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Nonprofit · EIN 87-2253634

FAITH ALIVE MINISTRIES INC

Tax-exempt · ALBEMARLE, NC 28001

Financials

$116K$106K2023$172K$138K2024$287K$232K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FAITH ALIVE MINISTRIES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$286,931$231,762$55,169$411,172$303,963$107,209
December 31, 2024990-EZ$172,348$138,342$34,006$53,068$1,028$52,040
December 31, 2023990-EZ$116,345$105,991$10,354$18,348$314$18,034
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$224,957
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$100
Net income from fundraising events
$61,874
Other revenue
$61,874

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$93,348
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$100,489
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$13,087
Travel
$15,295
Depreciation
$2,604
Program services (functional)
$67,210
Management and general (functional)
$164,552

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$53,068
Total assets, end of year
$411,172
Total liabilities, end of year
$303,963
Net assets, end of year
$107,209
Land, buildings and equipment
$379,893
Gross receipts
$299,833
Employees
4
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1992
State of legal domicile
NC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JORDAN WHITLEYEMPLOYEE/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
36$42,228
KENDRA FURLOWDIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Trustee or director
36$27,540
TARAH DICKENSCOMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Trustee or director
24$18,480
CARLEY BARBEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
SHANNON SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
DANIEL HASKETTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
GINA RUSSELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
TAYLOR WHITLEYCHAPLIN
Trustee or director
0$0
CINDY PEARSONTREASURER
Trustee or director
0$0
SANDRA TUCKERSECRETARY
Trustee or director
0$0
WESLEY HUNEYCUTTVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0$0
BRANDON TUCKERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JORDAN WHITLEYEMPLOYEE/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR15$27,948
KENDRA FURLOWDIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT/EMPLOYEE15$15,750
TARAH DICKENSCOMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR/EMPLOYEE15$12,960
JON LEDBETTERPRESIDENT0$0
GINA RUSSELLSECRETARY0$0
DANIEL HASKETTVICE PRESIDENT0$0
CINDY PEARSONTREASURER0$0
KELLY BYRDDIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT10$0
BRANDON TUCKERBOARD MEMBER0$0
SANDRA TUCKERBOARD MEMBER0$0
DON PADGETTBOARD MEMBER0$0
DEBBIE PADGETTBOARD MEMBER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JORDAN WHITLEYEMPLOYEE15$15,300
KELLY BYRDDIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT10$7,350
DON PADGETTPRESIDENT0$0
GINA RUSSELLSECRETARY0$0
JON LEDBETTERVICE PRESIDENT0$0
DEBORAH PADGETTTREASURER0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
216 W NORTH ST, ALBEMARLE, NC 28001-3924
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
104 VANDERBILT CIR, LOCUST NC 28097
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
GINA RUSSELL, 9864 Mission Church Road, Locust, NC 28097
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
TAYLOR WHITLEY, 104 VANDERBILT CIRCLE, LOCUST NC 28097
Signed the 990
GINA RUSSELL, SECRETARY
Phone
(704) 322-8418
Return prepared by
Brafford Odom & Co LLP

Mission

Our Kingdom mission is to "partner with brothers and sisters in Christ to meet physical and spiritual needs of widows, orphans, and the broken hearted."

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Sponsorship to cover basic living expenses including food, clothing supplies for children in India
    Expenses $38,989
  • Sponsorship to cover basic living expenses including food, clothing supplies for children in Kenya
    Expenses $28,221

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
87-2253634
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)
Religion-related (X12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$411,172
Income (IRS master file)
$299,833

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$286,931$231,762$411,172XML
990-EZDecember 2024$172,348$138,342$53,068XML
990-EZDecember 2023$116,345$105,991$18,348XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: TAYLOR WHITLEY
December 31, 2022≤ $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 87-2253634).

Questions about FAITH ALIVE MINISTRIES INC

What is the EIN of FAITH ALIVE MINISTRIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FAITH ALIVE MINISTRIES INC is 87-2253634.
Is FAITH ALIVE MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to FAITH ALIVE MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FAITH ALIVE 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 FAITH ALIVE 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 FAITH ALIVE 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 FAITH ALIVE MINISTRIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GINA RUSSELL.
Who are the officers and directors of FAITH ALIVE MINISTRIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,228 (JORDAN WHITLEY, EMPLOYEE/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FAITH ALIVE MINISTRIES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $286,931, expenses of $231,762 and total assets of $411,172 at year end.

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