Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale
The organization is organized for the general purpose of holding an annual sale sponsored by participating Virginia mennonite churches, and the proceeds of such sale are donated primarily to the mennonite central committee which operates food, medical and clothing programs in crisis areas.
Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale at a glance
In short: Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale gave $426K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $213K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $425,750
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $212,875
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $212,875
- Total assets
- $11,912
- -56.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mennonite Central Committee ($409K). Together the top 2 received $426K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 11 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $313K (2019) to $426K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $426K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mennonite Central Committee Akron, PA | World-Wide Aid | $408,552 |
| Virginia Mennonite Board of Mission Harrisonburg, VA | Mission Worker Suppo | $17,198 |
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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 | $11,912 | $430,859 | $446,006 | $425,750 | 2 | $97 |
| 2024 | $27,059 | $428,716 | $424,051 | $407,007 | 2 | $106 |
| 2023 | $22,394 | $377,495 | $367,432 | $346,597 | 2 | $268 |
| 2022 | $12,331 | $386,324 | $386,532 | $327,270 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $12,539 | $455,455 | $458,004 | $402,789 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $15,088 | $320,143 | $351,067 | $336,621 | 2 | — |
| 2019 | $46,012 | $348,155 | $354,624 | $313,202 | 2 | — |
About Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale
Based on IRS filings
Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale is a public charity, based in Harrisonburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $426K. Net investment income was $97.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale is led by David Rush, Chair on every filing since 2019; none of the 18 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Rush
Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire Debrun
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Mininger
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Rissler
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Gonzol
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kayla Baker
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Horst
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marv Nisley
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pete McCarthy
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Burkholder
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Showalter
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willard Martin
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Weaver
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Ropp
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Herr
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Kratz
Co-Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Co-Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah Kratz
Co-Treasurer
Board Member → Co-Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Sandra Rush (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Nelson Blosser (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Timothy Jost (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Garland Martin (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Phil Harder (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Marisa Clymer Shank (2019) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale
How much does Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale give each year?
Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale gave $426K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $407K across 2 grants.
How large is Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale?
Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale reported $12K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $431K.
Where does Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale operate?
Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale has awarded grants in Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What is Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale's EIN?
Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1771580. 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- 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 May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 2, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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