Ann Ree Colton Foundation of Ni Science Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- Income
- $373,741
- Spending
- $491,424
- Spent on programs
- 95%
- Reserves
- 51.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 84%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $42,931, director
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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 51.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1595% 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 258 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $468,640 spent. OUR FOUNDATION HEADQUARTERS IN GLENDALE HOLDS WEEKLY SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES, AND THURSDAY NIGHT CLASSES OFFERING SPIRITUAL INSTRUCTION THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. OTHER MEETINGS AND EVENTS INCLUDE MONTHLY GUILD MEETINGS ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH. HOLY DAY SERVICES AND EVENTS ARE ALSO CELEBRATED SUCH AS PRAISEGIVING, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS, GOOD FRIDAY, MAUNDY THURSDAY, BUDDHA FESTIVAL, NEW SONG NIGHT, AND MANY OTHERS. SEASONAL ANNUAL CONCLAVES AT VARIOUS POINTS AT A DISTANCE FROM THE FOUNDATION ARE ALSO HELD INCLUDING ONE IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND, MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA AND SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA. WE MAINTAIN AND DISTRIBUTE THE FOUNDATION'S BOOKS AND AUDIO/VISUAL MATERIALS TO THOSE WHO WISH TO PURCHASE THEM FROM OUR WEBSITE, FROM AMAZON.COM, OUR DISTRIBUTORS, OR DIRECTLY FROM THE FOUNDATION. WE PROVIDE MONTHLY HOME STUDY LESSONS TO OVER 100 MEMBERS AND SUBSCRIBERS IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD. THIS INCLUDES THE AGAPE MAGAZINE CONTAINING CURRENT ARTICLES AND LETTERS BY NISCIENCE MEMBERS. SUPPORT MATERIALS, DVDS, AND CDS OF CLASSES AND EVENTS ARE SENT TO OUR OUTLYING NISCIENCE "UNITS AND MEMBERS IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY AND INTERNATIONALLY. WORSHIP SERVICES AND CLASSES ARE ALSO STREAMED FOR HOME VIEWING. WE PROVIDE PASTORAL SERVICES SUCH AS MARRIAGE SACRAMENTS, BAPTISM, CHRISTENING, AND THE RITUAL FOR THE DEAD. WE PROVIDE A SUNDAY MESSAGE AND SPECIAL SEASONAL PARTIES FOR CHILDREN. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MOVEMENT SESSIONS (YOGA, TAI CHI, ETC.) AND CREATIVITY SESSIONS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
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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