JESUS FREES MINISTRIES

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

PO BOX 5685, BEND, OR 97708-5685

In care of

% CHERYL FREESE

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

Cheryl Freese, PO Box 5685, Bend, OR 97708

Signed the 990

Cheryl Freese, President & CEO

Phone

(541) 385-5034

Website

www.jesusfrees.org

Return prepared by

Tax Minimizers of Redmond Inc

Mission

To team people and resources to reach the world with the freeing power of Jesus Christ

Program accomplishments

• Vehicle and Transportation Costs for JFM Kenyan Projects and Evangelism To support ministry and outreach in remote areas, funds were raised to purchase two late-model Land Cruiser Vehicles, replacing two aging, well-worn vehicles. Extensive inspections were preformed on the new vehicles and a turbo timer, tracking system, and new brakes were purchased. Insurance was obtained on all the JFM vehicles, and regular service and maintenance were preformed. A cylinder head was replaced, and new tires were purchased for the older vehicle.
  Expenses $109,888
• JFM Kenyan Headquarters: Building Project The Kenyan Government's building department issued the occupancy certificate for JFM's mission center at JFM Headquarters, and inspection fees were paid. The JFM work crew cemented the outer courtyard, constructed a stone wall, constructed gates,and painted the exterior of the building. The kitchen was tiled, cabinets built, and an industrial sink and stove were purchased. Men's and women's bathrooms were tiled, and toilets and showeres were installed. Two washing machine/dryer units were purchased. Cabinets and sinks were installed in each room. In addition, a self-contained bungalow for long-term missionary guests has been completed. These two buildings strenghten JFM's ability to host mission teams and JFM conferences. Several construction tools were purchased for JFM's ongoing building projects. A new water pump for the well was purchased, and a large baptismal tank was constructed, enabling believers to publicly declare their faith. A waterline was laid for the secondary water source, which is expected to be completed in 2026. All this work provided employment for 12 kenyans and helped them support their families. JFM pays 3 watchmen and three full-time kenyan employees who manage the office and 20-acre headquarters compound. The mission center can sleep over 35 people, and the hall can accommodate large groups for teaching conferences and ministry meetings; it now serves as a hub for discipleship and outreach.Tools and Repairs Tools purchased: table saw, saw blades, sanding discs, grinder, grinding discs, cutting discs,pick handles, safety glasses, work gloves, and security lights. One of the generators was repaired.
  Expenses $33,930
• Student sponsorships for Underprivileged Kenyan Children JFM's charity to children continued through our faithful JFM sponsors. 95 less fortunate students, ranging from Kindergarten to University, received assistance with mandatory school fees. This includes students' school fees, lunch fees, boarding fees (where applicable), personal hygiene needs, uniforms, shoes, books, writing materials, and transportation. College and Bible school students received accommodations. This assistance gives these needy children and youth hope and the opportunity to pursue their education. Annual meetings were held with the students to evaluate their performance and school needs and to give encouragement and opportunities for written communication with their USA sponsors. Student Breakdown: 10 Pre-Primary, 17-Primary, 53-High School, 9-College, 2 University, 3 Bible College, 1-Special Needs.
  Expenses $30,444
• Executive Director: Work Hours Toward Kenya Projects Salary for 52 Weeks- $30005.77 Salary per weeks: $577.03 Vacation 1 weekAdministrative Work while3 in the USA 5 weeks $577.03 x 5 = $2,885.15Administrative Work while in Kenya 4 weeks $577.03 x 4 = $2,308.12Project Work for Kenya 42 weeks $577.03 x 43 = $24,812.12
  Expenses $24,235
• JFM Sponsored Entapipi Primary School, Chumvi, Kenya Our School completed its 7th year serving the impoverished children of the Chumvi Village. In January 2025, a first-grade class was launched, bringing the total enrollment to 114 students. These children receive free, quality education and 2 meals a day. An excellent 1st-grade teacher and a watchman were hired, bringing the paid staff to eight. 35 desks and chairs were constructed to prepare for the incoming 2nd-grade class in January 2026. School uniforms were made for all grade levels. Electricity and Wi-Fi were funded; curriculum and students' workbooks were supplied; cleaning supplies, kitchen supplies, new dishes and spoons, storybooks, toys, composition books, coloring pages, pens, pencils, and chalk were purchased.26 kindergarten students successfully graduated and moved on to 1st grade at JFM.The two new classrooms started in 2024 were completed. Maintenance, painting, and repairs were done. A ceiling was built in the hallway.
  Expenses $13,202
• JFM Evangelism: Church Support, Training, Bible School, Outreach, and Pastors' Support Assistance to JFM ChurchesIn 2025, Jesus frees Ministries witnessed God powerfully at work, transforming lives and communities in remarkable ways. 3 new churches were started in Malanga, Wamba, and Meru, Kenya. JFM now has 16 churches serving the people of Kenya and bringing the hope of the Gospel to new areas.The JFM missionaries taught regulary in the JFM church branches, schools, and surrounding villages. The JFM pastors organized mission outreaches and evangelism in their respective villages. Regular evangelism outreaches were sent to the remote village of Naiborkeju, a prospective JFM church plant. Special JFM outreaches were organized by the Luanda, Liasho, Katunga, Oloruko, Kisima, and Lokusero-B churches. 181 people received Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, and 47 believers were baptized. To further equip God's people, 78 Bibles, provided by the Voice of the Martyrs organization, were distributed. We rejoice that JFM sent three JFM pastors to Bible school to invest in biblically grounded leadership. Monthly support was given to our 20 struggling JFM Pastors, who continually sacrifce for the sake of the Gospel. This support helped them better serve their congregations and families. After 3 years and several trips to the Capital, the Kenyan goverment approved JFM to perform marriages in Kenya. JFM paid the fees, and the government approved two JFM-ordained ministers as Kenyan "Marriage Officers, and JFM officiated its first wedding.Mission Teams: Steve and Marissa Barkemeyer served JFM in Kenya for 4 month. They taught weekly Sunday school lessons and morning devotions with the work crew. They made improvements at the JFM Headquarters by providing general assistance with daily work.2025 Spiritual Statistics 181 Kenyans responded to the Gospel 47 believers were baptized 3 new churches were started in Malanga, Wamba, and Meru, Kenya 78 Bibles in Kenyan languages were given during this reporting period 5 Audio Bibles in Kenyan languages were given during this reporting period 825 Believers were taught the Bible and discipled in JFM Churches and Mission Center.
  Expenses $11,874
• Charity Relief for the Special Needs of the Less Fortunate Across the 16 JFM churches, food and medical relief have been provided to destitute widows, the elderly, the disabled, the sick, and fatherless children. Assistance for hospital bills, weddings, and funerals was also given. 11 needy families received monthly support and 3 families were assisted extensively at Christmas.
  Expenses $4,718
• Kenya Office Expenses Include: Power-Water Fees-Phone-Wi-Fi-Electronics-Maintenance Headquarters Insurance-CPA Service-Banking Fees-Post Office Box Kenya Office Staff-Administrative Assistant-Kenya office stationery
  Expenses $2,642
• JFM Church Building Projects: The JFM work crew constructed a new building for the JFM Katunga church to replace the former structure, which had been destroyed by a storm. The JFM work crew also made major repairs at the JFM Nadungoro church. The final installment was made for the JFM Kisima church property. A land registration fee was paid for the JFM Oloruko church, and JFM made monthly rent payments for the JFM Malanga and Luanda churches.
  Expenses $1,938
• Kenya Operating Expenses Include: Registrations-Licenses-Kenya Missionary Work Permits-Accounting Fees
  Expenses $1,866
• JFM Tents for Conferences and Evangelism Tent maintenance, cleaning, and repair for JFM's large tent (50 feet x 140 feet) and the two smaller tents (20' x 30') were done. The JFM tent technician made repairs and supervised the setup and cleaning of the tent. The tent storage fee was paid.
  Expenses $1,358
• JFM Gifted Academy at the JFM Luanda Church Enrollment at the JFM Lunda Church Preschool/Kindergarten reached 25 students. 6 kindergarten students graduated. Salaries for the teachers and the teacher's assistant were subsidized.
  Expenses $609
• 2025 Volunteers: USA and Kenya 109 Total VolunteersJFM USA and JFM Kenya Board Members and Spouses:14 Rev. Cheryl Freese, Pst Thomas and Jenny Lowery, Rev. Sherry Cox, Karen and Bill Donehue, Tom and Sue Bourdage, Rich and Linda Mayer, Jesse and Carrie Segrist, Rev David Kefa, Rev. Ruben KilokuHosts in USA:43 Ms. Benline, Mr and Mrs Danson, Mr and Mrs Browning, Ms Thorbeck, Mr and Mrs Webb, Ms Tertrou, Mr and Mrs Martinez, Ms Smith, Pst and Mrs Pool, Pst Hortsch, Pst and Mrs Carr, Pst and Mrs Dennis, Pst and Mrs South, Mr and Mrs Auringer, Mr. Jefferies, Ms Ebejer, Mr and Mrs Price, Mr and Mrs Shoemake, Dr and Dr Armstrong, Mr and Mrs Batchman, Mr and Mrs Magathan, Mr and Mrs Rogers, Mr Turner, Pst Ventura, Pst and Mrs Garret, Mr and Mrs GrizmerDrivers To and From Airports:7 Martinez, Janet Webb, Ken Webb, Hyodo, Amkobe, StanbaughVolunteers at Conferences and Meetings:28 Media People-Table Set UpInterpreters:15 Jackson, Ian, Edwin, Johnson, Dave, Naomi, Maina, Samuel, Janet, Ruben, Tony, Musa, John, Paul M., MorrisMission Team Members:2 Steve and Marissa Barkemeyer
• JFM Board Volunteer Hours Total JFM Board Hours: 2130 HoursBoard Meetings: In-Person and Electronic (4hours x 7 bd Members) 28 HoursCheryl Freese-Chair 1494 Hours Volunteer work in Kenya: Prepping for projects and missions = 892 hours Newsletters Writing = 123 hours Donor Correspondence = 315 hours Preparation for Presentations 67 hours Presentations to groups and individuals = 97 hoursThomas Lowery-Vice Chair 7 Hours Classrooms FundraisingSharon Cox-Secretary 24 Hours Newsletter editing = 13 hours Budget Committee = 16 hous Board Meeting Minutes = 5 hoursKaren Danehue-Treasurer 528 hours Bookkeeping = 215 hours Generating & mailing donation receipts = 83 hours Post Office and banking = 88 hours Correspondence with donors = 42 hours Christmas Cards & End of Year Statements = 14 hours Generating reports = 72 Editing Newsletters = 6 hours Overseeing JFM stationery & stamps = 5 hours Budget Committee = 6Thomas Bourdage-Director 18 hours Post office = 18 hoursJesse Segrist-Director 6 hours Website Management Rich Mayer-Director 25 hours Computer, Website and Software Assitance
• Items Purchased in America for Kenya Mission projects - None
• Project Funds Sent to Kenya from Jesus Frees Ministries USA: $217654.49Balance Remaining from the last calendar year 2024: $1223.36Total Funds Available: $218,877.85
  revenue $218,878
• Total Funds Spent On Projects In Kenya $212,468.15Balance Remaining in the Kenyan Bank on 12-31-2025 $6,409.70

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.

IRS record

EIN

20-5425511

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)

International, foreign affairs and national security (Q30)

Assets (IRS master file)

$32,898

Income (IRS master file)

$272,477

Filing history

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 20-5425511).

Questions about JESUS FREES MINISTRIES

What is the EIN of JESUS FREES MINISTRIES?

The employer identification number (EIN) of JESUS FREES MINISTRIES is 20-5425511.

Is JESUS FREES MINISTRIES tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.

Are donations to JESUS FREES MINISTRIES tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does JESUS FREES 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 JESUS FREES 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 JESUS FREES MINISTRIES 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 JESUS FREES MINISTRIES?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Cheryl Freese.

Who are the officers and directors of JESUS FREES MINISTRIES?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $30,006 (Michael Freese, Executive Dir.).

How much revenue does JESUS FREES MINISTRIES have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $272,477, expenses of $268,688 and total assets of $32,898 at year end.

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