Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc
To respond to and prevent human suffering resulting from poverty and disaster. The ncmi tag - "challenged by faith to end poverty", expresses its mission to respond to the causes as well as the results of poverty as an expression of the christian faith.
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc at a glance
In short: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc gave $1.1M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $179K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,073,766
- +238.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $178,961
- +125.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $66,063
- Total assets
- $682,206
- -15.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Convoy of Hope ($750K). Together the top 6 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 21 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc gives
- Giving grew 348% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2022) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | Assistance for Needy Individuals | $750,000 |
| Unto Orlando, FL | Assistance for Needy Individuals | $162,060 |
| Church of the Nazarene Inc Lenexa, KS | Assistance for Needy Individuals | $107,151 |
| Capital Christian Center Olympia, WA | Assistance for Needy Indivduals | $24,975 |
| Fawn Grove Compassion Center Pylesville, MD | Assistance for Needy Individuals | $22,158 |
| California Mobility Center Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Assistance for Needy Individuals | $7,422 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $682,206 | $1,954,708 | $1,968,341 | $1,073,766 | 6 | — |
| 2024 | $804,807 | $1,993,102 | $1,740,420 | $317,345 | 4 | — |
| 2023 | $460,194 | $1,768,010 | $1,810,540 | $472,716 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | $504,942 | $2,347,072 | $2,250,655 | $239,775 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | $456,054 | $1,849,476 | $1,711,445 | $503,082 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $301,913 | $1,563,027 | $1,837,947 | $753,427 | 3 | $1 |
| 2019 | $701,448 | $1,991,756 | $2,334,309 | $1,053,514 | 2 | $1 |
About Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc
Based on IRS filings
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Lenexa, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $682K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc is led by Nell Becker Sweeden, CEO on every filing since 2019; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nell Becker Sweeden
CEO
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Gailey
Chair
Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Moser
Director of Finance
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$11K (2019) → $18K (2025)
Gustavo Crocker
Director
Director - Former → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Guerra Aldana
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Dickerson
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Althea Taylor
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoff Kunselman
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosa Candida Ramirez
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Benefiel
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Ritchie
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kourtney Seaman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tahmina Martelly
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Verne Ward (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: David Busic (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Cosmos Mutowa (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Carla Sunberg (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Craig Furusho (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Filo Chambo (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Janice Ballard (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Susan Carole (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Gary Morsch (2019) — Chairman
- Former: John Watton (2019) — Director
- Former: Ron Benefiel (2019) — Director - Former
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $18K, to Jeremy Moser (Director of Finance).
Frequently asked questions about Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc
How much does Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc give each year?
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc gave $1.1M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $317K across 4 grants.
What is Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc's typical grant size?
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc's median grant in 2025 was $66,063, and its average grant was $178,961, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc give grants?
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (15%) and Kansas (10%).
Does Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance for Needy Individuals" (5 grants).
Who are Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc's largest grantees?
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Convoy of Hope ($750,000), Unto ($162,060) and Church of the Nazarene Inc ($107,151), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc?
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc reported $682K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc?
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Lenexa, KS. It holds $682K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc's EIN?
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1550318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 2, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 10, 2024)
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