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Nonprofit · EIN 84-3675316

ECHO MINISTRIES

Tax-exempt · LAKELAND, FL 33801

Financials

$55K$51K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ECHO MINISTRIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$55,129$51,327$3,802$4,112$116$3,996
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$55,129

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$575
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$744
Occupancy
$45,208
Other expenses
$5,375
Program services (functional)
$51,327

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$584
Total assets, end of year
$4,112
Total liabilities, end of year
$116
Net assets, end of year
$3,996
Cash, savings and investments
$4,112
Gross receipts
$55,129

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER STIRKDIRECTOR0$575
JUSTIN STIRKOFFICER0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2223 GINGER WAY, LAKELAND, FL 33801-6292
In care of
% JENNIFER STIRK
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
PO BOX 904, HIGHLANDS FL 33846
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
JENNIFER STIRK, PO BOX 904, HIGHLANDS CITY FL 33846
Signed the 990-EZ
JENNIFER STIRK, DIRECTOR
Phone
(863) 272-7948
Return prepared by
MICHELE A BOURCY NELSON CPA PA

Mission

ECHO WAS ESTABLISHED TO HELP PROVIDE FOR SPIRITUAL AND TANGIBLE NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. CHILDREN ARE REMOVED EVERY DAY FROM THEIR HOMES DUE TO ABUSE AND NEGLECT. ALMOST ALWAYS THEY ARRIVE AT A NEW HOME WITH ONLY CLOTHES ON THEIR BACKS. WE ARE AN ORGANIZATION DESIGNED TO HELP PROVIDE FOR THE TANGIBLE NEEDS OF THESE CHILDREN THROUGH OUR MANY ECHO SHOPS AS WELL AS WORK WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO STRENGTHEN THE SYSTEM OF SUPPORT.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WE HAVE FIVE ECHO SHOPS WITH MORE IN PROCESS. WE WORK TO ASSIST CAREGIVERS BY LESSENING THEIR FINANCIAL REPSPONSIBILITY SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANT MISSION OF CARING FOR THE CHILDREN. EACH SHOP HAS A TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS READY TO LISTEN, PRAY FOR AND SERVE THESE FAMILIES. FOSTER, ADOPTIVE AND KINSHIP CAREGIVERS ARE OFFERED SEVEN ITEMS PER CHILD IN THEIR LEGAL CUSTODY, PER MONTH, WHEN THEY BRING THEIR CHILD PLACEMENT. NEW PLACEMENTS RECEIVE 14 ITEMS ON THEIR FIRST VISIT. ALL ITEMS ARE FREE OF CHARGE. WE COLLDECT NEW AND GENTLY USED ITEMS INCLUDING CLOTHING, UNDERGARMENTS, SHOES, DIAPERS, FURNITURE, BABY EQUIPMENT, SPORTS EQUIPMENT, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HYGIENE PRODUCTS AND MUCH MORE WHICH IS SORTED IN OUR WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTED TO THE ECHO SHOPS.
    Expenses $51,327

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for ECHO MINISTRIES

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
84-3675316
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,112
Income (IRS master file)
$55,129

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$55,129$51,327$4,112IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: JENNIFER STIRK
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Jennifer Stirk
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 84-3675316).

Questions about ECHO MINISTRIES

What is the EIN of ECHO MINISTRIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ECHO MINISTRIES is 84-3675316.
Is ECHO MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to ECHO MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ECHO 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 ECHO MINISTRIES 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 ECHO MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ECHO MINISTRIES?
The 990-N for 2023 names JENNIFER STIRK.
Who are the officers and directors of ECHO MINISTRIES?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 2 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $575 (JENNIFER STIRK, DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does ECHO MINISTRIES have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $55,129, expenses of $51,327 and total assets of $4,112 at year end.

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