Shumei International Institute Inc
The shumei international institute's (sii) mission is: "inspired by the philosophy of mokichi okada the shumei international institute helps people of the world realize they are world citizens …
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Shumei International Institute Inc is a education organization based in CRESTONE, United States. Annual revenue: $92K. EIN: 710918711.
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Mission
The shumei international institute's (sii) mission is: "inspired by the philosophy of mokichi okada the shumei international institute helps people of the world realize they are world citizens able to act for the common good." this mission is carried out by engaging in and offering the public the opportunity to engage in activities based on the 3 central teachings of mokichi okada 1882 - 1955 who founded a spiritual fellowship in japan the mid 20th century with which sii is affiliated. This spiritual fellowship ("shinji shumeikai") is commonly known throughout the world as "shumei". The three principal tenets of shumei's philosophy toward life are the practice of natural agriculture, fostering an appreciation for art and beauty and a spiritual healing practice called jyorei. Sii continues to maintain 3 experimental natural agriculture gardens along with a 4 season greenhouse in crestone, colorado area and shares both vegetables, knowledge and techniques in many ways including farmers m
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Shumei International Institute Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyShumei International Institute Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Crestone, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 710918711. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $704K in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Shumei International Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 710918711. 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.
Shumei International Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Shumei International Institute Inc is located in Crestone, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Based on official tax filings, Shumei International Institute Inc has $704K in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Shumei International Institute Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as an Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $704K in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Shumei International Institute Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Shumei International Institute Inc 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. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Shumei International Institute Inc is a education organization based in CRESTONE, United States. Annual revenue: $92K. EIN: 710918711. Shumei International Institute Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $704K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Shumei International Institute Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Shumei International Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 710918711, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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SHUMEI INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (4)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 17 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 17 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2002
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Shumei International Institute Inc
- What is Shumei International Institute Inc?
- Shumei International Institute Inc is a education organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in Crestone, United States. Shumei International Institute Inc is a education organization based in CRESTONE, United States. Annual revenue: $92K. EIN: 710918711.
- When was Shumei International Institute Inc founded?
- Shumei International Institute Inc was founded in 2002.
- Who leads Shumei International Institute Inc?
- Alan Imai serves as President.
- Where is Shumei International Institute Inc located?
- Headquartered in Crestone, CO, United States.
- What is Shumei International Institute Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Shumei International Institute Inc trustworthy?
- Shumei International Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Shumei International Institute Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 710918711.
- What is Shumei International Institute Inc's website?
- http://www.shumeicrestone.org