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Nonprofit · EIN 36-4217876

ERIC ELDER MINISTRIES

Tax-exempt · CHENOA, IL 61726

Financials

$139K$138K2023$122K$124K2024$109K$107K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ERIC ELDER MINISTRIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$108,718$106,592$2,126$2,656$0$2,656
December 31, 2024990-EZ$121,716$123,854-$2,138$530$0$530
December 31, 2023990-EZ$138,728$137,554$1,174$2,669$0$2,669
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$108,718
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$13,663
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$8,450
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$8,450
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$13,562
Occupancy
$20,608
Printing, publications and postage
$3,797
Other expenses
$46,512
Program services (functional)
$94,789

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$530
Total assets, end of year
$2,656
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$2,656
Cash, savings and investments
$2,656
Gross receipts
$108,718

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Eric ElderPresident10$8,450
Al LowryVice President1$0
Dan MountneyBoard Member1$0
Karis ElderBoard Member1$0
Brent KnaptonSecretary/Treasurer1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Eric ElderPresident50$38,292
Al LowryVice President1$0
Dan MountneyBoard Member1$0
Karis ElderBoard Member1$0
Brent KnaptonSecretary/Treasurer1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Eric ElderPresident50$38,462
Al LowryVice President1$0
Brent KnaptonSecretaryTreasurer1$0
Dan MountneyBoard Member1$0
Karis StephensBoard Member0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
25615 E 3000 NORTH RD, CHENOA, IL 61726-9372
In care of
% ERIC ELDER
Signed the 990-EZ
Eric Elder, President
Phone
(815) 326-5817

Mission

religious, educational, and charitable

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Created inspirational messages & music to encourage people in their faith
    Expenses $65,559
  • Assisted others in sharing their faith through books and online
    Expenses $19,990
  • Provided spiritual guidance and personal prayer for those needing ministry
    Expenses $9,240

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for ERIC ELDER MINISTRIES

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
36-4217876
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
1998
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X21)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,656
Income (IRS master file)
$108,718

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$108,718$106,592$2,656XML
990-EZDecember 2024$121,716$123,854$530XML
990-EZDecember 2023$138,728$137,554$2,669XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––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 36-4217876).

Questions about ERIC ELDER MINISTRIES

What is the EIN of ERIC ELDER MINISTRIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ERIC ELDER MINISTRIES is 36-4217876.
Is ERIC ELDER MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to ERIC ELDER MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ERIC ELDER MINISTRIES 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 ERIC ELDER MINISTRIES 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 ERIC ELDER MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of ERIC ELDER MINISTRIES?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $8,450 (Eric Elder, President).
How much revenue does ERIC ELDER MINISTRIES have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $108,718, expenses of $106,592 and total assets of $2,656 at year end.

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