To equip and encourage those who serve God in difficult places among the poor, marginalized and spiritually unreached. We especially assist programs that touch children, youth and those who are most needy.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$399K
-1.2% YoY
Grant Count
15
-11.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+12.0% YoY
About Interest Ministries
Based on IRS filings
Interest Ministries is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 15 grants totaling $399K. Net investment income was $58K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,469,524 | $2,457,991 | $2,512,403 |
| Revenue | $1,082,046 | $1,401,883 | $1,412,773 |
| Expenses | $1,170,871 | $1,301,708 | $1,457,733 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $58,463 | $371,275 | $35,247 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Bright Hope International ($40,000), Harvest Compassion Center ($35,000), Nourish Phoenix ($35,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Hope International Barrington, IL | General Support | $40,000 |
| Central Arizona Shelter Services Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $30,000 |
| First Place Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $30,000 |
| Harvest Compassion Center Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $35,000 |
| Nourish Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $35,000 |
| Jacob's Hope Mesa, AZ | General Support | $25,000 |
| SW Autism Research & Resource Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $25,000 |
| Treasures 4 Teachers Tempe, AZ | General Support | $25,000 |
| Arizona Cancer Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | General Support | $25,000 |
| Saving Amy Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Glass | Chair & Secretary | — | — |
| Terry Williams | Treasurer | — | — |
| Mark Dyer | President | 30 | $16,600 |
| Jeanne Ley | Vice-President | — | — |
| Debbie Bates | Asst. Treas/Asst. Secy | 30 | $66,271 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Interest Ministries?
Interest Ministries is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Interest Ministries?
As of 2025, Interest Ministries holds $2.5M in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $399K in 2025.
Where does Interest Ministries operate?
Interest Ministries has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Texas.
What size grants does Interest Ministries award?
In 2025, Interest Ministries awarded 15 grants totaling $399K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Interest Ministries's EIN?
Interest Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7032704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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