Nonprofit · EIN 35-0888771
WHEELER MISSION MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $25,540,522 | $21,209,058 | $4,331,464 | $78,064,343 | $4,926,427 | $73,137,916 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $28,053,420 | $20,896,544 | $7,156,876 | $72,955,732 | $4,948,623 | $68,007,109 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $20,240,665
- Program service revenue
- $2,813,387
- Investment income
- $2,871,312
- Royalties
- $30,196
- Net rental income
- $9,720
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $424,543
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$430,854
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$7,192
- Other revenue
- -$384,842
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $42,545
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $432,232
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,313,504
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,480,095
- Professional fundraising fees
- $114,250
- Accounting fees
- $255,059
- Occupancy
- $2,091,952
- Travel
- $120,692
- Depreciation
- $867,492
- Program services (functional)
- $15,206,324
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,393,250
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,609,484
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $72,955,732
- Total assets, end of year
- $78,064,343
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,926,427
- Net assets, end of year
- $73,137,916
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,144,414
- Publicly traded securities
- $33,530,305
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $45,562,622
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $27,575,294
- Gross receipts
- $59,201,967
- Employees
- 314
- Volunteers
- 6,145
- Year formed
- 1893
- 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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HINES PERRY | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $219,695 | $14,996 |
| BREISCH FRITZ | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $192,847 | $12,747 |
| CRISPIN BRIAN | SR DIR COMMUNITY RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,617 | $11,275 |
| HARPER TERRENCE | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER FOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,657 | $11,348 |
| GORE COLLEEN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER FOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,859 | $9,819 |
| ALVIS RICHARD A | FORMER CEO Former | 40 | $86,357 | $2,754 |
| RASOR MICHAEL | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENGE BRENT | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILHITE DAVID | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORBIN JOHN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVIS SR RYAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELMORE GINI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FISCUS CLIFFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FOUNTAIN JAMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GILLEN ZACH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HANIFORD LORI E | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAY JAMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIESEL SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUCAS MORGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MILTENBERGER DOUGLAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MOLENDORP DAYTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VILLARRUBIA TABITHA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WARD SANDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WARREN SHERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALVIS RICHARD A | FORMER CEO Former | 40 | $212,680 | $13,814 |
| HINES PERRY | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $185,749 | $11,319 |
| BREISCH FRITZ | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $152,902 | $9,350 |
| CRISPIN BRIAN | SR DIR COMMUNITY RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,518 | $9,072 |
| GORE COLLEEN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER FOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,170 | $7,827 |
| HARPER TERRENCE | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER FOR MEN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,835 | $9,460 |
| RASOR MICHAEL | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENGE BRENT | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILHITE DAVID | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIESEL SCOTT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORBIN JOHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVIS SR RYAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELMORE GINI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FISCUS CLIFFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FOUNTAIN JAMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GILLEN ZACH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANIFORD LORI E | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY JAMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCAS MORGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MILTENBERGER DOUGLAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLENDORP DAYTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SMITH LARRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VILLARRUBIA TABITHA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WARD SANDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 205 E NEW YORK ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204-2114
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PERRY HINES, 205 E NEW YORK STREET, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
- Signed the 990
- PERRY HINES, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (317) 635-3575
- Website
- WWW.WHEELERMISSION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BLUE & CO LLC
Mission
WMM IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL, CHRISTIAN, SOCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION, WHICH PROVIDES CHRIST-CENTERED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND THOSE IN NEED. OUR VISION IS TO SEE EVERY INDIVIDUAL WE SERVE EQUIPPED TO BE PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS WHO ENJOY LASTING SUCCESS IN CHRIST.
Program accomplishments
- WHEELER MISSION PROVIDES TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SHELTER TO MEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AT FACILITIES IN INDIANAPOLIS AND BLOOMINGTON. THE SHORT-TERM, TEMPORARY PROGRAMS AT THESE SITES ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST HOMELESS AND/OR DISADVANTAGED MEN ACCESS BASIC NEEDS WHILE ASSESSING THE FACTORS THAT LED THEM TO EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, SHOWERS, CLOTHING, DAY ROOM, CHAPEL SERVICES, AND CASE MANAGEMENT (WITH REFERRALS TO ONSITE AND OFFSITE SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES) ARE PROVIDED. MEDICAL SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.WHETHER THEY ARE DEALING WITH ADDICTION, MENTAL HEALTH, MEDICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, OR EDUCATIONAL ISSUES, GUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENTER OTHER LONG-TERM, RESIDENTIAL OR ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAMS.IN INDIANAPOLIS, WHEELER SERVES AS THE PRINCIPAL AGENCY IN PROVIDING SHELTER DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER TO ANY PERSON SEEKING REFUGE AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY'S WINTER CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.Expenses $4,995,068
- WE HAVE SEPARATE TRANSITIONAL, LONG-TERM, RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR MEN AND WOMEN STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION. THE HEBRON PROGRAM, FOR MEN, IS LOCATED ON A 288-ACRE SITE IN MONROE COUNTY. THE HIGHER GROUND PROGRAM, FOR WOMEN, IS LOCATED ON A RESIDENTIAL SITE IN INDIANAPOLIS. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON TOTAL LIFE CHANGE THROUGH A RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST, RATHER THAN A SINGLE FOCUS ON THE ADDICTION. GUESTS LEARN TO WORK, RELATE TO OTHERS IN THE PROGRAM, AND ATTEND BIBLICALLY-TAUGHT CLASSES. CURRICULUM INCLUDES RECOVERY CLASSES, GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, AND BIBLE STUDIES.THE PROGRAM OFFERS MANY AVENUES FOR DEVELOPING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, SO EACH GRADUATE LEAVES WITH A SECURE SUPPORT SYSTEM IN PLACE. THEY LEARN WHAT IT MEANS TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THEIR ACTIONS, ENGAGE IN SEEKING FORGIVENESS, AND ADDRESS THEIR OWN FORGIVENESS ISSUES. THE GOAL IS NOT JUST TO SEE MEN AND WOMEN USE THIS TRAINING FOR THEMSELVES, BUT TO ALSO SEE THEM USE THIS TRAINING TO LEARN HOW TO HELP OTHERS.Expenses $3,041,119 · grants $42,545 · revenue $1,133,511
- WHEELER MISSION PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SAFE FOR WOMEN AND WOMEN WITH CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN INDIANAPOLIS. SERVICES OFFERED TAKE A HOLISTIC APPROACH BY PROVIDING PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL ASSISTANCE. HUNDREDS OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN ENTER THROUGH WHEELER'S SHELTER DOORS SEEKING FOOD, CLOTHING, AND HOUSING. THESE WOMEN FIND NOT ONLY THESE BASIC NEEDS AVAILABLE, BUT ALSO EXPERIENCE LOVE AND COMPASSION FROM STAFF WHO DELIVER STRENGTH-BASED, PERSON-CENTERED CARE TO EACH WOMAN IN NEED. COUNSELING, JOB-READINESS TRAINING, ASSISTANCE WITH JOB PROCUREMENT, EDUCATION ASSESSMENT AND TUTORING, MEDICAL SERVICES, AND COUNSELING ARE MADE AVAILABLE AT WHEELER'S CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN.Expenses $3,734,821 · revenue $203,081
- GENERAL MINISTRY POOL SERVICES OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION AND FOOD PROCURMENT & DISTRIBUTION.Expenses $1,796,654 · revenue $13,288
- WHEELER MISSION THRIFT STORE PROVIDES FOR THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE BELOW COST SALE OF DONATED MERCHANDISE.Expenses $1,638,662 · revenue $1,476,795
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-0888771
- 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
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $78,064,343
- Income (IRS master file)
- $59,201,967
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $25,540,522 | $21,209,058 | $78,064,343 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $28,053,420 | $20,896,544 | $72,955,732 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $26,179,624 | $19,536,450 | $63,182,597 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 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 35-0888771).
Questions about WHEELER MISSION MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of WHEELER MISSION MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WHEELER MISSION MINISTRIES INC is 35-0888771.
- Is WHEELER MISSION MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to WHEELER MISSION MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WHEELER MISSION 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 WHEELER MISSION MINISTRIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WHEELER MISSION MINISTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WHEELER MISSION MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names PERRY HINES.
- Who are the officers and directors of WHEELER MISSION MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 24 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $219,695 (HINES PERRY, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does WHEELER MISSION MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $25,540,522, expenses of $21,209,058 and total assets of $78,064,343 at year end.
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