Nonprofit · EIN 20-4963036
BOB RUSSELL MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40253
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $321,186 | $351,065 | -$29,879 | $538,316 | $3 | $538,313 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $398,951 | $299,309 | $99,642 | $578,446 | $10,254 | $568,192 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $303,975 | $302,589 | $1,386 | $475,897 | $7,347 | $468,550 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $321,204
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $752
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$770
- Other revenue
- -$770
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $119,700
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $43,250
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $43,250
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $26,960
- Travel
- $5,219
- Program services (functional)
- $237,700
- Management and general (functional)
- $105,431
- Fundraising (functional)
- $7,934
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $578,446
- Total assets, end of year
- $538,316
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3
- Net assets, end of year
- $538,313
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $538,313
- Gross receipts
- $323,337
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- KY
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT L RUSSELL | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $24,000 |
| THOMAS ELLSWORTH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $19,250 |
| C KENT HATFIELD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JACK COFFEE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT L RUSSELL | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $24,300 |
| THOMAS ELLSWORTH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $18,000 |
| JACK COFFEE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $1,000 |
| C KENT HATFIELD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT L RUSSELL | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $20,461 |
| THOMAS ELLSWORTH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $14,400 |
| JACK COFFEE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $750 |
| C KENT HATFIELD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 43933, LOUISVILLE, KY 40253-0933
- In care of
- % C-O DONALD E WADDELL III
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JACK COFFEE, PO BOX 43933, LOUISVILLE, KY 40253
- Signed the 990
- JACK COFFEE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (502) 548-7116
- Website
- WWW.BOBRUSSELL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION, TRAINING, EDUCATION AND MENTORING OF YOUNG PASTORS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. THROUGH THE "TIME OF REFRESHING RETREATS" THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COUNSELING FOR YOUNG PASTORS IN HOW TO BALANCE THEIR WORK AND FAMILY LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION SUCCESSFULLY PROVIDED INSTRUCTION, EDUCATION AND MENTORING TO APPROXIMATELY 60 YOUNG PASTORS.Expenses $118,000
- THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS A PROGRAM OF CHRISTIAN BENEVOLENCE USING BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES AND SCRIPTURAL ADMONITIONS TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING AND HARDSHIP RESULTING FROM POVERTY, UNEMPLOYMENT, DISEASE, ILLNESS, ACCIDENT, INJURY, OR POOR HEALTH, DISABILITY, BEREAVEMENT, DEPRIVATION OF EDUCATIONAL TRAINING OR OPPORTUNITY, OR OTHER CAUSES OF PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SPIRITUAL, OR ECONOMIC DISTRESS. BENEFICIARIES OF SUCH GRANTS MAY INCLUDE WIDOWS, ORPHANS, EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS UPON RECOMMENDATION OF A PASTOR. BENEFICIARIES OF SUCH GRANTS MAY ALSO INCLUDE CHRISTIAN CHURCHES, CHURCH-BASED MINISTRIES, OR OTHER CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES THAT MINISTER TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE ENUMERATED CAUSES AND CONDITIONS.Expenses $119,700 · grants $119,700
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-4963036
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $538,316
- Income (IRS master file)
- $323,337
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $321,186 | $351,065 | $538,316 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $398,951 | $299,309 | $578,446 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $303,975 | $302,589 | $475,897 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $361,175 | $247,792 | $496,069 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 20-4963036).
Questions about BOB RUSSELL MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of BOB RUSSELL MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BOB RUSSELL MINISTRIES INC is 20-4963036.
- Is BOB RUSSELL MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to BOB RUSSELL MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BOB RUSSELL 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 BOB RUSSELL 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 BOB RUSSELL 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 BOB RUSSELL MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JACK COFFEE.
- Who are the officers and directors of BOB RUSSELL MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,000 (ROBERT L RUSSELL, CHAIRMAN).
- How much revenue does BOB RUSSELL MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $321,186, expenses of $351,065 and total assets of $538,316 at year end.
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