Nonprofit · EIN 27-0842642
POETICE
Tax-exempt · HOLLAND, MI 49423
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,217,909 | $1,921,715 | $296,194 | $714,856 | $7,906 | $706,950 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,759,376 | $1,861,761 | -$102,385 | $447,025 | $36,269 | $410,756 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,654,259 | $1,761,182 | -$106,923 | $532,144 | $19,003 | $513,141 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,212,648
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,261
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,542,941
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $57,200
- Other salaries and wages
- $192,913
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $284,363
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,559
- Travel
- $14,497
- Program services (functional)
- $1,781,162
- Management and general (functional)
- $62,529
- Fundraising (functional)
- $78,024
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $447,025
- Total assets, end of year
- $714,856
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,906
- Net assets, end of year
- $706,950
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $461,909
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $245,041
- Gross receipts
- $2,228,498
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2009
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail Van Peursem | CEO / Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $57,200 |
| Natalie Wiseman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Marlin Van Peursem | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| David Swenson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Vandehoef | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brett Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Daniel Favretti | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lance Pellow | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail Van Peursem | CEO / Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $59,315 |
| Natalie Wiseman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Marlin Van Peursem | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| David Swenson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Vandehoef | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail Van Peursem | CEO / Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $55,000 |
| Natalie Wiseman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Marlin Van Peursem | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mitchell Bakker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jake Schwertfeger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Swenson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Vandehoef | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1621 S SHORE DR, HOLLAND, MI 49423-4435
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Abigail R Van Peursem, 1621 South Shore Drive, Holland, MI 49423
- Signed the 990
- Abigail R Van Peursem, CEO
- Phone
- (616) 292-4919
- Website
- www.poetice.org
- Return prepared by
- Van Peursem CPA
Mission
Poetice exists to see God revealed and His followers activated.
Program accomplishments
- Community Poetice cultivates a vibrant, Christ-centered community through weekly gatherings, small house churches, prayer, and local outreach initiatives. These expressions of community foster spiritual growth, discipleship, and holistic care among individuals and families. Through Love Choma Projects and Initiatives, Poetice serves vulnerable populations, promotes justice, and strengthens local neighborhoods in and around Choma, Zambia.Expenses $302,733 · grants $262,244 · revenue $290,477
- Trainings Poetice provides immersive discipleship and leadership development experiences designed to equip individuals to live missional, Spirit-led lives. Programs include staff and leadership trainings, short-term trips and retreats, and Intensive and Extensive trainings that integrate theological study, spiritual formation, and practical service. These trainings activate participants to embody their faith in their homes, workplaces, and communities.Expenses $233,136 · grants $201,955 · revenue $195,124
- Expressions Poetice invests in creative and sustainable expressions that demonstrate Gods Kingdom in tangible ways. These include educational initiatives, community spaces, and social enterprises such as Poetice School, Toro Coffeehouse, and the Poetice Rec Park. Each expression reflects Poetices commitment to transformation through presence, creativity, and excellence, impacting multiple spheres of society and providing long-term community benefit.Expenses $1,245,293 · grants $1,078,742 · revenue $1,129,756
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
- 27-0842642
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $714,856
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,228,498
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,217,909 | $1,921,715 | $714,856 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,759,376 | $1,861,761 | $447,025 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,654,259 | $1,761,182 | $532,144 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,395,733 | $1,265,193 | $628,648 | 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 27-0842642).
Questions about POETICE
- What is the EIN of POETICE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of POETICE is 27-0842642.
- Is POETICE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to POETICE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does POETICE 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 POETICE 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 POETICE 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 POETICE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Abigail R Van Peursem.
- Who are the officers and directors of POETICE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,200 (Abigail Van Peursem, CEO / Chair).
- How much revenue does POETICE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,217,909, expenses of $1,921,715 and total assets of $714,856 at year end.
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