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The John Paul II Foundation for Life and Family

EIN 46-1840643 · Katy, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceWeak40 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION IS A CATHOLIC APOSTOLATE DEDICATED TO BUILDING A CULTURE OF LIFE AND LOVE. THESE GOALS ARE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH INTEGRATED EDUCATION INITIATIVES THAT PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF LIFE AND FORM FAMILIES AS INTIMATE COMMUNITIES OF LOVE.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
26
Volunteers
456
Highest pay
$199,787, 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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

    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, 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. $455,676 spent. CONVERGING ROADS IS A FORMATION PROGRAM FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, HOSPITAL CHAPLAINS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS THAT INTEGRATES THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MEDICINE WITH CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE ETHICS. CONFERENCE SERIES ARE HELD LOCALLY AND REGIONALLY AROUND THE COUNTRY, FEATURING DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS FROM THE FIELDS OF BIOETHICS, THEOLOGY, MEDICINE AND SCIENCE.
  2. $940,286 spent. TOGETHER IN HOLINESS IS A CONFERENCE SERIES INSPIRING AND EMPOWERING COUPLES TO GROW TOGETHER IN HOLINESS. HELD AROUND THE NATION, THESE CONFERENCES PROVIDE INSIGHT AND PRACTICAL GUIDANCE TO COUPLES ON HOW THEY CAN EMBRACE A CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL LIFE IN THEIR MARRIAGES AND FAMILY.
  3. $56,630 spent. SHEPHERD'S HEART IS AN EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE FOR THE CLERGY, PREPARING THEM FOR DIFFICULT PASTORAL CHALLENGES AND OFFERING PRESENTATIONS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE FOUNDATIONAL TEACHINGS OF THE CHURCH, OFFER MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC UPDATES, AND PROPOSE PASTORAL SOLUTIONS FOR EVANGELIZING THE FAITHFUL.
  4. FORMATION SERIES IS YEAR-ROUND MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT FOR CATHOLIC SPOUSES THAT OFFERS A COMMUNITY OF ACCOMPANIMENT WITH OTHER LIKE- MINDED COUPLES, EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE FORMATION, ENCOURAGEMENT, SUPPORT, AND PRACTICAL TOOLS TO GROW TOGETHER IN HOLINESS AS SPOUSES AND PARENTS AND TO FORM THEIR CHILDREN IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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