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Evangelical Environmental Network

EIN 23-2827214 · Woodbury, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To educate, inspire and mobilize Christians in their effort to care for God's creation, to be faithful stewards of God's provision, and to advocate for actions and policies that honor God and protect the environment.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
15.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
12
Volunteers
1,000
Highest pay
$146,624, president & ceo

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Good: 87 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 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

    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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $379,303 spent. OUTREACH & EDUCATION - EEN PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND OTHER RESOURCES TO INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS THAT HELP PEOPLE TO TAKE CONCRETE ACTIONS THAT WILL HONOR GOD AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT. A KEY PART OF OUR INFORMATION SERVICES IS THE PUBLISHING OF A WEEKLY ON-LINE NEWSLETTER, IN THE BEGINNING, THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR CREATION CARE EDUCATION. ADDITIONALLY, EEN MAINTAINS AND CONSTANTLY UPDATES AN ON-LINE WEBSITE FILLED WITH INFORMATION AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES.
  2. $306,916 spent. NETWORK MOBILIZATION - EEN PROVIDES PASTORS AND CHURCHES WITH THEOLOGICAL AND SPIRITUAL GUIDELINES ON CHRISTIAN RESPONSIBILITY IN LIGHT OF BIBLICAL TEACHING, AND ORGANIZES MEETINGS, CONFERENCES AND PROJECTS TO ADVANCE THESE TEACHINGS IN CHURCHES. EEN ALSO HAS WORKED TO EXPAND ITS NETWORK TO INCLUDE MINISTRY NETWORKS SUCH AS THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EVANGELICALS, THE CHRISTIAN COALITION OF AMERICA, AND VARIOUS RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT MINISTRIES. THE INTENT OF THESE PARTNERSHIPS IS TO HIGHLIGHT THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE POOR IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD, AND SHOWING THE NETWORKS WHAT CAN BE DONE TO ASSIST THOSE IMPACTED.
  3. $159,492 spent. YOUNG EVANGELICALS FOR CLIMATE ACTION: WE ARE YOUNG EVANGELICALS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO ARE COMING TOGETHER AND TAKING ACTION TO OVERCOME THE CLIMATE CRISIS AS PART OF OUR CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP AND WITNESS.

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 November 2004.

    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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