Nonprofit · EIN 87-1092418
GOOD COURAGE FARM
Tax-exempt · HUTCHINSON, MN 55350
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $175,708 | $109,384 | $66,324 | $95,431 | $2,171 | $93,260 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $144,996 | $149,489 | -$4,493 | $26,936 | $0 | $26,936 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ (amended) | $118,836 | $122,568 | -$3,732 | $31,429 | $0 | $31,429 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $167,638
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,363
- Net income from fundraising events
- $6,707
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $70,128
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $82,100
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,552
- Occupancy
- $4,319
- Printing, publications and postage
- $105
- Other expenses
- $21,308
- Program services (functional)
- $91,358
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,936
- Total assets, end of year
- $95,431
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,171
- Net assets, end of year
- $93,260
- Cash, savings and investments
- $87,201
- Gross receipts
- $175,708
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Kerri Meyer | Secretary & Executive Director | 20 | $38,408 |
| Rev Christian Muellerleile | Food Faith & Farm Manager | 30 | $18,503 |
| Jennifer Blecha | Board Member | 20 | $13,217 |
| Peter Dowd | President | 5 | $0 |
| Craig Allen | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Kelsey Menehan | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Rt Rev Craig Loya | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas Beringer | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Matthew Fitzgerald | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Christian Muellerleile | Food Faith & Farm Manager | 30 | $39,650 | $7,750 |
| Rev Kerri Meyer | Board Member Secretary & Executive Director | 20 | $35,504 | $0 |
| Brad Erickson | Board Member President | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Jennifer McNally | Board Member Vice-President | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Allen | Board Member Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelsey Menehan | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rt Rev Craig Loya | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Blecha | Board Member | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Beringer | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Fitzgerald | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Christian Muellerleile | Food Faith & Farm Manager | 30 | $39,603 | $7,750 |
| Rev Kerri Meyer | Board Member Secretary & Executive Director | 20 | $35,504 | $0 |
| Brad Erickson | Board Member President | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Jennifer McNally | Board Member Vice-President | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Allen | Board Member Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelsey Menehan | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rt Rev Craig Loya | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Blecha | Board Member | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Beringer | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Fitzgerald | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 21161 YORK RD, HUTCHINSON, MN 55350-6705
- In care of
- % KERRI MEYER
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Craig B Allen, Treasurer
- Phone
- (651) 206-4322
- Return prepared by
- WHITFIELD & ASSOCIATES LLC
Mission
The organizations primary exempt purpose is 1) religious: to establish, organize, facilitate, promote, and carry out the functions of a Christ-centered agrarian ministry in cooperation with the Episcopal Church in Minnesota; and 2) charitable: to provide opportunities for people to witness Gods renewing love for all of Creation through work that includes but is not limited to: a) the tending of soil, crops, animals, and human relationships; b) using sustainable and regenerative methods, growing healthful food for people while growing faithful disciples for Christ; c) offering spiritual enrichment and environmental education to people of all faiths and none. We gather in worship, fellowship, community-building, and labor as Christian partners
Program accomplishments
- Worship and Faith Formation: Clergy and lay leaders engaged in prayer, sacramental lifeand study to deepen their Christian practice. Approximately 260 people participatedin on-farm weekly worship and theological learning.Expenses $33,756
- Education for Regenerative Agriculture: Individuals and groups learned about and participated in farming activities that promote soil health, biodiversity, and climate resilience.Approximately 80 volunteers engaged in ongoing learning activities.Expenses $28,982
- Sharing Food: With the help of volunteers, the ministry provides farm produce to several food justice partners, including emergency food shelves and meal programs. More than 90 people participated in growing, harvesting, packing and delivering more than 12,730 USDA servings of local fruit, vegetables and eggs.Expenses $28,620
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-1092418
- 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)
- $95,431
- Income (IRS master file)
- $175,708
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $175,708 | $109,384 | $95,431 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $144,996 | $149,489 | $26,936 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $118,836 | $120,026 | $33,971 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | 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 87-1092418).
Questions about GOOD COURAGE FARM
- What is the EIN of GOOD COURAGE FARM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GOOD COURAGE FARM is 87-1092418.
- Is GOOD COURAGE FARM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to GOOD COURAGE FARM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GOOD COURAGE FARM 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 GOOD COURAGE FARM 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 GOOD COURAGE FARM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of GOOD COURAGE FARM?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $38,408 (Rev Kerri Meyer, Secretary & Executive Director).
- How much revenue does GOOD COURAGE FARM have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $175,708, expenses of $109,384 and total assets of $95,431 at year end.
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