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Obi Foundation for Bioesthetics Dentistry

EIN 20-2268143 · Union, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceWeak43 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF BIOESTHETIC DENTISTRY WORLDWIDE THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND SERVICE TO THE DENTAL PROFESSION AND TO THE PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR DENTAL PROFESSIONALS

Income
$567,991
Spending
$530,519
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
10.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
2

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    5 of 10 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (3)
  1. $366,749 spent. TRAINING AND EDUCATION RELATED TO BIOESTHETIC DENTISTRY. OBI FOUNDATION'S EMPHASIS IS ON THE BENEFITS OF EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND PREVENTION OF DENTAL SYSTEM BREAKDOWN. THE FOUNDATION DOES THIS WITH UNIQUE "HANDS ON" TRAINING AND TREATING ACTUAL PATIENTS FROM THE DENTISTS OWN PRACTICE. THROUGH THE OBI EDUCATIONAL PROCESS, WHICH IS BASED ON THE OPTIMAL BIOLOGIC FORM OF THE CHEWING SYSTEM, STUDENTS BECOME ADEPT AT SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH THE ABILITY TO HELP PATIENTS OF ALL AGES IN THE MOST CONSERVATIVE MANNER THAT WILL ACHIEVE LASTING NATURAL BEAUTY AND HEALTHY FORM AND FUNCTION.
  2. $92,551 spent. OBI FOUNDATION ANNUAL SESSION. THE GOAL OF OBI FOUNDATION IS TO TEACH THE BIOLOGY AND CLINICAL PRACTICE OF BIOESTHETIC DENTISTRY TO DENTISTS, DENTAL TECHNICIANS AND THEIR TEAM MEMBERS. THE ANNUAL MEETING OFFERS PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSIONS AND DEMONSTRATIONS TO PROMOTE BIOESTHETIC DENTISTRY. THE ANNUAL SESSION BRINGS TOGETHER ALL SECTORS OF THE BIOESTHETIC COMMUNITY TO SHARE AND LEARN TOGETHER.
  3. $4,987 spent. OTHER

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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