Nonprofit · EIN 31-1468516
BACK 2 BACK MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt · MASON, OH 45040
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $15,103,565 | $15,760,634 | -$657,069 | $16,693,338 | $924,750 | $15,768,588 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $13,897,078 | $16,057,752 | -$2,160,674 | $16,977,482 | $1,179,713 | $15,797,769 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $14,272,603 | $15,160,434 | -$887,831 | $18,330,980 | $1,163,929 | $17,167,051 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,959,581
- Program service revenue
- $132,187
- Investment income
- $194,176
- Net rental income
- -$182,491
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $523
- Other revenue
- -$182,379
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,615,868
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $410,830
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,144,025
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,678,019
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,275
- Occupancy
- $73,495
- Travel
- $241,156
- Depreciation
- $65,214
- Program services (functional)
- $13,418,083
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,520,076
- Fundraising (functional)
- $822,475
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,977,482
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,693,338
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $924,750
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,768,588
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,192,200
- Publicly traded securities
- $9,073,160
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,541,856
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,226,732
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$182,491
- Gross receipts
- $16,689,275
- Employees
- 104
- Volunteers
- 1,105
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TODD GUCKENBERGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $125,600 | $105,951 |
| BETH GUCKENBERGER | CO - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $170,086 | $9,193 |
| JEREMY LANTZ | US OPS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 45 | $120,856 | $37,203 |
| JEFFREY COPPINS | DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 45 | $126,246 | $5,103 |
| JOHN UCHERECK | SITE STAFF Highest-paid employee | 45 | $111,271 | $18,762 |
| JASON MUNAFO | INTERNATIONAL SITE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 45 | $112,572 | $13,649 |
| JULIE COOPER | PRESIDENT TFW - EXIT 11/25 Highest-paid employee | 0 | $108,925 | $14,176 |
| DAN LARSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE SAMAD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL HOUSH | TRUSTEE-VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN SATTERFIELD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN FURNISH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR TIM LINKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA METZLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE PFISTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROB ROBINSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT MCQUINN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHAWN WELLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM WOELK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Guckenberger | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $137,978 | $103,379 |
| Beth Guckenberger | Co - Executive Director Officer | 40 | $148,803 | $8,943 |
| Jeremy Lantz | US Ops Director Highest-paid employee | 45 | $120,047 | $33,974 |
| John Uchereck | Site Staff Highest-paid employee | 45 | $131,451 | $18,565 |
| Matt Cooper | Equipping & Care Director Highest-paid employee | 45 | $115,097 | $28,122 |
| Jeffrey Coppins | Development Highest-paid employee | 45 | $125,625 | $5,425 |
| Julie Cooper - start 924 | President TFW Highest-paid employee | 0 | $115,371 | $1,247 |
| Shawn Weller | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Greer | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Woelk | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Will Housh | Trustee-Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Satterfield | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jake Samad | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Greer | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Larson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott McQuinn | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Tim Linker | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Furnish | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Metzler | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Robinson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Guckenberger | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $144,069 | $75,210 |
| Beth Guckenberger | Co - Executive Director Officer | 40 | $124,850 | $5,063 |
| John Uchereck | Field Staff Highest-paid employee | 45 | $112,324 | $16,176 |
| Jeffrey Coppins | Development Highest-paid employee | 45 | $113,236 | $4,285 |
| Ann Smith | Affiliate Training Program Manager Highest-paid employee | 45 | $110,632 | $4,480 |
| Jason Munafo | US Site Director Highest-paid employee | 45 | $106,750 | $5,865 |
| Julie Cooper | SVP Training & Curriculum Highest-paid employee | 45 | $102,255 | $1,431 |
| Shawn Weller | Trustee Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Greer | Trustee - Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Martha Linder | Trustee Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Woelk | Trustee Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Will Housh | Trustee Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Satterfield | Trustee Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jake Samad | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Greer | Trustee Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Larson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott McQuinn | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Tim Linker | Trustee Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Furnish | Trustee Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 70, MASON, OH 45040-0070
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- TODD GUCKENBERGER, PO BOX 70, MASON, OH 45040
- Signed the 990
- TODD GUCKENBERGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (513) 754-0300
- Website
- WWW.BACK2BACK.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BARNES DENNIG & CO LTD
Mission
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF BACK2BACK IS TO ACT AS AN INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS DEDICATED TO BEING A VOICE FOR ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN. WE EXIST TO LOVE AND CARE FOR ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN BY MEETING THEIR HOLISTIC NEEDS SO THEY MAY OVERCOME THEIR LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES AND EXPERIENCE COMPLETE RESTORATION THROUGH A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. WE ALSO EXIST TO SHARE OUR EXPERTISE BY TRAINING, ADVISING, AND ASSISTING OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS.
Program accomplishments
- BACK2BACK MINISTRIES WORKED WITH 1,095 VOLUNTEERS SERVING OVER 1,000 CHILDREN LIVING IN CHILDREN'S HOMES, AND IMPOVERISHED VILLAGES IN THE COUNTRIES WE SERVE. BY MEETING THEIR SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS THEY ARE ABLE TO OVERCOME THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES AND BREAK FREE FROM THE CYCLE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY.Expenses $12,012,435 · grants $6,615,868 · revenue $132,187
- BACK2BACK CINCINNATI WORKED WITH 5 VOLUNTEERS CHURCH, FAMILY AND CORPORATE GROUPS OFFERING TRAUMA INFORMED/HOLISTIC COMMUNITIES OF BELONGING TO 40 FAMILIES AND 70 CHILDREN. EACH GATHERING FUNCTIONS AS A SELF SUSTAINABLE PROGRAM CENTERED ON AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES THAT DEEPEN SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CAPABILITIES.Expenses $1,405,648
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 | 990 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
- 31-1468516
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,693,338
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,689,275
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $15,103,565 | $15,760,634 | $16,693,338 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $13,897,078 | $16,057,752 | $16,977,482 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $14,272,603 | $15,160,434 | $18,330,980 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $15,094,209 | $12,885,890 | $18,045,899 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 31-1468516).
Questions about BACK 2 BACK MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of BACK 2 BACK MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BACK 2 BACK MINISTRIES INC is 31-1468516.
- Is BACK 2 BACK MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to BACK 2 BACK MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BACK 2 BACK MINISTRIES 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 BACK 2 BACK MINISTRIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BACK 2 BACK MINISTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BACK 2 BACK MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TODD GUCKENBERGER.
- Who are the officers and directors of BACK 2 BACK MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,600 (TODD GUCKENBERGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BACK 2 BACK MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,103,565, expenses of $15,760,634 and total assets of $16,693,338 at year end.
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