Nonprofit · EIN 46-2325879
REST STOP MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · HERMITAGE, TN 37076
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $703,917 | $894,085 | -$190,168 | $1,179,396 | $343,446 | $835,950 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $692,657 | $956,844 | -$264,187 | $1,397,774 | $371,656 | $1,026,118 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $830,126 | $694,434 | $135,692 | $1,688,594 | $397,693 | $1,290,901 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $657,661
- of which government grants
- $95,667
- Program service revenue
- $3,190
- Investment income
- $8,643
- Net income from fundraising events
- $23,792
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $10,361
- Other revenue
- $34,423
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $68,251
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $138,615
- Other salaries and wages
- $439,132
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $646,684
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,145
- Accounting fees
- $2,958
- Occupancy
- $43,052
- Travel
- $5,925
- Depreciation
- $35,616
- Program services (functional)
- $650,859
- Management and general (functional)
- $152,343
- Fundraising (functional)
- $90,883
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,397,774
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,179,396
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $343,446
- Net assets, end of year
- $835,950
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $736,832
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $835,950
- Gross receipts
- $740,116
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 91
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA SARGENT | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $61,682 | $2,475 |
| RONDALYN SMITH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 07/25) Officer | 40 | $42,143 | $1,575 |
| MICHELE SPEICH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM 07/25) Officer | 40 | $29,615 | $1,125 |
| KEN GLAUS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTI GRIFFIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE KING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER WHIGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY BRESNAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BUDDY RAY MABRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| HILLARY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DR NOA STROOP | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 08/25) Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRIELLE THOMPSON-BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RONDALYN SMITH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $70,577 | $2,556 |
| PATRICIA SARGENT | SR DIR OF FINANCE & ADMIN Officer | 40 | $63,961 | $902 |
| KEN GLAUS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA BAILEY END 123124 | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER WHIGHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DEE ANNE IRWIN END 123124 | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY BRESHNAHAN START 1124 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BUDDY RAY MABRY START 13024 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL SATTERLEE END 123124 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| HILLARY SMITH START 1124 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DR NOA STROOP START 224 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA UNGER END 123124 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RONDALYN SMITH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $35,000 | $1,380 |
| PATRICIA SARGENT -START 1123 | SR DIR OF FINANCE & ADMIN Officer | 40 | $3,792 | $115 |
| KEN GLAUS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CORLIS MCGEE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER WHIGHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFERY NORFLEET | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL SATTERLEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADY PLUMMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA BAILEY - START 823 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DEE ANNE IRWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA UNGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 156, HERMITAGE, TN 37076-0156
- In care of
- % RONDY SMITH
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MICHELE SPEICH, PO BOX 156, HERMITAGE, TN 37076
- Signed the 990
- MICHELE SPEICH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (615) 965-2647
- Website
- RESTSTOPMINISTRIES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
THE MISSION OF REST STOP MINISTRIES IS TO COMPREHENSIVELY RESTORE FEMALE SURVIVORS OF SEX TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. THE VISION IS TO STOP THE CRIMINAL OPPRESSION OF SEX TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION.
Program accomplishments
- REST STOP MINISTRIES PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF HOLISTIC DIRECT CARE SERVICES TO ADULT FEMALE VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING THROUGH A 24 HOUR/7 DAY A WEEK STAFFED HOUSING-FIRST PROGRAM MODEL, PROVIDING TRAUMA-INFORMED SURVIVOR-CENTERED CASE MANAGEMENT AND FOCUSED MENTAL HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. THE 18-24 MONTH CORE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS FREE OF CHARGE TO OUR RESIDENTS AND HAS AN 9-BED CAPACITY. IN 2025, THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 9 RESIDENTS, 2 OF WHOM GRADUATED THE PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR. IN ADDITION, WE HAVE AN ALUMNI AFTERCARE COMPONENT OF OUR PROGRAM, AND A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AS PART OF OUR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT COMPONENT, INCREASING OUR IMPACT FOOTPRINT.Expenses $650,859 · grants $68,251 · revenue $13,551
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
- 46-2325879
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,179,396
- Income (IRS master file)
- $740,116
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $703,917 | $894,085 | $1,179,396 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $692,657 | $956,844 | $1,397,774 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $830,126 | $694,434 | $1,688,594 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,151,388 | $592,865 | $1,603,356 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 46-2325879).
Questions about REST STOP MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of REST STOP MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REST STOP MINISTRIES is 46-2325879.
- Is REST STOP MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to REST STOP MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REST STOP 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 REST STOP 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 REST STOP 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 REST STOP MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MICHELE SPEICH.
- Who are the officers and directors of REST STOP MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,682 (PATRICIA SARGENT, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE).
- How much revenue does REST STOP MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $703,917, expenses of $894,085 and total assets of $1,179,396 at year end.
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