Nonprofit · EIN 85-2078429
BIG HOPE BEARDEN MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt · WAYNESBORO, GA 30830
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $224,210 | $184,129 | $40,081 | $189,860 | $738 | $189,122 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $138,048 | $130,065 | $7,983 | $149,779 | $738 | $149,041 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $159,517 | $81,891 | $77,626 | $142,225 | $1,167 | $141,058 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $224,210
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $44,858
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $48,289
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,175
- Program services (functional)
- $173,173
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,956
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $149,779
- Total assets, end of year
- $189,860
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $738
- Net assets, end of year
- $189,122
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $189,122
- Gross receipts
- $224,210
- Employees
- 1
- Year formed
- 2020
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATT FERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| AMY FERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DYLAN THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL QUICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JIMMY LONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| NANCY LONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TOM QUICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CINDY QUICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MICHAELA MURRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN BEARDEN | OFFICER Officer | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BEARDEN | OFFICER | 20 | $0 |
| MATT FERMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| AMY FERMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| DYLAN THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL QUICK | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| JIMMY LONG | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| NANCY LONG | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| TOM QUICK | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| CINDY QUICK | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| MICHAELA MURRAY | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BEARDEN | OFFICER | 0 | $0 |
| MATT FERMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| AMY FERMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| DYLAN THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL QUICK | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| JIMMY LONG | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| NANCY LONG | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| TOM QUICK | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| CINDY QUICK | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| MICHAELA MURRAY | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 411 S LIBERTY ST, WAYNESBORO, GA 30830-1502
- In care of
- % JOHN BEARDEN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 411 SOUTH LIBERTY ST, WAYNESBORO GA 30830
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOHN BEARDEN, 411 SOUTH LIBERTY ST, Waynesboro, GA 30830
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- JOHN BEARDEN, 411 SOUTH LIBERTY ST, WAYNESBORO GA 30830
- Signed the 990
- JOHN BEARDEN, OFFICER
- Phone
- (706) 871-0973
- Return prepared by
- THE MOBLEY-GENTRY FIRM
Mission
PROVIDE BASIS NECESSITIES TO THOSE IN EED AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH A CHRISIAN MINISTRY
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE BASIC NECESSITIES TO THOSE IN NEED AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH A CHRISTIAN MINISTRYExpenses $173,173 · revenue $224,209
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-2078429
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $189,860
- Income (IRS master file)
- $224,210
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $224,210 | $184,129 | $189,860 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $138,048 | $130,065 | $149,779 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $159,517 | $81,891 | $142,225 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: JOHN BEARDEN | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 85-2078429).
Questions about BIG HOPE BEARDEN MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of BIG HOPE BEARDEN MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG HOPE BEARDEN MINISTRIES INC is 85-2078429.
- Is BIG HOPE BEARDEN MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to BIG HOPE BEARDEN MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BIG HOPE BEARDEN 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 BIG HOPE BEARDEN MINISTRIES INC 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 BIG HOPE BEARDEN MINISTRIES INC 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 BIG HOPE BEARDEN MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOHN BEARDEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of BIG HOPE BEARDEN MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BIG HOPE BEARDEN MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $224,210, expenses of $184,129 and total assets of $189,860 at year end.
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