Nonprofit · EIN 76-0620650
SERENITY RETREAT FOR HEALING & SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77018
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $518,796 | $673,570 | -$154,774 | $1,239,322 | $11,733 | $1,227,589 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $673,167 | $763,594 | -$90,427 | $1,382,363 | $0 | $1,382,363 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $485,158
- Program service revenue
- $34,031
- Investment income
- -$393
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$564
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $62,203
- Other salaries and wages
- $240,919
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $326,311
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,320
- Accounting fees
- $29,940
- Occupancy
- $65,640
- Travel
- $1,743
- Depreciation
- $40,795
- Program services (functional)
- $457,236
- Management and general (functional)
- $116,748
- Fundraising (functional)
- $99,586
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,382,363
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,239,322
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,733
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,227,589
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,104,758
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,175,936
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $51,653
- Gross receipts
- $544,368
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Bihary | Executive Director (from 6/3/2024) Officer | 40 | $42,865 |
| Nicole Banks | Executive Director (to 2/16/2024) Officer | 40 | $19,338 |
| Mark Sorrell | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Robert Zimmerman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Lisa Lee | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Winda Antoine | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lauren Roberts Lukefahr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Moorman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cynthia Wenz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Banks | Executive Director (from 6/3/2023) Officer | 40 | $82,023 |
| Catherine Turlington | Executive Director (thru 6/3/2023) Officer | 40 | $62,038 |
| Mark Sorrell | Chair (from May) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jane Sangalis | Chair (thru April) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Robert Zimmerman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa Lee | Secretary (from May) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Gina Luther | Secretary (thru April) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Winda Antoine | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Moorman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lauren Roberts | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Stryker | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2060 NORTH LOOP W STE 200, HOUSTON, TX 77018-8146
- In care of
- % KATHRYN ALLEN EASON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Robert Zimmerman, 2060 N Loop W Frwy Suite 200, Houston, TX 77018
- Signed the 990
- Robert Zimmerman, Chair & Treasurer
- Phone
- (713) 649-7729
- Website
- www.serenityretreat.com
- Return prepared by
- Blazek & Vetterling
Mission
Serenity Retreat exists to equip all generations in a prayer process that allows for a transformational encounter with God.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $233,699 · revenue $25,955
- 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.Expenses $107,864
- 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.Expenses $115,673 · revenue $8,076
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 | Not 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
- 76-0620650
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,239,322
- Income (IRS master file)
- $544,368
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $518,796 | $673,570 | $1,239,322 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $673,167 | $763,594 | $1,382,363 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $636,330 | $737,021 | $1,472,790 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 76-0620650).
Questions about SERENITY RETREAT FOR HEALING & SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
- What is the EIN of SERENITY RETREAT FOR HEALING & SPIRITUAL RENEWAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SERENITY RETREAT FOR HEALING & SPIRITUAL RENEWAL is 76-0620650.
- Is SERENITY RETREAT FOR HEALING & SPIRITUAL RENEWAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to SERENITY RETREAT FOR HEALING & SPIRITUAL RENEWAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SERENITY RETREAT FOR HEALING & SPIRITUAL RENEWAL 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 SERENITY RETREAT FOR HEALING & SPIRITUAL RENEWAL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SERENITY RETREAT FOR HEALING & SPIRITUAL RENEWAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SERENITY RETREAT FOR HEALING & SPIRITUAL RENEWAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Robert Zimmerman.
- Who are the officers and directors of SERENITY RETREAT FOR HEALING & SPIRITUAL RENEWAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,865 (Tracy Bihary, Executive Director (from 6/3/2024)).
- How much revenue does SERENITY RETREAT FOR HEALING & SPIRITUAL RENEWAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $518,796, expenses of $673,570 and total assets of $1,239,322 at year end.
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