Rings Ministries
Rings Ministries is a volunteer-run, faith-based private foundation based in Battle Creek, Michigan. It restores donated vehicles and gives them to individuals and families who need dependable transportation.
Rings Ministries at a glance
In short: Rings Ministries gave $82K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,032
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,281
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,128
- Total assets
- $70,596
- -56.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Rings Ministries
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
RINGS states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Vehicle assistance is a separate program: as of July 1, 2026, the organization says it accepts vehicle applications only when an applicant is nominated by a local community organization and the application includes a letter of recommendation. Applying does not guarantee a vehicle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 680 Country Club Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015-3651
Phone: (269) 830-3151
Website: https://www.ringsministries.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rings Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Anastacia Outman ($7K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 113 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
RINGS describes its vehicle work as serving people in the Battle Creek area. In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan; Tennessee and Indiana each accounted for 6%, and Illinois and Colorado each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rings Ministries gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $103K (2023). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anastacia Outman Battle Creek, MI | Transportation | $7,430 |
| Christina Davies Portage, MI | 2007 Toyota Camry | $7,403 |
| Ellen Nichol Grand Rapids, MI | Transportation | $5,835 |
| Kathy Banazak Battle Creek, MI | Transportation | $5,833 |
| Angela Rosa Lansing, MI | Transportation | $5,613 |
| Estelle Gaylord Sherwood, MI | Transportation | $5,554 |
| Yin Htay Battle Creek, MI | Transportation | $5,131 |
| Gary Goodman Battle Creek, MI | Transportation | $5,019 |
| Rachael Behr Athens, MI | Transportation | $4,997 |
| Faith Fueled Garage Sevierville, TN | Seed money for parts and repair of vehicles | $4,924 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,596 | $70,129 | $183,582 | $82,032 | 25 | $89,478 |
| 2024 | $160,834 | $145,928 | $135,238 | $85,450 | 25 | $114,003 |
| 2023 | $150,344 | $167,220 | $139,320 | $103,079 | 24 | $136,622 |
| 2022 | $117,544 | $151,302 | $103,564 | $91,278 | 21 | $185,856 |
| 2021 | $67,106 | $88,141 | $65,023 | $63,179 | 18 | $126,358 |
| 2020 | $43,988 | $60,414 | $16,426 | $13,992 | 4 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
RINGS describes its mission as restoring vehicles for people in need and inviting others to serve alongside it. Its website says volunteers restore donated vehicles and that the ministry gifts them to individuals and families. The organization says it has no paid staff and relies primarily on donations, fundraising events, and other support.
Its reported charitable activities also include support for organizations. RINGS says Woodland Church received funds for an electronic video board. It also describes Alternatives of Battle Creek as a teen pregnancy program that provides counseling, medical supplies, babysitting, and clothing for young mothers.
Grantmaking
In 2025, RINGS reported 25 grants totaling $82,032. Grants ranged from $21 to $7,430, with a median of $4,128. The largest listed grants included $7,430 to Anastacia Outman for transportation, $7,403 to Christina Davies for a 2007 Toyota Camry, and $5,835 to Ellen Nichol for transportation.
RINGS reported 25 grants totaling $85,450 in 2024 and 24 grants totaling $103,079 in 2023. Separately, it reports that in 2024 it donated 19 vehicles to individuals needing dependable transportation; the vehicles were purchased or donated, then repaired and cleaned, primarily by volunteers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian Robins as Director, Lisa McCulley as Secretary, Jill Robins as Treasurer, and Dale Rupe, Thomas Perrone, and Patrick Galligan as board members.
Rings Ministries's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Robins
Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Rupe
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Robins
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa McCulley
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Galligan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Perrone
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Rings Ministries
How much does Rings Ministries give each year?
Rings Ministries gave $82K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 25 grants.
What is Rings Ministries's typical grant size?
Rings Ministries's median grant in 2025 was $4,128, and its average grant was $3,281, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rings Ministries give grants?
Rings Ministries gives mostly in Michigan: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (6%) and Indiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Battle Creek, MI (14 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants).
Does Rings Ministries give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Rings Ministries's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Transportation" (18 grants).
Who are Rings Ministries's largest grantees?
Rings Ministries's largest 2025 grantees include Anastacia Outman ($7,430), Christina Davies ($7,403) and Ellen Nichol ($5,835), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rings Ministries?
Rings Ministries reported $71K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $70K.
What does Rings Ministries fund?
RINGS describes its mission as restoring vehicles for people in need and inviting others to serve alongside it. Its website says volunteers restore donated vehicles and that the ministry gifts them to individuals and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rings Ministries?
RINGS states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rings Ministries's EIN?
Rings Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4241439. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Rings Ministries accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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