Evangelical Council for
Enhancing trust in christ-centered churches and ministries
Evangelical Council for at a glance
In short: Evangelical Council for gave $15K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $15K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $15,000
- -91.5% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -74.6% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,988,846
- +23.1% vs 2019
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Evangelical Council for funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was National Christian Foundation ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $178K (2019). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | A single grant to participate in a broader educational initiative demonstrating the importance of charitable giving incentives to the christ-centered church and ministry community. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $4,988,846 | $4,790,236 | $4,108,684 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,034 |
| 2019 | $4,052,419 | $4,184,380 | $4,440,071 | $177,500 | 3 | $47,858 |
About Evangelical Council for
Based on IRS filings
Evangelical Council for is a public charity focused on religion, based in Winchester, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Evangelical Council for is led by Michael Martin, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 8 of 22 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Michael Martin
President
Executive Vice President → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$139K (2019) → $175K (2020)
David Wills
Board Chairman
Vice Chair → Board Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Busby
President - Former
President → President - Former, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$256K (2019) → $209K (2020)
Warren Bird
Vice President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$145K (2019) → $152K (2020)
Emily Versteeg
Compliance Associate
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2020)
Jake Lapp
Team Lead
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2020)
Kim Williams
Executive Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
$143K (2020)
Nicole Wallenfelsz
Team Lead
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2020)
Staci Brown
Team Lead
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020)
Amy Nikkel
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Johnson
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
D. Kurt Nelson
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danny De Armas
Member -
Board Chairman → Member -, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Grier
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Batts
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren L. Peek
Member -
Secretary → Member -, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Pederson
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindee Coffee
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Duncan
Member -
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Anderson
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Alvis
Member -
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Addington
Member -
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Cindee Coffee - Part Year (2019) — Member
- Former: Craig Warner - Part Year (2019) — Member
- Former: Erika Cole - Part Year (2019) — Member
- Former: Jerry White - Part Year (2019) — Member
- Former: John Van Drunen (2019) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Kim Sandretzky (2019) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Paul Anderson - Part Year (2019) — Member
- Former: Vonna Laue (2019) — Executive Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $209K, to Dan Busby (President - Former). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Evangelical Council for
How much does Evangelical Council for give each year?
Evangelical Council for gave $15K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. In 2019 it gave $178K across 3 grants.
How large is Evangelical Council for?
Evangelical Council for reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.8M.
What is Evangelical Council for?
Evangelical Council for is a public charity focused on religion, based in Winchester, VA. It holds $5.0M in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Evangelical Council for operate?
Evangelical Council for has awarded grants in Colorado, Georgia, Washington.
What is Evangelical Council for's EIN?
Evangelical Council for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0744698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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