Nonprofit · EIN 36-4562759
BREAD & FISH MINISTRIES
Also known as UPPER ROOM MINISTRIES OF NC, Upper Room Ministries of North Carolina
Tax-exempt · CANDLER, NC 28715
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $188,818 | $178,853 | $9,965 | $20,008 | $0 | $20,008 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $152,543 | $147,527 | $5,016 | $10,043 | $0 | $10,043 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $188,818
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $145,924
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $9,716
- Program services (functional)
- $155,640
- Management and general (functional)
- $11,813
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,400
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,043
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,008
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,008
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $20,008
- Gross receipts
- $188,818
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Rhinehart | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Boyd Winchester | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Kenny Mathias | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| John Downing | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Tony Smith | Vice-President Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Terri Downing | Corresponding Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ronda Brookshire | Recording Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ronnie Gentry | Treasurer Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Rhinehart | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Boyd Winchester | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Kenny Mathias | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| John Downing | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Tony Smith | Vice-President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Terri Downing | Corresponding Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ronda Brookshire | Recording Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ronnie Gentry | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1210, CANDLER, NC 28715-1210
- In care of
- % RONNIE GENTRY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- 3 Leatherwood Drive, Candler NC 28715
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RONNIE GENTRY, 40C QUEEN RD, CANDLER, NC 28715
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Ronnie Gentry, 3 Leatherwood Drive, Candler NC 28715
- Signed the 990
- Ronnie Gentry, Treasurer
- Phone
- (828) 712-2811
- Website
- www.upper-roomministries.org
Mission
Upper Room Ministries is a ministry that has a passion for meeting the physical and spiritual needs of people, both locally and globally. Our primary emphasis is our ongoing efforts in Honduras. We partner with the local mission to construct homes, sponsor children to attend school, and conduct medical and dental clinics.
Program accomplishments
- 112 Honduran students were sponsored for school. The costs range from $30/month for students in elementary school to $140/month for students in either universities or specialized schoolsExpenses $90,961 · revenue $90,961
- Tuition assistance was provided for students in Chile. The costs reflect tuition, supplies, books, and fees.Expenses $42,220 · revenue $42,220
- Donations to local mission projects around NCExpenses $22,459 · revenue $22,459
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
- 36-4562759
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,008
- Income (IRS master file)
- $188,818
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $188,818 | $178,853 | $20,008 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $152,543 | $147,527 | $10,043 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $112,305 | $139,277 | $5,027 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Ronnie Gentry | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 36-4562759).
Questions about BREAD & FISH MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of BREAD & FISH MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BREAD & FISH MINISTRIES is 36-4562759.
- Is BREAD & FISH MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to BREAD & FISH MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BREAD & FISH MINISTRIES 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 BREAD & FISH MINISTRIES 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 BREAD & FISH MINISTRIES 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 BREAD & FISH MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RONNIE GENTRY.
- Who are the officers and directors of BREAD & FISH MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BREAD & FISH MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $188,818, expenses of $178,853 and total assets of $20,008 at year end.
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