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Seven Ponds Endowment Fund

EIN 38-6149820 · Dryden, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THIS TRUST IS AN INVESTMENT FACILITY FOR SEVEN PONDS NATURE CENTER, INC. (EIN 38-2929924). THIS TRUST IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THAT ENTITY WHICH PROVIDES AN APPRECIATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ETHIC IN THE COMMUNITIES OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN THROUGH EDUCATION, SERVICE AS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF SEVEN PONDS AND ADJACENT LANDS. THIS TRUST WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE A MANAGED INVESTMENT OPTION FOR DONATIONS AND OTHER FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE SEVEN PONDS NATURE CENTER OPERATING ENTITY. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SEVEN PONDS RESERVE FUND (AN ADDITIONAL RELATED ENTITY) THIS TRUST PROVIDES STEWARDSHIP OF THE OPERATING ENTITY'S ANNUAL RESULTS AND NEEDS.

Income
$144,495
Spending
$149,879
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$54,912, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $149,879 spent. THIS TRUST IS AN INVESTMENT FACILITY FOR SEVEN PONDS NATURE CENTER, INC. (EIN 38-2929924). THIS TRUST IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THAT ENTITY WHICH PROVIDES AN APPRECIATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ETHIC IN THE COMMUNITIES OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN THROUGH EDUCATION, SERVICE AS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF SEVEN PONDS AND ADJACENT LANDS. THIS TRUST WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE A MANAGED INVESTMENT OPTION FOR DONATIONS AND OTHER FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE SEVEN PONDS NATURE CENTER OPERATING ENTITY. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SEVEN PONDS RESERVE FUND (AN ADDITIONAL RELATED ENTITY) THIS TRUST PROVIDES STEWARDSHIP OF THE OPERATING ENTITY'S ANNUAL RESULTS AND NEEDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 June 2014.

    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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