Edens Rose Foundation
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The Organization's programs include:Albany Victory Gardens - Community Food System Peer-supported urban farmer training on previously vacant city lots. Through soil restoration and community composting, we create greenspace and free space to grow food and community. Food is distributed to the community 4 days a week via a no-cost farm market, the Produce Pick-up Project. Economic Opportunity for urban farmer participants and certificatetraining graduates is provided both at an on-site weekly farmers market and through the procurement of their own fully developed Micro-Farm and small business. Project site includes gardens, Bee Hives, Mushrooms, Blueberry Orchard, Farm Market, Chicken coop and regular programs for community youth.Home Again - Housing the Habitually Homeless Transforming abandoned houses in divested neighborhoods into dignified, renovated, …
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.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Edens Rose Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 12,907 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 81% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 25,022 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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Filing history
6 years on file from IRS Form 990: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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#367 of 25,022 international charities in the United States on integrity score
86/100 puts it in the top 2% of the cohort, tied with 262 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Sources and verification
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Frequently asked questions about Edens Rose Foundation
Edens Rose Foundation is a registered international nonprofit based in Albany, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 263807697. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $716K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Edens Rose Foundation has $716K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Organization's programs include:Albany Victory Gardens - Community Food System Peer-supported urban farmer training on previously vacant city lots. Through soil restoration and community composting, we create greenspace and free space to grow food and community. Food is distributed to the community 4 days a week via a no-cost farm market, the Produce Pick-up Project. Economic Opportunity for urban farmer participants and certificatetraining graduates is provided both at an on-site weekly farmers market and through the procurement of their own fully developed Micro-Farm and small business. Project site includes gardens, Bee Hives, Mushrooms, Blueberry Orchard, Farm Market, Chicken coop and regular programs for community youth.Home Again - Housing the Habitually... Edens Rose Foundation is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Edens Rose Foundation is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $716K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.
Edens Rose Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 263807697. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Edens Rose Foundation is located in Albany, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $716K is below the peer average of $5M.
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Quick facts about Edens Rose Foundation
- What is Edens Rose Foundation?
- Edens Rose Foundation is an international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Albany, United States. The Organization's programs include:Albany Victory Gardens - Community Food System Peer-supported urban farmer training on previously vacant city lots. Through soil restoration and community composting, we create greenspace and free space to grow food and community. Food is distributed to the community 4 days a week via a no-cost farm market, the Produce Pick-up Project. Economic Opportunity for urban farmer participants and certificatetraining graduates is provided both at an on-site weekly farmers market and through the procurement of their own fully developed Micro-Farm and small business. Project site includes gardens, Bee Hives, Mushrooms, Blueberry Orchard, Farm Market, Chicken coop and regular programs for community youth.Home Again - Housing the Habitually Homeless Transforming abandoned houses in divested neighborhoods into dignified, renovated, safe, secure, and sustainable homes for vulnerable families and individuals in our community suffering from habitual homelessness. Working with shelters for women, families, the elderly, veterans, and at-risk population groups, we provide access to services and other resources offered within our existing programs and those of our partner organizations, by providing care coordination at our community-based, single-point-of-entry wrap-around service center, the Hub.Environmental Stewardship - OIT, Recuperating divested urban neighborhoods through different components of environmental stewardship that not only benefit the landscape but also greatly benefit the community. Through the implementation of green spaces including waterways, open spaces, and recuperated empty city lots, urban communities can take part in native food access through local and naturally grown food forests grown within neighborhood green spaces. Youth are able to learn and benefit from naturally occurring skill-building and STEM learning through outdoor indigenous training and increased natural exposure. Through the investment of native plant life
- When was Edens Rose Foundation founded?
- Edens Rose Foundation was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Edens Rose Foundation?
- Gregory Sheldon serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Edens Rose Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Albany, NY, United States.
- What is Edens Rose Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is $715,532. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Edens Rose Foundation trustworthy?
- Edens Rose Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Edens Rose Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 263807697.
- What is Edens Rose Foundation's website?
- http://edensrose.org