Nonprofit · EIN 31-1782614
BELIEVERS STEWARDSHIP SERVICES INC
Tax-exempt · DUBUQUE, IA 52001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,544,986 | $5,106,118 | -$561,132 | $24,228,747 | $4,278,252 | $19,950,495 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,776,002 | $4,583,491 | $192,511 | $23,409,163 | $3,779,916 | $19,629,247 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $11,717,584 | $4,461,332 | $7,256,252 | $22,648,425 | $3,999,237 | $18,649,188 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,553,854
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $983,215
- Royalties
- $7,917
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $384,002
- Other revenue
- $7,917
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,127,238
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $153,044
- Other salaries and wages
- $274,473
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $583,517
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $27,811
- Accounting fees
- $37,153
- Travel
- $39,090
- Depreciation
- $5,248
- Program services (functional)
- $4,593,941
- Management and general (functional)
- $492,983
- Fundraising (functional)
- $19,194
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,409,163
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,228,747
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,278,252
- Net assets, end of year
- $19,950,495
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,360
- Publicly traded securities
- $15,289,329
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $19,591,153
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $359,342
- Gross receipts
- $11,061,739
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT SULLIVAN | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $121,658 | $19,279 |
| WILLIAM COYLE | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMUEL THORPE JR | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| WALTER SKIP ELLIOTT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK KELLER | RISK OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL BONNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PEASLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Sullivan | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $115,507 | $19,005 |
| Mark Keller | Risk Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Samuel Thorpe Jr | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Walkter Skip Elliott | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William Coyle | Chairman & Assistant Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Peasland | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Bonner | Director Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Sullivan | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $108,250 | $18,408 |
| Mark Keller | Risk Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Samuel Thorpe Jr | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Walkter Skip Elliott | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William Coyle | Chairman & Assistant Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Bonner | Director Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2250 CHANEY RD, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-2913
- In care of
- % DAVID M ALLISON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBERT C SULLIVAN, 2250 CHANEY ROAD, DUBUQUE, IA 52001
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT C SULLIVAN, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (563) 582-4818
- Return prepared by
- CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE MINISTRY IS DESIGNED TO GLORIFY GOD IN FULFILLING BIBLICAL STEWARDSHIP BY ASSISTING CHRISTIANS TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR FINANCIAL & ESTATE PLANNING GOALS & BY SUPPORTING LOCAL NEW TESTAMENT CHURCHES & ASSOCIATED MINISTRIES WITH FINANCIAL AND GOVERNANCE RELATED MATTERS.
Program accomplishments
- RENDERING DONOR ADVISED FUND AND OTHER FUND MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDIUALS, TRUSTS/ESTATES, AND ACTIVE OR DISSOLVED CHURCHES/MINISTRIES, PROVIDING CHURCHES AND OTHER MINISTRIES WITH CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, AND ASSISTING CHURCHES WITH ASSET DISSOLUTION DURING THE YEAR.Expenses $4,551,390 · grants $4,127,238
- RENDERING ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES (E.G., ASSISTANCE IN THE PREPARATION OF WILLS, REVOCABLE LIVING TRUSTS, POWERS OF ATTORNEY, ESTATE AND TRUST TAX RETURNS) AND PLANNED GIVING (E.G., ADMINISTRATION OF CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES AND CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS) TO CLIENTS AS WELL AS OTHER MINISTRIES' CLIENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, BENEFITING MANY CHARITIES BESIDES LMS. PROVIDING DONOR EDUCATION THROUGH SEMINARS IN AREAS OF ESTATE PLANNING AND PLANNED GIVING. WE ENTERED INTO A SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH FREEWILL IN ORDER FOR US TO HAVE AN EFFECTIVE TOOL TO ASSIST MOST INDIVIDUALS TO PREPARE WILLS, TRUSTS, ETC. THIS SUBSCRIPTION TOOL IS OFFERED TO CLIENTS AT NO CHARGE, BECAUSE WE COVER THE COST.Expenses $31,400
- RENDERING OR PAYING OTHER VENDORS TO RENDER TAX PREPARATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS (INCLUDING MISSIONARIES, AND MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL), TRUSTS AND ESTATES, AND A FEW CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $11,151
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1782614
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,228,747
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,061,739
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,544,986 | $5,106,118 | $24,228,747 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,776,002 | $4,583,491 | $23,409,163 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $11,717,584 | $4,461,332 | $22,648,425 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,402,636 | $5,557,491 | $15,426,767 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 31-1782614).
Questions about BELIEVERS STEWARDSHIP SERVICES INC
- What is the EIN of BELIEVERS STEWARDSHIP SERVICES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BELIEVERS STEWARDSHIP SERVICES INC is 31-1782614.
- Is BELIEVERS STEWARDSHIP SERVICES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to BELIEVERS STEWARDSHIP SERVICES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BELIEVERS STEWARDSHIP SERVICES 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 BELIEVERS STEWARDSHIP SERVICES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BELIEVERS STEWARDSHIP SERVICES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BELIEVERS STEWARDSHIP SERVICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ROBERT C SULLIVAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of BELIEVERS STEWARDSHIP SERVICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $121,658 (ROBERT SULLIVAN, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does BELIEVERS STEWARDSHIP SERVICES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,544,986, expenses of $5,106,118 and total assets of $24,228,747 at year end.
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