2026-05-13T14:55:15-07:00 2025-12-31 464306080 Katherine M LeBlanc CPA 12567 Marina Loop Willis TX 77318 990 2025-01-01 542075888 Spitzer-Magis Center FKA Magis Institute SPIT 9704050823 12141 Lewis Street Tower 4th Floor Garden Grove CA 92840 Robert Spitzer President 2026-05-13 true Katherine LeBlanc P01432046 9704050823 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 12141 Lewis Street Tower 4th Floor Garden Grove CA 92840 2451390 false X www.magiscenter.com X 2002 CA 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. 15 14 13 1 0 1776572 2252610 232095 122033 118 21390 15140 1579 2023925 2397612 0 0 815912 1024508 0 106466 1558033 1239457 2373945 2263965 -350020 133647 1029288 1413647 90969 341681 938319 1071966 X 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. false false 558282 66335 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. 478576 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. 228972 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. 228972 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. 31675 55698 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. 260647 55698 1526477 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 25 0 true 13 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 15 14 false false false false false false false true true false false true false false false true false false X Spitzer-Magis Center 9704050823 12141 Lewis Street Twr 4th Fl Garden Grove CA 92840 John Coffey Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 183423 0 0 Joan Jacoby Director of Administration 40.00 0.00 134681 0 0 Janell Whaley Director of Operations 40.00 0.00 121921 0 0 William Newland Chairman 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Timothy R Busch Director 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Fr Robert J Spitzer SJ PHD President 40.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Rebecca Cates Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 John Ford Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Fr Robert Kroll SJ Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lynne Jilot Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Daniel Kuebler Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Margot Kyd Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Luddy Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 George Patrick Murphy Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gus Zepernick Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Noggle Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Douglas Stephen Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 440025 3 false true false 0 2252610 2252610 Consulting Fees 55698 55698 Honoria 21975 21975 Miscellaneous Income 12798 12798 Royalty Income 31562 31562 122033 21390 21390 0 0 0 0 0 0 55357 53778 1579 1579 0 2397612 122033 22969 0 0 0 0 318105 67341 250764 0 636144 528475 104222 3447 0 0 70259 43295 26964 0 57776 18161 39615 84222 84222 0 0 0 138760 63333 671 74756 144166 144055 111 10715 10715 112938 109044 3894 0 65884 35155 21533 9196 89945 70670 19220 55 0 143668 138316 5352 0 0 6440 3778 1948 714 4314 4314 Contract Services 165027 115152 39335 10540 Publishing 96400 96400 Dues and Subscriptions 90923 77300 13590 33 Postage and Shipping 8801 3505 517 4779 19478 12497 4146 2835 2263965 1526477 631022 106466 662725 817218 0 0 6289 4678 0 0 0 56074 48587 304200 202679 70978 6440 64538 0 0 0 0 275947 1029288 1413647 90969 66194 275487 90969 341681 X 932918 1071966 5401 938319 1071966 1029288 1413647 133647 X true X false false false X 2008099 2145255 2070600 1776572 2252610 10253136 57977 115274 321180 247353 150403 892187 0 0 0 2066076 2260529 2391780 2023925 2403013 11145323 797500 370000 539100 448818 511473 2666891 0 797500 370000 539100 448818 511473 2666891 8478432 0 0 0 0 2066076 2260529 2391780 2023925 2403013 11145323 0.76070 0.73680 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 60000 4000 56000 2214 492 1722 8764 1948 6816 64538 Right-of-Use Asset 275946 Rounding 1 275947 Operating Lease Liability 275487 275487 false false false false false false false false false John Coffey Executive Dir. 183423 183423 Timothy R Busch Legal & tax prep Legal and tax prep false Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information Timothy R. Busch is a principal of the Busch Firm, which provided legal and tax preparation services to the organization. Fees paid to the firm in 2025 were $5,061. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The return is reviewed by the finance committee of the board of directors Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Board of directors approved executive director compensation as part of the annual budget approval process. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.