Real Life Catholic
Real Life Catholic is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry founded by Chris Stefanick that spreads the joy of the Gospel and helps others do the same through digital media, live events, and educational programs. The organization reaches millions annually through YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, online courses, parish missions called REBOOT, and the newly launching CORE confirmation prep series. Operating as Missionaries of Joy, the organization is supported by donations and is working to make the Catholic faith relevant and life-changing for modern audiences, with particular focus on youth formation and parish renewal.
Real Life Catholic at a glance
In short: Real Life Catholic gave $50K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $25K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $50,000
- -35.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -35.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $705,936
- +11.9% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (76% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated October 2026.
Who Real Life Catholic funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Haiti180 Inc ($38K). Together the top 2 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Real Life Catholic gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2019 to 2022 (+9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2019) to $78K (2021). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haiti180 Inc Gallatin, TN | To support ministry. | $38,000 |
| Mary's Meals Bloomfield, NJ | To feed children where most needed.To feed children where most needed. | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $705,936 | $1,930,781 | $1,769,211 | $50,000 | 2 | $36 |
| 2021 | $630,887 | $1,839,112 | $1,959,597 | $78,000 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $676,128 | $1,477,441 | $1,458,152 | $48,000 | 2 | — |
| 2019 | $446,035 | $1,395,968 | $1,529,296 | $46,000 | 2 | — |
About Real Life Catholic
Based on IRS filings
Real Life Catholic is a public charity focused on religion, based in Greenwood Village, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $706K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $36.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Real Life Catholic is led by Christopher Stefanick, President & Founder since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Christopher Stefanick
President & Founder
President → Founder, 2020
Founder → President & Founder, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Donaldson
Chair & Executive Vice President
Chair → Chair & Executive Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$99K (2020) → $198K (2022)
Justin Schneir
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Starck Johnson
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Lencioni
Board Member
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ryan Lovett (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Pat Lencioni (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $198K, to Dan Donaldson (Chair, Executive Vice Pres (term ended Aug. 2022)).
Frequently asked questions about Real Life Catholic
How much does Real Life Catholic give each year?
Real Life Catholic gave $50K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $78K across 2 grants.
How large is Real Life Catholic?
Real Life Catholic reported $706K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Real Life Catholic?
Real Life Catholic is a public charity focused on religion, based in Greenwood Village, CO. It holds $706K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Real Life Catholic operate?
Real Life Catholic has awarded grants in New Jersey, Tennessee.
What is Real Life Catholic's EIN?
Real Life Catholic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5489172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 23, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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