China Services Ventures
The purpose of China Service Ventures is to provide readiness to act upon service opportunities relating to China and to do this through groups and individuals dedicated to this goal and committed to personal enrichment through study on China exchange of resources and personnel which further this goal and to work for the welfare of the Chinese people including those in our midst.
China Services Ventures at a glance
In short: China Services Ventures gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $30,000
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $284,773
- +49.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who China Services Ventures funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Light 2 Path LLC ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Light 2 Path LLC Bloomfield Hills, MI | Light 2 Path is an English language learning project that links trained English as a Second Language Instructors with the children of Chinese pastors who live in mainland China and home-school their children. | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $284,773 | $294,974 | $187,936 | $30,000 | 1 | $1,791 |
| 2024 | $190,175 | $171,022 | $263,648 | — | — | $3,176 |
| 2023 | $264,885 | $207,991 | $253,780 | — | — | $1,055 |
| 2022 | $329,046 | $223,921 | $342,668 | — | — | $1,473 |
| 2021 | $435,473 | $220,682 | $275,139 | — | — | $1,100 |
| 2020 | $499,551 | $343,477 | $449,649 | — | — | $2,067 |
About China Services Ventures
Based on IRS filings
China Services Ventures is a public charity focused on religion, based in Arden Hills, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $285K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
China Services Ventures is led by Jeffery Nellermoe, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffery Nellermoe
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$40K (2023) → $40K (2025)
Sonja Hinderlie
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Peterson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Nicol
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Stertz
Vice President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Kari Jovaag (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Loren Teig (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Bill Nichols (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Charlotte Martinson Gronseth (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Nellermoe (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jason Cooper (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Kathy Lindstaedt (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rowland Edwards (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $40K, to Jeffery Nellermoe (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about China Services Ventures
How much does China Services Ventures give each year?
China Services Ventures gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is China Services Ventures?
China Services Ventures reported $285K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $295K.
What is China Services Ventures?
China Services Ventures is a public charity focused on religion, based in Arden Hills, MN. It holds $285K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does China Services Ventures operate?
China Services Ventures has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is China Services Ventures's EIN?
China Services Ventures's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1991293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
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