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EIN 37-1396019

Berean Prison Ministry

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Peoria
State
Illinois
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2023-03-01
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
Description
Berean Prison Ministry brings the message of the Word of God to inmates and their families both in the United States and abroad, and provides for their spiritual needs as appropriate. The Ministry provides religious education and bible studies to prison inmates, as well as care and assistance for basic needs to inmates and their families. The Ministry serves approximately 10 jail/prison locations.
Total revenues
$208,381
2023
Total expenses
$167,769
2023
Total assets
$1,020,495
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Berean Prison Ministry

Various services are provided to Prison inmates, including religious education and bible studies. The Ministry also provides care and assistance to inmates and their families for basic needs. Approximate number of jail/prison locations served include 10 in the united states and 33 abroad.

Grants made by Berean Prison Ministry

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Unity House of Prayer ChurchProgram Services$21,237

Who funds Berean Prison Ministry

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Charles and Kimberly Hemmer FoundationDonation$2,000
Share FoundationCharitable$1,000

Personnel at Berean Prison Ministry

NameTitleCompensation
Ken HelmuthTreasurer$0
William SchickPast Executive Director$10,000
David MeisterSecretary$0
Robert HoerrBoard Chairman$0
Ken HoerrPresident$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Berean Prison Ministry

RevenuesFYE 03/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$203,918
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$4,463
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$208,381

Form 990s for Berean Prison Ministry

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-032024-01-15990View PDF
2022-032022-08-10990View PDF
2021-032022-03-02990View PDF
2021-032022-02-14990View PDF
2020-032021-08-17990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Awakened GenerationTacoma, WA$319,493
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Wells MinistriesBroken Arrow, OK$145,371
Data update history
May 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 20, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Charles and Kimberly Hemmer Foundation
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 15, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Share Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Charities
Issues
Human servicesReligionCrime and lawRehabilitation for ex-offenders
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianOperates internationallyCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
PO Box 761
Peoria, IL 61652
Metro area
Peoria, IL
County
Peoria County, IL
Website URL
bereanprisonministries.org/ 
Phone
(309) 672-0991
IRS details
EIN
37-1396019
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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