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Nonprofit · EIN 26-2938723

TERRA SANCTA PILGRIMAGES

Tax-exempt · PONTIAC, MI 48341

Financials

$649K$426K2023$407K$225K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TERRA SANCTA PILGRIMAGES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$406,755$225,135$181,620$1,470,866$0$1,470,866
December 31, 2023990$649,479$425,742$223,737$1,344,704$60,000$1,284,704
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$262,771
Program service revenue
$140,526
Investment income
$3,458
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$15,905
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,133
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,133
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$76,670
Travel
$280
Depreciation
$98,573
Program services (functional)
$102,889
Management and general (functional)
$122,246

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,344,704
Total assets, end of year
$1,470,866
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,470,866
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,194,544
Publicly traded securities
$47,070
Gross receipts
$406,755
Employees
0
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
MI

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Patricia Giangrande OFSDirector, Vice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$1,133
Father Alex Kratz OFMDirector, President
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
Thomas Zabiega MDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Salvatore MutoneDirector, Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Dawn Pulcer OFSDirector, Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Patricia Giangrande OFSDirector, Vice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$3,455
Father Alex Kratz OFMDirector, President
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
Thomas Zabiega MDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Salvatore MutoneDirector, Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Dawn Pulcer OFSDirector, Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
400 SOUTH BLVD W, PONTIAC, MI 48341-2465
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Father Alex Kratz OFM, 400 South Boulevard West, Pontiac, MI 48341
Signed the 990
Dawn Pulcer, Treasurer
Phone
(313) 727-9784

Mission

Terra Sancta Ministries is a Franciscan ministry of Catholic evangelization and pilgrimage that builds bridges with the Mother Church of Jerusalem and cultivates devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and of the Church, to form Christian disciples that fervently follow the Lord Jesus Christ.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Organize and implement pilgrimages both locally and to the Holy Land for Catholic Christian groups. All organizational activity conducted by volunteer labor. Due to Hamas/Israeli armed conflict begun in October 2023 and continuing throughout 2024 the planned Holy Land pilgrimages were not able to be conducted.0
  • Provide financial support to Christians in the Holy Land, including support for the education of students, Christmas and summer programs for students, support for Latin Patriarchate and parish programs, support for domestic expenses (shelter, food, etc.) for impoverished individuals and families to retain a Christian presence in the Holy Land.
    Expenses $15,905 · grants $15,905
  • Organize and implement liturgical, prayer, and other events promoting Catholic evangelization and education. Such events are conducted primarily at St. Joseph Chapel and Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Pontiac, Michigan.
    Expenses $86,984 · revenue $140,526

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-2938723
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,470,866
Income (IRS master file)
$406,755

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$406,755$225,135$1,470,866IRS
990December 2023$649,479$425,742$1,344,704XML
990December 2022$407,137$188,485$1,083,692IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 26-2938723).

Questions about TERRA SANCTA PILGRIMAGES

What is the EIN of TERRA SANCTA PILGRIMAGES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TERRA SANCTA PILGRIMAGES is 26-2938723.
Is TERRA SANCTA PILGRIMAGES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to TERRA SANCTA PILGRIMAGES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TERRA SANCTA PILGRIMAGES 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 TERRA SANCTA PILGRIMAGES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TERRA SANCTA PILGRIMAGES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of TERRA SANCTA PILGRIMAGES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Father Alex Kratz OFM.
Who are the officers and directors of TERRA SANCTA PILGRIMAGES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,133 (Patricia Giangrande OFS, Director, Vice President).
How much revenue does TERRA SANCTA PILGRIMAGES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $406,755, expenses of $225,135 and total assets of $1,470,866 at year end.

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