St Teresa Ministries Inc
St. Teresa ministries began operating in may 2020.our mission is to provide food, basic necessities, and emergency services for low income earners and the elderly by using stm thrift store assets and by developing and enhancing community partnerships. We believe that we have a purpose as a nonprofit catholic organization to help those in our community with their needs in various ways. We look forward to the future of our organization as the holy spirit guides us to be the hands and feet of jesus christ, in bowling green, Kentucky.
St Teresa Ministries Inc at a glance
In short: St Teresa Ministries Inc gave $138K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $137,882
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,471
- +72.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,496
- Total assets
- $2,225,035
- +31.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who St Teresa Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Joseph Food Pantry ($83K). Together the top 4 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How St Teresa Ministries Inc gives
- Giving grew 107% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2021) to $179K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Food Pantry Bowling Green, KY | Utility Ex./Food/Er | $82,891 |
| Holy Spirit Food Pantry Bowling Green, KY | Utility Ex./Food/Er | $34,991 |
| Good Samaritan Ministry of Southern Bowling Green, KY | Support Low Income | $10,000 |
| Down Syndrome of Southern KY Bowling Green, KY | Support Low Income | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,225,035 | $1,509,180 | $982,690 | $137,882 | 4 | $4,973 |
| 2023 | $1,692,050 | $1,252,220 | $977,259 | $140,161 | 7 | $20,103 |
| 2022 | $1,411,002 | $1,169,963 | $748,345 | $179,107 | 4 | $8,792 |
| 2021 | $997,955 | $1,034,513 | $565,069 | $66,600 | 2 | $1,207 |
| 2020 | $540,837 | $598,692 | $394,429 | — | — | $235 |
About St Teresa Ministries Inc
Based on IRS filings
St Teresa Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Bowling Green, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $138K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St Teresa Ministries Inc is led by Owen Herndon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Owen Herndon
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Meyer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bryce
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Stewart
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Missy Monroe
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zo Ann Flynn
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Beard
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla Schwartz
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Mason
Food Pantry
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Food Pantry, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: John Riley (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Zoann Flynn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Simms (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Staci Simpson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dawn Bolton (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about St Teresa Ministries Inc
How much does St Teresa Ministries Inc give each year?
St Teresa Ministries Inc gave $138K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $140K across 7 grants.
What is St Teresa Ministries Inc's typical grant size?
St Teresa Ministries Inc's median grant in 2024 was $22,496, and its average grant was $34,471, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does St Teresa Ministries Inc give grants?
St Teresa Ministries Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bowling Green, KY (4 grants).
Does St Teresa Ministries Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on St Teresa Ministries Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is St Teresa Ministries Inc?
St Teresa Ministries Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is St Teresa Ministries Inc?
St Teresa Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Bowling Green, KY. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is St Teresa Ministries Inc's EIN?
St Teresa Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0666764. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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