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Newman Theological College St Josephs Seminary

EIN 98-1644897 · Canada

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak37 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

NEWMAN THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE IS A ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY COMMITTED TO THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION AND MISSIONARY DISCIPLESHIP. THE COLLEGE PREPARES LAITY, RELIGIOUS, AND ORDAINED MINISTERS FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP IN WESTERN CANADA AND BEYOND.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
-11.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 47%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$86,255, academic dean

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

Financial health

Weak: 37 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 258% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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 July 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. $631,729 spent. NTC Educational: Newman Theological College is a Roman Catholic School of Theology committed to theological education and missionary discipleship. The college prepares laity, religious, and ordained ministers for Christian service and leadership in Western Canada and beyond. It seeks to develop life-long disciples and ministers of Christ through the formation of minds and hearts.
  2. $309,807 spent. SJS Seminarian Formation: SJS undertakes the task of forming future diocesan priests in the tradition of the Society of St. Sulpice: . By fostering the discernment of personal vocation as a free and generous response to the call of God for presbyteral ministry in the Church and the world. . By providing an educative community of directors and seminarians gathered in an Apostolic spirit around Our Lord Jesus Christ. . By fostering the integration of all aspects of priestly formation: human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral.
  3. $410,166 spent. SJS Dietary Service: Based on Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating (CFGHE), we provide dietary services to our students and faculties. The food provided will be primarily nutrient dense foods. Only foods with maximum and moderate nutritional value will be allowed and we encourage our students and faculties to eat healthy outside of school to maintain a balance food. Generally nutritional value foods are good or excellent sources of important nutrients (e.g., vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber). Maximum nutritional value foods are generally low in added fat, sugar and/or salt. On a contrary moderate nutritional value foods sometimes are high in fat, sugar, salt and/or excessive calories generally as a result of processing.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 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 July 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 August 2022.

    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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