Nonprofit · EIN 85-4221007
TRELLIS CHURCHES INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · OLATHE, KS 66062
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $290,652 | $339,554 | -$48,902 | $154,920 | $87,718 | $67,202 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $219,474 | $350,296 | -$130,822 | $177,691 | $61,587 | $116,104 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $206,800
- Program service revenue
- $83,846
- Investment income
- $6
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $24,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $136,279
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $184,623
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,614
- Travel
- $40,133
- Program services (functional)
- $306,508
- Management and general (functional)
- $33,046
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $177,691
- Total assets, end of year
- $154,920
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $87,718
- Net assets, end of year
- $67,202
- Gross receipts
- $290,652
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- KS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAKE ZASKE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $24,000 |
| TIMOTHY CLARKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORI FAST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTY GRUBBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC LIVINGSTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROD STAFFORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH ZASKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAKE ZASKE | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $32,250 |
| SARAH ZASKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTY GRUBBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY CLARKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORI FAST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROD STAFFORD | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC LIVINGSTON | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12480 S BLACKBOB RD, OLATHE, KS 66062-5617
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ERIC LIVINGSTON, 1147 BROOK FOREST 13, SHOREWOOD, IL 60404
- Signed the 990
- ERIC LIVINGSTON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (913) 390-3351
- Website
- TRELLISCHURCHES.COM
- Return prepared by
- BELAY FINANCIAL LLC
Mission
THROUGH A MULTI-FACETED, COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH, WE ARE EQUIPPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHURCH LEADERS TO START NEW LIFE CYCLES IN CHURCHES AROUND THE WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- OFFERING PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE MEN AND WOMEN WITH INTERSHIPS, RESIDENCY, UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE EDUCATION TO EQUIP THEM WITH TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR A LIFETIME OF LOCAL CHURCH MINISTRY. OUR TEAM IS MADE UP OF PRACTITIONERS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT EQUIPPING THE NEXT GENERATION. THROUGH THE 3 PILLARS OR EMPOWERING, EDUCATION, AND EQUIPPING, TRELLIS IS SEEKING TO INTERSECT THOSE GOLD HAS COLLED INTO MINISTRY WITH THE NECESSARY TRAINING AND RESOURCES THEY NEED.Expenses $306,508 · revenue $83,846
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 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-4221007
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $154,920
- Income (IRS master file)
- $290,652
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2023
- Posted by the IRS
- August 14, 2023
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2023
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 | $290,652 | $339,554 | $154,920 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $219,474 | $350,296 | $177,691 | XML |
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 85-4221007).
Questions about TRELLIS CHURCHES INC
- What is the EIN of TRELLIS CHURCHES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TRELLIS CHURCHES INC is 85-4221007.
- Is TRELLIS CHURCHES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2023.
- Are donations to TRELLIS CHURCHES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TRELLIS CHURCHES 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 TRELLIS CHURCHES 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 TRELLIS CHURCHES 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 TRELLIS CHURCHES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ERIC LIVINGSTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of TRELLIS CHURCHES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,000 (JAKE ZASKE, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does TRELLIS CHURCHES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $290,652, expenses of $339,554 and total assets of $154,920 at year end.
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