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Flourish Foundation

EIN 27-4446378 · Ketchum, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FLOURISH FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO INSPIRING SYSTEMIC CHANGE THROUGH HEARTMIND CULTIVATION, PROMOTING PERSONAL WELL-BEING, BENEVOLENT SOCIAL ACTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

Income
$936,911
Spending
$753,840
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
15

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • 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 September 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. $220,107 spent. EDUCATION PROGRAMS: FLOURISH FOUNDATION OFFERS SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THAT INTRODUCE DIFFERENT FORMS OF MINFUL AWARENESS TRAINING TO STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN THE CLASSROOM SETTING IN ORDER TO BROADEN THE SCOPE OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS, ATTENTIONAL TRAINING, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF VIRTUES THAT SUPPORT PERSONAL, SOCIAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING.
  2. $185,869 spent. COMPASSIONATE LEADERS PROGRAM CLP: HAVING EFFECTIVE YOUNG LEADERS IS AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT FOR MAINTAINING A VIBRANT WORLD COMMUNITY. THESE YOUNG LEADERS ARE THE NEXT GENERATION OF POLICY MAKERS, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS, INNOVATORS, AND PARENTS. THE CLP PROGRAM PREPARES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TO RESEARCH, PLAN, AND IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS WITHIN LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND ABROAD, AND BUILDS A NETWORK OF LEADERS COMMITTED TO UPLIFTING THEMSELVES AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVED WEEKLY CONTEMPLATIVE EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE IN FUNDRAISING AND LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICES PROJECTS. DURING THE SUMMER, THEY TRAVELED TO SOUTH AFRICA TO SUPPORT LOCAL SERVICE PROJECTS WITHIN THAT COMMUNITY.
  3. $103,258 spent. PUBLIC OUTREACH: ALONG WITH DIRECT PROGRAMMING, FLOURISH FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS. MINFULNESS-BASED CHILDBIRTH & PARENTING: THIS WORKSHOP SUPPORTS EXPECTANT COUPLES IN HOW TO ENGAGE THE MIND TO DEAL WITH THE PAIN OR FEAR ASSOCIATED WITH CHILDBIRTH AS A WAY TO ACCESS DEEP PHYSICAL AND MENTAL RELAXATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 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 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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