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Guibord Center - Religion Inside Out

EIN 27-2054081 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission is to bring people together, to challenge assumption, unleash the Sacred and affirm the Spirituality that transforms the world.

Income
$325,830
Spending
$267,199
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
20.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
2
Volunteers
25

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

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

  • 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 (1)
  1. $206,823 spent. The Guibord Center (TGC) continues to be the major co-convener with the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA for the Christian-Buddhist and Christian-Hindu dialogue tables. The purpose of these dialogues is to bring together leaders from faith traditions in pursuit of common understandings and solidarity. TGC's outreach program for school leaders is titled Integrating Spirituality. Implementation of this program in 2025 included sessions for teachers, administrators and additional staff in K-12 and higher education schools. It also included an exploration of collaboration with leaders of several youth-oriented organizations. A partnership with local pre-K-12 schools demonstrated the program, which is based on robust scientific research regarding the neuroprotective benefits of nurturing innate spirituality to fight depression, addiction, and suicide in young people. These interactive workshops provide participants practice identifying and connecting with their own spiritual/authentic core. Through these experiences, they learn how to better incorporate these skills into their work with students. TGC continues to provide educational and experiential programs free of charge through its library of over 100 videos of original TGC programming. Faith and spiritual practices and teachings offered by key leaders from each religion or spirituality are available through the website at www.theguibordcenter.org. Take Heart Now- Spiritual Tools for Centering and Compassion is our monthly series featuring inspiring and deeply personal presentations from a wide range of notable leaders across the country. These presentations are then made available on the website. Each year special programs are created to fulfill the mission to bring people together. In 2025 the program "Feel the Spirit Moving: A Special Evening of Spiritual Stories and Strength with Charles Lane Ensemble" was presented live and filmed for future use through the website. TGC's film "ANIMA: Animals. Faith. Compassion." continues to be shared in schools to inspire meaningful conversations about interfaith cooperation, compassion, and the ethical values of respect for all life.

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 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 2025.

    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 August 2010.

    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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