Nonprofit · EIN 52-1893453
THURMONT MINISTERIUM INC
Tax-exempt · THURMONT, MD 21788
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $215,292 | $232,757 | -$17,465 | $69,423 | $0 | $69,423 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $202,189 | $262,510 | -$60,321 | $86,888 | $0 | $86,888 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $193,758 | $252,340 | -$58,582 | $147,209 | – | $147,209 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $215,287
- of which government grants
- $8,848
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,050
- Occupancy
- $3,467
- Depreciation
- $2,683
- Program services (functional)
- $232,133
- Management and general (functional)
- $624
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $86,888
- Total assets, end of year
- $69,423
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $69,423
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,474
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $69,423
- Gross receipts
- $215,292
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Joyner-Giffin | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Janet Buchanan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Steve Erlitz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rita Gershan | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Joyner-Giffin | President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Steve Erlitz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Danielle Bloxham | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Joyner-Giffin | President | 30 | $0 |
| Steve Erlitz | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Danielle Bloxham | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 74, THURMONT, MD 21788-0074
- In care of
- % BETH HELMICK
- Signed the 990
- Janet Buchanan, Treasurer
- Phone
- (301) 694-8480
- Return prepared by
- Barbara A Keeney CPA LLC
Mission
Thurmont Ministerium Inc is dedicated to serving the spiritual and physical needs of the northern Frederick County, MD community including but not limited to providing food, medical care and/or financial assistance for daily living requirements.
Program accomplishments
- Food distribution to area residents is the primary focus of the Thurmont Ministerium. Monetary and various food and personal care item donations are provided by individuals, churches, grocery stores, scouts and numerous other organizations. In addition, distributions are made of directly purchased groceries from monetary or gift card donations. Food Distributions serve over 300 families and up to 1,600 individuals.Expenses $214,501
- General and basic living support expenses for community members' emergency needs including such items as housing and utility assistance. Severe weather related situations frequently dictate the use of these funds.Expenses $10,432
- Medical emergency or catastrophic medical expenses for community members, including pharmacy, doctor, dentist and hospital bills. Assistance for medical related transportation is also included in the form of gas vouchers.Expenses $7,200
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1893453
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $69,423
- Income (IRS master file)
- $215,292
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $215,292 | $232,757 | $69,423 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2024 | $202,189 | $262,510 | $86,888 | XML |
| 990-EZ | July 2023 | $193,758 | $252,340 | $147,209 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $295,087 | $266,742 | $205,866 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 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 52-1893453).
Questions about THURMONT MINISTERIUM INC
- What is the EIN of THURMONT MINISTERIUM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THURMONT MINISTERIUM INC is 52-1893453.
- Is THURMONT MINISTERIUM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to THURMONT MINISTERIUM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THURMONT MINISTERIUM 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 THURMONT MINISTERIUM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THURMONT MINISTERIUM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of THURMONT MINISTERIUM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THURMONT MINISTERIUM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $215,292, expenses of $232,757 and total assets of $69,423 at year end.
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