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,327,643
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,210,884
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $23,450
- Occupancy
- $503,420
- Travel
- $58,412
- Depreciation
- $228,984
- Program services (functional)
- $3,222,346
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,793,941
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,246,332
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,986,157
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,468,067
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,518,090
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,095,116
- Gross receipts
- $8,698,642
- Employees
- 81
- Volunteers
- 485
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAUDIA CASTORENA | CHEIF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $144,720 |
| GLORIA GOMEZ | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $143,426 |
| CATARINO LIZARRAGA | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,215 |
| MARIA TORRES HILARIO | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,088 |
| MEEGAN VILLA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| OSCAR LUNA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| BILL GLOWKA | TREASURER Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LORETTA | SECRETARY Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 66-101 HAMMOND ROAD, MECCA, CA 92254-0000
- In care of
- % CLAUDIA CASTORENA
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- GLORIA GOMEZ, 66101 HAMMOND ROAD, MECCA, CA 92254
- Signed the 990
- GLORIA GOMEZ, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (760) 398-2100
- Return prepared by
- OSBORNE RINCON CPAS
Mission
TO FULFILL THE NEEDS OF THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AND DISADVANTAGED BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS AND AFFIRM THEIR DIGNITY WITH LOVE, COMPASSION AND RESPECT.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS ITS MISSION THROUGH THE FOLLOWING:A PROGRAM TO ASSIST STUDENTS PREPARE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR THROUGHDISTRIBUTION OF BACK PACKS AND OTHER SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO THE UNDERPRIVILEGED.DISTRIBUTE FOOD BASKETS TO VARIOUS UNDERPRIVILEGED FAMILIESPROVIDE CLOTHING, RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, BABY SUPPLIES, ANDASSISTANCE TO SENIORS.PROVIDE SHELTER AND OTHER WRAP-AROUND SERVICES TO PEOPLESEEKING ASYLUM AT THE GALILEE CENTER CONGREGATE SHELTER AND MOTELS. IN ADDITION, FAMILIES WITHOUT SPONSORS MAY STAY FOR UP TO 60 DAYS AT THE EXTENDED SHELTER MOTEL.PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPERATING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS CENTER PROGRAMS THROUGH THE SALE OF DONATED ITEMS IN THE STORE.PROVIDES RESTROOM FACILITIES, SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, COOLING CENTER AND HOT MEALS.PROVIDE OVERNIGHT SHELTER, INCLUDING BEDDING AND FOOD, NINE MONTHS OF THE YEAR.Expenses $3,222,346 · revenue $1,147,403
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-3133601
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,986,157
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,698,642
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $13,235,145 | $11,601,742 | $11,372,290 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $11,884,429 | $9,353,441 | $9,778,015 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about GALILEE CENTER
- What is the EIN of GALILEE CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GALILEE CENTER is 27-3133601.
- Is GALILEE CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to GALILEE CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GALILEE CENTER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GALILEE CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GALILEE CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GALILEE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GLORIA GOMEZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of GALILEE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $144,720 (CLAUDIA CASTORENA, CHEIF FINANCIAL OFFICER).
- How much revenue does GALILEE CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,646,374, expenses of $7,016,287 and total assets of $16,986,157 at year end.
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