Nonprofit · EIN 86-3079505
SUMMIT PLANTING INITIATIVE
Tax-exempt · EAST PEORIA, IL 61611
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $277,630 | $283,445 | -$5,815 | $34,510 | $0 | $34,510 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $312,069 | $305,145 | $6,924 | $40,325 | $0 | $40,325 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $310,870 | $310,265 | $605 | $33,401 | $0 | $33,401 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $277,630
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $283,445
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $40,325
- Total assets, end of year
- $34,510
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $34,510
- Gross receipts
- $277,630
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE BELSER | CHAIRMAN/DIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JOHN CREEKMUR | TREASURER/DI Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| STEPHEN HUTTON | SECRETARY/DI Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TIM HARKNESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| PHILIP KING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| STEVE MCGINNIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEFF KLOPFENSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| STEVE STURHAHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE BELSER | CHAIRMAN/DIR Officer | – | $0 |
| JOHN CREEKMUR | TREASURER/DI Officer | – | $0 |
| STEPHEN HUTTON | SECRETARY/DI Officer | – | $0 |
| TIM HARKNESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| PHILIP KING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| STEVE MCGINNIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEFF KLOPFENSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| STEVE STURHAHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE BELSER | CHAIRMAN/DIR Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN CREEKMUR | TREASURER/DI Officer | 5 | $0 |
| STEPHEN HUTTON | SECRETARY/DI Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TIM HARKNESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PHILIP KING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE MCGINNIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 401 CIMMERON DR, EAST PEORIA, IL 61611-7504
- In care of
- % STEVEN BELSER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- STEVE BELSER, 401 CIMMERON DR, EAST PEORIA, IL 61611
- Signed the 990
- STEVE MCGINNIS, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (309) 713-1700
- Return prepared by
- GORENZ AND ASSOCIATES LTD
Mission
THE SUMMIT PLANTING INITIATIVE EXISTS TO GLORIFY GOD THROUGH PLANTING AND SUPPORTING LIKE-MINDED CHURCHES AROUND THE WORLD. WE SEEK TO PLANT CHURCHES WITH INDIGENOUS PASTORS WHO ARE EXCITED ABOUT GROWING GODS KINGDOM IN THEIR HOME COUNTRIES. WE ARE ALSO PASSIONATE ABOUT PARTNERING INDIVIDUALS OR CHURCHES WITH PLANTED CHURCHES TO SUPPORT THEM BY PRAYER, FINANCES, AND/OR HANDS-ON ASSISTANCE. AS WELL AS ENGAGING IN ALL RELATED RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES.
Program accomplishments
- CHURCH PLANTING AND SUPPORT - EXPENDITURES FOR TEN CHURCHES IN HAITI. THE EXPENDITURES INCLUDE PASTORS' SALARIES AND REGULAR MINISTRY EXPENSES OF THE CHURCHES. THE LOCATIONS OF THE HAITI CHURCHES ARE: JACEMEL, MONTAGNE LA VOUTE, CAP ROUGE, CAP-HAITIEN, CROIX-DES-BOUQUETS, LASCAHOBAS, GRESSIER, ENNERY, VERETTES, & LES CAYES.Expenses $283,445
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
- 86-3079505
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $34,510
- Income (IRS master file)
- $277,630
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $277,630 | $283,445 | $34,510 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $312,069 | $305,145 | $40,325 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $310,870 | $310,265 | $33,401 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $280,353 | $247,557 | $32,796 | 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 86-3079505).
Questions about SUMMIT PLANTING INITIATIVE
- What is the EIN of SUMMIT PLANTING INITIATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SUMMIT PLANTING INITIATIVE is 86-3079505.
- Is SUMMIT PLANTING INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to SUMMIT PLANTING INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SUMMIT PLANTING INITIATIVE 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 SUMMIT PLANTING INITIATIVE 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 SUMMIT PLANTING INITIATIVE 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 SUMMIT PLANTING INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names STEVE BELSER.
- Who are the officers and directors of SUMMIT PLANTING INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SUMMIT PLANTING INITIATIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $277,630, expenses of $283,445 and total assets of $34,510 at year end.
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