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Everlasting Education Inc

EIN 85-3083094 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Everlasting Education EE is dedicated to providing meaningful outdoor educational experiences to students of all ages with a focus on elementary level environmental and cultural studies EE operates a private elementary school after school enrichment programs and nature day-camps over seasonal school breaks EE hires teachers who have backgrounds in environmental studies education naturalism history and other related fields Other program tenants include social-emotional learning and constructivist pedagogy

Income
$414,565
Spending
$399,078
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
10
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$77,515, board member/executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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

    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 July 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. $288,614 spent. FULL TIME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Everlasting Education operated a full time, fully outdoor elementary school of environmental studies and nature connection called Everlasting Elementary School of the Los Angeles River Watershed. The school is registered Aftercare Snacks Classroom Supplies Curriculum Field Trips Program Supplies Class Events (deleted) Legal & Professional Fees:Contractor Staff
  2. $2,592 spent. Everlasting Adventures: Backcountry Trails (EABT) The goals of this program include (1) positive character transformation through boundary-pushing, (2) developing confidence, independence, responsibility, and self-awareness, (3) disconnecting from screens and urban life, (4) connecting with the serenity of nature and everlasting inner-self tranquility, (5) discovering the dramatic natural history of California, (6) coming to understand the multiple hisotries or Califonia, including its first people and the subsequent turmoil and technology introduced by Spanish, Mexicans, Americans, and people from all over the world, and (7) having a ton of fun with humorous, high-spirited staff and peers.
  3. $47,753 spent. SEASONAL CAMPS - Everlasting Education hosts a summer camp for 6 weeks over the summer winter and spring break. These programs are open to students ages 5 - 10 from all schools open to the public. In 2023 Everlasting Educations summer camp program had 46 students. Over the course of the camp, students are guided on nature hikes, ecology walks, environmental science lessons and social-emotional conversations with their peers.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2023.

    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 July 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 November 2023.

    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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