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PO BOX 1157
Roanoke TX 76262-1157
Roanoke TX | IRS ruling year: 2010 | EIN: 27-1779772
GallantFew provides one-on-one transition assistance and veteran support to any service member or veteran seeking guidance along their transition from the military a ... (More)
GallantFew provides one-on-one transition assistance and veteran support to any service member or veteran seeking guidance along their transition from the military and reintegration into American society. The ultimate objective: a life full of hope and purpose. (Less)
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This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Gallantfew Inc. is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Gallantfew Inc. has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2019, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 9/9 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 9/9 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 13.12% - 25/25 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 13.12% - 25/25 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 95.41% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 95.41% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2019
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Activity data not reported from the IRS
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Gallantfew Inc.) or EIN (271779772) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Gallantfew Inc. reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Revenue
Administrative Capacity
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
GallantFew has been impacted by COVID-19 since early 2020. Since the global pandemic, GallantFew experienced a decrease in donations and a decrease in participation in fundraising events.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
During COVID-19 GallantFew has experienced an increase in the need for our services. The pandemic resulted in an even greater need for veterans to receive our services in order to prevent enhanced feelings of isolation and hopelessness. GallantFew began offering opportunities for virtual connection on a more frequent basis to help isolated veterans find community. In 2021 the need for GallantFew's services nearly doubled.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
GallantFew began with daily virtual leadership chats at the beginning of lockdowns around the country, to provide community connection for veterans and our military community. As the pandemic continued those sessions moved to weekly sessions. In 2020 all of GallantFew's events were hosted virtually and in 2021 GallantFew hosted hybrid events providing a virtual option. GallantFew continues to offer weekly VetSTAR program sessions via Zoom meetings to encourage community, connection, and functional and emotional fitness.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
The expansion of virtual event abilities has enhanced GallantFew's mission as we have always served all veterans and service members, no matter the location. Because of this mission, GallantFew has always provided virtual services and primarily communicated via phone and email. COVID-19 resulted in additional tools for virtual connection, as well as familiarity with those tools. GallantFew is able to use Zoom on a much more frequent basis and many people are now comfortable and familiar with the platform.
Not Currently Scored
Gallantfew Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Gallantfew Inc. reported its three largest programs on its FY 2019 Form 990 as:
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VETERAN MENTORING: GallantFew has continued to refine one-on-one mentoring. By using the Azimuth Check Survey (azimuthcheck.org) to establish a baseline for the veteran in five functional areas, we th ... (More)
VETERAN MENTORING: GallantFew has continued to refine one-on-one mentoring. By using the Azimuth Check Survey (azimuthcheck.org) to establish a baseline for the veteran in five functional areas, we then identify methodologies to improve fitness levels in each of the five areas--physical, social, spiritual, professional and emotional. "The key in this concept is to connect a veteran with a mentor." The mentors are also veterans with similar backgrounds and in the same local area who have successfully transitioned and are willing to share the lessons they have learned and experienced. This connection helps overcome isolation which we believe is the greatest threat to a veteran's successful transition. In addition to overseeing the above programs, GallantFew provided 765 services to veterans not specifically designated to a program. GallantFew also began work on establishing a national resource group for corporations wanting to provide internal support for employee veterans. (Less)
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RAIDER PROJECT: The Raider Project is a focused effort on the Marine Corps Special Operations (Raiders)community. We anticipate Raider Project transitioning to become its own nonprofit in 2020. The 67 ... (More)
RAIDER PROJECT: The Raider Project is a focused effort on the Marine Corps Special Operations (Raiders)community. We anticipate Raider Project transitioning to become its own nonprofit in 2020. The 670 services provided in 2019 include a climbing retreat t (Less)
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DARBY PROJECT: The Darby Project serves US Army Rangers, active duty and veteran members of the 75th Ranger Regiment, and US Army Ranger School qualified soldiers. These men and women are specially se ... (More)
DARBY PROJECT: The Darby Project serves US Army Rangers, active duty and veteran members of the 75th Ranger Regiment, and US Army Ranger School qualified soldiers. These men and women are specially selected and well-trained soldiers. The resilient nature o (Less)
Gallantfew Inc. has earned a 100% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
30% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
GallantFew provides services to all veterans and active duty service members regardless of branch of service, the era of service, discharge status, race, religion, sex, or any other demographics.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Paper surveys, Case management notes, Suggestion box/email, Other means
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, Other means
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners, Other means
How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship with them or shifted power - over decisions, resources, rules or in other ways - to them?
Asking for feedback from those we serve has enabled GallantFew to focus on avenues that veterans and service members identify as most beneficial to them. For example, in the Fort Benning area, we provide in-person transition seminars that have been molded by the needs we hear from those who have transitioned already, military leadership, and professional career advisors.
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time, It is difficult to identify actionable feedback
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
GallantFew is in the process of developing a new resource that all veterans and service members we serve will have access to. This will help those we serve to own their journey, provide a more streamlined way of accessing resources & tools we provide and expand their ability to utilize these tools.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 100/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 100/100 pts
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 100 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 11 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (6/7) | |
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We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (5/7) | |
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We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Gallantfew Inc. has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
GallantFew provides one-on-one transition assistance and veteran support to any service member or veteran seeking guidance along their transition from the military and reintegration into American society. We motivate communities all over the nation to take responsibility for veterans returning, welcoming, connecting, and including. GallantFew provided over 3,100 services to more than 1,000 veterans in 2021. Since 2010, GallantFew has provided more than 14,000 documented services to veterans and active duty service members.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
By 2025, GallantFew is America’s premier one-on-one military transition and reintegration nonprofit enhancing service members’ and veterans’ experience.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Launch a premier resource for all veterans & service members we serve that streamlines their experience, enhances access to resources, and allows them to own their journey with us.
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Goal Two: Increase NEW veterans and service members that join our community each year. Ensure that we are consistently growing by engaging and serving additional people we have not had contact with in the past.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Three: Expand the use of the Azimuth Check, encouraging continued self-assessments by veterans & service members. Provide access to the Azimuth Check for partner organizations to enhance services they offer.
Goal Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
GallantFew is investing time and effort in the education of our veteran support team in the areas of psychology and counseling. This education improves the skills and tools they have to support veterans. Additionally, GallantFew uses Burris Coaching methodology and pays for the certification of our veteran support team to provide veterans with functional and emotional fitness coaching.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
GallantFew has continued to adapt to increase virtual offerings for services and events in the last year. GallantFew holds more Zoom meetings, connecting people virtually to decrease the sense of isolation resulting from the global pandemic. In 2021 GallantFew added a weekly community session via a virtual Zoom meeting to provide veterans with more opportunities to build community. In 2021 GallantFew partnered with Catalyst Sports for a VA SPORTS 21 grant to increase veteran climbing programs across the country. GallantFew began the development of a resource portal for all veterans and active duty service members that will enable them to own their transition journey and have easier access to the resources and tools GallantFew provides. This resource is launching in mid-2022.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
In the last year, GallantFew has continued to adapt to increase virtual offerings for services and events. GallantFew holds more Zoom meetings, connecting people in a virtual way to focus on decreasing the sense of isolation that has resulted from the global pandemic. Veterans are at a higher risk of feelings of isolation and GallantFew is working to prevent this. In 2021 GallantFew added a weekly community session via a virtual Zoom meeting to provide veterans with more opportunities to build community. In 2021 GallantFew partnered with Catalyst Sports for a VA SPORTS 21 grant to increase veteran climbing programs across the country. GallantFew began the development of a resource portal for all veterans and active duty service members that will enable them to own their transition journey and have easier access to the resources and tools GallantFew provides. This resource is set to be launched in mid-2022.
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