Nonprofit · EIN 38-3002347
SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
Tax-exempt · EAST LANSING, MI 48823
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $669,797 | $686,705 | -$16,908 | $3,158,463 | $2,234,368 | $924,095 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $274,655 | $262,584 | $12,071 | $2,878,661 | $1,992,291 | $886,370 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $771,776 | $839,359 | -$67,583 | $2,765,593 | $1,887,803 | $877,790 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,234,940 | $1,885,537 | -$650,597 | $2,541,046 | $1,648,138 | $892,908 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $469,411
- Program service revenue
- $173,627
- Investment income
- $25,994
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$229
- Other revenue
- $765
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $124,352
- Other salaries and wages
- $138,485
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $151,521
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $15,525
- Accounting fees
- $12,112
- Occupancy
- $7,500
- Travel
- $34,764
- Depreciation
- $10,987
- Program services (functional)
- $534,093
- Management and general (functional)
- $141,475
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,137
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,878,661
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,158,463
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,234,368
- Net assets, end of year
- $924,095
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,662
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,258,488
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $924,095
- Gross receipts
- $670,026
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 225
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER DEFORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $14,707 |
| JAMES MUNK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $11,410 |
| FRED BUNSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STUART FERGUSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID GROPPEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFFREY SMITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID WILLIAMSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER DEFORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $14,204 |
| JAMES MUNK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $13,502 |
| FRED BUNSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| STUART FERGUSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID GROPPEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JEFFREY SMITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| DAVID WILLIAMSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MUNK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $35,308 |
| DANIEL SMITH | TREASURER/SE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $32,250 |
| FRED BUNSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER DEFORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| STUART FERGUSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREGORY FLOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID GROPPEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFFREY SMITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID WILLIAMSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN YOCUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MUNK | TREASURER Trustee or director | 40 | $65,313 |
| TIMOTHY ONG | ASSISTANT TR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $64,814 |
| DANIEL SMITH | TREASURER/SE Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $9,375 |
| STUART FERGUSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GREGORY FLOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID HUGHES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JONATHAN WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN YOCUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1502 RIVER TER, EAST LANSING, MI 48823-5314
- In care of
- % GERALD W MUNK
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JAMES MUNK
- Signed the 990
- JAMES MUNK, TREASURER
- Phone
- (517) 336-8530
- Website
- THESWORDOFTHESPIRITNAR.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BREDERNITZ WAGNER & CO PC
Mission
TO PROMOTE THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL AND THE STRENGTHENING OF GOD'S PEOPLE- CATHOLIC, PROTESTANT, AND ORTHODOX- WORLDWIDE, THROUGH A PROGRAM OF ACTIVE EVANGELISM, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FORMATION, DOCTRINAL AND MORAL INSTRUCTION, ECUMENISM, AND PROGRAMS FOR THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED.
Program accomplishments
- MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES - PREACHING THE GOSPEL AND STRENGTHENING CHRISTIAN LIFE THROUGH A PROGRAM OF ACTIVE EVANGELISM, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FORMATION, WORLDWIDE MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES, AND DOCTRINAL AND MORAL INSTRUCTION.Expenses $327,184 · grants $124,352 · revenue $63,277
- "YOUNG PROFESSIONALS" IS THE TERM WE USE IN THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT TO IDENTIFY OUR MEMBERS THAT HAVE GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL AND ARE NOT CURRENTLY ATTENDING A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING BOTH MEMBERS THAT HAVE GRADUATED FROM A HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION, AS WELL AS MEMBERS THAT OPTED TO PURSUE ANOTHER PATH THAT DIDN'T INVOLVE ATTENDING COLLEGE. MANY OF OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT OUR REGION HAVE ACTIVE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUPS. OUR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUPS ARE COMPRISED OF MEMBERS THAT FEEL CALLED TO LIVING OUT THEIR FAITH IN AN ECUMENICAL COMMUNITY THAT ALSO HELPS THEM TO GROW AS DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST. THIS CAN LOOK LIKE PARTICIPATING IN BIBLE STUDIES, SERVING IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY, AND PRIORITIZING FELLOWSHIP WITH EACH OTHER THROUGH THINGS LIKE BOARD GAME NIGHTS, HIKES, OR CO-ED SPORTS LEAGUES.Expenses $1,003
- KAIROS NORTH AMERICA IS THE REGIONAL YOUTH WORK PROGRAM OF THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT. OUR PURPOSE IS TO SERVE THE YOUTH OF THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT BY AWAKENING THEM TO A VENTURESOME FAITH, INVITING THEM TO GIVE A GENEROUS RESPONSE TO THE LORD, AND OFFERING THEM A PLACE TO SERVE. OUR ULTIMATE AIM IN ALL THAT WE DO IS RADICAL, LIFELONG DISCIPLESHIP FOR OURSELVES AND FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE SERVE. WE UNDERSTAND THAT THE TEENAGE YEARS ARE PARTICULARLY IMPACTFUL FOR THE TRAJECTORY OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S LIFE, AND AS SUCH, WE SEEK TO ENCOUNTER YOUNG PEOPLE IN THIS STAGE OF LIFE THROUGH HIGH IMPACT EVENTS THAT CALL THEM DEEPER INTO RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST AND OPEN THEM UP TO THE ADVENTURE OF DISCIPLESHIP. FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WE OFFER TWO SERVICE PROGRAMS; THE TWO MONTH KAIROS ADVENTURE GUIDE PROGRAM AND THE YEAR LONG GAP PROGRAM. WE ALSO PROVIDE TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO OUR NETWORK OF THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT YOUTH GROUPS AROUND THE REGION AND RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AS THEY TACKLE THE CHALLENGES OF RAISING CHILDREN IN THE MODERN WORLD.Expenses $205,906 · revenue $102,880
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 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-3002347
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,158,463
- Income (IRS master file)
- $670,026
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $669,797 | $686,705 | $3,158,463 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $274,655 | $262,584 | $2,878,661 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $771,776 | $839,359 | $2,765,593 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $1,234,940 | $1,885,537 | $2,541,046 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $3,158,783 | $3,126,624 | $3,109,078 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 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 38-3002347).
Questions about SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
- What is the EIN of SWORD OF THE SPIRIT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SWORD OF THE SPIRIT is 38-3002347.
- Is SWORD OF THE SPIRIT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to SWORD OF THE SPIRIT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 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 SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 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 SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 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 SWORD OF THE SPIRIT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JAMES MUNK.
- Who are the officers and directors of SWORD OF THE SPIRIT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $14,707 (CHRISTOPHER DEFORD, SECRETARY).
- How much revenue does SWORD OF THE SPIRIT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $669,797, expenses of $686,705 and total assets of $3,158,463 at year end.
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