Theodyssey Group
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To guide Christ-followers in the process of whole life spiritual formation.
- Income
- $303,665
- Spending
- $370,743
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 95%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 40
- Highest pay
- $110,196, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, 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 (3)
- $114,954 spent. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT During 2024-25, we continued to train and support leaders both online and in person, in large and small-group settings. This support included online boot camps, mentoring workshops, and a leaders growth forum. We remain committed to our initiative to develop the next level of leaders ("Lions") through monthly seminars and annual retreats. We also continued to train trainers via our Certificate in Spiritual Formation Leadership track, which includes four six-week modules and weekend retreats at Mt. Hermon Conference Center. Additionally, we continued to enhance an ongoing Mentoring Community to nurture and prepare mentors to support emerging leaders.
- $86,216 spent. LEADERSHIP RESOURCES/PUBLISHING In 2024-25, we continued supporting the distribution of our Spanish translation of Five Misadventures in the Christian Life. We also developed and promoted a 10-part weekly online fall study integrated with small groups, called When We Pray." A new series of four six-week learning modules for in-depth leadership training falls under the umbrella of Tyrannus Hall, our leadership training academy. We funded a part-time position this year for a Tyrannus Hall Director and continue to sponsor day retreats, podcasts, and Certificate track modules under the leadership of Tyrannus Hall.
- $86,215 spent. SMALL GROUPS Small groups focused on various studies and topics meet across the country. Our staff was deeply involved in extensive planning, recruiting leaders, training, developing leadership tools, and coaching frontline ministry leaders. Additionally, our teams held day retreats and workshops in Pennsylvania, San Diego, Santa Barbara, the SF Bay area, and online.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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