Nonprofit · EIN 87-2844348
ENCOUNTERING THE LOGOS MINISTRY
Tax-exempt · WINNETKA, IL 60093
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $211,024 | $103,176 | $107,848 | $396,079 | $0 | $396,079 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $177,103 | $61,985 | $115,118 | $288,231 | $0 | $288,231 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $107,953 | $61,254 | $46,699 | $173,113 | $0 | $173,113 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $204,198
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $6,826
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $59,673
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $64,238
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $982
- Accounting fees
- $2,325
- Program services (functional)
- $93,002
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,174
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $288,231
- Total assets, end of year
- $396,079
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $396,079
- Gross receipts
- $211,024
- Employees
- 2
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel McNerney | Exec. Director Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 10 | $50,500 | $3,000 |
| James Vogler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| King Poor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Guillod | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel McNerney | Executive Director | 10 | $50,500 |
| James Vogler | Director | 1 | $0 |
| King Poor | Director | 1 | $0 |
| David Guillod | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel McNerney | Executive Director | 10 | $50,500 |
| James Vogler | Director | 1 | $0 |
| King Poor | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen Callahan | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 958 PINE ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-2022
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Daniel McNerney, 958 Pine St, Winnetka, IL 60093
- Signed the 990
- Daniel McNerney, Exec Director
- Phone
- (847) 644-3641
- Website
- https://encounterlogos.org
- Return prepared by
- Teresa S Rupp CPA Ltd
Mission
Encountering the Logos Ministry exists to guide spiritually curious men and women in todays secular culture into a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ through honest fellowship, Scripture reading, and a Gospel that speaks truth to a disoriented world
Program accomplishments
- Taught three different groups how to read and understand the Bible involving 90 men who met regularly throughout the year in person or on Zoom. The studies created communities of sharing, support, and prayer which are greatly needed in our world today which is filled with an increasing amount of loneliness, fear, and isolation. The belief of ELM is that by reading the Bible , we Encounter the Logos, Christ himself, the Word of God.Expenses $37,202
- ELM held its fourth annual weekend retreat for the Bible study participants. Thirty six men retreated for two days in Northfield, IL this past summer discussing lectures on the subject of Christian witness. The retreat strengthened friendships and trust among the men and with God. The lectures were interspersed with small group discussions and other forms of group activities. Throughout the year, Rev. McNerney met with many of the men on an individual basis offering them mentorship and counsel. In September, ELM organized its first conference for the wider number of people who now support ELM financially or prayerfully. The conference highlighted past accomplishments and future dreams for ELM.Expenses $18,600
- ELM creates and sends a monthly eblast to strengthen and encourage readers to grow in their relationship with Christ. Each message is three to four pages in length comprising a mini sermon format analyzing different global and national topics in our world today from a Biblical perspective. The eblasts are read regularly by approximately 8,000 people, many of whom are church leaders, active lay participants, or seekers looking for greater truth in their lives. In addition, ELM also publishes and distributes printed newsletters and other helpful materials throughout the year. And now ELM has created its own website encounterlogos.orgwhich includes past writings, sermons, lectures, and Zoom presentations by Rev. McNerney.Expenses $18,600
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-2844348
- 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 (X99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $396,079
- Income (IRS master file)
- $211,024
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $211,024 | $103,176 | $396,079 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $177,103 | $61,985 | $288,231 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $107,953 | $61,254 | $173,113 | 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 87-2844348).
Questions about ENCOUNTERING THE LOGOS MINISTRY
- What is the EIN of ENCOUNTERING THE LOGOS MINISTRY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ENCOUNTERING THE LOGOS MINISTRY is 87-2844348.
- Is ENCOUNTERING THE LOGOS MINISTRY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to ENCOUNTERING THE LOGOS MINISTRY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ENCOUNTERING THE LOGOS MINISTRY 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 ENCOUNTERING THE LOGOS MINISTRY 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 ENCOUNTERING THE LOGOS MINISTRY 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 ENCOUNTERING THE LOGOS MINISTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Daniel McNerney.
- Who are the officers and directors of ENCOUNTERING THE LOGOS MINISTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,500 (Daniel McNerney, Exec. Director).
- How much revenue does ENCOUNTERING THE LOGOS MINISTRY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $211,024, expenses of $103,176 and total assets of $396,079 at year end.
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