Nonprofit · EIN 54-2075888
SPITZER-MAGIS CENTER
Also known as MAGIS CENTER
Tax-exempt · GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,397,612 | $2,263,965 | $133,647 | $1,413,647 | $341,681 | $1,071,966 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,023,925 | $2,373,945 | -$350,020 | $1,029,288 | $90,969 | $938,319 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,356,713 | $2,656,853 | -$300,140 | $1,310,803 | $0 | $1,310,803 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,252,610
- Program service revenue
- $122,033
- Investment income
- $21,390
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,579
- Other revenue
- $1,579
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $318,105
- Other salaries and wages
- $636,144
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,024,508
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $57,776
- Accounting fees
- $84,222
- Occupancy
- $65,884
- Travel
- $89,945
- Depreciation
- $6,440
- Program services (functional)
- $1,526,477
- Management and general (functional)
- $631,022
- Fundraising (functional)
- $106,466
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,029,288
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,413,647
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $341,681
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,071,966
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $64,538
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,071,966
- Gross receipts
- $2,451,390
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 1
- Year formed
- 2002
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Coffey | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $183,423 |
| Joan Jacoby | Director of Administration | 40 | $134,681 |
| Janell Whaley | Director of Operations | 40 | $121,921 |
| William Newland | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Timothy R Busch | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Fr Robert J Spitzer SJ PHD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Rebecca Cates | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John Ford | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Fr Robert Kroll SJ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lynne Jilot | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Daniel Kuebler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Margot Kyd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Luddy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| George Patrick Murphy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gus Zepernick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Noggle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Douglas Stephen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Jacoby | Director of Administration | 40 | $127,377 |
| Janell Whaley | Director of Operations | 40 | $110,469 |
| John Coffey | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $74,724 |
| William Newland | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Timothy R Busch | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Fr Robert J Spitzer SJ PHD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Rebecca Cates | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John Ford | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Fr Robert Kroll SJ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lynne Jilot | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Daniel Kuebler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Margot Kyd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Luddy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| George Patrick Murphy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gus Zepernick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Noggle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Douglas Stephen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURENCE M SMITH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $320,000 |
| JOAN JACOBY | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $127,908 |
| JANELL WHALEY | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,000 |
| ASHLEY FOX | DIRECTOR OF SALES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,000 |
| BILL NEWLAND | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY R BUSCH | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| FR ROBERT J SPITZER SJPHD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| REBECCA CATES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN FORD | DIRECTOR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DON FERFOLIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FR ROBERT KROLLSJ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNNE JILOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DRDANIEL KUEBLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGOT KYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT LUDDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE PATRICK MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GUZ ZEPERNICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL NOGGLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS STEPHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12141 LEWIS ST, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840-4627
- In care of
- % MAGIS CENTER
- Signed the 990
- Robert Spitzer, President
- Phone
- (970) 405-0823
- Website
- www.magiscenter.com
- Return prepared by
- Katherine M LeBlanc CPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 54-2075888 or by the name SPITZER-MAGIS CENTER.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Magis Center exists to turn the rising tide of unbelief in our culture through contemporary, rational, and science-based evidence. We seek to answer the conflict of science and faith with scientific research and communicate the reasonability and truthfulness of the Catholic faith.
Program accomplishments
- Magis Center General Program: The Magis Center works to spread faith & science content to schools and parishes across the United States and internationally through direct outreach to school, parishes and communities. This requires creation and content, production, team and department coordination, marketing, and follow-up to further the Magis Center mission.Expenses $558,282 · revenue $66,335
- MagisAI App: The MagisAI App is designed to answer tens of thousands of questions concerning science, reason, faith, scripture, morality, Church doctrine, spiritual life, and much more. It provides comprehensive answers that are consistent with the Catholic faith and the latest peer-reviewed science, philosophy, social science, history, and scriptural exegesis. This App is ideal for inquiring minds (middle and high school students), teachers, priests, pastors, religious leaders, parents, and anyone who is confronted by questions on how to reconcile science, reason, faith, Scripture, Catholic doctrine, and Catholic morality. It is an easy to use, catechetical apologetics tool that can answer young peoples questions immediatelywhen they are in a discussion, an argument, or just plain curious. The app is available at no cost.Expenses $478,576
- Magis Center Middle and High School Curriculum:Speak the Faith (middle school); The Catholic Faith and Science (high school); Challenges of the Modern World (high school) were created and disseminated in partnership with Sophia Institute for Teachers. Each set has a student workbook, a teachers guide, and an array of online teacher resources (student activities, lesson plans, etc.). Speak the Faith and The Catholic Faith and Science are compelling faith and science courses designed to help students come to know and confidently defend the Catholic Faith. These courses explore the scientific evidence for God as well as philosophical proofs of His existence, the historicity of Jesuss miracles and Resurrection, the reasons to be Catholic, why an all-loving God would allow suffering, and medical evidence for our transphysical soul. Challenges of the Modern World is a course that gives students the understanding they need to respond to the important and difficult moral issues of our time. Students will become equipped to defend the Catholic position on todays toughest topics, including abortion, homosexuality, gender ideology, and the virtues we must cultivate in our response.Expenses $228,972
- Magis Center Parish Programs : The Catholic Faith and Science Video Series: This series explores the scientific evidence for God as well as philosophical proofs of His existence, the historicity of Jesuss miracles and Resurrection, the reasons to be Catholic, why an all-loving God would allow suffering, and medical evidence for our transphysical soul. This series is for parish use and is great for ministries of faith formation for men and women, outreach, youth ministry, RCIA, diaconate formation, and educators! This series is available in the Magis Center store for $49.99 for individuals. There is also a group licensing option for diocesan-wide or parish-wide adoption and use. All-Access Catholic Video Series: This is Magis Centers comprehensive collection of 7 Magis Center video series designed for parishes, individuals, and groups. Whether you're exploring theological concepts, understanding the intersection of faith and science, or seeking guidance on living a virtuous life, our series cater to diverse interests and needs. This series is available in the Magis Center store for $99.99 for individuals. There is also a group licensing option for diocesan-wide or parish-wide adoption and use. The Confirmation and Catechesis Faith and Science SeriesScience and the Catholic Church: How Science Validates God, Jesus, the After Life, and the Catholic Faith: This is a dynamic new supplemental series developed by Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. Ph.D. to help young adults prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation and their faith life beyond by introducing science-based apologetics. The course provides contemporary scientific evidence supporting the existence of God, Jesus, the afterlife, and the Catholic Faith. This series is an additional resource to existing confirmation programs that will help students better appropriate the sacramental formation. This series includes videos, a student takeaway book summarizing each of the four main topics and a facilitators manual which includes instructions for using the videos in retreats or as supplements to Confirmation and Catechetical classes. The facilitators manual also includes discussion questions and group activities. This series is available in the Magis Center store for $99.99. There is also a group licensing option for diocesan-wide or parish-wide adoption and use.Expenses $228,972
- Journey to Excellence: A 16-module program delivered by Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. via recorded video. It includes facilitated, weekly, one-hour cohort meetings online. Attendees receive access to the video content, a workbook and Father Spitzers book The Spirit of Leadership, Optimizing Creativity and Change in Organizations. The program has three sections: Personal Excellence, Ethical Excellence, and Organizational Excellence.Expenses $31,675 · revenue $55,698
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-2075888
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X22)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,413,647
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,451,390
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,397,612 | $2,263,965 | $1,413,647 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,023,925 | $2,373,945 | $1,029,288 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,356,713 | $2,656,853 | $1,310,803 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,261,602 | $2,141,425 | $1,610,943 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 54-2075888).
Questions about SPITZER-MAGIS CENTER
- What is the EIN of SPITZER-MAGIS CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPITZER-MAGIS CENTER is 54-2075888.
- Is SPITZER-MAGIS CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to SPITZER-MAGIS CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPITZER-MAGIS CENTER 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 SPITZER-MAGIS CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SPITZER-MAGIS CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPITZER-MAGIS CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $183,423 (John Coffey, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does SPITZER-MAGIS CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,397,612, expenses of $2,263,965 and total assets of $1,413,647 at year end.
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