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Spiritual Life Center Inc

EIN 06-1606685 · Hartford, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Spiritual Life Center enhances the spiritual wellbeing of people from any spiritual or religious tradition as well as those with no religious affiliation. The organization serves approximatly 370 people each year, many of who receive multiple units of service.

Income
$151,291
Spending
$164,854
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Highest pay
$36,897, executive dir.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $19,166 spent. The Spiritual Life Center has a community of certified spiritual directors who serve over 160 individuals every year, usually once a month, with the intent to help them grow spiritually. This takes place in individual and group sessions that last one and two hours respectively. Additionally, the Spiritual Life Center offers peer groups and one-on-one supervision for spiritual companions. The process involves skillful interpersonal dialogue, knowledge of human nature, empathy, and respect for the spirituality and beliefs of those we serve.
  2. $37,904 spent. The Spiritual Life Center has a rigorous and exceptional 2-year internship program with ongoing education opportunities for those who achieve spiritual direction certification. Every 4-5 years, the Spiritual Life Center also offers a certificate program in spiritual supervision.
  3. $64,366 spent. The Spiritual Life Center plans and hosts a wide range of spiritual programs for the general public. Each year we offer programs that support our primary mission of providing support for those who seek a deeper spiritual life and that reflect our core values of inclusivity, presence, deep listening, and compassion. Some of our programs are collaborative efforts with Hartford International University for Religion and Peace. Please note we welcome individuals from any spiritual or religious background, as well as those with no religious affiliation. The major source of our income is from contributions from those we serve.
  4. $30,825 spent. In-kind services - Spiritual Direction.
  5. $30,825 spent. Less offset: In-kind services - Spiritual Direction

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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