Ambush Ministries Inc
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Ambush Ministries Inc at a glance
In short: Ambush Ministries Inc gave $79K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $79K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $79,358
- +176.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $79,358
- +176.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $79,358
- Total assets
- $2,073,823
- +137.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Ambush Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Biblical Concepts in Counseling ($79K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Ambush Ministries Inc gives
- Giving grew 416% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $79K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $79K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Concepts in Counseling Cheyenne, WY | Donations | $79,358 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,073,823 | $1,524,348 | $372,235 | $79,358 | 1 | $11,683 |
| 2025 | $874,907 | $222,842 | $302,671 | $28,750 | 1 | $3,997 |
| 2024 | $969,074 | $152,967 | $337,604 | $17,150 | 2 | $-42,510 |
| 2023 | $1,077,617 | $282,033 | $298,128 | $15,392 | 1 | $106,921 |
| 2022 | $1,102,177 | $185,723 | $242,619 | $15,000 | 1 | $13,169 |
| 2021 | $1,278,187 | $157,412 | $225,601 | $34,771 | Total only | $3,617 |
| 2020 | $1,215,711 | $102,719 | $200,577 | $16,250 | Total only | $2,039 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Ambush Ministries Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ambush Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Cheyenne, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $79K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ambush Ministries Inc is led by Chris Teipel, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Chris Teipel
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $82K (2026)
Charlie Reed
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Lively
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Watzel
Treasurer
Mbr-Voting → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Mercer
Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ken Hopkins (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Steve Rieschl (2020–2023) — Member Emeritus
- Former: Brandon Dixon (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $82K, to Chris Teipel (President).
Frequently asked questions about Ambush Ministries Inc
How much does Ambush Ministries Inc give each year?
Ambush Ministries Inc gave $79K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $29K across 1 grant.
How large is Ambush Ministries Inc?
Ambush Ministries Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Ambush Ministries Inc?
Ambush Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Cheyenne, WY. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Ambush Ministries Inc operate?
Ambush Ministries Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, Wyoming.
What is Ambush Ministries Inc's EIN?
Ambush Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1415725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 22, 2025)
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