Pioneering with Passion Ministries (PPM)
Bringing hope to hidden, "extreme loss" refugees in isolated areas by alleviating physical suffering and preaching the life-giving message of jesus christ.
Pioneering with Passion Ministries (PPM) at a glance
In short: Pioneering with Passion Ministries (PPM) gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $52,008
- +307.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pioneering with Passion Ministries (PPM) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Venture Expeditions ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (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
How Pioneering with Passion Ministries (PPM) gives
- Giving fell 86% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $44K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Venture Expeditions Burnsville, MN | Missions | $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 | $52,008 | $315,223 | $275,970 | $6,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $12,755 | $244,227 | $257,230 | $6,000 | 1 | $1 |
| 2022 | $25,758 | $177,329 | $176,075 | $36,000 | 2 | $1 |
| 2021 | $24,504 | $257,671 | $246,594 | $44,000 | 2 | $2 |
| 2020 | $13,574 | $169,709 | $155,687 | $10,000 | 1 | $3 |
About Pioneering with Passion Ministries (PPM)
Based on IRS filings
Pioneering with Passion Ministries (PPM) is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Wolcott, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $52K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pioneering with Passion Ministries (PPM) is led by Julie A. Kummer, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie A. Kummer
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Zuspan
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Jade Dekelaita
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Sisson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Carl M. Kummer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Delane
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $11K, to Cynthia Zuspan (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pioneering with Passion Ministries (PPM)
How much does Pioneering with Passion Ministries (PPM) give each year?
Pioneering with Passion Ministries (PPM) gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is Pioneering with Passion Ministries (PPM)?
Pioneering with Passion Ministries (PPM) reported $52K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $315K.
What is Pioneering with Passion Ministries (PPM)?
Pioneering with Passion Ministries (PPM) is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Wolcott, CT. It holds $52K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Pioneering with Passion Ministries (PPM) operate?
Pioneering with Passion Ministries (PPM) has awarded grants in Connecticut, Minnesota.
What is Pioneering with Passion Ministries (PPM)'s EIN?
Pioneering with Passion Ministries (PPM)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5150268. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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