Nonprofit · EIN 85-3420944
BURNING BUSH MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt · FLUSHING, MI 48433
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $70,101 | $56,591 | $13,510 | $788 | $0 | $788 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $70,101
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- 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 fees and payments to contractors
- $1,100
- Occupancy
- $19,428
- Printing, publications and postage
- $572
- Other expenses
- $35,491
- Program services (functional)
- $56,591
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $788
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $788
- Cash, savings and investments
- $788
- Gross receipts
- $70,101
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Phillips | President | 40 | $0 |
| Sheena Phillips | Secretary/Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
| Rebecca Jarvis | Director | 0.2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8388 APPLE BLOSSOM LN, FLUSHING, MI 48433-1114
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 8388 Apple Blossom Lane, Flushing MI 48433
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- John Phillips, 8388 Apple Blossom Lane, Flushing MI 48433
- Signed the 990-EZ
- John Phillips, President
- Phone
- (616) 236-3029
Mission
The organizations primary purpose is Religious evangelism and ministry outreach, carried out through missionary work, public preaching, discipleship.
Program accomplishments
- During the reporting period, Burning Bush Ministries conducted U.S.-based mission work through structured and recurring street outreach programs designed to advance its religious purpose of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. These program service activities were carried out in public settings to reach individuals who may not otherwise engage with traditional church environments. Outreach efforts were organized, team-based, and implemented on a consistent schedule, reflecting an ongoing commitment to public evangelism and discipleship. The organization deployed trained outreach teams to a variety of locations, including urban streets, parks, and community gathering areas. Team members engaged individuals in direct, one-on-one conversations focused on sharing the message of the Gospel, providing biblical teaching, and offering prayer. These interactions were conducted in a respectful and compassionate manner, with an emphasis on meeting individuals where they are and addressing spiritual questions or needs. The organization facilitated a significant number of Gospel-centered conversations throughout the reporting period, contributing to increased public awareness and engagement with its religious mission.Expenses $51,478
- Burning Bush Ministries establishes and supports house churches as part of its ongoing religious and charitable activities. These gatherings are small, home-based meetings where individuals come together for Bible study, prayer, worship, and fellowship. House churches provide an accessible and informal setting for individuals who may not attend traditional church services, allowing for deeper engagement with Scripture and personal spiritual growth. Burning Bush Ministries facilitates the development of these groups by identifying participants through outreach efforts, coordinating meeting opportunities. Providing basic guidance and teaching resources and materials. Leadership within house churches is supported through informal training and mentorship to ensure consistency in biblical instruction and group continuity. These activities further the organization's exempt purpose by promoting religious education, fostering discipleship, and creating faith-based communities that support ongoing spiritual development.Expenses $1,683
- the organization provides basic assistance to individuals in need, including the distribution of food, clothing, and Bibles. These resources were offered to support both physical and spiritual needs, particularly among underserved populations. Individuals encountered through outreach were also invited to participate in ongoing Bible studies, small group gatherings, and house church meetings for continued discipleship and religious education. These activities furthered the organization's religious and charitable mission by combining faith-based outreach with tangible community support.Expenses $3,430
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-3420944
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $788
- Income (IRS master file)
- $70,101
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $70,101 | $56,591 | $788 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: John Phillips | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: John Phillips | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: John Phillips | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 85-3420944).
Questions about BURNING BUSH MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of BURNING BUSH MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BURNING BUSH MINISTRIES INC is 85-3420944.
- Is BURNING BUSH MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to BURNING BUSH MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BURNING BUSH 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 BURNING BUSH 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 BURNING BUSH 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 BURNING BUSH MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990-N for 2024 names John Phillips.
- Who are the officers and directors of BURNING BUSH MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BURNING BUSH MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $70,101, expenses of $56,591 and total assets of $788 at year end.
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