Nonprofit · EIN 58-1260812
CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,938,373 | $5,789,442 | $148,931 | $8,045,943 | $2,097,613 | $5,948,330 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,841,700 | $5,735,816 | $105,884 | $7,823,859 | $2,053,888 | $5,769,971 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,486,280
- Program service revenue
- $613,926
- Investment income
- $272,701
- Royalties
- $86,443
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $470,057
- Other revenue
- $565,466
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $632,089
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $599,149
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,791,294
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,810,608
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,050
- Accounting fees
- $58,000
- Occupancy
- $89,037
- Travel
- $245,837
- Depreciation
- $80,662
- Program services (functional)
- $3,722,749
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,748,619
- Fundraising (functional)
- $318,074
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,823,859
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,045,943
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,097,613
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,948,330
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $22,825
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,753,846
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,343,422
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $604,908
- Gross receipts
- $6,197,799
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 10,000
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Bentley | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $184,313 | $53,243 |
| Jerry Tregea | CFO Officer | 50 | $150,745 | $26,082 |
| Handre DeJongh | Managing Director of CS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $132,274 | $23,675 |
| Sheila Thompson | Chief Impact Analyst Officer | 50 | $132,380 | $20,357 |
| Frank Gonzalez | Managing Director of CSS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $129,029 | $21,054 |
| Grant Webster | Managing Director of CEF Highest-paid employee | 50 | $129,099 | $16,954 |
| Tracey Fries | Chief of Staff Officer | 50 | $132,881 | $10,261 |
| Ryan Paul | Chief of Strategy Highest-paid employee | 50 | $112,043 | $21,416 |
| Phil Clemens | Board Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Panter | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stuart Nordberg | Treasurer/Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Raymond | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Whaley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Holler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruth Morales | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Hundt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Bentley | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $164,613 | $53,670 |
| Jerry Tregea | CFO Officer | 50 | $160,758 | $21,766 |
| Handre DeJongh | Managing Director of CS Officer | 50 | $119,097 | $22,375 |
| Sheila Thompson | Chief of Partner Engagements Officer | 50 | $120,194 | $19,056 |
| Tracey Fries | Chief of Staff Officer | 50 | $105,725 | $12,189 |
| Frank Gonzalez | Managing Director of CSS Officer | 50 | $97,601 | $19,367 |
| Calvin Dillinger | Sr Director of Operations Highest-paid employee | 50 | $101,901 | $12,561 |
| Grant Webster | Managing Director of CEF Officer | 50 | $55,019 | $6,342 |
| Phil Clemens | Board Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Panter | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stuart Nordberg | Treasurer/Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Raymond | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Whaley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Holler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruth Morales | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Luke Roush | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8351 E WALKER SPRINGS LN STE 403, KNOXVILLE, TN 37923-3141
- In care of
- % JERRY TREGEA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHUCK BENTLEY, 8351 E WALKER SPRINGS LN 403, KNOXVILLE, TN 379233141
- Signed the 990
- CHUCK BENTLEY, CEO
- Phone
- (800) 722-1976
- Website
- WWW.CROWN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC
Mission
CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES, FOUNDED IN 1976, IS DEDICATED TO EQUIPPING LEADERS TO HELP BRING FREEDOM, RESTORATION AND FLOURISHING IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY SERVE. WE BELIEVE, AND HAVE EXPERIENCED, THAT MOST OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST CHALLENGES STEM FROM A LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT WE'VE BEEN GIVEN, AND HOW TO BEST USE IT. CROWN HAS TAUGHT OR EQUIPPED TENS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN OVER 100 NATIONS WITH THE LIFE-TRANSFORMING MESSAGE OF FAITHFULLY LIVING BY GOD'S KINGDOM PRINCIPLES IN EVERY AREA OF THEIR LIVES. THE MINISTRY IS HEADQUARTERED IN THE UNITED STATES, AND HAS A SIGNIFICANT GLOBAL PRESENCE. CROWN ACCOMPLISHES ALL THIS WITH ABOUT 25 EMPLOYEES AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OVER 10,000 PASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS WORLDWIDE WHO HELP IGNITE TRUE FREEDOM.
Program accomplishments
- Crown Solutions (CS) - CS advances Crown's mission in three main areas. The first is Awareness, which is mainly accomplished through 1,427 terrestrial radio stations and outlets and reaching a potential 7,341,700 listeners. The second area is Coaching, where Crown's Budget Coaching, Career Direct, and "YES Assessment" help individuals achieve their financial goals. The third area is Community, where Crown serves underserved urban communities, works with international partners in approximately 100 nations, and a Farm and Flourish program delivering solutions for small-scale farmers in sub-Saharan Africa move from dependency to self-sustainability.Expenses $2,567,689 · grants $619,039 · revenue $472,470
- Christian Economic Forum (CEF) - A global forum that assembles high-capacity individuals to discuss economic topics and identify appropriate responses. CEF uses a membership model that provides a vehicle for members to interact throughout the year, continue discussions and initiatives discussed at annual events, and identify new areas for collaborative efforts. Currently, CEF has grown to include over 400 members. CEF offers several events throughout the year including a large annual Global Event, Regional Summits, and other Member Meetups.Expenses $931,339 · revenue $613,737
- Crown Solutions Spanish (CSS) - CSS supports ministries in the Latin Community in the United States as well as countries throughout Latin America. Through the use of workshops, seminars, and interactive sessions, CSS teaches participants valuable insights into their abilities and potential through the use of Crown's teaching resources.Expenses $223,721 · grants $13,050 · revenue $6,742
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-1260812
- 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
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,045,943
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,197,799
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $5,938,373 | $5,789,442 | $8,045,943 | XML |
| 990-T | March 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2024 | $5,841,700 | $5,735,816 | $7,823,859 | XML |
| 990-T | March 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2023 | $5,405,847 | $5,003,415 | $7,583,044 | IRS |
| 990-T | March 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | 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 58-1260812).
Questions about CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES INC is 58-1260812.
- Is CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES 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 CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names CHUCK BENTLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $184,313 (Chuck Bentley, CEO).
- How much revenue does CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,938,373, expenses of $5,789,442 and total assets of $8,045,943 at year end.
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