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Spiritus Ministries Inc

EIN 39-1536251 · Menasha, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RELIGIOUS YOUTH RETREAT CENTER. OUR TWO MAIN GOALS ARE: 1. TO INSPIRE THOUSANDS OF YOUNG CATHOLICS 2. FORM YOUNG ADULTS AS LIFELONG MISSIONARY DISCIPLES AND LEADERS FOR THE CHURCH.

Income
$984,615
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
18.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
46
Volunteers
84
Highest pay
$72,450, executive di

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

Good: 88 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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

    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.

  • 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 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 (2)
  1. $675,059 spent. SPIRTIUS INSPIRED 5,757 YOUTH IN FAITH BY GIVING 179 RETREATS TO 209 PARISHES AND FORMED 12 YOUNG ADULTS FOR LEADERSHIP IN THE CHURCH. AS A RETREAT CENTER ROOTED IN THE GOSPELS AND CATHOLIC TRADITION, OUR MINISTRY IS DEDICATED TO CRATEING RICH SPIRITURAL EXPERIENCES IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS OF ALL FAITHS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENCOUNTER JESUS AND RESPOND TO FAITH & LOVE.
  2. RELIGIOUS YOUTH RETREAT CENTER. OUR TWO MAIN GOALS ARE: 1. TO INSPRIE THOSANDS OF YOUNG CATHOLICS 2. FORM YOUNG ADULTS INTO LIFELONG MISSIONARY DISPCILES AND LEADERS OF THE CHURCH. SPIRITUS INSPRIED OVER 5,314 YOUTH IN FAITH BY GIVING 182 RETREATS, AND FORMED 12 YOUNG ADULTS INTO LEADERHIP IN THE CHURCH. A RETREAT CENTER ROOTED IN THE GOSPELS AND CATHOLIC TRADIONAL, AND OUR MINISTRY IS DEDICATED TO CREAIGN RICH SPIRITUAL EXPIRENCES IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS OF ALL FAITHS ARE ARE ENCOURAGED TO LIFE JESUS AND RESPOND TO FAITH & LOVE.

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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 March 1946.

    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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