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Refresh and Resound International

EIN 81-0989272 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

There are approximately 5000 missionaries leaving the field every year for preventable reasons such as team conflicts, marital and family issues, or burnout. The primary purpose of Refresh and Resound International is to keep missionaries emotionally healthy so they can remain in the field longer, while thriving to accomplish their mission. We do this through many different means: retreats, conferences, a "safe place" to process relationship conflicts and communication issues, as well as providing worship experiences, family getaway respite times, debriefs, financial assistance and support for those in transition.

Income
$111,847
Spending
$112,476
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$34,000, president

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
  1. $37,316 spent. Missionary Care: Throughout 2024, Refresh and Resound International supported missionary care efforts by funding over 185 hours of in-person and on-line debriefs, crisis debriefs, prayer sessions and counseling appointments, directly impacting 76 individuals across Asia and the Middle East.Refresh and Resound International also provided funding for personal retreat getaways for 10 family units, representing 43individual serving in Central America, Asia, and the Middle East. In addition, Refresh and Resound International hosted global workers in San Antonio, Texas, offering them rest and respite care during their time of renewal.In 2024 Refresh and Resound International provided transition funding to 11 family units, representing 29 individuals, to help ease the financial and emotional challenges associated with returning either to their passport countries or back to their countries of service. Team members also provided returning global workers with safe and supportive spaces to assist in their transition and reentry processes.
  2. $64,078 spent. Missionary Refresh Trips/Retreats: In 2024 Refresh and Resound International team members traveled to Honduras, Taiwan, Armenia and Malaysia. These trips were organized to provide worship and prayer teams for conferences serving global workers, as well as to conduct field consultative visits. Collectively, these efforts impacted 400 individuals representing more than 40 organizations serving in 35 nations around the world.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 2024.

    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 May 2016.

    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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