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Eden Valley Institute Inc

EIN 84-0581955 · Loveland, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak41 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to provide an environment for implementing the science of soul winning. This is accomplished by conducting live-in health programs, supporting mission projects around the world, and apprentice-type training. We prepare laymen to unite with the church in finishing God's work on earth, emphasizing the role of health evangelism as it relates to spiritual approaches.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
74
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$28,079, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • 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 June 30, 2026, 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. $587,701 spent. Preventive Health Care Ministry: Conducted 15 two-week live-in programs, two 10-day sessions, and consultations emphasizing lifestyle changes for improved health; hydrotherapy and other natural treatments, and health education. Number of guests and support companions was 184, including 15 on a donation basis.
  2. $82,532 spent. Mission Centers: Ongoing development and assistance provided for lay missionary training programs, orphanages, and preventive health care centers in 5-6 countries.
  3. $482,507 spent. Community Services & Christian Lifestyle Apprenticeship: Operation of vegetarian health food store, organic farm, and hands-on ministry in country setting suited for total lifestyle emphasis. Bible studies and health seminars given in community. Friendship evangelism emphasized. Conducted a 6-month course on campus, with 10 students in total. Also provided a summer apprenticeship in organic farming with 6 interns, plus six 3-month interns in our lifestyle center. Campus setting in country provided for average of 15-20 families, and 20-25 singles.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 June 2026.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. 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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