We reduce barriers, ease burdens and deliver God's Word. We do that by training, equipping, deploying and sustaining individuals, teams and stations - primarily in the area of transportation using special purpose aircraft, boats and off-road vehicles - to aid in the work of proclaiming the gospel to the whole creation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.6M
+28.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$404K
-34.5% YoY
Grant Count
3
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$135K
-12.7% YoY
About Jaars Inc
Based on IRS filings
Jaars Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in WAXHAW, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $404K. Net investment income was $57K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,611,457 | $13,709,389 | $11,482,028 |
| Revenue | $11,930,681 | $9,830,256 | $6,580,103 |
| Expenses | $8,539,451 | $7,703,667 | $7,479,302 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $56,926 | $62,769 | $9,946 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Summer Institute of Linguistics Inc (SIL) ($386,725), Moody Aviation ($10,000), South America Mission ($7,200).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Institute of Linguistics Inc (SIL) Dallas, TX | Internet connectivity for translators, audio/video media solutions, support for aviation and maritime operations, transporting printed Bibles, support of missionaries in training. | $386,725 |
| Moody Aviation Spokane, WA | Grant for scholarship | $10,000 |
| South America Mission Fort Mill, SC | Bible translation work | $7,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Russell | President | 40 | $140,000 |
| Steve Biggerstaff | Vice President of Engagement | 40 | $118,482 |
| Denise Shockley | V P of Finance, CFO | 40 | $103,304 |
| Andrew Hood | Chair | 5 | — |
| Bonnie Nystrom | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Lee Bramlett | Treasurer | — | — |
| Dan Dugger | Director | — | — |
| Grace Goreth | Director | — | — |
| Daniel Johnson | Director | — | — |
| Ryan Kruse | Director | — | — |
| Nydia Garcia Schmidt | Director | — | — |
| Eleanor Berry | Director | — | — |
| Keith Burkhart | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jaars Inc?
Jaars Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in WAXHAW, NC. It holds $17.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Jaars Inc?
As of 2024, Jaars Inc holds $17.6M in total assets with $11.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $404K in 2024.
Where does Jaars Inc operate?
Jaars Inc has awarded grants in Michigan, New Mexico, South Carolina, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does Jaars Inc award?
In 2024, Jaars Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $404K — an average of about $135K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Jaars Inc's EIN?
Jaars Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0818833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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