Nonprofit · EIN 27-0892545
EDIFY
Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $18,139,163 | $18,333,767 | -$194,604 | $7,883,342 | $786,804 | $7,096,538 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,480,232 | $14,763,936 | -$283,704 | $7,525,076 | $509,741 | $7,015,335 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $17,665,324
- Program service revenue
- $280,431
- Investment income
- $182,807
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$386
- Other revenue
- $10,601
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,097,426
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $522,375
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,540,822
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,238,666
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $62,141
- Accounting fees
- $46,588
- Occupancy
- $150,033
- Travel
- $1,869,445
- Depreciation
- $39,431
- Program services (functional)
- $15,130,895
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,032,613
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,170,259
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,525,076
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,883,342
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $786,804
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,096,538
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $19,069
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,448,374
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,648,933
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,447,605
- Gross receipts
- $18,159,214
- Employees
- 33
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE T DAWSON | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $155,659 | $3,114 |
| ABIGAIL BACH VP | STRATEGIC INITIATIVES & PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,111 | $23,500 |
| CURT CHRISTIANSSEN | CFO Officer | 40 | $117,876 | $23,326 |
| JULIE WALTON VP | OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCE (PART YEAR) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,126 | $13,543 |
| VANESSA FOLSOM | SR. DIRECTOR-PEOPLE CARE & SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $113,452 | $21,096 |
| CHASE KETCHUM | DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,163 | $19,980 |
| SCOTT RHOADES SENIOR | DIRECTOR, EDIFICATION & PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,565 | $17,489 |
| AMANDA FORBES VP | OF CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,915 | $6,460 |
| DEBBIE HALL | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE LUIS OCHOA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD CHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER CRANE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL PARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BULUS GALADIMO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN CLAUDE TUYISENGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN MACALUSO | CDO Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George T Dawson | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $151,125 | $3,692 |
| Abigail Bach | VP, Strategic Initiatives and Philanthropy Highest-paid employee | 30 | $131,022 | $22,974 |
| Curt Christianssen | CFO Officer | 40 | $114,304 | $19,752 |
| Vanessa Folsom | Secretary / Chief People Officer Officer | 50 | $111,919 | $21,892 |
| Chase Ketchum | Director of Information Technology Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,901 | $15,643 |
| Julie Walton | VP, Finance and Accounting Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,943 | $11,060 |
| David Slover | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Hall | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Crane | Board Member Trustee or director | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Chan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kurt Knapton | Audit Committee Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kwabeno Darko | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marnie Nair | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Park | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5694 MISSION CENTER BOX 611 602, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-4355
- In care of
- % CHRISTOPHER A CRANE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JEFF RUDDER, 5694 MISSION CENTER BOX 611 602, SAN DIEGO, CA 921084312
- Signed the 990
- CURT CHRISTIANSSEN, CFO
- Phone
- (855) 463-3439
- Return prepared by
- CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND SUSTAINABLE CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION GLOBALLY.
Program accomplishments
- EDIFY COMES ALONGSIDE ENTREPRENEURS WHO OFFER QUALITY CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION TO CHILDREN IN THEIR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. WE PARTNER WITH THEM USING THREE KEY RESOURCES TO HELP IMPROVE AND EXPAND THEIR SCHOOLS: 1. TRAINING TO EQUIP SCHOOL LEADERS AND TEACHERS TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE CHRIST-CENTERED SCHOOLS. 2. LOAN CAPITAL TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND SCHOOL FACILITIES. 3. EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND EMPLOYABILITY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)PERSONS SERVED IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 - 12.2 MILLION COMPRISED OF 12,083,667 CHILDREN, 97,410 LEADERS AND TEACHERS SCHOOLS SERVED IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 - 45,188 IN 16 DEVELOPING WORLD COUNTRIES.Expenses $14,814,815 · grants $2,097,426 · revenue $115,125
- EDIFY OFFERS DONOR VISION TRIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COUPLES. THESE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES PROVIDE A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO WITNESS THE IMPACT OF THEIR WORK IN AFRICA AND LATIN AMERICA, CONNECT WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES, AND DEEPEN ONE'S UNDERSTANDING OF EDIFY'S MISSION. BY VISITING SCHOOLS, MEETING EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS, AND ENGAGING WITH LOCAL STAFF, PARTICIPANTS GAIN AN IN-DEPTH, FIRSTHAND PERSPECTIVE ON THE CHALLENGES AND TRIUMPHS OF CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES. THESE TRIPS ARE ALSO DESIGNED TO BE A SPIRITUALLY ENRICHING EXPERIENCE, ENCOURAGING PARTICIPANTS TO REFLECT ON THEIR FAITH AND DISCERN HOW THEY CAN CONTRIBUTE TO "GIVING GOD MORE MIRACLE-WORKING SPACE," AS DESCRIBED BY EDIFY.Expenses $316,080 · revenue $165,306
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-0892545
- 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
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,883,342
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,159,214
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $13,023,161 | $12,721,085 | $7,701,594 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $11,013,812 | $10,701,193 | $7,383,983 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 EDIFY
- What is the EIN of EDIFY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EDIFY is 27-0892545.
- Is EDIFY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to EDIFY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EDIFY 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 EDIFY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EDIFY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EDIFY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JEFF RUDDER.
- Who are the officers and directors of EDIFY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $155,659 (GEORGE T DAWSON, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does EDIFY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $18,139,163, expenses of $18,333,767 and total assets of $7,883,342 at year end.
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