Hartland Institute of Health and Education
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Educate, equip, and train missionaries to transform the world through Christ; a biblically based educational program that combines academics with practical training and outreach.
- Income
- $3.0 million
- Spending
- $3.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 57%
- Employees
- 55
- Volunteers
- 2
- Highest pay
- $49,855, director
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
Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (7)
- $2.3 million spent. College and Education: Enrollment in the college this year included an average of 40 students, including interns. Six graduates completed their courses of study. We are currently offering majors in areas of health ministry, religion, and education. Classroom studies are combined with practical work experience to help provide a well-rounded education.
- $503,896 spent. Lifestyle Center: Conducted twelve 11-day/ 17-day live-in programs for recovery of lifestyle diseases naturally, with a total average of 78 guests. Several individual therapy sessions were also provided.
- $124,048 spent. Publications: Hartland publishes a monthly subscription magazine addressing issues that Christians face today. It is now read and spread on six continents. We currently have an average of 1300 active subscriptions, which includes bulk subscriptions. Other publications relevant to Christian living and healthful lifestyle are also offered.
- $69,647 spent. Organic Farm that has 18 acres devoted to bona fide production of fruits and vegetables such as black berries, watermelon, tomato, lettuce, potato, kale, garlic, onion, peper, cucumber, squash, etc. The Farm supplies the College Cafeteria and the Wellness Center Kitchen with Organic products and provides opportunity for the Students to learn about Organic Agriculture.
- $96,191 spent. Day Academy: Our day academy/elementary enrollment was 18 for the year.
- $30,101 spent. Piedmont Bible camp: Youth ages 12-17 come every June to spend a week learning more about how to develop a personal relationship with Jesus.
- $16,341 spent. Literature Evangelism: College Student spend 8 weeks visiting differents communities ofereing books and bible studies door to door.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1984.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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