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Renewal Ministries Inc

EIN 38-2385975 · Ann Arbor, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RENEWAL MINISTRIES SEEKS TO FOSTER RENEWAL IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THROUGH THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT FOR THE SALVATION OF SOULS.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
31
Volunteers
119
Highest pay
$225,901, president

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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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

    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

    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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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 (5)
  1. $688,731 spent. YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY - THROUGH OUTREACH IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS, SUMMER CAMPS, SMALL GROUPS, WEEKLY DISCIPLESHIP ACTIVITIES, MENTORING, AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES, HUNDREDS OF TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WERE EVANGELIZED AND ENCOURAGED TO BECOME FERVENT DISCIPLES OF CHRIST IN 2024.
  2. $620,260 spent. GLOBAL MISSIONS - IN 2024, GLOBAL MISSIONS IN MORE THAN 30 COUNTRIES ENCOURAGED THOUSANDS OF CLERGY, RELIGIOUS, SEMINARIANS, CATECHISTS, AND THE LAITY TO ENCOUNTER JESUS CHRIST AND THE HOLY SPIRIT MORE DEEPLY.
  3. $515,051 spent. MEDIA OUTREACH - THROUGH DAILY RADIO SHOWS AND PODCASTS, WEB OUTREACH, AND THE CHOICES WE FACE, THE LONGEST RUNNING SHOW ON CATHOLIC TELEVISION, HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE REGULARLY ENCOURAGED IN THEIR WALK WITH CHRIST AND PRACTICE OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH.
  4. $1.0 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE TRAVELING ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA TO PREACH AND TEACH THE GOSPEL, RUNNING AN ONLINE AND MAIL OREDER STORE PROVIDING CATHOLIC RESOURCES, AND LOCAL PASTORAL AND DISCIPLESHIP INITIATIVES.
  5. OTHER PROGRAMS - OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE TRAVELING ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA TO PREACH AND TEACH THE GOSPEL, RUNNING AN ONLINE AND MAIL OREDER STORE PROVIDING CATHOLIC RESOURCES, AND LOCAL PASTORAL AND DISCIPLESHIP INITIATIVES.

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 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 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 October 1992.

    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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