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Right Use of Power Institute

EIN 45-3915851 · Lakewood, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak21 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

The Right Use of Power? is a dynamic, inspiring, and relational approach to the ethical use of power to promote well-being, the common good, and right relationship. Through interactive tools and embodied, self-reflective processes, we inspire and support people to navigate power dynamics consciously and ethically with accountability, strength, and heart. We offer skills training, programs, resources, consulting, speaking, and coaching.

Income
$187,688
Spending
$165,737
Reserves
-5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Highest pay
$152,224, executive director

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

Financial health

Weak: 21 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 2461% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
  1. $17,650 spent. We launched our very first Facilitator Certification Training that included 18 participants, 6 pod leaders, 11 mentors, and 7 faculty members. The training is a 9-month program that teaches facilitators how to facilitate Right Use of Power Basics and Core programs. It is also a personally transformational experience that develops the participant's own relationship with power.
  2. $16,550 spent. Our introductory program, The Right Use of Power Basics training, was offered 13 times throughout the year in 3 different languages. A total of 180 participants attended our Basics Training offerings for 2025. Each Basics was co-facliitated by different combinations of 10 faculty members. The Basics training is 5 hours long and offers an introduction to the Right Use of Power language and framework. It includes embodied exercises, didactic presentations, and discussions.
  3. $11,700 spent. Our core program, The Right Use of Power Core Training, was offered four times in two different formats, including 20-plus hours of programming. We had a total of 63 participants and 6 faculty across the Core programs in 2025. The Core Training offers a deeper dive into each type of power and includes experiential exercises, self-reflection opportunities, embodied learning, and in-depth didactic presentations.

Source: Form 990EZ 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2014.

    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 August 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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