Relevance
To produce, promote, distribute and exhibit the Relevance of the triune god to all people and disciple leaders to do the same. Operate a residence and discipleship program for local college students. Thousands from the campus are impacted in knowing christ or following him in a stronger christian walk by means of teaching, concerts, events and partnerships with other christian groups. Relevance is not affiliated with anyone denomination, but it's mission is to work with all evangelical churches.
Relevance at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,656,944
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $353,829
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $894
- -32.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $309,005
- +33.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Relevance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Ready Inc Talent, OR | General Support of Missions Work in Malawi. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,656,944 | $353,829 | $309,005 | — | — | $894 |
| 2024 | $1,638,331 | $354,555 | $231,520 | — | — | $1,332 |
| 2023 | $1,539,323 | $348,954 | $260,880 | $6,000 | 1 | $830 |
| 2022 | $1,474,075 | $188,700 | $205,777 | — | — | $128 |
| 2021 | $1,537,781 | $175,624 | $146,096 | — | — | $149 |
| 2020 | $1,544,690 | $185,983 | $185,230 | — | — | $541 |
About Relevance
Based on IRS filings
Relevance is a public charity focused on religion, based in Corvallis, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $894.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Relevance is led by Michael King, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael King
President
Board Member → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jemima Geisert
Director
New on the 2025 filing
30 hrs/week
$50K (2025)
Lisa Iverson
Chef
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$31K (2025)
Randy Tryon
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Johnson
Board Memeber
Board Member → Board Memeber, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David So
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amelia Croy
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Burns
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Matthew Kanter (2020–2024) — Treasirer
- Former: Steven Lee (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Suzie Burns (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Rachel Finch (2020–2022) — Board Member - Former
- Former: Zach Paul (2021–2022) — Board Member - Former
- Former: Debbie Gerding (2020–2021) — Board Member - Former
- Former: Kimberly Griffiths (2020–2021) — Board Member - Former
- Former: Walter Griffiths (2020–2021) — Board Member - Former
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $50K, to Jemima Geisert (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Relevance
How large is Relevance?
Relevance reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $354K.
What is Relevance?
Relevance is a public charity focused on religion, based in Corvallis, OR. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Relevance operate?
Relevance has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Relevance's EIN?
Relevance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1778735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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