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Restoring the Soul Inc

EIN 42-1560993 · Lakewood, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The organization is a Christian ministry whose purpose is to serve local churches through the "care of souls" using the main avenues of pastoral counseling, mentoring, teaching and training, and developing written curriculum which will lead others to emotional healing and wholeness.1. The organization will provide Intensives to allow for couples and individuals to come to Denver, Colorado, and receive intensive daily spiritual care. During these times, individuals receive teaching, counseling, prayer, and spiritual care to be renewed, restored, and revived. The following intensives are offered: A. Spiritual Direction Intensives - One Week (15-20 hours) Retreat/educational experience designed to provide spiritual care for Christian leaders. This program emphasizes prevention, wellness, and spiritual renewal through prayer, meditation, devotional reading and instruction, and spiritual direction. B. Soul Care Intensives - Two Weeks (30-35 hours) This time is problem-focused and emphasizes

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
11
Volunteers
52
Highest pay
$178,723, president/ceo

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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 7 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

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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. $1.1 million spent. Men's Weekend: 60 attendees Essence Circles: 16 monthly participants In 2025, Restoring the Soul, Inc. completed 162 weeks of intensive counseling, serving couples, individuals, and those needing a combination of both. We provided $190,200 in scholarships to support participants in financial need. These scholarships are a vital part of our partnerships with nonprofit organizations whose leaders - pastors, missionaries, and Christian and para-church workers - often carry significant personal trauma as well as burdens from their demanding roles. Our ability to offer this level of support is a meaningful gift to the broader body of Christ. RTS operated with a team of six licensed therapists and 2.5 support staff in 2025Construction on our expanded office space was completed, which allowed us to begingrowing our operations to better serve our clients and partners. Our staff both participated in and taught at several conferences and trainings, mostnotably MHM (Mental Health in Missions) and TAG (The Apprentice Gathering) whereour co-founder Michael Cusick was a plenary speaker as well as a break-out instructor. These events provide valuable opportunities to influence and equip leaders, connect with those who can benefit from our services, and cultivate strategic partnerships. Essence Circles continues to provide women with a safe place to meet and share eachmonth, impacting 16 women and growing. Our Men's Weekend served 60 participantswith support from 45 staff over two retreats - each weekend offering significantopportunities for transformation and healing. The Restoring the Soul podcast reached 236,637 downloads, spanning 205 countriesand 21,800 cities.

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 December 2006.

    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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