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Eden Invitation

EIN 82-3824255 · Hudson, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDING FAITH FORMATION RESOURCES, EVENTS, AND ONGOING SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR LGBTQ+ YOUNG ADULTS FINDING THEIR PLACE IN A FAITH SETTING. WE ARE DISCIPLES WITH LGBTQ+ EXPERIENCES, BUILDING COMMUNITY WITH OTHERS WHO DESIRE A WAY OF LIFE IN CONGRUENCE WITH CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH

Income
$465,585
Spending
$487,990
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
7
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$77,272, president

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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 7 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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. $193,232 spent. GROWING SYSTEMS OF MUTUAL SUPPORT: HOSTED OUR LARGEST ANNUAL RETREAT WITH ALMOST 100 PARTICIPANTS, TRAINED AND SUPPORTED LOCAL COORDINATORS LEADING MONTHLY SMALL GROUPS IN 6 US METROS/REGIONAL AREAS, WITH AN ADDITIONAL 4 DIGITAL HEARTH GROUPS AND 25 SMALLER NOOKS IN CITIES IN METRO AREAS. 6 HEARTH GROUPS HOSTED AN IN PERSON COMMUNITY WEEKEND. ADDED TEN TRAINED PRIEST-COMPANIONS TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
  2. $80,514 spent. RECEIVING THE WHOLE PERSON: RECIEVED 130 NEW CONTACTS FROM SEARCHING LGBT DISCIPLES. OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEER TEAM HAD A ONE-ON-ONE WELCOME CONVERSATION WITH 105 INDIVIDUALS AND COORDINATED 72 PARTICIPANTS IN VOLUNTEER-LED SUPPORTIVE SMALL GROUP BOOK CLUBS. PROVIDE A WELCOMING WITNESS AND PRESENCE AT MAJOR CATHOLIC CONFERENCES. ALL TRAINING, GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY FORUM ACCESS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE.
  3. $48,308 spent. EMPOWERING FOR CREATIVE DISCIPLESHIP: IMPLEMENTED A MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING TO SUPPORT OUR 40 TRAINED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS. ADDED CLOSE COMMUNITY ALLIES (LIKE SPOUSES AND PASTORAL TEAM MEMBERS) TO OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY.

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 August 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 October 21, 2026.

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