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Nonprofit · EIN 87-2083797

ENCORE MINISTRY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · BRENTWOOD, TN 37027

Financials

$1.3M$654K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ENCORE MINISTRY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,271,533$653,848$617,685$834,695$27,340$807,355
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,170,234
Membership dues
$23,729
Program service revenue
$5,821
Investment income
$95,478
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$196,900
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$184,936
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$282,680
Professional fundraising fees
$4,426
Legal fees
$4,900
Accounting fees
$8,630
Travel
$17,060
Program services (functional)
$454,695
Management and general (functional)
$80,515
Fundraising (functional)
$118,638

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$834,695
Total liabilities, end of year
$27,340
Net assets, end of year
$807,355
Net assets without donor restrictions
$127,573
Net assets with donor restrictions
$679,782
Gross receipts
$1,271,533
Employees
3
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2025
State of legal domicile
TN

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN RIVASEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$78,333
RICHARD GENTZLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$66,667
CINDY SOLOMONOPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$39,936
CHARLES HEWGLEYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CLIFF STEGERVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TOM ADKINSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DAVID MORGANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
COURTNEY LAWSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH CARTYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIE C KINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JANICE BOYKODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL LORANCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE ENGLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LISA HARPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
AL PARTEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
10 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDA WEST SCHUMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ED TRIMMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ED VAN VOORHEESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN COLLETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KAY BOWERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SONNYE DIXONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LUCI CROMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PAT BRANDENSTEINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BILL WHEELERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NEIL DOBSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1250 OLD HICKORY BLVD, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027-4017
In care of
% JOHN RIVAS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JOHN RIVAS, 1250 OLD HICKORY BLVD, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027
Signed the 990
JOHN RIVAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(615) 660-3509
Return prepared by
BELLENFANT PLLC

Mission

ENCORE MINISTRY FOUNDATION IS A MINISTRY BY, WITH, AND FOR OLDER ADULTS PROVIDING QUALITY RESOURCES AND COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS EMPOWERING OLDER ADULTS TO EXPERIENCE GRACE-FILLED LIVES

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ENCORE MINISTRY FOUNDATION PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO EQUIP CHURCH LEADERS FOR INTENTIONAL MINISTRY BY, WITH, AND FOR OLDER ADULTS. TO MEET THE NEEDS OF AN AGING POPULATION, ENCORE MINISTRY FOUNDATION PROVIDES: - ONE ON ONE CONSULTATION - TRAINING AND SUPPORT IN OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES - RESOURCES THAT HELP ESTABLISH OR BUILD OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES - MATCHING GRANT FUNDING - WORKSHOPS FOR CONGREGATIONS AND OTHER FAITH-BASED NONPROFITS - NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH OTHER OLDER ADULT MINISTRY TEAM
    Expenses $454,695
  • ENCORE MINISTRY FOUNDATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE CHATTANOGA NURSING PROGRAM, LAUNCHED AN AGE-FRIENDLY CONGREGATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF EIGHT TRAINING SESSIONS WHICH DISCUSS HEALTHY AGING, SPIRITUAITY, SOCIAL INCLUSION, INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTION, MINISTRY MODELS, AND MORE. SESSIONS WERE AVAILABLE ONLINE OR IN PERSON. PARTICIPANTS JOIN OTHER CONGREGATIONAL LEADERS IN INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION AND GROUP CONVERSATION, ENDING IN A PRACTICUM IN WHICH THE PARTICIPANT DESCRIBES HOW THEIR CONGREGATION IS, OR IS IN THE PROCESS OF BECOMING, AN AGE-FRIENDLY CONGREGATION.
  • GRANTS MADE BY ENCORE MINISTRY FOUNDATION HELPED FUND A VARIETY OF PROJECTS BENEFITTING OLDER ADULTS. GRANTS GIVEN IN 2025 SUPPORTED: - THE FUNDING OF A FOOD MINISTRY PROGRAM, OF WHICH 1/3 TO 1/2 OF THE RECIPIENTS ARE OVER THE AGE OF 65. - AN EXERCISE PROGRAM THAT OFFERED PARTICIPANTS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL HEALTH WHILE FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY - A PROGRAM FOR SENIORS AGES 70-90 TO GATHER FOR FELLOWSHIP, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SPIRITUAL FORMATION, AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS. - FOOD PANTRY AND OTHER PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE ESSENTIAL NEEDS AND SERVICES TO SENIORS FACING ISOLATION, MEDICAL CHALLENGES, AND EMOTIONAL STRAIN
    grants $196,900

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
87-2083797
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$834,695
Income (IRS master file)
$1,271,533

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,271,533$653,848$834,695XML

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 87-2083797).

Questions about ENCORE MINISTRY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of ENCORE MINISTRY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ENCORE MINISTRY FOUNDATION is 87-2083797.
Is ENCORE MINISTRY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to ENCORE MINISTRY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ENCORE MINISTRY FOUNDATION 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 ENCORE MINISTRY FOUNDATION 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 ENCORE MINISTRY FOUNDATION 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 ENCORE MINISTRY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOHN RIVAS.
Who are the officers and directors of ENCORE MINISTRY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 25 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,333 (JOHN RIVAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does ENCORE MINISTRY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,271,533, expenses of $653,848 and total assets of $834,695 at year end.

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