Paradise Bound Ministries
We proclaim the gospel of christ: starting with offering medical clinics, food, then constructing homes; growing into local discipleship groups; and ultimately becoming churches. We train nationals into pastors providing theological education in a 2.5 year seminary program.
Paradise Bound Ministries at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,573,610
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,787,098
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $69,287
- +19.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,322,775
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Paradise Bound Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant Aero Zeeland, MI | Donation of cash and aircraft to support the aircraft ministry of paradise bound minitries. | $1,050,730 |
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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 | $3,573,610 | $2,787,098 | $2,322,775 | — | — | $69,287 |
| 2023 | $3,115,733 | $2,438,761 | $2,090,963 | — | — | $57,885 |
| 2022 | $2,807,094 | $2,945,605 | $2,825,964 | $1,050,730 | 1 | $522,293 |
| 2021 | $2,644,487 | $1,817,807 | $1,422,426 | — | — | $10,849 |
| 2020 | $2,232,574 | $1,716,163 | $1,537,656 | — | — | $2,882 |
About Paradise Bound Ministries
Based on IRS filings
Paradise Bound Ministries is a public charity focused on religion, based in Zeeland, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $69K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paradise Bound Ministries is led by Brian Giere, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Giere
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Theeuwes
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Nederveld
Board Member
Board Member → President, 2022
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane Sterk
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Billin
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Kooyers
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Lillibridge
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Boom
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Nyland
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Brad Lanser (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Kallemeyn (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Darren Herweyer (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Bauman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rodney Huisingh (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Gray (2020) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Bound Ministries
How large is Paradise Bound Ministries?
Paradise Bound Ministries reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is Paradise Bound Ministries?
Paradise Bound Ministries is a public charity focused on religion, based in Zeeland, MI. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Paradise Bound Ministries operate?
Paradise Bound Ministries has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Paradise Bound Ministries's EIN?
Paradise Bound Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3369941. 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 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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