Paraclete Mission Group Inc
Paraclete's mission is to come alongside christian leaders around the world. We give priority to those with limited resources, those who work with unreached peoples, and those who reach people who are often overlooked.
Paraclete Mission Group Inc at a glance
In short: Paraclete Mission Group Inc gave $40K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,650
- +260.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,913
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,325
- Total assets
- $2,927,420
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Paraclete Mission Group Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Council of the Asian Christian Academy of India Inc ($15K). Together the top 4 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Paraclete Mission Group Inc gives
- Giving fell 83% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $239K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $40K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Council of the Asian Christian Academy of India Inc Carrollton, TX | Church planting and pastor training - caring for special needs families. | $15,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship Warrenton, MO | Assisting missionaries on the field to continue their work. | $9,600 |
| Apt Ministries - African Pastoral Training McKinney, TX | Supporting African Pastors Teach and Evangelize Local Areas. | $9,050 |
| Refreshed Soul Bellingham, WA | Church Leader Holistic Care. | $6,000 |
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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 | $2,927,420 | $5,753,954 | $5,382,865 | $39,650 | 4 | $115,970 |
| 2023 | $2,450,836 | $4,547,503 | $4,396,594 | $11,000 | 1 | $60,885 |
| 2022 | $2,245,731 | $4,229,517 | $4,356,908 | $10,000 | 1 | $21,470 |
| 2021 | $2,460,284 | $4,740,487 | $4,156,066 | $239,304 | 7 | $7,803 |
| 2020 | $2,162,500 | $3,838,507 | $2,973,354 | $10,000 | 1 | $11,036 |
| 2019 | $1,000,758 | $2,718,548 | $2,469,879 | $46,117 | Total only | $7,899 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Paraclete Mission Group Inc
Based on IRS filings
Paraclete Mission Group Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $116K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paraclete Mission Group Inc is led by William Glen Volkhardt, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 5 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Glen Volkhardt
CEO
President & CEO → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$65K (2019) → $104K (2024)
Clayton Zylstra
Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lavern Tarkington
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Stoudt
Associate
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$53K (2024)
Carey Childrey
Associate
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$80K (2024)
Dale A. Philips
Associate
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$80K (2024)
John Benson
Associate
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$84K (2024)
Miriam Porter
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Garman
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Janet Seegren (2019–2023) — Chair
- Former: Dee Walker (2023) — Director
- Former: Calvin Wilson (2019–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Daniel Enns (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Rob Skinner (2021) — Director
- Former: Deborah Clifton (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $104K, to William Glen Volkhardt (CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Paraclete Mission Group Inc
How much does Paraclete Mission Group Inc give each year?
Paraclete Mission Group Inc gave $40K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $11K across 1 grant.
What is Paraclete Mission Group Inc's typical grant size?
Paraclete Mission Group Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,325, and its average grant was $9,913, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Paraclete Mission Group Inc give grants?
Paraclete Mission Group Inc gives mostly in Texas: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (24%) and Washington (15%).
Does Paraclete Mission Group Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Paraclete Mission Group Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Paraclete Mission Group Inc?
Paraclete Mission Group Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.8M.
What is Paraclete Mission Group Inc?
Paraclete Mission Group Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Colorado Springs, CO. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Paraclete Mission Group Inc's EIN?
Paraclete Mission Group Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3559944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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 2019 (received by the IRS August 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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