Nonprofit · EIN 31-1348100
MATTHEW 25 MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt · BLUE ASH, OH 45242
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $279,440,386 | $309,413,202 | -$29,972,816 | $125,237,667 | $9,934,420 | $115,303,247 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $297,326,399 | $361,675,917 | -$64,349,518 | $154,264,316 | $8,926,162 | $145,338,154 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $276,125,512
- Program service revenue
- $2,826,636
- Investment income
- $550,324
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $413,405
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$198,884
- Other revenue
- -$62,086
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $295,207,972
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,210,728
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,431,459
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,204,032
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $19,244
- Accounting fees
- $94,525
- Occupancy
- $797,132
- Depreciation
- $2,094,337
- Program services (functional)
- $307,237,797
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,040,335
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,135,070
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $154,264,316
- Total assets, end of year
- $125,237,667
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,934,420
- Net assets, end of year
- $115,303,247
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $28,760,417
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,695,240
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $110,710,376
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,592,871
- Gross unrelated business income
- $45,175
- Gross receipts
- $281,743,394
- Employees
- 259
- Volunteers
- 57,850
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Mettey | CEO Officer | 60 | $491,241 | $51,193 |
| Gerald Elfers | CFO Officer | 50 | $206,004 | $15,337 |
| Barbie Ventura | CAO Officer | 50 | $134,320 | $28,613 |
| Patty Dilg | COO Officer | 50 | $142,987 | $7,721 |
| Ben Williams | CDRO Officer | 50 | $126,845 | $6,466 |
| Joodi Archer | Exec Dir of Prog Highest-paid employee | 50 | $108,904 | $6,614 |
| Jim Russell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Staudinger MD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harry Yeaggy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Niemeyer MD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeanette Hanna-Ruiz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Hayes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Goret | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald E Jones THD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Martha Orabella MD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Brandy Jr | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Douglas W Thomson ESQ | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ron Messer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karen Otto | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Mettey | CEO Officer | 60 | $437,203 | $49,757 |
| Rev Wendell E Mettey | Former President Former | 0 | $272,000 | $0 |
| Gerald Elfers | CFO Officer | 50 | $180,816 | $13,194 |
| Patty Dilg | COO Officer | 50 | $134,214 | $7,138 |
| Barbie Ventura | CAO Officer | 50 | $114,264 | $24,855 |
| Jim Russell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Staudinger MD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harry Yeaggy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Niemeyer MD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeanette Hanna-Ruiz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Hayes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Goret | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald E Jones THD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Martha Orabella MD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Brandy Jr | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Douglas W Thomson ESQ | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Gill CPA | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ron Messer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Otto | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11060 KENWOOD RD, BLUE ASH, OH 45242-1816
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Gerald Butch Elfers, 11060 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242
- Signed the 990
- Gerald Butch Elfers, CFO
- Phone
- (513) 793-6256
- Website
- www.M25M.org
- Return prepared by
- Barnes Dennig & Co LTD
Mission
The mission of Matthew 25: Ministries is to provide nutritional food to the hungry, clean water to the thirsty, clothing to the naked, affordable shelter to the homeless, medical care to the ill, and humanitarian supplies to those in need. Additionally, Matthew 25: Ministries is committed to educating the public on the conditions and needs of the "poorest of the poor and by providing resources for action.
Program accomplishments
- Humanitarian AidM25M delivers humanitarian aid & disaster relief supplies to those in need, including clothing, non-perishable food, first aid & medical supplies, school supplies, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, household items, baby products and latex paint. In 2024, M25M shipped 1,436 40' containers, helping over 35 million people in need. 1,170 of those containers were for Humanitarian Aid.Expenses $255,053,449 · grants $240,935,754 · revenue $1,606,704
- Disaster Relief Matthew 25: Ministries' focus during disasters is typically on moving large amounts of critically needed aid into the affected area. When our Disaster Response Team deploys, we utilize a fleet of specialty vehicles to distribute initial loads of aid and set up distribution channels through partner organizations for future shipments. In 2024, over 260 containers of aid were sent to disaster relief partners.Expenses $50,378,762 · grants $54,272,218 · revenue $984,200
- KirkwoodA retreat and conference facility for groups, adult and youth camps, weekend retreats, mission conferences, scouting events, band camps, churches, at-risk youth, etc.Expenses $1,794,640 · revenue $219,678
- Other Program Services.Expenses $10,946 · revenue $16,054
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 | Not 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
- 31-1348100
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q193)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $125,237,667
- Income (IRS master file)
- $281,743,394
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $279,440,386 | $309,413,202 | $125,237,667 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $297,326,399 | $361,675,917 | $154,264,316 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $369,625,402 | $303,889,218 | $213,047,734 | 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 31-1348100).
Questions about MATTHEW 25 MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of MATTHEW 25 MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MATTHEW 25 MINISTRIES INC is 31-1348100.
- Is MATTHEW 25 MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to MATTHEW 25 MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MATTHEW 25 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 MATTHEW 25 MINISTRIES INC 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 MATTHEW 25 MINISTRIES INC 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 MATTHEW 25 MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Gerald Butch Elfers.
- Who are the officers and directors of MATTHEW 25 MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $491,241 (Tim Mettey, CEO).
- How much revenue does MATTHEW 25 MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $279,440,386, expenses of $309,413,202 and total assets of $125,237,667 at year end.
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