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Salesian Monastic Community

EIN 23-2494017 · Brodheadsvlle, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceWeak25 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The purpose of this organization is to live the monastic life in the Catholic Christian tradition, according to the spirit of Saints Francis de Sales and Jane de Chantal. People from all walks of life are welcome here for retreat, to join in prayer, or to be ministered to. The work of a can be anything done in obedience and not in conflict with the rhythm of monastic life, e.g., spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, retreat work, cooking, keeping the monastery in good repair, etc. The monastery claims all powers provided for in the law for domestic non-profit corporations in order to carry out these purposes as stated. The monastery lives in the spirit of the code of canon law of the Roman Catholic Church and of Vatican Council II.

Income
$161,866
Spending
$48,864
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
0
Volunteers
1

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 25 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 1 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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)
  1. $18,864 spent. Interfaith Programs: A full-time monastic welcomed clients, patients, and guests. Spiritual direction, meditation training, liturgical services, and occasional meals were also provided. (This totaled approximately 170 sessions one-to-one or virtually.)
  2. $30,000 spent. Health care delivery: Approx. 1,200 one-hour sessions of pastoral care, including psychological care, natural health care, disability, pre-surgical evaluations, and spiritual counseling were provided. (Approx. 45% with reduced or no remuneration, including numerous phone consults and written reports provided at no cost.)
  3. Spiritual Media Programs: Spiritual books, meditation CDs, personalized recordings, and booklets provided here as well as made available through the mail to approx. 240 people (includes repeat orders and free materials). Offered workshops and retreats at various locations.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1990.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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