Eden Inc is located in Cookeville, TN. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Eden Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Eden Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Eden Inc generated $326.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $218.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 16.3% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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EDEN INVESTS IN VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA TO ADDRESS THE ENVIRONMENTAL ROOTS OF POVERTY AND CULTIVATE THE HOLISTIC FLOURISHING OF LAND AND LIVES BY FACILITATING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND LANDSCAPE RESTORATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDENS TRANSFORMATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES STRUGGLING WITH THE EFFECTS OF EXTREME POVERTY. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO ATTEND SCHOOL, CONTRIBUTING FOR CLEAN WATER SYSTEMS AND DISASTER RELIEF FOR SUDDEN CLIMATE RELATED DISASTERS SUCH AS DROUGHT, FAMINE OR FLOODING.
EDENS ECO-CHAMPION MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM CULTIVATES THE NEXT GENERATION OF ECO-CHAMPIONS WHO EMBRACE CURIOSITY AND INNOVATION. EDENS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE, EMPOWER AND HONOR EACH STUDENTS ENVIRONMENTAL WORK AT INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY LEVELS. MEMBERS ARE GUIDED THROUGH FOUR MEMBERSHIP LEVELS WITH ACTIVITIES AND CHALLENGES AT EACH LEVEL. THE ACTIVITIES ARE CAREFULLY DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE A STUDENTS CURIOSITY AND CHALLENGE THEM TO GROW ENVIRONMENTALLY, MENTALLY, EMOTIONALLY, PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. EDENS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM ACTS AS AN INCUBATOR FOR GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO THE STUDENTS TO FURTHER DEVELOP THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL IDEAS AND ACTIONS.
EDEN ENVIRONMENTAL CAMPS AND CLUBS CHALLENGE VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE GLOBAL CITIZENS BY FOCUSING ON RELEVANT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ISSUES AND TACKLING PRACTICAL PROJECTS THAT PROTECT AND RESTORE THE STUDENTS LOCAL ENVIRONMENT. EDEN CLUB PARTNERS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND NEIGHBORHOODS TO FACILITATE OUR CUSTOM-DESIGNED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM AIMED AT TEACHING BASIC ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND CULTIVATING BETTER CONSERVATION PRACTICES AT THE HOUSEHOLD LEVEL. EDEN ENVIRONMENTAL CAMP PROVIDES VULNERABLE AND AT-RISK CHILDREN AND YOUTH INTENTIONAL EXPOSURE TO THE WILDERNESS AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THROUGH CAMPING AND ADVENTURE.
EDEN FOCUSES ON RESTORING LANDSCAPES AND ECOSYSTEMS IN ORDER TO MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE AND REDUCE POVERTY IN VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES. EDEN WORKS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO RESTORE AND REPAIR DEGRADED LANDSCAPES, BECAUSE THE IMPROVEMENT OF LAND DIRECTLY CORRELATES TO AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE: CROP PRODUCTION INCREASES, HEALTH IMPROVES AND FAMILIES CAN ESCAPE SURVIVAL MODE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Miriam Smith International Director | 40 | $42,600 | |
Kevin Smith Development Director | Officer | 40 | $40,200 |
Chris Ann Brekhus Board Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Rebecca Koo Board Vice Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Brian Mckenzie Board Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $326,208 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $326,208 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $326,208 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $50,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $82,800 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,308 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,500 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,334 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $349 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,160 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,552 |
Advertising and promotion | $284 |
Office expenses | $2,639 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $18,092 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $798 |
All other expenses | $9,723 |
Total functional expenses | $218,829 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $207,784 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $207,784 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $207,784 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $207,784 |