Never the Same
Cultivating the lives of students through biblical discipleship and spiritual disciplines using theology, community, and technology.
Never the Same at a glance
In short: Never the Same gave $21K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,300
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $21,300
- Median grant
- $21,300
- Total assets
- $739,457
- -20.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Never the Same funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Revive Liberia ($21K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Revive Liberia Spencer, IN | Youth Camp | $21,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $739,457 | $1,717,513 | $1,859,985 | $21,300 | 1 | $9 |
| 2023 | $925,592 | $1,668,403 | $1,475,511 | — | — | $56 |
| 2022 | $652,678 | $1,437,433 | $1,392,661 | — | — | $148 |
| 2021 | $610,270 | $1,221,610 | $972,649 | — | — | $9 |
| 2020 | $363,487 | $535,797 | $924,548 | — | — | $6 |
About Never the Same
Based on IRS filings
Never the Same is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Kentwood, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $739K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $21K. Net investment income was $9.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Never the Same is led by Jeffrey Eckart, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Eckart
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$93K (2020) → $109K (2024)
Bill Johnson
Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Dupin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Zuidema
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luis Araujo
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Devries
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Liggins
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian Nacy
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Sproull
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Smithee
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dave Dryer (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Phil Brecheisen (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Darren Campbell (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Loran Filson (2020–2021) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $109K, to Jeffrey Eckart (President).
Frequently asked questions about Never the Same
How much does Never the Same give each year?
Never the Same gave $21K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Never the Same?
Never the Same reported $739K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Never the Same?
Never the Same is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Kentwood, MI. It holds $739K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Never the Same operate?
Never the Same has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Never the Same's EIN?
Never the Same's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0520081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Never the Same funds
Youth Development Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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