CHRISTOS CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION INC

EIN: 363298865 501(c)(3) Religion

LINO LAKES, MN

Total Revenue
$446,427
Total Expenses
$411,871
Total Assets
$236,890
Net Assets
$238,589
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
HEIDI LENDER
Phone
6516538207
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CHRISTOS CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION INC, founded in 1983, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $446K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $412K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF CHRISTOS CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION, AS STATED IN THE BYLAWS IS: "TO STRENGTHEN THE CHRISTIAN BODY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DEEPER AND MORE COMMITTED PRAYER LIFE BY, FOR EXAMPLE, GIVING RETREATS, SEMINARS, FORMING COMMUNITIES, SPIRITUAL DIRECTION, SPIRITUAL FORMATION PROGRAMS, DEVOTIONAL LITERATURE, AND/OR OTHER ADDITIONAL FORMS, ETC."

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $316,625 Revenue: $340,406

ONE OF THE LONGEST-STANDING PROGRAMS NATIONWIDE, CHRISTOS CENTER'S, TENDING THE HOLY PROGRAM HAS BEEN PREPARING WOMEN AND MEN FOR THE MINISTRY OF SPIRITUAL DIRECTION SINCE 1990. TENDING THE HOLY IS A...

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ONE OF THE LONGEST-STANDING PROGRAMS NATIONWIDE, CHRISTOS CENTER'S, TENDING THE HOLY PROGRAM HAS BEEN PREPARING WOMEN AND MEN FOR THE MINISTRY OF SPIRITUAL DIRECTION SINCE 1990. TENDING THE HOLY IS A CHRISTIAN ECUMENICAL PROGRAM THAT RESTS ON THE PREMISE THAT WE RECEIVE THE GIFT TO BE PRESENT AND LISTEN TO ANOTHER'S STORY IN A HEALTHY WAY THROUGH OUR OWN PRAYERFUL PRACTICES AND CONTEMPLATIVE EXPERIENCES OF GOD. THE TWO-YEAR PROGRAM BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER EACH YEAR IN TWO LOCATIONS (ST. PAUL AND CHICAGO) AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE VIA DISTANCE LEARNING. UPON COMPLETION OF ALL COURSE REQUIREMENTS, STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF THE TENDING THE HOLY TRAINING PROGRAM THROUGH CHRISTOS CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION. OUR GRADUATES OFFER SPIRITUAL DIRECTION IN LOCATIONS ALL OVER THE WORLD.

Program 2
Expenses: $41,338 Revenue: $44,443

THROUGHOUT THE SEASONS, WE OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP AND NURTURE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS. EACH EVENT OR WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN PARTICIPANTS' CONNECTION WITH GOD'S PRESENCE, IN...

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THROUGHOUT THE SEASONS, WE OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP AND NURTURE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS. EACH EVENT OR WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN PARTICIPANTS' CONNECTION WITH GOD'S PRESENCE, IN THEMSELVES, WITH OTHERS, AND THE WORLD. CHRISTOS HOSTS A VARIETY OF WORKSHOPS, PRAYER EXPERIENCES, AND GROUP LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT RETREAT CENTERS IN THE TWIN CITIES AND CHICAGO.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,520 Revenue: $2,709

THE ST. PAUL LOCATION IS LOCATED ON 25 ACRES OF WOODED LAND THAT PROVIDES WALKING PATHS AND SPACES FOR PEOPLE TO SIT IN QUIET CONTEMPLATION-A PERFECT SETTING FOR PERSONAL SPIRITUAL RETREATS. THE...

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THE ST. PAUL LOCATION IS LOCATED ON 25 ACRES OF WOODED LAND THAT PROVIDES WALKING PATHS AND SPACES FOR PEOPLE TO SIT IN QUIET CONTEMPLATION-A PERFECT SETTING FOR PERSONAL SPIRITUAL RETREATS. THE ON-SITE FACILITY PROVIDES COMFORTABLE PLACES TO READ, CONTEMPLATE OR PRAY, ALONG WITH SEVERAL SMALL ROOMS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR OFFERING AND RECEIVING SPIRITUAL DIRECTION. IT PROVIDES THE MEETING SPACE FOR THE ST. PAUL TENDING THE HOLY CLASSES AND HOUSES THE BUSINESS OFFICE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $55,038
Program Service Revenue $387,558
Investment Income $2,271
Other Revenue $1,560
TOTAL REVENUE $446,427

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $206,853
Fundraising Expenses $4,137
Program Expenses $360,483
Other Expenses $205,018
TOTAL EXPENSES $411,871

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $446,427 $401,551 +0.1%
Expenses $411,871 $361,841 +0.1%
Net Income $34,556 $39,710 -0.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
13
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NANCY BLANSKI DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS BULGER TREASURER / N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERESA KELLING DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODI KILCUT DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN NORSMAN DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA RICHARDSON DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN STUART DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $446,427 $411,871 $236,890 $34,556
2024 $401,551 $361,841 $201,328 $39,710
2023 $319,122 $345,087 $162,593 $-25,965
2022 $362,034 $300,721 $188,816 $61,313
2021 $238,510 $218,847 $126,808 $19,663
2020 $287,324 $197,617 $107,310 $89,707
2019 $200,441 $227,515 $77,775 $-27,074
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