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CITY OF THE LORD

TEMPE, AZ · EIN 860351356 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE X99 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · cityofthelord.org
revenue
$528K
expenses
$384K
net assets
$925K
employees
3
volunteers
25
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

CITY OF THE LORD IS A RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FOR ITS SERVICE TO THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY INCLUDED, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL COUNSELING, EDUCATIONAL LITERATURE AND TEACHINGS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The City of the Lord is a Catholic, charismatic lay community dedicated to fostering a covenant relationship with God and one another. Established in response to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, it emphasizes living in the power of the Holy Spirit and under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. The community operates across multiple locations including Phoenix, San Diego, Monterey, and Los Angeles.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Covenant Community Life
Encourages members to live in a committed relationship with God and one another, emphasizing service and support within the community.
Prayer Meetings
Regular gatherings for communal prayer and worship, fostering spiritual growth and community bonding.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Church and Ministry Network Development 8 activities
    • Advocacy and Ecclesial Representation
      Became a founding member of the Catholic Fraternity of Catholic Charismatic Communities and Fellowships in 1990, representing the community within broader Catholic charismatic networks.
    • Collaborate with Catholic Ministries and Organizations
      Became a founding member of the Catholic Fraternity of Catholic Charismatic Communities and Fellowships and established or collaborated with ministries including Youth Arise North America, local FIRE conferences, and Living Water Retreat Center.
    • Collaborate with Catholic Ministries and Organizations
      Became a founding member of the Catholic Fraternity of Catholic Charismatic Communities and Fellowships and established or collaborated with ministries including Youth Arise North America, local FIRE conferences, and Living Water Retreat Center.
    • Collaborate with Ministries and Organizations
      Established or collaborated with ministries including Youth Arise North America, local FIRE conferences, and Living Water Retreat Center, and became a founding member of the Catholic Fraternity of Catholic Charismatic Communities and Fellowships in 1990.
    • Collaborate with and establish ministries
      Established or collaborated with ministries including Youth Arise North America, local FIRE conferences, and Living Water Retreat Center.
    • Ministry Collaboration and Network Development
      Established or collaborated with ministries such as Youth Arise North America, local FIRE conferences, and Living Water Retreat Center to expand outreach and spiritual formation opportunities.
    • Ministry Development and Collaboration
      Established or collaborated with ministries such as Youth Arise North America, local FIRE conferences, and Living Water Retreat Center to expand outreach and spiritual formation opportunities.
    • Participate in Catholic Charismatic communities
      Became a founding member of the Catholic Fraternity of Catholic Charismatic Communities and Fellowships in 1990.
  • Devotional and Liturgical Resource Distribution 6 activities
    • Provide spiritual resources and education
      Offers Foundation and Renewal Classes, publishes daily readings and reflections for a nine-day Novena for the Charisms and Fruits of the Holy Spirit, and provides a downloadable PDF of the Novena.
    • Publish Religious and Community Content
      Publishes daily readings and reflections, a downloadable PDF of a Novena for the Charisms and Fruits of the Holy Spirit, and a newsletter from its Arizona Branch Leaders.
    • Publish Religious and Community Content
      Publishes daily readings and reflections, a downloadable PDF of a Novena for the Charisms and Fruits of the Holy Spirit, and a newsletter from its Arizona Branch Leaders.
    • Publish Religious and Community Content
      Publishes daily readings and reflections for a nine-day Novena for the Charisms and Fruits of the Holy Spirit, creates downloadable PDFs of the Novena, and publishes a newsletter from its Arizona Branch Leaders.
    • Religious Ceremonies and Spiritual Programming
      Conducts Lord's Day Ceremony as part of its regular religious programming and supports spiritual practices through resources such as a nine-day Novena for the Charisms and Fruits of the Holy Spirit, including published daily readings and a downloadable PDF.
    • Resource Development and Distribution
      Created and published downloadable resources including a PDF of a Novena for the Charisms and Fruits of the Holy Spirit and provides forms and check-out processes for logistical support of men's groups.
  • Community Facility Access & Operations 4 activities
    • Facility and Group Support Services
      Provides forms and a check-out process for men's groups to assist with setup, teardown, and lockup of facilities, enabling organized use of community spaces.
    • Provide Community Governance and Support
      Maintains a community covenant to guide community life and conduct, and provides forms and a check-out process for men's groups to assist with facility setup, teardown, and lockup.
    • Provide Community Governance and Support
      Maintains a community covenant to guide community life and conduct, and provides forms and a check-out process for men's groups to assist with facility setup, teardown, and lockup.
    • Provide Community Governance and Support
      Maintains a community covenant to guide community life and conduct, and provides forms and a check-out process for men's groups to assist with facility setup, teardown, and lockup.
  • Event and Meeting Planning Support 4 activities
    • Organize Community Events and Gatherings
      Organizes events across multiple cities including Phoenix, San Diego, Monterey, and Los Angeles, and lists specific events or activities in San Diego as part of its regional programming.
    • Organize Community Events and Gatherings
      Organizes events and activities across multiple cities including Phoenix, San Diego, Monterey, and Los Angeles.
    • Organize Community Events and Gatherings
      Organizes events and activities across multiple cities including Phoenix, San Diego, Monterey, and Los Angeles.
    • Organize community events and support groups
      Organizes events across multiple cities including Phoenix, San Diego, Monterey, and Los Angeles, and provides forms and a check-out process for men's groups to assist with setup, teardown, and lockup of facilities.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 2 activities
    • Communication and Member Engagement
      Publishes a newsletter from its Arizona Branch Leaders to communicate with and engage members.
    • Communication and Member Engagement
      Publishes a newsletter from its Arizona Branch Leaders and shares member testimonies, such as Tim Keller’s interview on the Happy are You Poor podcast, to communicate with and engage the community.
  • Uncategorized 12 activities
    • Community Formation and Covenant Life
      Maintains a formal community covenant that guides communal life and conduct, and offers Foundation and Renewal Classes to support member formation and ongoing spiritual development.
    • Community Formation and Covenant Life
      Maintains a formal community covenant that guides community life and conduct, and offers Foundation and Renewal Classes to support member formation and ongoing participation.
    • Conduct Religious Ceremonies and Services
      Conducts Lord's Day Ceremonies and contributes to the mission of the Church through its presence and activities in the Diocese of Phoenix.
    • Conduct Religious Ceremonies and Services
      Conducts Lord's Day Ceremonies and contributes to the mission of the Church through its presence and activities in the Diocese of Phoenix.
    • Conduct Religious Ceremonies and Services
      Conducts Lord's Day Ceremonies and contributes to the mission of the Church through its presence and activities in the Diocese of Phoenix.
    • Conduct religious ceremonies and services
      Conducts Lord's Day Ceremonies as part of its religious programming and contributes to the mission of the Church through its presence and activities in the Diocese of Phoenix.
    • Offer Religious Education and Formation
      Offers Foundation and Renewal Classes to its members.
    • Offer Religious Education and Formation
      Offers Foundation and Renewal Classes to its members.
    • Offer Religious Education and Training
      Offers Foundation and Renewal Classes to its members.
    • Organizational Integration and Structural Development
      Merged Phoenix and Los Angeles branches into a single community in 1984, with San Diego and Monterey Bay joining in 1986 and 1988 respectively, reflecting a history of structural consolidation and organizational growth.
    • Organizational Integration and Structural Development
      Merged Phoenix and Los Angeles branches into a single community in 1984, with San Diego and Monterey Bay joining in 1986 and 1988 respectively, reflecting a history of structural consolidation and community integration.
    • Religious Ceremonies and Spiritual Programming
      Conducts Lord's Day Ceremony as part of its regular religious programming and supports spiritual practices through published materials such as daily readings and reflections for a nine-day Novena for the Charisms and Fruits of the Holy Spirit.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$528K
Contributions & grants$396K75%
Program service revenue$128K24%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$384K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$75K
Grants paid out$15K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$928K
Cash$645K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$925K
Liquid reserves20.1 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +55.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 2
  • JEFF LOOKER — PRESIDENT
  • MARK VAN BRUNT — TREASURER
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Catholic Fraternity of Catholic Charismatic Communities and Fellowships Network — Founding member of the Catholic Fraternity established by decree of Pope John Paul II.
  • Diocese of Phoenix Government — Recognized as a Private Juridic Person of Diocesan Right within the Diocese of Phoenix.
  • Happy are You Poor Partner — Podcast that interviewed Tim Keller about his experience growing up in City of the Lord.
  • Living Water Retreat Center Partner — Established or collaborated with this retreat center.
  • Los Angeles Partner — Location of an operational branch.
  • Monterey Partner — Location of an operational branch.
  • Monterey Bay Partner — Collaborates on calendar events in the Monterey Bay region.
  • Phoenix Partner — Location of an operational branch.
  • San Diego Partner — Location of an operational branch.
  • Youth Arise North America Partner — Established or collaborated with this outreach ministry.