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Ignatian Resource Center

EIN 31-1531838 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 42% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

The Ignatian Spirituality Center nurtures compassion, healing and justice by engaging spiritual seekers in deepening their connection to God, self and others. The ISC brings together lay people, vowed religious, and Jesuits trained in Ignatian and other spiritualities to provide programs designed to deepen spiritual growth. We collaborate with Jesuit ministries to provide spiritual direction, programs, retreats, and resources that assist persons of all faiths to serve Christ's mission of compassion, healing, and justice.

Income
$242,357
Spending
$336,890
Spent on programs
42%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
6
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$100,800, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 78% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    42% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (6)
  1. $43,932 spent. Ignatian Spirituality programs:10 programs serving 341 people: Programs consisted of retreats, led reflective exercises, online resources, online retreats, and formation exercises in Ignatian Spirituality. The objectives are to lead participants through reflection, prayer and formation so that they can learn more about Ignatian Spirituality and how to practice it.
  2. $35,961 spent. Summer Ignatian Retreat: a 3 day retreat serving 61 people. Silent retreat that included spiritual direction, self reflection and guided prayer, and Ignatian workshops. The objectives are to give participants time for personal reflection, prayer and spiritual direction and to teach methods of Ignatian reflection and discernment.
  3. $15,768 spent. Spiritual Direction Services: matching seekers with spiritual directors and providing spiritual directors with professional community and workshops, serving 151 people. Objective is to find spiritual directors for people in the Puget Sound region.
  4. $13,805 spent. Novena: 9 day daily retreat, serving 624 participants in person and 146 participants online. Objective is to complete a novena to St. Francis Xavier and pray in community during Lent, build community and give hope through communal prayer.
  5. $13,987 spent. Ignatian Spirituality Center Women Companions of Color Program, serving 77 participants. Objective is to lead retreats and workshops to help participants learn more about and how to practice Ignatian Spirituality.
  6. $18,214 spent. New Program in Development- A program to further sharing of Ignatian Spirituality through the formation of two cohorts, one of preachers, the other of spiritual companions who will take workshops, go on retreats and meet monthly. The program will start in FY25-26.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 November 6, 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 June 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 1997.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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