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Choshen Farm Inc

EIN 20-8708011 · Spokane, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of Choshen Farm is to impact rural Zambia for Christ through relational encouragement, community development, and strengthening of the local church.

Income
$808,303
Spending
$809,885
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
3
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$84,177, co-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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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: 51 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 8 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    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 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 (6)
  1. $399,692 spent. EDUCATION: Choshen Farm Zambia operates Fimpulu Christian School. The Zambian registered school educates over 400 students from the surrounding villages in classes from preschool through grade six. The school employs a staff of 36 Zambians that include certified teachers, librarians, a coach, groundworkers and custodians. A feeding program prepared and served by village cooks provides a daily lunch for all students.
  2. $225,379 spent. AGRICULTURE: Choshen Farm Zambia operates a working farm that employs a staff of 7 farm workers from the village. Farm activities provide opportunities for instructional workshops in sustainable practices. Farm crops are sold to fund operations are supplement the Fimpulu Christian School feeding program.
  3. $43,409 spent. CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER: Choshen Farm Zambia operates a camp & conference retreat center. They host a small number of Choshen Farm led conferences, but mainly rent the facilities to local churches and outside organizations. The Camp employs 6 village staff.
  4. $15,054 spent. COMMUNITY HEALTH: The community health initiative partners with the local clinic to provide follow-up care particularly to patients with wounds and burns needing more continual attention. Additionally, the food security initiative is folded into community health via its emphasis on household nutrition. The feeding program at the school specifically serves lunch to over 400 children per day and 30 expecting mothers that are housed near the school. Choshen continues to serve also as an ambulance to the closest hospital.
  5. $12,181 spent. CHURCHES: Choshen Farm partners with 50 local pastors by providing assistance to churches and offering programs that provide Biblical training at the Conference Center. Choshen Farm contributes to church building projects and a pastor's library.
  6. $1,741 spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: As financial needs arise, Choshen Farm provides benevolence assistance to villagers for household repairs.

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 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 July 2011.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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