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Guided by Humanity

EIN 82-1456094 · Englewood, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak20 out of 100GovernanceWeak36 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 42% of its spending went to programs.

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

What it says it does

Guided by Humanity is a community-focused non-profit organization that offers radically inclusive, accessible, and equitable holistic health and wellness services for everyBODY and everyABILITY.

Income
$298,337
Spending
$488,660
Spent on programs
42%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$75,000, 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

Weak: 20 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 64% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    42% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 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

    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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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, 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. $124,119 spent. Guided By Humanity (GBH) provides inclusive, trauma-informed wellness programming designed to support individuals of all abilities, including people with intellectual, developmental, physical, and neurological disabilities. Through adaptive yoga classes, mindfulness practices, support groups, leadership development, outdoor retreats, and youth wellness initiatives, GBH promotes mental, physical, and emotional well-being while fostering community connection and self-advocacy. Programs are offered in-studio, virtually, and through community outreach partnerships across the Denver metro area. Services are accessible through a "Pay What You Can" model to reduce barriers to participation and ensure equitable access to wellness resources for underserved and marginalized communities.
  2. $50,000 spent. Guided by Humanity's accessible outdoor mindfulness retreats are immersive, seasonal experiences designed to restore mind, body, and spirit. Set against the sacred Colorado landscape, each full-day retreat combines adaptive yoga, meditation, hiking, sound healing, mindful crafts, and storytelling. Supported by certified professionals and inclusive teachers, our onsite staff includes QMAP's, Certified Nursing Assistants, Mental Health professionals, and quality Adaptive and Accessible Yoga Teachers. Our retreats provide peace, healing, and connection for every body and every ability.
  3. $29,404 spent. The Guided By Humanity (GBH) Sangha Day Program is a Denver-based inclusive wellness program serving individuals with disabilities through adaptive yoga, mindfulness, community engagement, and volunteer opportunities. The program provides a neurodiversity-affirming environment focused on improving mental, physical, and emotional well-being while fostering social connection and self-regulation. Services are offered through an accessible "Pay What You Can" model to ensure broad community participation.

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 June 2017.

    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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