Renewal in the Wilderness

Nonprofit profile at a glance

EIN
364463785
IRS 990-N coverage
2021–2021
Official website data refreshed
Sep 2026
Forms available
Form 990-EZ 2020, Form 990-N 2021
Location
Durham, ME, US
Rating confidence
Limited
Sector
Religion Related N.E.C.
Affiliation
Religious (unspecified)

Official website

What the e-Postcard reports

Notice states gross receipts normally $50,000 or less
Yes
Termination reported
No
Principal officer
Corie Washow
Tax period began
2021-01-01 00:00:00
Tax period ended
2021-12-31 00:00:00
Filed website
www.renewalinthewilderness.com

Source: IRS Form 990-N, tax year 2021. These are filed notice facts, not independently verified current operations. The notice does not report exact revenue, expenses, assets, leadership compensation, or governance controls.

Overview

From its website

Renewal in the Wilderness is a Christian nonprofit organization dedicated to providing wilderness retreats and spiritual renewal programs. It serves veterans, first responders, and individuals seeking healing and restoration through nature-based experiences. The organization operates in wilderness settings, offering a distinctive program that combines outdoor activities with faith-based support.

IRS classification

Religion Related N.E.C. (NTEE X99).

Recorded affiliation

Religious (unspecified).

Filing

Its tax year 2021 Form 990-N states gross receipts are normally $50,000 or less. The notice does not report termination.

Other filing

A Form 990-EZ for tax year 2020 is also available.

Federal status

IRS automatic-revocation data records a revocation dated 2025-05-15.

Coverage

Other list screening or federal responsibility records are incomplete in the available data.

Sources: Official website capture · IRS Business Master File · Affiliation evidence · IRS Form 990-N · IRS filing history · IRS Automatic Revocation List · Grant-readiness source coverage

The verdict

- The available evidence is not sufficient to produce an overall rating for this filing. This is not a warning sign.

Rating breakdown

    Details

    • What they do: 1 operating location identified
    • Postcard: tax year 2021 · gross receipts were within the e-Postcard filing limit
    • Contacts: How to reach this organization
    • Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
    • People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.

    Key Signals

    Signals prioritize questions for review. They are not findings of misconduct.

    Grant-readiness screening is separate from the live rating, not a measure of program quality. Review the source records before making a grant decision.

    • High — Grant Readiness: Automatic revocation: this organization had its federal tax-exempt status automatically revoked.