Nonprofit · EIN 26-1514118
REALITY MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,462,769 | $1,510,824 | -$48,055 | $3,002,136 | $12,237 | $2,989,899 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,466,438 | $1,371,954 | $94,484 | $3,049,316 | $11,362 | $3,037,954 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,614,847 | $1,338,421 | $276,426 | $3,131,737 | $188,267 | $2,943,470 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,264,921
- Program service revenue
- $222,344
- Investment income
- $20,953
- Net rental income
- -$24,289
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$459
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$27,580
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $6,420
- Other revenue
- -$45,449
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $81,979
- Other salaries and wages
- $828,542
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,101,745
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $34,111
- Occupancy
- $36,523
- Depreciation
- $58,142
- Program services (functional)
- $1,239,319
- Management and general (functional)
- $213,278
- Fundraising (functional)
- $58,227
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,049,316
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,002,136
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,237
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,989,899
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,292,788
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,893,736
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $96,163
- Gross receipts
- $1,627,588
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 216
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN MCSWAIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $69,427 | $15,498 |
| NEEDHAM BRYAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MADISON CALE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN CARNLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE PICKETT CONNORS | BOARD MEMBER (TO: 9/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER (FR: 5/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON KIRKLAND | BOARD MEMBER (TO: 9/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY MATHEWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA RYDER | BOARD MEMBER (TO: 5/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LLOYD SCHMEIDLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN UNRUHE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COLE JOHNSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARI CARSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN MCSWAIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $67,327 | $15,793 |
| NEEDHAM BRYAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MADISON CALE FR 923 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN CARNLEY FR 923 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE PICKETT CONNORS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAKEILA JACKSON TO 224 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON KIRKLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY MATHEWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA RYDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LLOYD SCHMEIDLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN UNRUHE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COLE JOHNSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARI CARSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN MCSWAIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $68,007 | $14,264 |
| NEEDHAM BRYAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARI CARSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAKEILA JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON KIRKLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY MATHEWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATE MCLEANE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUISE MORRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY PHILLIPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE PICKETT CONNORS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LLOYD SCHMEIDLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA RYDER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN UNRUHE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET FROTHINGHAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COLE JOHNSON | INCOMING TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 916 LAMOND AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-2019
- In care of
- % ROBERT C PENNINGTON JR
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SUSAN MCSWAIN, POST OFFICE BOX 242, DURHAM, NC 27702
- Signed the 990
- COLE JOHNSON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (919) 688-7776
- Website
- WWW.REALITYMINISTRIESINC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BLACKMAN & SLOOP ADVISORS INC
Mission
REALITY MINISTRIES IS A LOCAL NON-PROFIT SERVING PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Program accomplishments
- REALITY MINISTRIES CONDUCTS DAILY PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THIS YEAR WE AVERAGED SERVING OVER 249 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WEEKLY AND A TOTAL OF 555 FRIENDS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES MONTHLY. THE HEART OF THIS MINISTRY IS FRIENDSHIP ROOTED IN CHRIST'S LOVE. OUR HOPE IS THAT LIFE-LONG FRIENDSHIPS WILL BE MADE AMOUNG PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS. WE HAVE 184 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS.Expenses $1,085,755 · revenue $85,528
- REALITY MINISTRIES HAS ESTABLISHED 4 COMMUNAL LIVING HOUSES (CORNER HOUSE, ISAAC HOUSE, AND 2 FRIENDSHIP HOUSES) THAT ALLOW PARTICIPANTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE ON THEIR OWN WITH THE SUPPORT OF REALITY VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF. ALL OF THE RESIDENTS PAY A DISCOUNTED RENT TO LIVE IN THE HOUSES AND COMMIT TO CARING FOR EACH OTHER.Expenses $153,564 · revenue $136,816
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-1514118
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,002,136
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,627,588
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,462,769 | $1,510,824 | $3,002,136 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,466,438 | $1,371,954 | $3,049,316 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,614,847 | $1,338,421 | $3,131,737 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 26-1514118).
Questions about REALITY MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of REALITY MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REALITY MINISTRIES INC is 26-1514118.
- Is REALITY MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to REALITY MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REALITY 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 REALITY MINISTRIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did REALITY MINISTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of REALITY MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SUSAN MCSWAIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of REALITY MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $69,427 (SUSAN MCSWAIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does REALITY MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,462,769, expenses of $1,510,824 and total assets of $3,002,136 at year end.
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