E3 Partners Ministry
e3 Partners Ministry (e3) endeavors to equip believers worldwide with tools and training designed to help evangelize their communities in order to establish thriving churches.
E3 Partners Ministry at a glance
In short: E3 Partners Ministry gave $143K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $36K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $143,308
- +54.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $35,827
- -22.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $24,400
- Total assets
- $6,299,806
- +4.8% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Texas (57% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who E3 Partners Ministry funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Prayer Power Ministries ($82K). Together the top 4 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How E3 Partners Ministry gives
- Giving grew 60% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2021) to $143K (2023). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prayer Power Ministries Allen, TX | To support the mission of the organization | $82,008 |
| Allegro Organizational Solutions | To support the mission of the organization | $24,800 |
| Central India Christian Mission | To support the mission of the organization | $24,000 |
| Cru | To support the mission of the organization | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,299,806 | $18,768,956 | $18,846,949 | $143,308 | 4 | $8,216 |
| 2022 | $6,012,362 | $14,710,236 | $14,845,463 | $92,554 | 2 | $1,674 |
| 2021 | $6,354,534 | $11,028,494 | $11,280,017 | $88,708 | 2 | $-248,208 |
| 2020 | $6,536,436 | $12,315,537 | $13,570,367 | $89,455 | 2 | $1,951 |
About E3 Partners Ministry
Based on IRS filings
E3 Partners Ministry is a public charity focused on religion, based in Plano, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $143K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
E3 Partners Ministry is led by James Shannon, CEO on every filing since 2020; 8 of 18 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
James Shannon
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $13K (2023)
Scott Cheatham
President
Executive Vice President Operations → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $70K (2023)
Brett Flagg
Chairman
Secretary → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Wooldridge
Director of Finance
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
$81K (2023)
Joshua Spinks
Director of Made to Multiply
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2023)
Christopher Harmon
Director
Director → Vice Chairman, 2021
Vice Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrell Bevelhymer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dowell Stackpole
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Gaines
Director
Chairman → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jarrell Prince
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Perry
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoff Waters
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vickie Wise
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Adame
Executive Vice President of Hispanic Global Mobilization
Executive Vice President Mission Support → Executive Vice President of Hispanic Global Mobilization, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $108K (2023)
John Humphrey
Vice President of Media
Vice President I Am Second → Vice President of Media, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $130K (2023)
Brad Prizer
Vice President Marketing & Committee
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$109K (2021) → $111K (2023)
Will Smith
Strategy Coordinator
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$102K (2022) → $111K (2023)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jeffrey Sundell (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Stan Askren (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kimberly Hartmann (2021–2022) — Vice President of Development
- Former: Mike Jorgensen (2020–2021) — Executive Director I Am Second
- Former: Robert Gunn (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ralph Manning (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $130K, to John Humphrey (VP of Media). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about E3 Partners Ministry
How much does E3 Partners Ministry give each year?
E3 Partners Ministry gave $143K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $93K across 2 grants.
What is E3 Partners Ministry's typical grant size?
E3 Partners Ministry's median grant in 2023 was $24,400, and its average grant was $35,827, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does E3 Partners Ministry give grants?
E3 Partners Ministry gives mostly in Texas: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does E3 Partners Ministry give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on E3 Partners Ministry's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To support the mission of the organization" (4 grants).
How large is E3 Partners Ministry?
E3 Partners Ministry reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18.8M.
What is E3 Partners Ministry?
E3 Partners Ministry is a public charity focused on religion, based in Plano, TX. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2023.
What is E3 Partners Ministry's EIN?
E3 Partners Ministry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1680978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 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 2020 (received by the IRS February 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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