2025-11-10T15:36:27-06:00 2024-12-31 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 77027 990 2024-01-01 760620650 Serenity Retreat for Healing and Spiritual Renewal SERE 7136497729 2060 N Loop W Frwy Suite 200 Houston TX 77018 Robert Zimmerman Chair & Treasurer 7136497729 2025-11-10 1 0 Barbara Murphy P01386215 7134395739 2025-11-10 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Robert Zimmerman 2060 N Loop W Frwy Suite 200 Houston TX 77018 544368 0 X www.serenityretreat.com X 1998 TX Serenity offers healing prayer to those suffering physical, emotional and spiritual difficulties. 7 7 7 50 0 0 639507 485158 33537 34031 123 -393 0 0 673167 518796 0 0 0 0 386327 326311 0 0 99586 377267 347259 763594 673570 -90427 -154774 1382363 1239322 0 11733 1382363 1227589 X Serenity Retreat exists to equip all generations in a prayer process that allows for a transformational encounter with God. 0 0 233699 25955 Retreat Center - Serenity's Retreat Center in Bellville, TX offers rest and respite for individuals, groups, pastors, leaders and missionaries. Overnight Personal Healing Retreats are Serenity Retreat's most popular type of retreat, during which an individual receives two sessions of Transformation Prayer Ministry (TPM) and is nourished both spiritually and physically. Group Retreats are offered to Christian organizations with similar values to host programs of their own in a peaceful setting outside of the city. Pastoral and Missionary Respites are offered to those in need at a discounted rate to help those who serve so sacrificially. 107864 Prayer Sessions - Serenity Retreat offers a unique and specific type of prayer called Transformation Prayer Ministry (TPM). Prayer appointments can be made by anyone and are offered to the public at no cost. TPM can help anyone, including those suffering from emotional issues, the effects of abuse, depression, and addiction. For 24 years, Serenity Retreat has offered over 1,000 donation-based prayer sessions and several training classes in the TPM method every year. Continued on Schedule O.Of those who are transformed by sessions at Serenity Retreat, 70% no longer feel hopeless, 78% no longer feel overwhelming panic or fear, 58% are able to stop an addictive behavior or substance abuse, 60% have fewer problems caused by anger at work or school, and 75% notice new success in relationships. Sessions are held in person in several locations around Houston, online, or at our Retreat Center west of Houston. 115673 8076 Transformative Prayer Ministry (TPM) Training - Serenity Retreat offers TPM training in three formats to the public (Basic Seminar, Transformation Group and Transformation School) and continuing education and training for active prayer ministers (Serenity Live, Filling Station and Truth Camp). The personalized TPM classes are led by experienced TPM Mentors who are considered experts in this field. The hope for this ministry is to equip people to encounter God and receive His truth by teaching them a safe, proven way to discover the root of what's driving them, resulting in transformed hearts and minds. 457236 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 X X Robert Zimmerman 7136497729 2060 N Loop W Frwy Suite 200 Houston TX 77018 Mark Sorrell Chair 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert Zimmerman Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Lisa Lee Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Winda Antoine Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Lauren Roberts Lukefahr Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Moorman Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Cynthia Wenz Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nicole Banks Executive Director (to 2/16/2024) 40.00 X 19338 0 0 Tracy Bihary Executive Director (from 6/3/2024) 40.00 X 42865 0 0 62203 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 485158 25291 485158 Retreats 900099 25955 25955 Inner Healing Training 900099 8076 8076 34031 171 171 25008 25572 -564 -564 -564 518796 34031 0 -393 62203 24881 18661 18661 240919 190563 30397 19959 23189 16482 3753 2954 1320 1320 29940 29940 64098 36995 1060 26043 18222 9729 7160 1333 26821 19654 3989 3178 65640 46870 9870 8900 1743 1743 2539 2057 268 214 40795 36715 2040 2040 30795 19276 8064 3455 Repairs and maintenance 35832 35832 Supplies 16962 16439 226 297 Fundraising/development 12552 12552 673570 457236 116748 99586 201225 88424 39861 46140 1577455 472697 1139753 1104758 1524 1382363 1239322 11733 0 11733 X 1349991 1175936 32372 51653 1382363 1227589 1382363 1239322 -154774 0 X X 0 0 0 X 687646 639880 599579 639507 485158 3051770 687646 639880 599579 639507 485158 3051770 555179 2496591 61 6 29 123 171 390 3052160 152224 0.81800 0.77200 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 205583 205583 1168278 299371 868907 203594 173326 30268 1104758 X 1 25291 FMV 0 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director and the Board Treasurer. Form 990 is provided to all Board members before filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c At the annual meeting of the Board of Directors, the conflict of interest policy is read and discussed with emphasis on compliance. Board members are asked annually to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. If a conflict is disclosed, the member is excused from deliberations and voting regarding the conflicted matter. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Executive Director's compensation is compared with the current United Way wage and benefits survey for Houston, Texas, for appropriate compensation. The Personnel Committee reviews the United Way survey, makes the determination of the Executive Director's compensation, and makes its recommendation to the Board. The Executive Director's compensation is voted on by independent Board members. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing and financial documents are available at the office of the Executive Director upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 1: The organization uses the modified cash method of accounting.