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Nonprofit · EIN 85-2509035

ANCHOR HOME MINISTRIES INC

Tax-exempt · SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673

Financials

$93K$82K2024$100K$93K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ANCHOR HOME MINISTRIES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$99,994$92,808$7,186$33,674–$33,674
December 31, 2024990-EZ$92,808$81,714$11,094$26,488–$26,488
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$99,994

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$36,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$72,000
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$5,034
Printing, publications and postage
$882
Other expenses
$14,892
Program services (functional)
$14,892

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$26,488
Total assets, end of year
$33,674
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$33,674
Cash, savings and investments
$33,674
Gross receipts
$99,994

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Darren MettlerPresident and Director40$36,000
Jason CarsonTreasurer and Board Member1$0
Beale HowardSecretary and Board Member1$0
Joy MettlerBoard Member1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Darren MettlerPresident, Director, and Board Member40$34,000
Jason CarsonBoard Member1$0
Matthew BalmTreasurer and Board Member1$0
Anthony TerusaSecretary and Board Member1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
11 CAMINO AZULEJO, SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673-6800
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
11 Camino Azulejo, San Clemente CA 92673
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Darren Mettler, 11 Camino Azulejo, San Clemente CA 92673
Signed the 990-EZ
Darren Mettler, President and Director
Phone
(949) 310-1277

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-2509035 or by the name ANCHOR HOME MINISTRIES INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Anchoring people's lives on the truth and love of Jesus via Biblical, Christian, Pastoral counseling, teaching, and practical and spiritual support.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Leading, hosting, and speaking at numerous retreats, seminars, religious events, camps, and churches. In 2025, these events included ministering to, teaching/preaching, and serving hundreds of people. The aim of each of these events was to help people anchor their lives on the truth and love of Jesus.
    Expenses $11,024
  • Providing various resources for people in various categories based on need, request, evangelism, and support etc. Resources provided were books, training materials, curriculums, assessments, Bibles, benevolence, meals, gifts, etc. The aim of these practical and spiritual resources given was to help people anchor their lives on the truth and love of Jesus.
    Expenses $2,164
  • Coaching, mentoring, and discipling individuals and couples via Biblical, Christian, Pastoral counseling and prayer. In 2025, these many individuals and couples sessions served, supported, and cared for hundreds of people. The aim of each of these sessions was to help individuals and couples to anchor their lives on the truth and love of Jesus.
    Expenses $1,704

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
85-2509035
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$33,674
Income (IRS master file)
$99,994

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$99,994$92,808$33,674XML
990-EZDecember 2024$92,808$81,714$26,488XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Darren Mettler
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Darren Mettler
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Darren Mettler
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Darren Mettler
December 31, 2020≤ $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 85-2509035).

Questions about ANCHOR HOME MINISTRIES INC

What is the EIN of ANCHOR HOME MINISTRIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ANCHOR HOME MINISTRIES INC is 85-2509035.
Is ANCHOR HOME MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to ANCHOR HOME MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ANCHOR HOME 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 ANCHOR HOME 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 ANCHOR HOME MINISTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ANCHOR HOME MINISTRIES INC?
The 990-N for 2023 names Darren Mettler.
Who are the officers and directors of ANCHOR HOME MINISTRIES INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $36,000 (Darren Mettler, President and Director).
How much revenue does ANCHOR HOME MINISTRIES INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $99,994, expenses of $92,808 and total assets of $33,674 at year end.

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