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Presbyterian Outlook Found Inc

EIN 54-1186581 · Richmond, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION'S MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO EQUIP AND EMPOWER THE CHURCH TO ADDRESS TODAY'S PRESSING ISSUES BY PUBLISHING DIVERSE, CREATIVE CONTENT THAT WITNESSES TO GOD'S JUSTICE AND CHRIST'S RADICAL WELCOME. IT PUBLISHES A PERIODIC MAGAZINE, WHICH IS SOLD THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND CONDUCTS WEBINARS FOR CHURCH LEADERS.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$932,015
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
5
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 31 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 (3)
  1. $721,964 spent. PUBLISHED A MONTHLY MAGAZINE OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR OF "THE PRESBYTERIAN OUTLOOK", PROVIDING THOUGHT-PROVOKING COMMENTARY AND VALUABLE INFORMATION TO OVER 7000 SUBSCRIBERS.
  2. PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL RESOUCES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CHURCH LEADERS AT MINIMAL COST.
  3. MAINTAINED A STRONG INTERNET PRESENCE VIA OUR WEBSITE AND DIGITAL EDITIONS THAT INCLUDE MOST OF OUR ARTICLES, AND THAT AGGREGATES BLOG POSTS AND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 November 6, 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 October 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 1983.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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