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Valley Foundation Inc

EIN 73-1601729 · Tulsa, OK

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

What it says it does

FOCUSES ON REGENERATING AND CONSERVING NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH RESTORATION AGRICULTURE, AGROECOLOGY AND OTHER CONSERVATION METHODS.

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

Reserves
35 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 12.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 96% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15
Income rose 1885% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Weak: 26 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

Independent board
5 of 25
0 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no 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
0 of 5
Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10
Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15
Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

$240,948 spent. We are building the capacity of farmers, organizations, and landowners globally to seamlessly integrate restorative practices into their existing methods. This can include teaching restoration agriculture, installing restoration agriculture systems, setting up wildlife monitoring systems, protecting and improving habitat for endangered species, and supporting other restorative practices that make sense for the land and its people.We build capcacity through site visits, educational seminars, demonstration plots, and continued support for organizations throughout the world. We also work directly with landowners to determine the best strategy for restoring and preserving their land.We have accepted unimproved land as a contribution and are installing restorative agriculture systems, setting up wildlife monitoring systems, protecting and improving the habitat for all species of wildlife. Our activities support and promote Agroecology which integrates the study of the interactions between plants, animals, humans, and the environment with in agriculture systems. We encourage the use of organic fertilizers, integrated pest management, and the conservation of soil and water. Natural areas are Earths most precious commodity and we believe conserving land is important for maintaining the planets natural beauty. It is also critical for a fulfilled human existence. We work with land owners to help restore land back to a holistic functioning ecological system.

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

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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2001.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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