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Anthropaideia Inc

EIN 20-0623293 · Saint Louis, MO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Anthropedia Foundation aims to promote health and decrease rate of lifestyle and stress-related illness through scientific research and education. Anthropedia creates and provides innovative resources, research tools, and educational programs to cultivate health and well-being.

Income
$528,455
Spending
$567,213
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
0
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$120,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 546% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
  1. $160,162 spent. Professional Education: The Well-Being Training Program is accredited for Health and Wellness Coaching and provides people with the knowledge and skills to develop greater well-being, psychological resilience, and satisfaction with life. Once certified, graduates can then use what they have learned to help others through one-on-one coaching. Anthropedia also offers additional continuing education training programs, focused on promoting physical and mental health through wellness practices and positive psychological approaches to mental health.
  2. $105,470 spent. Community: Anthropedia partners with a variety of organizations, institutions, and communities seeking to create a culture of health and well-being. Community programs offer training, workshops, coaching, assessment, evaluation, educational resources, and curriculum design and development. Anthropedias community programs include the Northwest Well-Being Initiative, focusing on individuals living and/or working in Jefferson County, Missouri, and the Kirkwood/Webster Initiative, serving individuals living and/or working in Kirkwood or Webster Groves, Missouri. Both projects aim to improve the health and well-being of participants, largely through coaching and professional training.
  3. $112,806 spent. Education and Advocacy: Anthropedia develops accessible resources aimed at raising awareness about well-being, offering individuals simple steps to nurture their mental health in manageable, meaningful ways. These resources are designed to complement our more in-depth training and coaching programs by introducing small, impactful practices that can gradually build well-being and resilience. Current offerings include a blog covering a range of wellness topics, as well as the Anthropedia Forum, an online panel that brings together experts to discuss timely issues in mental health. In the near future, we aim to expand our reach through additional platforms, including a podcast and YouTube channel, to further support individuals in their personal journeys toward better mental health and well-being.
  4. $131,497 spent. Other

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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