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Arizona Interfaith Movement

EIN 86-0974036 · Tempe, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE SEEK TO BRING GOLDEN RULE AWARENESS TO OUR COMMUNITY AND WORLD TO A HEIGHTENED LEVEL AND HOPE THAT IT WILL RESULT IN PEACE AND HARMONY AROUND THE GLOBE.

Income
$372,947
Spending
$245,320
Spent on programs
55%
Reserves
28.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
2
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$72,990, executive di

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 89% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    54% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    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. $42,464 spent. GOLDEN RULE AWARDS BANQUET: EACH YEAR, WE HONOR INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS AND YOUTH THAT EXEMPLIFY THE GOLDEN RULE IN THEIR LIVES AND IN OUR COMMUNITY. OVER 800 ATTENDEES PARTICIPATE IN THIS ANNUAL EVENT. THE 2025 GOLDEN RULE AWARDS BANQUET WAS HELD IN SEPTEMBER 4, 2025, AND HONOREES INCLUDED BISHOP JOHN P. DOLAN AND DR. WARREN H. STEWART, SR. THE ENTERTAINMENT FEATURED COLBY JEFFERS, BRYSON & TIERRA JONES, DAVID LEVY, THE HINDU DANCE GROUP, AND THE FIRST INSTITUTIONAL BAPTIST CHOIR.
  2. $417 spent. EXPERIENCE INTERFAITH: THIS IS A COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENT THAT FOSTERS BETTER UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT AMONG PEOPLE OF DIVERSE FAITH AND CULTURES. FOR EXAMPLE, THOSE THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE FREE EVENT CAN EXPERIENCE A SIKH LANGAR (VEGETARIAN DINNER PREPARED BY INDIAN RESTAURANTS) AND THE SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE OF SIKH PRACTICE. AN INTERFAITH DISCUSSION WILL ALLOW ALL TO SHARE THEIR PERSPECTIVES AND LEARN FROM OTHERS TO THEREBY DISPEL RELIGIOUS MISCONCEPTIONS AND IGNORANCE THAT OFTEN LEAD TO CONFLICT, WAR AND VIOLENCE. THE DISCUSSION WILL BE IN SMALL GROUPS FACILITATED BY A MODERATOR. DETAILS MAY BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE. HTTPS://INTERFAITHMOVEMENT.COM/EXPERIENCE-INTERFAITH/
  3. $6,556 spent. ARIZONA GOLDEN RULE EXPERIENCES (AGREE): AGREE'S PURPOSE IN TO PROVIDE FREE ACADEMIC-BASED RESOURCES THAT INSPIRE "GOLD STANDARD" BEHAVOR FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS. AGREE PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES WITH HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS THAT IMPLEMENT THE GOLDEN RULE WITH EMPATHY, RESPECT, CIVILITY, AND KINDESS. THE GOLDEN RULE IS BEING PRESENTED AS A UNIVERSAL "LIFE PRINCIPLE" FREE FROM RELIGIOUS OVERTONES. SCHOOLS THAT HAVE IMPLEMENTED THE CURRICULUM INCLUDE CHILDEN'S CAMPUS, PREMIER CHILDEN'S CENTER, ARTS ACADEMY AT ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN, ASH CREEK ELEMENTARY, AND EAST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT ON OUR WEBSITE: HTTPS://GOLDENRULEEDUCATION.ORG/

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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