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Nonprofit · EIN 38-1912094

DEGAGE MINISTRIES

Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

Financials

$4.1M$4.2M2023$4.3M$5.2M2024$4.6M$5.4M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DEGAGE MINISTRIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$4,634,734$5,428,979-$794,245$13,657,221$5,313,024$8,344,197
December 31, 2024990$4,334,422$5,237,745-$903,323$13,710,252$4,989,096$8,721,156
December 31, 2023990$4,107,737$4,209,492-$101,755$14,165,005$5,012,026$9,152,979
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,386,543
of which government grants
$817,523
Program service revenue
$151,053
Investment income
$84,101
Net income from fundraising events
$10,773
Other revenue
$13,037

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$964,331
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$124,800
Other salaries and wages
$2,613,869
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,143,014
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,564
Accounting fees
$33,300
Occupancy
$723,014
Travel
$10,629
Depreciation
$83,116
Program services (functional)
$4,682,013
Management and general (functional)
$390,274
Fundraising (functional)
$356,692

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,710,252
Total assets, end of year
$13,657,221
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,313,024
Net assets, end of year
$8,344,197
Land, buildings and equipment
$192,010
Net assets without donor restrictions
$8,023,170
Net assets with donor restrictions
$321,027
Gross receipts
$4,661,611
Employees
98
Volunteers
1,142
Year formed
1969
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THELMA ENSINKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$124,800
ALEX FERNANDEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BECKI BYKERKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
CLAIRE GROENVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
DANIEL BROOKINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER MCCORMICK-BRIDGEWATERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
LUANN VAHARENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL LUNTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
OJONE AMEADAJIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROSSEMARY SALINASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SHANNON VINSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THELMA ENSINKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$120,640
ALEX FERNANDEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLES BURPEEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
JEFF VANDERLAANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LUANN VAHARENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL LUNTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PATTY RIVAVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BECKI BYKERKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
OJONE AMEADAJIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CLAIRE GROENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROSSEMARY SALINASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THELMA ENSINKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$116,480
ALEX FERNANDEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLES BURPEEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JEFF VANDERLAANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LUANN VAHARENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL LUNTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PATTY RIVAVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BECKI BYKERKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
OJONE AMEADAJIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CLAIRE GROENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROSSEMARY SALINASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
139 SHELDON AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4211
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
THELMA ENSINK, 129 JEFFERSON, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Signed the 990
THELMA ENSINK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(616) 454-1661
Return prepared by
HUNGERFORD CPAS ADVISORS

Mission

TO REFLECT THE LOVE OF CHRIST TO ALL WHO COME THROUGH OUR DOORS BY BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND OFFERING PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER DIGNITY AND RESPECT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DEGAGE MINISTRIES PROGRAMS WORKED IN CONJUCTION WITH ONE ANOTHER TO OFFER OVERALL ASSISTANCE TO 400-500 HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS ON A DAILY BASIS. DURING 2025 THE FOLLOWING SERVICES AND FACILITIES WERE PROVIDED TO PATRONS: * OPEN DOOR WOMENS CENTER PROVIDED A SAFE HAVEN TO ADULT WOMEN IN CRISIS DURING THE CRITICAL OVERNIGHT HOURS. * THE DINING ROOM OFFERED LOW-COST AND FREE MEALS WHILE PROVIDING PATRONS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. * HYGIENE FACILITIES SUCH AS SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, LOCKERS, AND HAIRCUTS.* ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING FORMAL IDENTIFICATION AND MEETING OTHER LONG-TERM AND IMMEDIATE NEEDS WAS PROVIDED.
    Expenses $4,682,013 · grants $964,331 · revenue $153,317

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
38-1912094
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
1985
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P28Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$13,657,221
Income (IRS master file)
$4,661,611

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$4,634,734$5,428,979$13,657,221XML
990December 2024$4,334,422$5,237,745$13,710,252XML
990December 2023$4,107,737$4,209,492$14,165,005XML
990December 2022$4,235,296$3,578,490$9,920,243IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 38-1912094).

Questions about DEGAGE MINISTRIES

What is the EIN of DEGAGE MINISTRIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DEGAGE MINISTRIES is 38-1912094.
Is DEGAGE MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
Are donations to DEGAGE MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DEGAGE 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 DEGAGE MINISTRIES 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 DEGAGE MINISTRIES 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 DEGAGE MINISTRIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names THELMA ENSINK.
Who are the officers and directors of DEGAGE MINISTRIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $124,800 (THELMA ENSINK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does DEGAGE MINISTRIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,634,734, expenses of $5,428,979 and total assets of $13,657,221 at year end.

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