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Nonprofit · EIN 27-0034639

EQUIPPERS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL NFP

Tax-exempt · WAXHAW, NC 28173

Financials

$91K$81K2021$118K$123K2023$102K$110K2024$77K$79K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EQUIPPERS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL NFP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$77,076$78,502-$1,426$20,479$1,187$19,292
December 31, 2024990-EZ$101,706$110,120-$8,414$22,234$1,515$20,719
December 31, 2023990-EZ$118,122$122,612-$4,490$30,493$1,360$29,133
December 31, 2021990-EZ$91,454$81,026$10,428$21,854$2,519$19,335
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Program service revenue
$77,076

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$33,300
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$54,902
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$5,711
Other expenses
$17,889
Program services (functional)
$7,096

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$22,233
Total assets, end of year
$20,479
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,187
Net assets, end of year
$19,292
Cash, savings and investments
$10,914
Gross receipts
$77,076

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR RICHARD STRAHMPRESIDENT40$33,300
REV DON BURNETTE SRBOARD MEMBER0$0
DR JAMES SWEENEYVICE PRESIDE0$0
TOM MILLERTREASURER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR RICHARD STRAHMDIRECTOR0$42,600
REV DON BURNETTE SRBOARD MEMBER0$0
DR JAMES SWEENEYVICE PRESIDE0$0
TOM MILLERTREASURER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR RICHARD STRAHMDIRECTOR0$42,600
REV DON BURNETTE SRBOARD MEMBER0$0
DR JAMES SWEENEYVICE PRESIDE0$0
TOM MILLERTREASURER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2021: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DR RICHARD STRAHMDIRECTOR0$42,600$17,400
REV DON BURNETTE SRVP0$0–
DR JAMES SWEENEYTREASURER0$0–
TOM MILLERBOARD MEMBER0$0–

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 887, WAXHAW, NC 28173-1006
In care of
% RICHARD STRAHM
Signed the 990-EZ
DR RICHARD STRAHM, PRESIDENT
Phone
(704) 964-8776
Return prepared by
MINDY DISTANTE CPA

Mission

EQUIPPERS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL MISSION STATEMENT TO PREPARE EASTERN EUROPEAN BELIEVERS TO SERVE THE LORD AS CROSS-CULTURAL MINISTERS BY: 1. TEACHING IN THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTIONS 2. LEADING CHURCH BASED CONFERENCES 3. PRODUCING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS 4. PRODUCING INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS 5. PROVIDING EMERGENCY HUMANITARIAN AND SPIRITUAL AID TO VICTIMS OF THE WAR IN UKRAINE

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE UKRAINE RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY RELIEF AND LONGER-TERM RECOVERY ASSISTANCE TO UKRAINIANS AFFECTED BY WAR. SUPPORT INCLUDES BASIC NECESSITIES, HELP REPAIRING DAMAGED HOMES AND CHURCH BUILDINGS, AND FINANCIAL ASSITANCE FOR LOCAL WORKERS WHO MINISTER DIRECTLY TO WAR VICTIMS AND DISPLACED FAMILIES.
    Expenses $6,700
  • THE MINISTRY TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDES BIBLICAL TEACHING, MINISTRY COUNSELING, AND PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR UKRAINIAN BELIEVERS AND CHURCH WORKERS. DUE TO WAR-RELATED TRAVEL LIMITATIONS, TRAINING IS NOW PROVIDED PRIMARILY ONLINE AND THROUGH DIRECT MINISTRY TO UKRAINIANS IN THE UNITED STATES. THE PROGRAM ALSO DEVELOPS TEACHING MATERIALS TO STRENGTHEN UKRAINIAN CHRISTIANS, PASTORS, AND MINISTRY LEADERS IN THEIR SERVICE TO OTHERS.
    Expenses $396
  • THE CONFERENCE MINISTRY PROGRAM PROVIDES SHORT-TERM BIBLICAL TRAINING AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR CHURCH LEADERS, LAY LEADERS, COUPLES, YOUTH WORKERS, AND BELIEVERS. CONFERENCES STRENGTHEN MARRIAGES, ENCOURAGE DISCIPLESHIP, EQUIP YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY, AND HELP BELEIVERS SERVE CHRIST FAITHFULLY IN THEIR CHURCHES AND COMMUNITIES.

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
27-0034639
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
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$20,479
Income (IRS master file)
$77,076

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$77,076$78,502$20,479XML
990-EZDecember 2024$101,706$110,120$22,234XML
990-EZDecember 2023$118,122$122,612$30,493XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021$91,454$81,026$21,854XML
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 27-0034639).

Questions about EQUIPPERS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL NFP

What is the EIN of EQUIPPERS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL NFP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EQUIPPERS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL NFP is 27-0034639.
Is EQUIPPERS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL NFP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to EQUIPPERS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL NFP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EQUIPPERS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL NFP 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 EQUIPPERS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL NFP 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 EQUIPPERS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL NFP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of EQUIPPERS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL NFP?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $33,300 (DR RICHARD STRAHM, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does EQUIPPERS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL NFP have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $77,076, expenses of $78,502 and total assets of $20,479 at year end.

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