Todo Institute
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Operation of an education and retreat center which draws on methods of Japanese psychology.
- Income
- $125,280
- Spending
- $106,713
- Reserves
- 29.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 50%
- Highest pay
- $27,290, executive director-treasurer
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 29.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $30,000 spent. Three Largest Program Services: 1. Distance Learning Programs in Japanese Psychology. The organization sponsored six online courses related to Japanese Psychology: A Month of Self-Reflection (Naikan), Living on Purpose, Working with Your Attention, Taking Action (Finishing the Unfinished), Living Fully with Illness, A Natural Approach to Mental Wellness and Fundamentals of Japanese Psychology. The Living Fully with Illness program is based on a model developed in Japan called "Meaningful Life Therapy" which supports cancer patients. The ToDo Institute program is broader, supporting patients with any illness that is emotionally and psychologically challenging. Total program participation 330 participants.
- $21,000 spent. 2. Internet Resources. The organization maintains six integrated websites or subsites: (1) The main website contains introductory information and areas of special needs on such topics as depression, anxiety and coping with illness. (2) The Internet Library of Japanese Psychology with more than 275 selected essays and articles, (3) DistanceLearningPsychology.org - a site which hosts all the organization's online courses using a platform called Moodle, (4) A blog, (5) an online bookstore. Site traffice: 12,000+ Primary sites: thirtythousanddays.org and distancelearningpsychology.org Resource information, short essays, and links to articles are regularly posted in Social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn and Substack.
- $20,000 spent. 3. Digital and Print Publications. A.Thirty Thousand Days: A Journal for Purposeful Living. This is the organization's primary print journal devoted to the theme of Japanese Psychology. It is 16 pages in length and does not include any private advertisements. Articles during this period included: "Turning Toward the Storm" "Inertia" "Enriching Life Exponentially" "The Days Between the Days" "What Else is True?", "Happy Talk". Approximately 2000 copies printed and each issue is also available digitally for download and reading. B. Drops of Wisdom: This is a digital Newsletter that is emailed to our mailing list of about 4,100 people. It usually includes a short essay, both practical and inspiring messages, and links to other resources. Distributed, on average, about twice per month. C. Two special guides are published for Thanksgiving and the New Year. The Thanksgiving publication is called, Gratitude, Grace and Thanksgiving Reflection, and is 26 pages long. The New Year's publication is called, A Guide to Self-Reflection for the New Year, and is 40 pages long. The total number of people receiving one or more of the print or digital publications is approximately 3,600.
- $17,000 spent. Other program services include: Japanese Psychology Residential Programs, Certification Program in Japanese Psychology (September, 2023), Residential Training Program in Europe, Book and Audio/CD Distribution, Individual Consultations, Podcast interviews, and periodic webinars on themes including, Getting Off to a Good Start in the New Year, Coping with a Crisis, Regrouping for the Second Half of the Year, Living Fully with Illness, and Working with Your Attention.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1993.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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