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Cadence International

EIN 84-6027655 · Englewood, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CADENCE INTERNATIONAL IS AN EVANGELICAL MISSION AGENCY DEDICATED TO REACHING THE MILITARY OF THE UNITED STATES AND OF THE WORLD WITH THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST. WE SHARE THE GOSPEL AND OUR LIVES WITH THE MILITARY COMMUNITY.

Income
$9.9 million
Spending
$10.3 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
172
Volunteers
630
Highest pay
$193,198, president

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

Fair: 58 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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 (3)
  1. $7.8 million spent. ADULT MINISTRIESAT CADENCE HOSPITALITY HOUSES OR RETREAT CENTERS, SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN FIND AN OPEN DOOR, A COMFORTABLE COUCH, A HOME-COOKED MEAL, AND PEOPLE WHO LISTEN, ENCOURAGE, LOVE, AND POINT THEM TO THE HOPE OF CHRIST. MINISTRIES IN THESE LOCATIONS INCLUDE RETREATS, BIBLE STUDIES, CLASSES, SINGLES GROUPS, FAMILY-FOCUSED MINISTRIES, EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH EFFORTS, ONE-TO-ONE DISCIPLESHIP, AND COFFEE HOUSE MINISTRIES. CADENCE ADULT MINISTRIES MISSIONARIES STRIVE TO SHARE THE UPS AND DOWNS OF LIFE WITH MILITARY PERSONNEL, ENCOURAGING THEM INTO DEEPER RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS AND WITH CHRIST.
  2. $794,234 spent. YOUTH AND CHILDRENCADENCE STUDENT MINISTRY (CSM) AND CADENCE CHILDREN'S MINISTRY (CCM) SERVE AND REACH OUT TO THE CHILDREN OF MILITARY PERSONNEL AROUND THE WORLD. THE GRADE SCHOOL CHILDREN AND TEENS OF THE MILITARY COMMUNITY GROW UP IN A FLUCTUATING ENVIRONMENT, OFTEN WITH ONE, AND SOMETIMES BOTH, PARENTS DEPLOYED. CSM AND CCM PARTNER WITH CHAPEL YOUTH GROUPS AND HOSPITALITY HOUSES TO BUILD AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY, HAVE FUN, AND GROW IN FAITH.
  3. $48,113 spent. FOREIGN MILITARY MINISTRIESCADENCE HAS A HEART FOR MILITARY COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD. THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL RELIEF PROGRAMS, FOREIGN MILITARY AND SECURITY FORCE MEMBERS OF OTHER NATIONS ARE COMING TO KNOW CHRIST AND LEARNING TO SHARE THEIR NEW-FOUND FAITH WITH OTHERS. AS INFLUENTIAL LEADERS WITHIN THEIR GOVERNMENTS, THESE PEOPLE MAY HOLD THE KEYS TO BREAKING CYCLES OF CORRUPTION AND INFLUENCING THEIR ENTIRE NATION FOR CHRIST.

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 August 1957.

    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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