Nonprofit · EIN 88-4390971
BEAR FAMILY APOLOGETICS MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · PELLA, IA 50219
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $135,516 | $76,936 | $58,580 | $125,971 | $6,451 | $119,520 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $97,556
- Program service revenue
- $37,960
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $42,791
- Printing, publications and postage
- $680
- Other expenses
- $33,465
- Program services (functional)
- $55,545
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $61,153
- Total assets, end of year
- $125,971
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,451
- Net assets, end of year
- $119,520
- Cash, savings and investments
- $112,168
- Gross receipts
- $135,516
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILLARY FERRER | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| EMILY PELLEY | EXECUTIVE DI | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE LOOS | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SUE BOHLIN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BETH BARBER | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1432 W 2ND ST, PELLA, IA 50219-1052
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 1432 W 2ND ST, PELLA IA 50219
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- HILLARY FERRER, PO BOX 276, PELLA IA 50219
- Signed the 990-EZ
- HILLARY FERRER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (803) 984-1577
- Return prepared by
- VAN MAANEN SIETSTRA MEYER & NIKKEL PC
Mission
TO EQUIP PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO RAISE THEIR CHILDREN IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND TO ENGAGE IN COVERSATIONS RELATED TO THE DEFENSE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN A WAY THAT REFLECTS GRACE AND TRUTH.
Program accomplishments
- BOOKS SALES, CONTENT CREATION, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR MOTHERS.Expenses $55,545
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-4390971
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $125,971
- Income (IRS master file)
- $135,516
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $135,516 | $76,936 | $125,971 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: HILLARY FERRER | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: HILLARY FERRER | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $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 88-4390971).
Questions about BEAR FAMILY APOLOGETICS MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of BEAR FAMILY APOLOGETICS MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BEAR FAMILY APOLOGETICS MINISTRIES is 88-4390971.
- Is BEAR FAMILY APOLOGETICS MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to BEAR FAMILY APOLOGETICS MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BEAR FAMILY APOLOGETICS 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 BEAR FAMILY APOLOGETICS 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 BEAR FAMILY APOLOGETICS 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 is the principal officer of BEAR FAMILY APOLOGETICS MINISTRIES?
- The 990-N for 2024 names HILLARY FERRER.
- Who are the officers and directors of BEAR FAMILY APOLOGETICS MINISTRIES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BEAR FAMILY APOLOGETICS MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $135,516, expenses of $76,936 and total assets of $125,971 at year end.
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