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Nonprofit · EIN 26-3807697

EDENS ROSE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · ALBANY, NY 12206

Financials

$183K$152K2023$310K$301K2024$716K$695K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EDENS ROSE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$715,532$694,820$20,712$336,176-$23,009$359,185
December 31, 2024990$310,108$301,484$8,624$338,473$0$338,473
December 31, 2023990-EZ$183,305$152,227$31,078$339,795$0$339,795
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$183,102
Program service revenue
$515,136
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$17,294

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$110,194
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$110,194
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$7,917
Occupancy
$31,375
Travel
$2,906
Program services (functional)
$590,869
Management and general (functional)
$103,951

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$338,473
Total assets, end of year
$336,176
Total liabilities, end of year
-$23,009
Net assets, end of year
$359,185
Net assets without donor restrictions
$359,185
Gross receipts
$715,532
Employees
10
Volunteers
7
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gregory SheldonExecutive Director
Trustee or director
40$49,452
Rion MarmulsteinTreasurer
Trustee or director
5$0
Leon ShelhamerSecretary
Trustee or director
5$0
Josh GoldfederPresident
Trustee or director
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gregory SheldonExecutive Director
Trustee or director
40$68,312
Rion MarmulsteinTreasurer
Trustee or director
5$0
Leon ShelhamerSecretary
Trustee or director
5$0
Josh GoldfederPresident
Trustee or director
5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rion MarmulsteinTreasurer5$0
Leon ShelhamerSecretary5$0
Josh GoldfederPresident5$0
Gregory SheldonExecutive Director5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5 GRANT ST, ALBANY, NY 12206-0000
In care of
% GREGORY SHELDON
Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
568 Delaware Ave, Delmar NY 12209
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Gregory Sheldon, 498 1st Street, Albany, NY 12206
Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
Gregory Sheldon, 568 Delaware Ave, Delmar NY 12209
Signed the 990
Gregory Sheldon, Executive Director
Phone
(518) 331-0992
Return prepared by
Charnia Nonprofit Management

Mission

Edens Rose Foundation advances health equity, housing stability, youth development, and environmental sustainability through community-driven programs. We increase access to nutritious food by distributing over 250,000 pounds of free produce annually, provide dignified housing and urban revitalization through rehabilitation of vacant properties, mentor youth in bike mechanics and environmental stewardship, and strengthen food security by developing organic gardens, micro-farms, and sustainable agriculture training programs. Our work empowers families, reduces insecurities, and builds healthier, more resilient communities.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Produce Pick-Up Project distributed approximately 250,000 pounds of free fresh fruits and vegetables through twice-weekly, year-round community food distributions. Led by community members, the program increased access to nutritious food and reduced barriers to healthy eating for hundreds of families. This initiative advanced health equity by ensuring underserved households had consistent access to fresh, high-quality produce.
    Expenses $3,528
  • The Home Again Program rehabilitated vacant and dilapidated properties to provide safe, dignified housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. By restoring abandoned structures, the program addressed urgent housing needs while reducing neighborhood blight. This effort strengthened community stability and supported environmental sustainability through adaptive reuse and revitalization.
    Expenses $401,021 · revenue $515,136
  • Through WheelsUp Youth Mentorship, young people learned bike maintenance, mechanical skills, and eco-trail riding while earning refurbished bicycles in exchange for community service. The Albany Victory Gardens and Urban Farmers Training Program expanded green spaces and strengthened the local organic food system through agricultural training and subsistence gardening. Together, these initiatives empowered youth and families with life skills, environmental awareness, and the ability to grow and sustain their own food sources.
    Expenses $62,700
  • Through Albany Victory Gardens, CUSP, Emergency Relief Aid, NRCS partnerships, and Seva initiatives, we strengthened local food systems, expanded green spaces, and provided direct support to families in crisis. These programs promoted soil building, composting, micro-farming, and environmental stewardship while also delivering timely emergency assistance to vulnerable households. Together, these efforts advanced community self-sufficiency, sustainability, and resilience by combining food access, environmental education, and rapid relief support.
    Expenses $123,620 · revenue $17,294

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
26-3807697
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$336,176
Income (IRS master file)
$715,532

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2009
Officer: Gregory Sheldon
December 31, 2009≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about EDENS ROSE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of EDENS ROSE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EDENS ROSE FOUNDATION is 26-3807697.
Is EDENS ROSE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to EDENS ROSE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EDENS ROSE FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of EDENS ROSE FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EDENS ROSE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of EDENS ROSE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Gregory Sheldon.
Who are the officers and directors of EDENS ROSE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,452 (Gregory Sheldon, Executive Director).
How much revenue does EDENS ROSE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $715,532, expenses of $694,820 and total assets of $336,176 at year end.

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