Nonprofit · EIN 88-0805229
THE ENCOUNTER
Tax-exempt · KIRKLAND, WA 98083
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $494,318 | $636,152 | -$141,834 | $12,453 | $189,001 | -$176,548 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $494,318
- 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
- Accounting fees
- $3,132
- Program services (functional)
- $547,091
- Management and general (functional)
- $89,061
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,318
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,453
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $189,001
- Net assets, end of year
- -$176,548
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$180,940
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,392
- Gross receipts
- $494,318
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Vossler | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Jamie Winship | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Donna Winship | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan Vossler | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Nathanael Vossler | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 181, KIRKLAND, WA 98083-0181
- In care of
- % MEREDITH VOSSLER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- PO BOX 181, KIRKLAND WA 98083
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Michael Vossler, PO BOX 181, KIRKLAND, WA 98083
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Michael Vossler, PO BOX 181, KIRKLAND WA 98083
- Signed the 990
- Michael Vossler, President
- Website
- www.theencounter.live
Mission
The Encounter exists to facilitate worship and prayer experiences for individuals and groups and to provide the spaces and equipment for use in support of that purpose. Further The Encounter exists to create content and guided experiences to help individuals and groups encounter God exchange false identity and limiting beliefs for the Truth and become fully alive fully human and fully free.
Program accomplishments
- Facilitated the creation of Finding Hope In Depression, a 21-part series of short video episodes that help viewers learn explore and practice ways to combat the rising epidemic of mental health challenges Gods way. The YouTube channel Finding Hope In Depression was established to provide this resource to the public free-of-charge. As of December 31 2024 the channel had over 1,600 subscribers over 122,200 views and over 15,250 of watch time.Expenses $250,000
- Facilitated guided live immersive worship and prayer experiences. Events occurred at least several times monthly. While most events were open to the public they were also conducted for smaller groups seeking worship and prayer experiences focused on specific topics or groups of individuals. Attendance ranged from 10 to over 100 persons. In August 2024 the organization launched Encounter Studios, a streaming channel on YouTube to extend both the accessibility and reach of the worship and prayer experience. As of December 31 2024 the channel had over 3,600 hours of watch time and was viewed worldwide.Expenses $150,000
- Facilitated creation of multiple short-length videos designed to draw viewers into encounters with God. Distributed for maximum use and reach via website social media live events and fundraising efforts. Views estimated to be in the thousands. Also development of Encounter.Studio website to facilitate content distribution in support of organizations mission.Expenses $147,091
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-0805229
- 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-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Michael Vossler | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | December 2024 | $494,318 | $636,152 | $12,453 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Michael Vossler | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Michael Vossler | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 88-0805229).
Questions about THE ENCOUNTER
- What is the EIN of THE ENCOUNTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ENCOUNTER is 88-0805229.
- Is THE ENCOUNTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to THE ENCOUNTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE ENCOUNTER file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of THE ENCOUNTER 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 THE ENCOUNTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE ENCOUNTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Michael Vossler.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE ENCOUNTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE ENCOUNTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $494,318, expenses of $636,152 and total assets of $12,453 at year end.
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