Nonprofit · EIN 20-2693286
THEODYSSEY GROUP
Tax-exempt · SANTA CLARA, CA 95052
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $303,665 | $370,743 | -$67,078 | $66,675 | $6,083 | $60,592 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $345,506 | $387,120 | -$41,614 | $131,432 | $3,762 | $127,670 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $287,126
- Program service revenue
- $15,604
- Investment income
- $935
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $110,196
- Other salaries and wages
- $134,412
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $287,467
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,750
- Depreciation
- $349
- Program services (functional)
- $287,385
- Management and general (functional)
- $81,850
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,508
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $131,432
- Total assets, end of year
- $66,675
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,083
- Net assets, end of year
- $60,592
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $60,592
- Gross receipts
- $303,665
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Smith | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $110,196 |
| Jim Williams | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Slick | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Robert Nielsen | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa Olson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rachael Brown | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Lehman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Smith | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $94,919 |
| Jim Williams | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Slick | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Matt Yost | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Nielsen | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa Olson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rachael Brown | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 457, SANTA CLARA, CA 95052-0457
- In care of
- % TAMARA EROPKIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- David Smith, PO Box 457, Santa Clara, CA 95052
- Signed the 990
- David Smith, President & CEO
- Phone
- (831) 661-5357
- Website
- www.Theodyssey.org
- Return prepared by
- Scinto Group LLP
Mission
To guide Christ-followers in the process of whole life spiritual formation.
Program accomplishments
- LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT During 2024-25, we continued to train and support leaders both online and in person, in large and small-group settings. This support included online boot camps, mentoring workshops, and a leaders growth forum. We remain committed to our initiative to develop the next level of leaders ("Lions") through monthly seminars and annual retreats. We also continued to train trainers via our Certificate in Spiritual Formation Leadership track, which includes four six-week modules and weekend retreats at Mt. Hermon Conference Center. Additionally, we continued to enhance an ongoing Mentoring Community to nurture and prepare mentors to support emerging leaders.Expenses $114,954
- LEADERSHIP RESOURCES/PUBLISHING In 2024-25, we continued supporting the distribution of our Spanish translation of Five Misadventures in the Christian Life. We also developed and promoted a 10-part weekly online fall study integrated with small groups, called When We Pray." A new series of four six-week learning modules for in-depth leadership training falls under the umbrella of Tyrannus Hall, our leadership training academy. We funded a part-time position this year for a Tyrannus Hall Director and continue to sponsor day retreats, podcasts, and Certificate track modules under the leadership of Tyrannus Hall.Expenses $86,216
- SMALL GROUPS Small groups focused on various studies and topics meet across the country. Our staff was deeply involved in extensive planning, recruiting leaders, training, developing leadership tools, and coaching frontline ministry leaders. Additionally, our teams held day retreats and workshops in Pennsylvania, San Diego, Santa Barbara, the SF Bay area, and online.Expenses $86,215
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-2693286
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $66,675
- Income (IRS master file)
- $303,665
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $303,665 | $370,743 | $66,675 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $345,506 | $387,120 | $131,432 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $338,066 | $312,763 | $172,682 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about THEODYSSEY GROUP
- What is the EIN of THEODYSSEY GROUP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THEODYSSEY GROUP is 20-2693286.
- Is THEODYSSEY GROUP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to THEODYSSEY GROUP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THEODYSSEY GROUP file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THEODYSSEY GROUP due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THEODYSSEY GROUP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THEODYSSEY GROUP?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names David Smith.
- Who are the officers and directors of THEODYSSEY GROUP?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,196 (David Smith, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does THEODYSSEY GROUP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $303,665, expenses of $370,743 and total assets of $66,675 at year end.
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