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Relational Wisdom 360

EIN 45-4990562 · Billings, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RW360's Mission is to develop and deliver innovative, affordable training in relational wisdom, peacemaking and conciliation that equips people around the world with skills that strengthen relationships, prevent and resolve conflict and promote justice and peace in ways that reveal the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Income
$536,720
Spending
$511,504
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
10.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
9
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$112,000, president and 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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    6 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, 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 (4)
  1. $255,754 spent. o Global Training Programs: We developed courses in relational wisdom, biblical peacemaking, coaching and Christian conciliation that are delivered throughout the year through webinars, live seminars and our online learning platform, RW Academy. This training is available in a faith-based (Christian) format and a values-based (secular) format and is being used by churches, ministries, businesses, military bases and healthcare organizations globally. We also expanding our Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) program to take high quality professional development training and the gospel into new secular venues.
  2. $76,726 spent. Website, Blog and Social Media: We maintained and improved a robust, comprehensive, and technologically sophisticated web site and regular blog to provide the public with detailed, user-friendly, and highly practical information on relational wisdom. This required regular upgrades, improvements and additions to the website, as well as weekly blog posts. Each post contained a brief, practical lesson on relational wisdom that people could put into practice that day in any setting of their lives. The posts contained reflection questions designed to stimulate personal application and group discussion. We had numerous emails telling us of how people were changing individually and also growing together in groups. By the end of the year, we had added 1,200 people to our mailing list, which now numbers 12,600 resulting in 19,000 visits to our website every month.
  3. $51,151 spent. Annual Conference: Hosted a national conference that provided opportunities for fellowship and introductory and advanced training for 50church and ministry leaders, attorneys, counselors, business owners, missionaries and nonprofit workers.
  4. $51,150 spent. Supporting Instructors, Coaches and Conciliators: Provided ongoing support and resources for our network of instructors, coaches and conciliators as they served churches, ministries, businesses and other organizations that requested training services or assistance in resolving conflicts. This work was carried on both in person and by phone as our staff responded to inquiries through our "Conciliation Hotline" on how to apply relational wisdom and peacemaking principles in real life. We refer many cases to individuals in our network, who often put many hours into providing biblically grounded conflict coaching, mediation and arbitration.

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 February 2013.

    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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