Sons of Thunder Ministries & Publications Inc
We are a Christian ministry, missions and resource provider for spiritual teachings. We host conference events, provide spiritual formation seminars and host charitable outreaches to impoverished regions. This includes the construction and support of children's homes for orphans and other humanitarian relief in developing nations.
Sons of Thunder Ministries & Publications Inc at a glance
In short: Sons of Thunder Ministries & Publications Inc gave $26K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,400
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,200
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,200
- Total assets
- $3,421,673
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sons of Thunder Ministries & Publications Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Perichoresis Ministry ($20K). Together the top 2 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sons of Thunder Ministries & Publications Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2019) to $37K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $26K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Perichoresis Ministry Jackson, MS | Sacerdotal Christian Ministry Support | $20,400 |
| The Firehouse Projects Co New Haven, IN | Sacerdotal Christian Ministry Support | $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 | $3,421,673 | $387,452 | $380,229 | $26,400 | 2 | $39,573 |
| 2024 | $3,414,450 | $453,285 | $359,961 | $37,000 | 2 | $84,945 |
| 2023 | $3,321,126 | $517,834 | $370,667 | $18,450 | 1 | $57,687 |
| 2022 | $3,173,959 | $488,452 | $483,948 | $28,500 | 3 | $42,158 |
| 2021 | $3,169,455 | $880,132 | $460,275 | $18,457 | Total only | $442,693 |
| 2020 | $2,655,335 | $637,476 | $389,591 | $14,000 | 1 | $55,725 |
| 2019 | $2,407,450 | $764,009 | $518,871 | $8,000 | 1 | $42,811 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Sons of Thunder Ministries & Publications Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sons of Thunder Ministries & Publications Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Marylhurst, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sons of Thunder Ministries & Publications Inc is led by John Crowder, President on every filing since 2019; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Crowder
President
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$60K (2019) → $60K (2025)
Brandon Tripp
Independent Contractor
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$14K (2019) → $14K (2025)
Chad Davis
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lily Crowder
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $60K, to John Crowder (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sons of Thunder Ministries & Publications Inc
How much does Sons of Thunder Ministries & Publications Inc give each year?
Sons of Thunder Ministries & Publications Inc gave $26K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $37K across 2 grants.
How large is Sons of Thunder Ministries & Publications Inc?
Sons of Thunder Ministries & Publications Inc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $387K.
What is Sons of Thunder Ministries & Publications Inc?
Sons of Thunder Ministries & Publications Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Marylhurst, OR. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Sons of Thunder Ministries & Publications Inc operate?
Sons of Thunder Ministries & Publications Inc has awarded grants in California, Florida, Indiana, Mississippi.
What is Sons of Thunder Ministries & Publications Inc's EIN?
Sons of Thunder Ministries & Publications Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2687181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 30, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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