Z Ministries Inc
Operation of listener-supported, non-commercial Christian radio stations that make Central Florida a better place to live by providing a spiritual anchor, news, weather, and emergency information to keep families informed, safe, and encouraged.
Z Ministries Inc at a glance
In short: Z Ministries Inc gave $40K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,000
- -87.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,333
- -70.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,913,811
- -9.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Z Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Campus Crusade for Christ Inc ($24K). Together the top 3 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 23 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Z Ministries Inc gives
- Giving fell 90% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2025) to $2.1M (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Crusade for Christ Inc Orlando, FL | General support for missionaries | $24,000 |
| Event Ministries Inc Altamonte Springs, FL | General support for related organization | $10,000 |
| Mission to Japan Inc Orlando, FL | General support for missionaries | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,913,811 | $7,055,506 | $7,300,990 | $40,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $5,447,965 | $6,897,502 | $7,353,205 | $318,960 | 7 |
| 2023 | $5,694,604 | $7,054,154 | $7,045,616 | $606,097 | 5 |
| 2022 | $4,929,323 | $6,667,592 | $6,684,681 | $415,799 | 4 |
| 2021 | $2,890,886 | $6,461,540 | $6,283,147 | $542,715 | 4 |
| 2020 | $2,751,007 | $6,265,341 | $7,130,187 | $2,085,000 | 4 |
About Z Ministries Inc
Based on IRS filings
Z Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Altamonte Springs, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Z Ministries Inc is led by James S Hoge, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James S Hoge
President & Director
President & Director → President & Chairman, 2021
President & Chairman → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$189K (2020) → $204K (2025)
Judy Stephan
Treasurer & Director
Secretary & Director → Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2021
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $75K (2025)
Judy Wise
Director
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $0 (2025)
David Palmeira
Director of Engineering
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$132K (2024) → $132K (2025)
Stuart Kinniburgh
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy DeTellis
Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Ligato
Apd & Secretary
Secretary → Apd & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $92K (2025)
Dean Chapman
Vice President & General Manager
Vice President, General Manager & Director → Vice President & Director, 2021
Vice President & Director → Vice President & General Manager, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$167K (2020) → $194K (2025)
Ellis B Feaster
Air Staff
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $125K (2025)
Stacy Pevehouse-Blevins
Air Staff
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $117K (2025)
Ray Hill
Software Engineer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$125K (2023) → $128K (2025)
Rodney Grant
Air Staff
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $112K (2025)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Brian Kerkan (2021–2024) — Engineer
- Former: Robert Kuropkat (2022)
- Former: Mark Chambers (2020–2021) — Chief Engineer
- Former: Cynthia McInvale (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Dwight Bain (2020) — Director
- Former: Gaylord Kenyon (2020) — Director Ministry Advancement
- Former: Thomas Beaton (2020) — Director Interactive Technology
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $204K, to James S Hoge (President/Director). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Z Ministries Inc
How much does Z Ministries Inc give each year?
Z Ministries Inc gave $40K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $319K across 7 grants.
What is Z Ministries Inc's typical grant size?
Z Ministries Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Z Ministries Inc give grants?
Z Ministries Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does Z Ministries Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Z Ministries Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Z Ministries Inc?
Z Ministries Inc reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.1M.
What is Z Ministries Inc?
Z Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Altamonte Springs, FL. It holds $4.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Z Ministries Inc's EIN?
Z Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3532803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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