Belt Of Truth Ministries Inc
Religious and Educational products and seminars aimed at encompassing teachings to create a brighter future for our people
Belt Of Truth Ministries Inc at a glance
In short: Belt Of Truth Ministries Inc gave $101K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $50K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $100,639
- +780.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $50,320
- +340.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $50,320
- Total assets
- $610,014
- +12.3% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Belt Of Truth Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Edmore Seventh Day Adventist Church ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Belt Of Truth Ministries Inc gives
- Giving grew 260% from 2019 to 2022. 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 $11K (2021) to $101K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $101K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other Tax Exempt Organizations Lakeview, MI | — | $93,169 |
| Edmore Seventh Day Adventist Church Edmore, MI | Donation | $7,470 |
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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 | $610,014 | $494,576 | $447,451 | $100,639 | 2 | $26,998 |
| 2021 | $543,076 | $392,186 | $293,865 | $11,425 | 1 | $14,957 |
| 2020 | $460,077 | $405,721 | $310,001 | $30,993 | Total only | $-30,303 |
| 2019 | $350,557 | $428,452 | $317,049 | $27,949 | 2 | $11,640 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Belt Of Truth Ministries Inc
Based on IRS filings
Belt Of Truth Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Lakeview, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $610K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $101K. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Belt Of Truth Ministries Inc is led by Scott E Ritsema, President on every filing since 2019; all 2 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Scott E Ritsema
President
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$62K (2019) → $68K (2022)
Camilla R Ritsema
Secretary
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$25K (2019) → $27K (2022)
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 $68K, to Scott E Ritsema (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Belt Of Truth Ministries Inc
How much does Belt Of Truth Ministries Inc give each year?
Belt Of Truth Ministries Inc gave $101K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $11K across 1 grant.
How large is Belt Of Truth Ministries Inc?
Belt Of Truth Ministries Inc reported $610K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $495K.
What is Belt Of Truth Ministries Inc?
Belt Of Truth Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Lakeview, MI. It holds $610K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Belt Of Truth Ministries Inc operate?
Belt Of Truth Ministries Inc has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Belt Of Truth Ministries Inc's EIN?
Belt Of Truth Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4085355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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