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Gentle World Inc

EIN 59-1999433 · Kapaau, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ALLEVIATE HUMAN AND ANIMAL SUFFERING THROUGH VEGAN EDUCATION, INCLUDING PUBLISHING BOOKS, ARTICLES, AND AN EMAIL NEWSLETTER; MAINTAINING A WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE; DEMONSTRATING PLANT-BASED FOOD PREPARATION (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE MISSION)

Income
$23,636
Spending
$32,902
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 53%
Employees
0
Volunteers
12

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    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.

  • 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, 2024, 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. $29,539 spent. GENTLE WORLD CONTINUED TO SERVE AS A CLEARINGHOUSE OF VEGAN INFORMATION, BOTH FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND FOR OTHER EDUCATORS, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS DEVELOPING RESOURCES FOR RAISING VEGAN CHILDREN, AND GROUPS PIONEERING VEGAN OUTREACH IN AFRICA. AS WELL AS DEVELOPING NEW CONTENT FOR OUR EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE, WE PROVIDED SPECIALIZED PLANT-BASED FOOD AID SUPPLIES TO AN ORGANIZATION HELPING VICTIMS OF FLOODING IN NORTH CAROLINA, AND CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO VARIOUS NON-PROFIT GROUPS FOCUSED ON ANIMAL RESCUE, VEGAN EDUCATION, AND VEGANIC GARDENING. GENTLE WORLD VOLUNTEERS CONTINUED OUR PROGRAM OF VEGAN EVENT CATERING, AS WELL AS PROVIDING FREE MEALS AND CONSULTATIONS TO ANYONE SEEKING GUIDANCE WITH TRANSITIONING TO A HEALTHY, PLANT-BASED WAY OF LIFE. OUR VEGANIC DEMONSTRATION GARDENS PROVIDED NUTRITIOUS PRODUCE TO LOCAL INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING FOOD-INSECURE FAMILIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1981.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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