Second Mountain Ministries
Second mountain's mission is to support those who are vulnerable, marginalized or disenfranchised in the U.S. and internationally through rescue, relief, restoration, and development.
Second Mountain Ministries at a glance
In short: Second Mountain Ministries gave $89K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $89,370
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,685
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $44,685
- Total assets
- $47,574
- +280.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Delaware (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Second Mountain Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Education Plus Nicaragua ($58K). Together the top 2 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 22 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Second Mountain Ministries gives
- Giving fell 51% 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 $79K (2023) to $191K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Education Plus Nicaragua Wilmington, DE | Provide children in nicaragua with food, education,and activities to eliminate malnutrition, instill core values, and give the resources and opportunities to rise above their impoverished circumstances. | $58,020 |
| Hope for Honduras Inc Spring, TX | Working with honduran children and families through education, construction projects, feeding programs and discipleship. | $31,350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,574 | $330,055 | $295,130 | $89,370 | 2 |
| 2023 | $12,511 | $266,325 | $277,478 | $79,350 | 2 |
| 2022 | $27,438 | $405,936 | $434,423 | $191,111 | 7 |
| 2021 | $51,531 | $411,480 | $405,793 | $182,433 | 6 |
| 2020 | $46,703 | $300,000 | $255,283 | $105,125 | 5 |
About Second Mountain Ministries
Based on IRS filings
Second Mountain Ministries is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Spring, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $48K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $89K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Second Mountain Ministries's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
L. Ford Clark
Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $165K (2024)
Bryan J. Michalsky
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melysa C. Michalsky
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/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 $165K, to L Ford Clark (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Second Mountain Ministries
How much does Second Mountain Ministries give each year?
Second Mountain Ministries gave $89K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $79K across 2 grants.
How large is Second Mountain Ministries?
Second Mountain Ministries reported $48K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $330K.
What is Second Mountain Ministries?
Second Mountain Ministries is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Spring, TX. It holds $48K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Second Mountain Ministries operate?
Second Mountain Ministries has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Texas, Washington.
What is Second Mountain Ministries's EIN?
Second Mountain Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0820241. 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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