2026-02-26T08:04:29-08:00 2025-12-31 582550336 Tripp Chafin & Company LLC 3535 Roswell Rd STE 63 Marietta GA 30062 990 2025-01-01 582471596 ENCOMPASS MINISTRIES INC fka PAPAS PANTRY INC ENCO 7705914707 6551 COMMERCE PARKWAY WOODSTOCK GA 30189 LYNNE SAUNDERS Chairman 2026-02-26 true R N Chafin Jr P00031288 7705652422 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 6551 COMMERCE PARKWAY WOODSTOCK GA 30189 1361544 false X EncompassMinistriesInc.org X 1999 GA Food assistance, life skills and employment training for individuals and families in crisis 5 3 7 38 0 1316539 1356033 1328 0 0 8525 5421 1326392 1361454 1141383 1171585 0 133118 147671 0 11858 89700 79967 1364201 1399223 -37809 -37769 98197 62921 200 2693 97997 60228 Food assistance, life skills and employment training for individuals and families in crisis false false 1288282 1171585 CLIENT SERVICESEncompass Ministries continues to provide comprehensive support to individuals and families working to regain stability and long-term self-sufficiency. Our mission remains centered on equipping individuals with practical toolsfood security, employment readiness, and life skills trainingso they can transition toward independence and sustained stability.Founded in 1998 as Papas Pantry, the organization has evolved from a food-only model to a multi-program approach addressing root causes of instability. Over the years, Encompass has integrated workforce development, financial literacy, and case-supported stability programming to ensure clients are not only nourished today but prepared for tomorrow.In 2025, demand for services continued to rise due to sustained inflation, housing instability, and wage gaps across Cherokee and surrounding counties. In response, Encompass expanded service capacity, strengthened community partnerships, and implemented operational improvements to increase efficiency and reach.2025 Impact Statistics:Individuals served through food assistance: 28,282Children served: 3,298Seniors (65+): 920Partner organization food pickups: 420Estimated meals provided: 1.2 millionPounds of pet food distributed: 9,544In addition to direct distribution, Encompass strengthened partnerships with churches, recovery programs, transitional housing providers, and at-risk youth organizations to ensure food access and support services extended beyond our facility walls. 64981 STABILITY & WORKFORCE TRAININGIn 2025, Encompass Ministries expanded its Stability programming, offering structured life skills and workforce readiness support through both in-house services and community partner collaborations.Our model integrates:Employment coaching and job readinessFinancial literacy and budgetingGoal planning and accountabilityPartnerships with recovery and transitional housing programs2025 Training Highlights:Stability & Life Skills training sessions provided: 189Individuals enrolled in Stability Programs: 52Successful program completions: 25Employment placements supported: Multiple participants secured stable employment through coaching and partner referralsParticipants demonstrated measurable progress in employment readiness, income stabilization, and financial management skills. Graduates exited the program with improved earning capacity, budgeting plans, and defined next-step goals. 9603 AdvocacyCOMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & OUTREACH2025 marked a year of strengthened collaboration across faith-based, corporate, civic, and nonprofit sectors.Key partnership accomplishments included:Expansion of community partner programs serving recovery groups, transitional housing residents, at-risk youth homes, and homeless populations.Increased engagement with local churches through food drives, volunteer mobilization, and financial support.Strengthened corporate partnerships providing volunteer teams and funding.Encompass also hosted community engagement events and fundraising initiatives that increased visibility and diversified funding streams while maintaining mission focus. 1362866 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 7 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 5 3 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false GA X SABRINA KIRKLAND 7705914707 6551 COMMERCE PARKWAY WOODSTOCK GA 30189 LYNNE SAUNDERS Chair-ED to 5/1 40.00 0.00 X X 20479 0 0 WILLIAM SAUNDERS Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DEANNA GALE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE HITE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFREY BEACHLER Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 20479 0 false false false 0 1356033 1171585 1356033 0 0 0 0 0 0 5511 90 5421 0 0 0 1361454 0 1171585 1171585 0 0 20479 18431 1024 1024 0 115874 107647 6264 1963 0 887 821 47 19 10431 9645 558 228 0 0 4278 4278 0 0 0 0 0 8617 1303 3067 4247 0 0 20640 19814 826 4555 3416 911 228 0 0 0 0 14585 13305 1280 2219 2219 UTILITIES 6760 6490 270 COMMUNICATIONS 4692 4344 348 COMPUTER 4592 2296 2296 PAYROLL EXPENSES 2818 2677 141 6211 3388 1318 1505 1399223 1362866 24499 11858 60357 39666 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 103439 80184 37840 23255 0 0 0 0 0 98197 62921 200 2693 200 2693 X 97997 60228 97997 60228 98197 62921 -37769 X false false false X 1246256 1038537 1303978 1316539 1356033 6261343 0 0 1246256 1038537 1303978 1316539 1356033 6261343 0 6261343 0 0 0 6261343 7615 1.00000 1.00000 X 5270 1713 3557 11286 4894 6392 73883 60577 13306 13000 13000 23255 true 0 0 FOOD ASSISTANCE 28282 966040 BY THE POUND FOOD SCHOOL SUPPLIES 7480 RETAIL VALUE SCHOOL SUPPLIES HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 198065 RETAIL VALUE TOYS, FURNITURE, CLOTHES, ETC 198065 FMV 966040 By the pound School supplies 7480 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Lynne and William Saunders are married. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b President reviews 990 before filing. Copies of Form 990 are provided to all board members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Review of potential conflicts at board meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The board reviews and approves annual budgets which would include compensation. All compensation of Executive Director is approved by unrelated board members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The board reviews and approves annual budgets which would include compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents are available upon request