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Immaculate Heart Community

EIN 95-2706764 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE IMMACULATE HEART COMMUNITY STATES IT IS AN INCLUSIVE ECUMENICAL COMMUNITY, WHICH SEEKS TO CREATE ACCESS FOR ALL PERSONS TO TRUTH, EQUITY, JUSTICE AND PEACE THROUGH SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, THE ARTS, AND TAKING ACTION THAT FOSTERS CARE FOR THE EARTH AND ALL BEINGS.

Income
$27.7 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 79%
Employees
19
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$172,148, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 86% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 324% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 11 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $248,474 spent. THE FOUNDING MEMBERS IS A PROGRAM OF THE IMMACULATE HEART COMMUNITY THAT FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY PROVIDING THE FORMERLY CANONICAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH A PLACE TO BUILD COMMUNITY, FOSTER SPIRITUAL GROWTH, AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION, WELLNESS, SERVICE TO OTHERS AND SPECIAL HELP FOR THOSE IN NEED.
  2. $1.6 million spent. IMMACULATE HEART COMMUNITY'S PROGRAM, "DOORWAY TO PRESENCE," PROVIDES VARIOUS OPPORTUNITES TO PROMOTE SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH MONTHLY LUNCH & LEARN LECTURE SERIES, KEYNOTE SPEAKER EVENTS, SPIRITUAL RETREATS, CONCERTS, PUBLIC SCREENING OF THE MOVIE "REBEL HEARTS."THERE ARE 5 COMMISSIONS THROUGH WHICH MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS CAN PARTICIPATE: JUSTICE FOR WOMEN, JUSTICE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, JUSTICE FOR THE UNHOUSED, JUSTICE FOR IMMIGRANTS/REFUGEES/INDIGENOUS, ANTI-RACISM AS SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION.IMMACULATE HEART COMMUNITY (IHG) HAS ONGOING RELATIONSHIP WITH ITS LEGACY PARTNERS AND AFFILIATES SUCH AS CORITA ART CENTER AND LA CASA DE MARIA RETREAT CENTER, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH VARIOUS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE SOCIAL JUSTICE.THE SPIRIT RECOGNITION AWARD PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE CRITICAL WORK OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS IDENTIFIED BY THE 5 COMMISSIONS.IHC MEMBERS & SUPPORTERS PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE SPIRITUAL GROWTH, SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.
  3. $1.2 million spent. THE CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL AND LA CASA DE MARIA'S MISSION IS TO BE A SANCTUARY OF PEACE TO RENEW PURPOSE, STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY, AND INCREASE THEIR EFFECTIVENESS IN THE WORLD. THIS IS DONE THROUGH GROUP PROGRAMMING, INDIVIDUAL RETREATS AND SPIRITUAL DIRECTION. IN 2018, THE CENTER PROPERTY IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY WAS DAMAGED BY A FIRE AND A SUBSEQUENT DEBRIS FLOW. THE COMMUNITY HAS RECOVERED SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS FROM INSURANCE AND OTHER SETTLEMENTS. SITE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT POSSIBILITIES ARE BEING EVALUATED.
  4. MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM SERVICES

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 September 1972.

    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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