Nonprofit · EIN 85-0394758
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $294,200 | $290,859 | $3,341 | $19,741 | $0 | $19,741 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $340,688 | $331,938 | $8,750 | $16,400 | $0 | $16,400 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $485,641 | $424,985 | $60,656 | $7,650 | $0 | $7,650 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $151,022
- Program service revenue
- $143,178
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $70,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $94,480
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,900
- Occupancy
- $57,468
- Travel
- $1,500
- Program services (functional)
- $285,859
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,400
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,741
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $19,741
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $19,741
- Gross receipts
- $294,200
- Employees
- 3
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- NM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Collins | President Trustee or director | 5 | $250,000 |
| Glenda Austin | Office Administrator/Registrar Trustee or director | 40 | $40,000 |
| John Mancini | Vice President Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Denis Otero | Director Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Danette Collins | Director Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenda Austin | Office Administrator/Registrar Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $40,000 |
| Steven Collins | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $25,000 |
| John Mancini | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Denis Otero | Director Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Danette Collins | Director Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenda Austin | Office Administrator/Registrar Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $40,000 |
| Steven Collins | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $25,000 |
| John Mancini | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Denis Otero | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Danette Collins | Director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7600 JEFFERSON ST NE STE 28, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109-4303
- In care of
- % STEVEN T COLLINS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Steven Collins, 7600 Jefferson St NE, Suite 28, Albuquerque, NM 87109
- Signed the 990
- Steven Collins, Executive Dean
- Phone
- (505) 332-4253
- Website
- https://trinitysouthwest.com
Mission
None
Program accomplishments
- We provide academic instruction via the classroom, online streaming, seminars, lectures, workshops, mentoring and counseling for students, both degree and certificate. We us a volunteer faculty augmented by vising instructors we live-stream into the classroomExpenses $19,720 · revenue $94,367
- The Tall el-Hammam Excavation Project continues as excavation in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. This supports the fieldwork requirement of our archaeology students as well a providing an excellent cross-cultural platform and experience; many of our staff in Jordan are Muslims, and they are an integral part of our team.Expenses $27,468
- The publication of books and academic study materials is one of our stated purposes for existence. Trowel Press serves this function, giving a publishing outlet for our students and faculty. Many of our books are provided to students at no cost to them.Expenses $5,250
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
- 85-0394758
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,741
- Income (IRS master file)
- $294,200
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2013
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2013
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $294,200 | $290,859 | $19,741 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $340,688 | $331,938 | $16,400 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $485,641 | $424,985 | $7,650 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $464,655 | $457,373 | $468,855 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 85-0394758).
Questions about CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRIES is 85-0394758.
- Is CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2013.
- Are donations to CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 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 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 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 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 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 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Steven Collins.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $250,000 (Steven Collins, President).
- How much revenue does CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $294,200, expenses of $290,859 and total assets of $19,741 at year end.
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