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GOC Year-End Financial Report (July 2024 – June 2025)

We understand that when you make a significant donation or grant to the GOC, you want to know your money is making a real difference. That’s why we’re so proud to be an excellent steward of every dollar entrusted to us. A remarkable 87 cents of every dollar donated or granted is channeled straight into our programs and Membership. Likewise, our administrative cost, including health insurance to ensure the wellness of our dedicated staff, is covered by just 12 cents of every dollar donated or granted. And, we spend just one penny of every dollar donated or granted on fundraising or grant writing. At the GOC, we are deeply grateful for your trust and are committed to maximizing the impact of your generosity. Click this link to see our most recent fiscal year-end summary report (July 2024 to June 2025). As always, any surplus experienced at the end of a fiscal year is placed into our emergency reserve funds.

Qualified Charitable Distribution Donations

A Qualified Charitable Distribution (“QCD”) is a direct, tax-free donation from your IRA to a qualified charity, such as the GOC. QCD donations can be made by anyone 70½ years of age and older. The two primary benefits of engaging in a QCD are: (1) it satisfies your required minimum distribution without the distribution being added to your taxable income, and (2) it can lower your overall tax liability. There is an annual limit, which is $108,000 per individual annually. The distribution must be sent directly from your IRA custodian to your charity of choice, such as the GOC.  And, you cannot receive any goods or services in return for the gift. 

Legal Info

Gainesville Opportunity Center, Inc
is a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Federal Tax ID EIN 20-8823721

2023-24 Form 990

 Registration # CH23242, Florida Statute 496.405, Solicitation and Contributions Act. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE

 Click here for Federal IRS Information for Contributor Tax Deductions not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization

Download IRS Publication 526, Charitable Contributions

Download IRS Publication 1771, Charitable Contributions Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements