HeReturns is a 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry located in Winchester, Kentucky, dedicated to furthering the Gospel of Jesus Christ and His soon return. The organization operates multiple ministry programs focused on evangelical outreach, education, and humanitarian services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$475K
-11.8% YoY
Grant Count
27
-18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+7.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
HeReturns' core mission centers on spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The organization operates the following ministry programs:
- Bible Studies & Prophecy Seminars — Educational programs focused on biblical study and prophetic teachings
- Health Ministry — Healthcare-related outreach and services
- International Publishing — Publishing and distribution of religious literature internationally
- Media Production & Broadcasting — Video and media content creation
- Mission Projects — Support for churches, schools, orphanages, farming initiatives, and other community projects
- Missionary Support — Financial and logistical support for missionaries
- Music Ministry — Musical outreach and worship programs
- HELP Our Neighbor — Mobile services providing showers, laundry, and clothing distribution to homeless and temporarily displaced individuals
Grantmaking
HeReturns has demonstrated grantmaking activity, including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
HeReturns funds and operates programs internationally, with documented activity in:
- Ethiopia — Publishing equipment and supplies, printing operations, and literature distribution
- Zimbabwe — Mission partnerships
- Asia — Health ministry support
- United States — Domestic humanitarian services through the HELP Our Neighbor program, with expansion plans to multiple new areas
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
According to available data, HeReturns reported total giving of $537,819 and is listed among the top foundations by total giving in Winchester, Kentucky.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Tanzania Kibidula Institute ($161,670), Global Equipment International LLC ($89,521), Independent Ocean Services ($74,189).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh FountOfBlessing Ministry | Religious literature | $1,260 |
| Commercial Riggers Maynardville, TN | Equipment for religious publishing | $5,510 |
| Dixie Reproductions Springfield, TN | Equipment for religious publishing | $16,585 |
| Ethiopia Adventist Press | Religious missionary support | $20 |
| Ghana Green View SDA Conference | Religious literature | $872 |
| Ghana ZSuen Huni Ministry | Religious missionary support | $37 |
| Independent Ocean Services New York, NY | Equipment for religious publishing | $74,189 |
| Jesus For Asia Collegedale, TN | Health ministry | $1,200 |
| Midwest Transport KC Inc Kansas City, KS | Equipment for religious publishing | $720 |
| Swinglift Transport Services LLC Dallas, TX | Equipment for religious publishing | $2,241 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efoui Abotsi | President | 4 | — |
| John Phillips | COO Treasurer Secretary | 20 | — |
| Larry Walters | Vice-President | 8 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
HeReturns has actively promoted the HELP Our Neighbor initiative, a mobile services program providing showers, laundry, and clothing distribution to homeless and temporarily displaced individuals. The organization is seeking to expand these services to multiple new geographic areas beyond the initial Orlando, Florida pilot program.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hereturns fund?
HeReturns' core mission centers on spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The organization operates the following ministry programs: • **Bible Studies & Prophecy Seminars** — Educational programs focused on biblical study and prophetic teachings • **Health Ministry** — Healthcare-related outreach and services • **International Publishing** — Publishing and distribution of religious literature internationally • **Media Production & Broadcasting** — Video and media content creation • **Mission Pro…
How do I apply for a grant from Hereturns?
HeReturns has demonstrated grantmaking activity, including: • A $1,200 grant to Jesus for Asia in 2024 for Health Ministry support The organization has also launched fundraising campaigns for specific projects, including an Ethiopia Publishing Project with a funding goal of $130,000+, which had collected $77,400 as of the time documented in available sources.
Where does Hereturns make grants?
HeReturns funds and operates programs internationally, with documented activity in: • **Ethiopia** — Publishing equipment and supplies, printing operations, and literature distribution • **Zimbabwe** — Mission partnerships • **Asia** — Health ministry support • **United States** — Domestic humanitarian services through the HELP Our Neighbor program, with expansion plans to multiple new areas
What size grants does Hereturns award?
In 2024, Hereturns awarded 27 grants totaling $475K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Hereturns's EIN?
Hereturns's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3945197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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