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The Tree of Life Foundation International Inc

EIN 20-3857927 · Palm Beach, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE TREE OF LIFE FOUNDATION IS A GLOBAL ORGANIZATION THAT CONNECTS THE GIFTS, TALENTS AND RESOURCES OF INDIVIDUALS AND WORLDWIDE ORGANIZATIONS. THE TREE OF LIFE FOUNDATION RAISES LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS OF GLOBAL CRISIS AND FILLS THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE, ANIMALS, AND ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
26

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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 104% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 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 (1)
  1. $4.6 million spent. THE TREE OF LIFE FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL STRIVES TO ENSURE THAT THE BASIC HUMAN NEEDS FOR FOOD IS FULFILLED IN OUR LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES. BUILDING AND SUPPORTING STRONG INSTITUTIONS THAT REACH MORE PEOPLE IN THE POOREST COMMUNITIES IS A CORNERSTONE OF OUR WORK. HAVING SAFE, SECURE AND DECENT SHELTER IS A BASIC HUMAN NEED, HAVING AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONTRIBUTES TO THE WELL-BEING AND TO IMPROVED MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION RUNS A FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER WHEREIN WE PARTNER WITH OTHER LOCAL COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS ENABLING USE TO SERVE THE GREATER NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY.

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 April 2007.

    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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