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Abbey Inc

EIN 82-3222573 · Fort Collins, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceWeak47 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Abbey's primary purpose is creating programming to provide, rest, refreshment and soul care for Christian pastors and faith leaders through a combination of retreats, individual spiritual direction and personal prayer practices.

Income
$57,930
Spending
$40,794
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
42.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$25,200, secr/exec dir

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

Governance

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 (1)
  1. $34,676 spent. 1) The Abbey launched its 6th cohort of The Praxis, a 9-month spiritual formation experience for pastoral leaders along Colorado's front range. 24 leaders engaged in monthly retreats, individual & group spiritual direction, and daily prayer practices as they journeyed inward to deepen their life with God. As a metaphor for God's abundance, the Praxis is free for those accepted. The only cost is time.2) The Abbey continued to develop opportunities for program alumni to stay connected, including taking initial steps towards establishing alumni groups by organizing Praxis small groups according to common location. The Abbey also hosted an alumni day retreat in July of 2024 to give leaders the opportunity to rest during Ordinary Time.3) The Abbey continued expanded seasonal retreats offerings during Advent in 2024 and Lent in 2025. Retreats in Colorado Springs, Denver and Fort Collins allowsthree opportunities for front range pastoral leaders and their staffs to receive rest and refreshment during the busy church seasons of Lent and Advent.Nearly 200 leaders and other staff attended these retreats.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 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 May 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 2018.

    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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