TO ADVANCE THE PROCLAMATION OF THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL AND IT'S MINISTRY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON RECRUITING MISSIONARIES, PLANTING GOSPEL CENTERED CHURCHES AND SUPPORTING PARACHURCH MINISTRIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$222K
-25.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$18K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$18K
About Messenger Ministries Inc
Based on IRS filings
Messenger Ministries Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $222K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $18K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $222,292 | $296,308 | $660,474 |
| Revenue | $255,160 | $123,685 | $50,494 |
| Expenses | $329,176 | $487,851 | $331,672 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Trinity Cambridge Church ($18,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TRINITY CAMBRIDGE CHURCH CAMBRIDGE, MA | — | $18,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH MACK STILES | PRESIDENT | 40 | $110,000 |
| TED CALLAHAN | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| DAVID LAWRENCE | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| JOHN T LOVETT | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| TRISTEN STILES | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Messenger Ministries Inc?
Messenger Ministries Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. It holds $222K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Messenger Ministries Inc?
As of 2024, Messenger Ministries Inc holds $222K in total assets with $255K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $18K in 2024.
Where does Messenger Ministries Inc operate?
Messenger Ministries Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Massachusetts.
What size grants does Messenger Ministries Inc award?
In 2024, Messenger Ministries Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $18K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Messenger Ministries Inc's EIN?
Messenger Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4133202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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