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School of Metaphysics

EIN 43-1067657 · Windyville, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO AID ANY INDIVIDUAL WILLING TO PUT FORTH THE EFFORT TO BECOME A WHOLE, FUNCTIONING SELF, NOT DEPENDENT ON ANY PERSON, PLACE OR THING FOR PEACE, CONTENTMENT OR SECURITY.

Income
$153,111
Spending
$224,257
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
74.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
0
Volunteers
96
Highest pay
$2,400, director

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 74.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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

    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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $218,354 spent. THE APPLIED METAPHYSICS COURSE TEACHES STUDENTS TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE TO THEIR INNER SELF, WHILE COOPERATING WITH OTHERS, THEREFORE, THEY BECOME THE DIRECTOR/AUTHOR OF THEIR LIVES. CLASSES FOCUS ON ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS CONCENTRATION, VISUALIZATION (FOCUSED IMAGERY), MEDITATION, AND LIFE FORCE, ALL FOUNDATIONAL FOR EXPLORING THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SELF. STUDENTS EXERCISE THEIR MINDS ON A DAILY BASIS TO DEVELOP ATTENTION, CONCENTRATION, LISTENING, MEMORY AND IMAGINATION. THIS PRACTICE BUILDS WILL POWER. BUILDING AND HONING THE MENTAL MUSCLE IS MUCH LIKE ONE WOULD FAITHFULLY PRACTICE PHYSICAL EXERCISES. IN ADDITION TO THE MAIN COURSEWORK, THE SCHOOL OF METAPHYSICS ALSO OFFERS COURSES WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS LIKE CONCENTRATION, VISUALIZATION AND DREAM INTERPRETATION. (CONT'D ON SCH O) LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, HEALING CLASSES, BIBLE AND OTHER SCRIPTURE STUDY ARE ALSO PART OF OUR REGULAR OFFERINGS. THE UNIVERSAL LAWS AND TRUTHS THAT GOVERN CREATION ARE TAUGHT AS PART OF EACH CLASS TYPE. THE STUDY ENHANCES THE WHOLE LIFE BY DEVELOPING GREATER INNER PEACE, SECURITY AND CONTENTMENT IN EACH INDIVIDUAL WILLING TO PUT FORTH EFFORT.
  2. AFTER COMPLETION OF THE FIRST CYCLE OF LESSONS, STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO SPEND ONE YEAR OR LONGER IN RESIDENCY AT THE COLLEGE OF METAPHYSICS (COM). COM AFFORDS STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIRECT APPLICATION OF THE ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS AND THE ABILITY TO OBSERVE THE OPERATION OF UNIVERSAL LAWS AND TRUTHS WHICH THEY ARE INTRODUCED TO IN THE FIRST CYCLE OF LESSONS. THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF FULL-TIME OF IMMERSION IN METAPHYSICS (META - BEYOND; PHYSICS - PHYSICAL; IN OTHER WORDS, UNDERSTANDING CONSCIOUSNESS AND HOW THE MIND WORKS) THROUGH ACTIVITIES OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, HORTICULTURE, BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE, COOKING, INDIVIDUALIZED PROJECTS AND MORE. STUDENTS HAVE MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN LEARNING THUS GROWING IN UNDERSTANDING THROUGH EXPERIENCE WHICH LEADS TO MASTERY. (CONT'D ON SCH O) FOR EXAMPLE, STUDENTS LEARN HOW THE MIND WORKS WHILE IN THE GARDEN. THEY VISUALIZE THE FRUITS OR VEGETABLES (CREATIONS) ARE READY FOR HARVEST (MANIFESTATION) WHEN THE CYCLE IS COMPLETE.
  3. $2,050 spent. THE SCHOOL OF METAPHYSICS GIVES 15% OF ITS DONATIONS AND 100% OF A SEPARATELY DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTION FUND EACH MONTH TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY. THIS AIDS PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY TO GET TEMPORARY RELIEF SO THEY HOPE AND CAN REGAIN FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. THE COLLEGE OF METAPHYSICS GIVES OUT 3 SCHOLARSHIPS EVERY YEAR TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH STRONG COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, GOOD GRADES, AND CAREER GOALS.

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 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 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 June 1976.

    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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