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Principle Foundation

EIN 43-0816306 · Overland Park, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE INSPIRED BENEVOLENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

Income
$4.6 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
31.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
20
Volunteers
131
Highest pay
$177,970, executive director

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: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 31.9 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 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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 (4)
  1. $1.0 million spent. ADMINISTER THE NATIONAL FUND FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING. THIS FUND IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE PRINCIPLE FOUNDATION AND OFFERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO NEED HELP IN PAYING FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING CARE.
  2. $156,663 spent. THE PRINCIPLE FOUNDATION EXTENDED SERVICES (TPFES): 1. EMBRACED: FULLY - SEEKS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LEAVING PRISON BY HELPING THEM TO ADJUST TO CIVILIAN LIFE.2. OFFER INFORMATION SERVICES TO CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS WHO MAY NEED HELP IN GETTING INFORMATION ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING, HOUSING OPTIONS FOR SENIOR CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS, AND HELP AVAILABLE TO THEM AND HOW TO PAY FOR IT.3. PROVIDING COORDINATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING COMMUNITY.4. ADMINISTER A GRANT PROGRAM (THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING) FOR PATIENTS OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING OUTSIDE THE USA WHO MAY NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PAY FOR THIS CARE.5. SUPPORT AN INTERN PROGRAM (CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING YOUTH SERVICE CORPS) TO HELP CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS, AGES 18-30, WORK AND LEARN AT CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING ORGANIZATIONS. COMMUNITIES OF CHRISTIAN CARING: HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS WORK TOGETHER WITHIN CHRISTIAN SCIENCE COMMUNITIES TO IDENTIFY RESOURCES AND ASSIST ONE ANOTHER IN SUPPORT OF HEALING. EMBRACED: FULLY SUPPORTS INMATES FOR SUCCESSFUL REENTRY WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF ANGEL TEAMS.IN 2019 TPFES WAS ESTABLISHED AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO THE PRINCIPLE FOUNDATION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE PRINCIPLE FOUNDATION, WHICH PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE PROGRAMS.
  3. $839,372 spent. DISASTER RELIEF: ADMINISTER CHARITABLE GRANTS TO CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS RESIDING IN THE USA IMPACTED BY NATIONAL DISASTERS, INCLUDING THE PANDEMIC.THE CALL CENTER: PROVIDES USEFUL IDEAS AND RESOURCES OVER THE PHONE FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS REGARDING HOUSING, ASSISTANCE, AND CARE. THE CALL CENTER IS AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU THINK THROUGH A SITUATION AND POINT TO RESOURCES YOU MIGHT EXPLORE FOR YOURSELF OR A LOVED ONE.
  4. $785,318 spent. CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: ADMINISTER CHARITABLE GRANTS TO CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS.

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 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 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 December 1959.

    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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