Nonprofit · EIN 34-1500477
PARTNERS IN CHRIST
Tax-exempt · ASHLAND, OH 44805
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $867,793 | $690,818 | $176,975 | $1,731,663 | $4,777 | $1,726,886 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $556,568 | $570,324 | -$13,756 | $1,389,833 | $25,379 | $1,364,454 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $563,535 | $588,100 | -$24,565 | $1,338,531 | $14,153 | $1,324,378 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $745,795
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $124,072
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $85,058
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,572
- Other revenue
- -$2,074
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $459,385
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $75,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $75,000
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,760
- Occupancy
- $883
- Travel
- $74,731
- Program services (functional)
- $555,270
- Management and general (functional)
- $132,195
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,353
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,389,833
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,731,663
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,777
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,726,886
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,631,335
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,043,615
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $683,271
- Gross receipts
- $950,667
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 125
- Year formed
- 1985
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SONDRA DELLARIPA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 24 | $75,000 |
| TIM NELSON | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LISA YOUNG | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAVE CONNELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LESTER FLAQUER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC KEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTIE MATTHES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS DIEHL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS GOODMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FAYE GRUND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROGER CLAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LENTRAIL ABSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVEN CHITTENDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SONDRA DELLARIPA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 24 | $75,000 |
| ROGER CLAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE CONNELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS DIEHL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESTER FLAQUER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHRIS GOODMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| FAYE GRUND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC KEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHRISTY L MATTHES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TIM NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA YOUNG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| LENTRAIL ABSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SONDRA DELLARIPA | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $75,000 |
| ERIC ABEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| ROGER CLAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| DAVE CONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS DIEHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LESTER FLAQUER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHRIS GOODMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| FAYE GRUND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| ERIC KEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHRISTY L MATTHES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TIM NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| ARGENIS TAVERAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| LISA YOUNG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1917 COUNTY ROAD 1155, ASHLAND, OH 44805-9418
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SONDRA DELLARIPA, 1917 CR 1155, ASHLAND, OH 44805
- Signed the 990
- ERIC KEY, TREASURER
- Phone
- (888) 355-0896
- Website
- PARTNERSNCHRIST.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
Mission
COLLABORATING WITH LATIN AMERICAN GRANTEES TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THEIR SPECIFIC CHALLENGES THROUGH ACTIVE LISTENING AND QUESTION DRIVEN UNDERSTANDING, NURTURING THEIR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.
Program accomplishments
- TUITION - PARTNERS IN CHRIST SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH ITS STUDENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM HELPS PROVIDE ACCESS TO CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION BY ASSISTING WITH TUITION, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES AT PARTNER SCHOOLS, INCLUDING THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE SCHOOL IN JUAN TOMÁS, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, THE PROGRAM ENCOURAGES SPIRITUAL GROWTH, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SPONSORS AND STUDENTS THROUGH CORRESPONDENCE, PROGRESS UPDATES, AND PERSONAL ENCOURAGEMENT. BY REDUCING FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO EDUCATION, THE PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS DEVELOP ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY WHILE PREPARING THEM TO BECOME FUTURE LEADERS IN THEIR FAMILIES, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITIES.Expenses $185,180 · grants $185,179
- MISSION TRIP - PARTNERS IN CHRIST FACILITATES SHORT-TERM MISSION EXPERIENCES THAT CONNECT VOLUNTEERS WITH LOCAL MINISTRY PARTNERS IN LATIN AMERICA TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, DISCIPLESHIP, HEALTHCARE, AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES. MISSION TEAMS SERVE ALONGSIDE LOCAL LEADERS THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, CHILDREN'S CAMPS, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS, MEDICAL OUTREACH, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND MINISTRY SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES PARTNERSHIP, CULTURAL LEARNING, CHRISTIAN SERVICE, AND MUTUAL ENCOURAGEMENT WHILE HELPING ADVANCE THE GOALS OF LOCAL MINISTRIES AND COMMUNITIES. THROUGH THESE EXPERIENCES, PARTICIPANTS DEEPEN THEIR FAITH, DEVELOP A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF GLOBAL MISSIONS, AND CONTRIBUTE PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE TO ONGOING MINISTRY EFFORTS.Expenses $185,078 · grants $104,484
- MEDICAL MINISTRIES - PARTNERS IN CHRIST SUPPORTS COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTHCARE INITIATIVES IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL CHRISTIAN LEADERS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM IS THE SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE MEDICAL CLINIC IN JUAN TOMÁS, WHICH PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR PRIMARY CARE SERVICES, HYPERTENSION SCREENING AND MANAGEMENT, MEDICATION AND PHARMACY ASSISTANCE, HEALTH EDUCATION, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY NEEDS, AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS INITIATIVES. THE PROGRAM ALSO SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL HEALTHCARE CAPACITY THROUGH TRAINING, COLLABORATION, AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT. IN ADDITION, PARTNERS IN CHRIST FACILITATES MEDICAL MISSION TEAMS AND VOLUNTEER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE ALONGSIDE LOCAL PROVIDERS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CARE AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY HEALTH OBJECTIVES. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, THE MEDICAL MINISTRIES PROGRAM SEEKS TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES, INCREASE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES, AND DEMONSTRATE THE LOVE OF CHRIST THROUGH COMPASSIONATE CARE AND SERVICE.Expenses $19,439 · grants $5,350
- OTHER: GENERAL PROGRAMS, JUAN TOMAS, SPECIAL SALARIES FUND, MEDICAL INV. FUND, TEACHER DEVELOPMENT, LOGOS.Expenses $165,573 · grants $164,372
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
- 34-1500477
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,731,663
- Income (IRS master file)
- $950,667
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $867,793 | $690,818 | $1,731,663 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $556,568 | $570,324 | $1,389,833 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $563,535 | $588,100 | $1,338,531 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $446,748 | $472,979 | $1,210,105 | 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 34-1500477).
Questions about PARTNERS IN CHRIST
- What is the EIN of PARTNERS IN CHRIST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PARTNERS IN CHRIST is 34-1500477.
- Is PARTNERS IN CHRIST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to PARTNERS IN CHRIST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PARTNERS IN CHRIST 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 PARTNERS IN CHRIST 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 PARTNERS IN CHRIST 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 PARTNERS IN CHRIST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SONDRA DELLARIPA.
- Who are the officers and directors of PARTNERS IN CHRIST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,000 (SONDRA DELLARIPA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does PARTNERS IN CHRIST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $867,793, expenses of $690,818 and total assets of $1,731,663 at year end.
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