Serenity Retreat For Healing & Spiritual Renewal is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Serenity Retreat For Healing & Spiritual Renewal employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Serenity Retreat For Healing & Spiritual Renewal is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Serenity Retreat For Healing & Spiritual Renewal generated $677.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $552.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SERENITY OFFERS HEALING PRAYER TO THOSE SUFFERING PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL DIFFICULTIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE SCHEDULE OPRAYER SESSIONS - SERENITY 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, ABUSE, DEPRESSION, AND ADDICTION. FOR 21 YEARS, SERENITY RETREAT HAS OFFERED OVER 1000 DONATION-BASED PRAYER SESSIONS AND SEVERAL TRAINING CLASSES IN THE TPM METHOD EVERY YEAR. 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 A COUNTRY RETREAT WEST OF HOUSTON.
TRANSFORMATIVE PRAYER MINISTRY (TPM) TRAINING - SERENITY OFFERS TPM TRAINING IN 3 FORMATS TO THE PUBLIC (BASIC SEMINAR, TRANSFORMATION GROUP AND TRANSFORMATION SCHOOL). WE ALSO HAVE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR ACTIVE PRAYER MINISTERS (SERENITY LIVE, FILLING STATION AND TRUTH CAMP). OUR PERSONALIZED TPM CLASSES ARE LED BY EXPERIENCED TPM MENTORS WITH 5+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. OUR HOPE IS TO EQUIP PEOPLE TO RECEIVE GOD'S TRUTH BY TEACHING THEM A SAFE, PROVEN WAY OF PRAYER TO DISCOVER THE ROOT OF WHAT'S DRIVING THEM, RESULTING IN TRANSFORMED HEARTS AND MINDS.
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 OUR MOST POPULAR TYPE OF RETREAT, DURING WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL RECEIVES 3 SESSION OF 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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cecie Turlington Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $71,950 |
Becky Moorman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jane Sangalis Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Gina Luther Secretary (from 3/31/21) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Stryker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carl Mueller Secretary (to 3/31/21) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $49,843 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $590,037 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $100,462 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $639,880 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $32,370 |
Investment income | $6 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,251 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $677,507 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,950 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,780 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $184,157 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $19,592 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,104 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $51,919 |
Advertising and promotion | $100 |
Office expenses | $8,444 |
Information technology | $17,491 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $56,139 |
Travel | $151 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $58 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,134 |
Insurance | $22,003 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $552,457 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $373,147 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $36,259 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,162,636 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,439 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,573,481 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,549,165 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $24,316 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,573,481 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Serenity Retreat For Healing & Spiritual Renewal has recieved totaling $98,870.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: RELIGION | $48,500 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $43,070 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $7,300 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Trinity Christian Center Of Santa Ana Inc Fort Worth, TX | $220,989,355 | $120,975,345 |
Central Missionary Clearinghouse Inc Houston, TX | $6,419,067 | $44,656,736 |
Parish Episcopal School Dallas, TX | $99,531,938 | $38,441,453 |
Omega Charitable Developers Inc Houston, TX | $6,275,678 | $33,763,984 |
Rightnow Ministries International McKinney, TX | $45,408,215 | $33,884,225 |
Newman International Academy Arlington, TX | $46,580,877 | $32,428,105 |
Pine Cove Inc Tyler, TX | $43,410,564 | $33,919,246 |
Interfaith Ministries For Greater Houston Houston, TX | $17,611,753 | $29,868,273 |
Bible Study Fellowship San Antonio, TX | $20,886,435 | $27,831,196 |
Hosanna Albuquerque, NM | $66,066,591 | $27,487,086 |
Apartment Life Inc Bedford, TX | $5,807,926 | $23,558,847 |
Liberty Educational Ministries Inc Argyle, TX | $56,879,806 | $25,424,585 |