2026-03-02T11:14:55-07:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 364944945 EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH EBEN 9175576613 119 Camden Street Newark NJ 07103 Oliver Coleman Senior Pastor 9175576613 2026-03-02 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X www.ebcnewark.org X X 61504 X 61504 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61504 0 0 0 187 3260 0 54595 58042 3462 362009 0 365471 12009 15471 350000 350000 0 0 362009 365471 0 0 362009 365471 To provide religious worship, spiritual guidance and education, and faith-based community outreach and charitable services. The church conducted regular worship services, religious education, pastoral care, and community outreach programs throughout the year. Activities included weekly worship services, Bible study, prayer meetings, youth and ministry programs, and charitable support such as food and clothing drives to individuals and families in the community. 0 54595 54595 Oliver Coleman Senior Pastor 20 15600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NJ Ebenezer Baptist Church Trustee Board 119 Camden Street Newark NJ 07103 9175576613 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Other expenses include ministry program expenses, insurance, bank fees, supplies, and other operational costs. Although churches are not required to file Form 990, the organization elected to voluntarily file to promote transparency, good governance, and accountability. The church began preparing these filings in connection with grant readiness and future funding opportunities, as many grantors, financial institutions, and partners request financial disclosures even when not legally required. During prior years, the organization operated with limited administrative resources and focused primarily on ministry operations and community services. As the church formalized its financial reporting practices and long term planning initiatives, including aspirations for facility growth and expansion, it determined that filing Form 990 would support these goals. Upon recognizing the value of consistent reporting, the organization acted promptly to prepare and submit the applicable returns. The delay was not due to willful neglect, but rather the organization's understanding that filing was optional for churches. The organization remains committed to transparency, compliance, and responsible stewardship of its resources.