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Nonprofit · EIN 36-3953023

MIDWEST THEOLOGICAL FORUM INC

Tax-exempt · DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Financials

$1.1M$1.1M2023$1.2M$1.2M2024$1.1M$1.3M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MIDWEST THEOLOGICAL FORUM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,138,334$1,341,171-$202,837$11,515,115$31,730$11,483,385
December 31, 2024990$1,231,638$1,167,873$63,765$10,921,255$46,421$10,874,834
December 31, 2023990$1,076,923$1,089,695-$12,772$10,265,189$52,676$10,212,513
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$68,749
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$181,522
Net income from sales of inventory
$880,434
Other revenue
$888,063

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$272,057
Other salaries and wages
$119,994
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$563,970
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,330
Occupancy
$93,482
Program services (functional)
$486,035
Management and general (functional)
$855,136

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,921,255
Total assets, end of year
$11,515,115
Total liabilities, end of year
$31,730
Net assets, end of year
$11,483,385
Net assets without donor restrictions
$11,483,385
Gross receipts
$2,432,000
Employees
13
Volunteers
8
Year formed
1995
State of legal domicile
IL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELIA RIVERAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$140,000
EDMUNDO MARTINEZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$93,308
RANDAL POWERSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
30$38,749
REV PETER ARMENIOPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RALPH ARESTEMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JAMES BEECHERMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JASON CARVERMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
REV RAMIL FAJARDOMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
WILLIAM KIPPVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELIA RIVERAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$126,401
EDMUNDO MARTINEZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$93,146
RANDAL POWERSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
30$39,828
REV PETER ARMENIOPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RALPH ARESTEMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JIM BEECHERMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JASON CARVERMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
REV RAMIL FAJARDOMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
WILLIAM KIPPMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EDMUNDO MARTINEZEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$91,208
ELIA RIVERAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$87,990
RANDAL POWERSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
30$34,854
REV PETER ARMENIOPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RALPH ARESTEMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JIM BEECHERMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JASON CARVERMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RAMIL FAJARDOMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
WILLIAM KIPPMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4340 CROSS ST, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-1715
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
REV PETER ARMENIO, 4340 CROSS ST SUITE 1, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Signed the 990
REV PETER ARMENIO, PRESIDENT
Phone
(630) 739-9750
Return prepared by
PORTE BROWN LLC

Mission

PUBLICATION, TRANSLATION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF RELIGIOUS BOOKS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE PUBLICATION, TRANSLATION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF RELIGIOUS BOOKS INCLUDING A HANDBOOK OF CANON LAW, SACREMENTAL REALISM, PRINER OF DIVINE REVELATIONS, DAILY ROMAN MISSAL, AND PRIESTLY CELIBACY TODAY.
    Expenses $486,035 · revenue $888,063

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-3953023
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
1995
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$11,515,115
Income (IRS master file)
$2,432,000

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,138,334$1,341,171$11,515,115XML
990December 2024$1,231,638$1,167,873$10,921,255IRS
990December 2023$1,076,923$1,089,695$10,265,189XML
990December 2022$1,331,422$1,107,794$9,682,073IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 36-3953023).

Questions about MIDWEST THEOLOGICAL FORUM INC

What is the EIN of MIDWEST THEOLOGICAL FORUM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MIDWEST THEOLOGICAL FORUM INC is 36-3953023.
Is MIDWEST THEOLOGICAL FORUM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to MIDWEST THEOLOGICAL FORUM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MIDWEST THEOLOGICAL FORUM 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 MIDWEST THEOLOGICAL FORUM INC 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 MIDWEST THEOLOGICAL FORUM INC 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 MIDWEST THEOLOGICAL FORUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names REV PETER ARMENIO.
Who are the officers and directors of MIDWEST THEOLOGICAL FORUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $140,000 (ELIA RIVERA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does MIDWEST THEOLOGICAL FORUM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,138,334, expenses of $1,341,171 and total assets of $11,515,115 at year end.

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