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Pastoral Reflections Institute

EIN 27-0603852 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PASTORAL REFLECTIONS INSTITUTE IS AN INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN MINISTRY FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL THAT NURTURES THE AWARENESS OF GOD'S INDWELLING PRESENCE TO LIVE AN AUTHENTIC AND COMPASSIONATE LIFE. WE SHARE THE EXPLORATION AND TEACHING OF THIS UNIVERSAL SPIRITUAL TRUTH THROUGH PODCASTS, RADIO, ONLINE VIDEOS, PRINTED AND AUDIO MATERIALS, SEMINARS, LECTURES SERIES AND RETREATS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO SHARING THE POWER AND RICHNESS OF A SPIRITUAL LIFE BASED ON THE TEACHING OF JESUS CHRIST. THE INTENTION OF THIS MINISTRY IS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS WO ARE SEEKING SPIRITUAL LIFE. THROUGH OUR OUTREACH, WE HOPE TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE DEPTH AND RICHNESS FOUND IN A SPIRITUAL LIFE AND TO UNDERTAKE THAT WILL ENHANCE, EXPAND AND FOSTER THE UNDERSTANDING OF AND PARTICIPATE IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.

Income
$337,826
Spending
$635,996
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
2
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$45,480, president/director

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

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 88% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 46 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

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

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $110,397 spent. WEEKLY REFLECTIONS ON SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS BROADCASTED ON SATELLITE RADIO SIRIUS XM THE CATHOLIC CHANNEL ON SUNDAY MORNINGS.
  2. $133,945 spent. CREATE AND PUBLISH VIDEOS OF SPIRITUAL TEACHING, REFLECTIONS AND MEDITATION, PROVIDING AN ARCHIVE OF VIDEO CONTENT AS A RESOURCE FOR SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENRICHMENT.
  3. $46,073 spent. PILGRIMAGE RETREAT FOR IN-DEPTH SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE AND TEACHING.
  4. $71,273 spent. SHARING CONTENT VIA WEBSITE, BLOG POST, SOCIAL MEDIA.CREATING WRITTEN MATERIAL FROM ARCHIVED HOMILIES.POST ALL REFLECTIONS, MEDITATIONS, AND SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS ON FINDING GOD IN OUR HEARTS.

Source: Form 990 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 November 2009.

    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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