A Ren Xue Center for Whole Life
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To educate and enable individuals to improve themselves and help others through the practice of Qigong and the principles of Ren Xue.
- Income
- $293,160
- Spending
- $308,408
- Spent on programs
- 61%
- Reserves
- 0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 74%
- Employees
- 12
- Highest pay
- $50,991, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1561% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 (2)
- $168,401 spent. Qigong is the self-healing branch of traditional Chinese medicine that involves still and movement meditation. This practice has been shown to improve health by strengthening the body, calming the mind and lessening stress and tension. Other healing benefits include stress reduction, improved focus, attention, and mental clarity and increased energy. In addition to the movement practice, students learn from a body of work known as Ren Xue which teaches how to use and cultivate consciousness in a positive way for healthy development of life. Students are taught to recognize how their patterns of consciousness influence their well-being and how to substitute healthier patterns to optimize wellness. Sliding scale is available to all students and pro bono sessions are offered for those not able to afford the usual fees.
- $20,248 spent. Group classes are offered weekly and workshops are offered periodically throughout the year to compliment the main service of individual sessions. These classes consist of learning and practicing tools to help reduce stress, calm the mind and maintain a healthy state of well-being both physical and mental. Some classes include group discussions which encourage students to relate and learn from one another. The community aspect helps everyone work on themselves, as well as help those around them. Students are always offered a free introductory class. No student is turned away for lack of funds for continued classes.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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