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Preambula Group

EIN 84-2075607 · Conway, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PREAMBULA GROUP IS A NON-PROFIT LAY APOSTOLATE THAT PROVIDES FORMATION AND TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE WORK OF THE NEW EVANGELIZATION.

Income
$407,451
Spending
$599,187
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
5
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$158,128, president, ceo, 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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 47% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 97% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    12 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 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 (1)
  1. $491,572 spent. DISCIPLESHIP ROADMAP: PREAMBULA GROUP IS A LAY APOSTOLATE THAT EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE FORMATION AND GROWTH OF CATHOLIC DISCIPLES FOR THE WORK OF THE NEW EVANGELIZATION. OUR WORK IS FOCUSED ON MAKING OUR PARISHES AND THEIR FAITHFUL ENGAGED IN THEIR ENCOUNTERS WITH CHRIST THROUGH EDUCATION, GROUP STUDY AND PRAYER SO THAT THEY WILL BECOME DISCIPLES AND BUILD UP PARISH LIFE IN THE REGION AND THE CHURCH AT LARGE. FORMATION ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED THROUGH THE WAY, ON FIRE, AND YOUR MISSION PROGRAMS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OTHE WAY IS THE FIRST STEP IN A CONTINUUM OF GUIDED EXPERIENCES FOR PEOPLE TO DISCOVER WHAT WONDERFUL THINGS JESUS WILL DO FOR THEM IF THEY TRUST HIM TO LEAD THEM TO A WHOLEHEARTED AND JOYFUL LIFE. OVER A LIVE EIGHT-WEEK GROUP EXPERIENCE, PARTICIPANTS LEARN THE AUTHENTICALLY CHRISTIAN WAY TO A DEEPER PERSONAL CONNECTION WITH GOD, INTERIOR FREEDOM, A RESILIENT FAITH, AND THE FULLNESS OF LIFE. ON FIRE IS A SIX-MONTH EXPERIENCE THAT CALLS DISCIPLES TO JOURNEY WITH OTHERS TO DEEPEN THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND DISCERN HOW GOD IS CALLING THEM TO BE MISSIONARY DISCIPLES FOR THE CHURCH. UPON COMPLETION OF THE ON FIRE PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS MAY JOURNEY FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS IN THE YOUR MISSION PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE DISCIPLE'S ABILITY TO SHARE THEIR FAITH COMFORTABLY AND CONFIDENTLY IN THE SECULAR WORLD. YOUR MISSION IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN THROUGH ON FIRE TO JOURNEY WITH OTHER ON FIRE ALUM TO LEARN HOW TO SHARE THE LOVE OF JESUS COMFORTABLY AND CONFIDENTLY. DURING THE EIGHT LIVE SESSIONS, PARTICIPANTS DISCOVER THEIR CALL AND TAKE RISKS AS THEY STEP OUT IN FAITH TO LIVE AS MATURE DISCIPLES CAPABLE OF BRINGING JESUS TO THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW HIM. UPON COMPLETION OF THE JOURNEY, EACH COHORT CONTINUES AS A COMMUNITY OF MISSIONARY DISCIPLES, SUPPORTING EACH OTHER IN THEIR DESIRE TO BRING JESUS INTO THEIR SPHERES OF INFLUENCE.THE METANOIA PROJECT INVESTS IN THE SPIRITUAL VITALITY AND GROWTH OF PARISH STAFF AND KEY PARISH VOLUNTEERS WORKING IN MINISTRY. THE INITIATIVE FOSTERS PERSONAL AND CULTURAL TRANSFORMATION FOR THE PARISH LEADERSHIP TEAM THAT CULTIVATES TRUST AND COHESION. PARISH STAFF ARE LED THROUGH NUMEROUS RETREAT-LIKE EXPERIENCES THAT HELP THEM MAINTAIN MINISTRY FOCUS AND ENERGY. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE REGULAR OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM COACHING AROUND PERSONAL IDENTITY AND MISSION. THEY ALSO BENEFIT FROM ONGOING TRAINING AND CONSULTATION FOR PARISH RENEWAL.

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 May 2020.

    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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