Nonprofit · EIN 21-0725643
THE FUND FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION INC
Also known as FORUM FOR THEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION
Tax-exempt · DECATUR, GA 30030
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,347,006 | $5,526,947 | $2,820,059 | $39,615,127 | $298,040 | $39,317,087 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,752,139 | $5,572,732 | $179,407 | $35,537,023 | $619,180 | $34,917,843 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,522,900
- Program service revenue
- $28,563
- Investment income
- $1,792,209
- Royalties
- $1,058
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $600,467
- Other revenue
- $3,334
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,908,710
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $539,770
- Other salaries and wages
- $500,265
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,436,898
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $78,040
- Occupancy
- $52,091
- Travel
- $46,893
- Depreciation
- $1,867
- Program services (functional)
- $4,995,158
- Management and general (functional)
- $491,380
- Fundraising (functional)
- $40,409
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $35,537,023
- Total assets, end of year
- $39,615,127
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $298,040
- Net assets, end of year
- $39,317,087
- Publicly traded securities
- $38,414,853
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $17,299,983
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $22,017,104
- Gross unrelated business income
- $46
- Gross receipts
- $12,321,769
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 1954
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD STEPHEN LEWIS JR | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $210,793 | $67,307 |
| PAUL BOIS | VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,075 | $42,469 |
| CHRISTINA REPOLEY | VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,904 | $48,345 |
| CHRISHAUN HOOPES | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,405 | $44,705 |
| MATT BLOOM PHD | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| REV AISHA BROOKS-JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| REV ERNEST A BROOKS III | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| REV JOHN HELMIERE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MS SOON MEE KIM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA PERRETT | CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SHIVELY TJ SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MR J LARRY STINE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DR STARKSKY D WILSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD STEPHEN LEWIS JR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $248,873 | $61,673 |
| PAUL BOIS | VP OF ADMINSTRATION Officer | 40 | $156,963 | $41,475 |
| JOHN HELMIERE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AISHA BROOKS-JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MS SOON MEE KIM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MR J LARRY STINE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SHIVELY SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MR STARSKY WILSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNEST BROOKS III | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA PERRETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT BLOOM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 120 W TRINITY PL FLOOR 4, DECATUR, GA 30030-3313
- In care of
- % MICHELLE HANDLEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DONALD STEPHEN LEWIS JR, 2870 PEACHTREE RD NW 915-7080, ATLANTA, GA 30305
- Signed the 990
- DONALD STEPHEN LEWIS JR, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (678) 369-6755
- Website
- WWW.FTELEADERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WARREN AVERETT LLC
Mission
THE FUND FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION (FTE) CULTIVATES DIVERSE, YOUNG ADULTS TO BE FAITHFUL, WISE AND COURAGEOUS LEADERS FOR THE CHURCH AND ACADEMY. THROUGH OUR INITIATIVES, WE ENABLE GIFTED YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY TO EXPLORE AND RESPOND TO GOD'S CALLING IN THEIR LIVES.
Program accomplishments
- STRATEGIC PARTNERS CULTIVATING CHRISTIAN LEADERS EQUIPS AND STRENGHTENS DIVERSE NETWORKS OF LEADERS OF CONGREGATIONS AND CHURCH RELATED ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY AND INSPIRE YOUNG ADULTS TO EXPLORE AND PURSUE A CALL TO MINISTRY AND TEACHING BY OFFERING GRANTS, CONFERENCES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT.Expenses $1,846,232 · grants $498,094 · revenue $30,839
- CULTIVATING CHRISTIAN LEADERS PROVIDES SUPPORT TO SEVERAL GROUPS OF CANDIDATES EXPLORING AND PREPARING FOR VOCATIONS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTY. FELLOWS PARTICIPATED IN DISCERNMENT EVENTS AND NETWORKS OF SUPPORT AND WERE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $1,588,931 · grants $502,616
- THE HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH THEOLOGY INSTITUTES OFFER SPACES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXPLORE QUESTIONS ABOUT THEIR FAITH, PURPOSE, AND CALL TO MINISTRY IN THE WORLD. THE INSTITUTES WITHIN THE INITIATIVE WORK WITH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, CONGREGATIONS, DENOMINATIONAL OFFICES, SERVICES AGENCIES, AND YOUTH MINISTRY ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY, IGNITE, AND CULTIVATE THE GIFTS OF FUTURE CHRISTIAN LEADERS WHO WILL IMPACT OUR COMMUNITIES.Expenses $1,446,367 · grants $908,000
- DO GOOD X EMPOWERS CHRISTIAN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS TO DO GOOD. DO GOOD X CONVENES EARLY-STAGE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS, FELLOWS, PEERS, MENTORS, AND INVESTORS THAT CONNECT, SUPPORT, AND LIFT UP UNDERREPRESENTED AND UNDER-RESOURCED SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS. DO GOOD X PROVIDES A 10-WEEK ACCELERATOR AND COMMUNITY FOR EARLY STAGE ENTREPRENEURS PASSIONATE ABOUT DEVELOPING VENTURES THAT MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT, AND ALSO HOSTS A PODCAST FOR ASPIRING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS.Expenses $113,628
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 21-0725643
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1956
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $39,615,127
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,321,769
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $8,347,006 | $5,526,947 | $39,615,127 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,752,139 | $5,572,732 | $35,537,023 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $7,187,666 | $5,327,664 | $32,218,252 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 21-0725643).
Questions about THE FUND FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION INC
- What is the EIN of THE FUND FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FUND FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION INC is 21-0725643.
- Is THE FUND FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1956.
- Are donations to THE FUND FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does THE FUND FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE FUND FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE FUND FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of THE FUND FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DONALD STEPHEN LEWIS JR.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE FUND FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $210,793 (DONALD STEPHEN LEWIS JR, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does THE FUND FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $8,347,006, expenses of $5,526,947 and total assets of $39,615,127 at year end.
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