COATES MINISTRIES INC
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $1.0M · expenses $1.3M · assets $267K
- EIN
- 76-0492903
- Address
- PO BOX 26, WEST BEND, IA 50597-0026
- Website
- COATESMINISTRIES.COM
- NTEE code
- X20Z
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- April 1997 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
CHURCH MISSION, EVANGELISM, CHURCH PLANTING, DISCIPLESHIP, HUMANITARIAN RELIEF, AND DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA AND EAST AFRICA
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Coates | PRESIDENT | 2020-2024 | $80,180 | $381,264 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
3 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becky Coates | VICE PRESIDE | 2020-2024 | 30 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gerald Thatcher | TREASURER | 2020-2024 | 8 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rita Thatcher | SECRETARY | 2020-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $80K · 1 employee
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDY COATES | PRESIDENT | 50 | $80,180 | $0 | $0 | $80,180 | 1 |
| BECKY COATES | VICE PRESIDE | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALD THATCHER | TREASURER | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RITA THATCHER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $74K · 1 employee · 6 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDY COATES | PRESIDENT | 50 | $74,280 | $0 | $0 | $74,280 | 1 |
| BECKY COATES | VICE PRESIDE | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALD THATCHER | TREASURER | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RITA THATCHER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $83K · 1 employee · 6 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDY COATES | PRESIDENT | 50 | $83,350 | $0 | $0 | $83,350 | 1 |
| BECKY COATES | VICE PRESIDE | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALD THATCHER | TREASURER | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RITA THATCHER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $72K · 1 employee · 6 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDY COATES | PRESIDENT | 50 | $71,814 | $0 | $0 | $71,814 | 1 |
| BECKY COATES | VICE PRESIDE | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALD THATCHER | TREASURER | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RITA THATCHER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $72K · 1 employee · 6 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDY COATES | PRESIDENT | 50 | $71,640 | $0 | $0 | $71,640 | 1 |
| BECKY COATES | VICE PRESIDE | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALD THATCHER | TREASURER | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RITA THATCHER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,046,004 | $1,280,072 | $267,239 | $267,239 | $1,043,932 | $0 | $80,180 | 1 | - |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,112,290 | $940,701 | $501,307 | $501,307 | $1,110,205 | $0 | $74,280 | 1 | 6 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,506,098 | $1,411,301 | $329,718 | $329,718 | $1,504,982 | $0 | $83,350 | 1 | 6 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,008,167 | $924,356 | $234,921 | $234,921 | $1,007,963 | $0 | $71,814 | 1 | 6 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $500,859 | $535,611 | $151,110 | $151,110 | $500,344 | $0 | $71,640 | 1 | 6 |
Funders of this organization
10 grantors reported grants to this organization, $1,544,779 in all, tax years 2015 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2017-2022, 2024 | 7 | $599,000 | 2024 | $15,000 | show |
| WORLD OUTREACH FUND | Public charity | Exact | 2015, 2023-2024 | 3 | $505,000 | 2024 | $260,000 | show |
| RAYMOND JAMES CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $200,000 | 2024 | $200,000 | show |
| ONE FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COATES MINISTRIES INC” | 2015-2016, 2022 | 3 | $170,000 | 2022 | $150,000 | show |
| SENDERS INTERNATIONAL | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COATES MINISTRIES INC” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $23,648 | 2023 | $6,348 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2020-2022 | 3 | $19,100 | 2022 | $5,600 | show |
| ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2022 | 1 | $12,000 | 2022 | $12,000 | show |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2022 | 1 | $10,000 | 2022 | $10,000 | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $6,000 | 2024 | $6,000 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COATES MINISTRIES INC” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $31 | 2023 | $16 | show |
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| ANCHORED HOPE | IA | X20 | $897,793 | $164,403 | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | $36,755 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| M28 MINISTRIES INC | MS | X20 | $1,027,766 | $847,237 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $113,478 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| REPLICATE MINISTRIES INC | TN | X20 | $1,025,121 | $1,085,196 | CEO | $228,367 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| ABLAZE MINISTRIES INC | TX | X20 | $1,220,393 | $984,388 | PRESIDENT & TREASURER | $146,122 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| COASTAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC | CA | X20 | $859,112 | $890,859 | PRINCIPAL | $70,075 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| ABIDE MINISTRIES INC | MI | X20 | $1,157,566 | $1,130,119 | CHAIR OF THE | $76,700 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| GET STRONG MINISTRIES INC | TN | X20 | $809,367 | $789,402 | Executive Dir. | $162,980 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| OPEN HAND MINISTRIES INC | PA | X20 | $988,815 | $440,370 | Exec Director | $99,810 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| BATTLEFIELD MINISTRIES INC | GA | X20 | $815,165 | $868,269 | PRESIDENT | $66,372 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| GO TELL MINISTRIES INC | GA | X20 | $885,097 | $718,619 | PRESIDENT | $77,000 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| CARE CENTER MINISTRIES INC | TX | X20 | $1,388,799 | $1,487,365 | President | $150,000 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| RIDING HIGH MINISTRIES INC | ID | X20 | $1,002,098 | $884,534 | TREASURER | $100,336 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| TOOLBOX MINISTRIES INC | TX | X20 | $1,176,168 | $965,652 | EXECUTIVE DI | $154,652 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| MANNA GLOBAL MINISTRIES INC | TN | X20 | $941,761 | $933,107 | President | $48,570 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| PARKVIEW MINISTRIES INC | FL | X20 | $1,173,473 | $771,975 | Director of Communications | $70,000 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| ONEPASSION MINISTRIES INC | TX | X20 | $1,220,898 | $1,217,483 | PRESIDENT | $149,250 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| MOCKINGBIRD MINISTRIES INC | VA | X20 | $1,155,468 | $1,123,716 | EXECUTIVE DI | $195,352 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| MEPHIBOSHETH MINISTRIES INC | IN | X20 | $1,057,496 | $1,022,711 | Board Member | $0 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| OVERSEAS CAMPUS MINISTRIES INC | CA | X20 | $1,148,492 | $1,338,572 | EXEC DIRECTOR | $94,876 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| FUTURE CHURCH MINISTRIES INC | GA | X20 | $1,254,159 | $1,530,203 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| HEARTS ON FIRE MINISTRIES INC | TN | X20 | $957,118 | $743,984 | PRESIDENT | $44,008 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| RUK MINISTRIES | TX | X20 | $991,854 | $911,974 | PRESIDENT | $250,000 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| DARE FOR MORE MINISTRIES INC | TN | X20 | $1,239,882 | $1,583,695 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $65,241 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| CARIB CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC | PR | X20 | $1,410,863 | $1,116,217 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code X20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $1,280,072 spent · pay $80,180 · grants $1,143,700 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants outside the US | $1,142,632 | $1,142,632 | - | - | 89.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $80,180 | - | $80,180 | - | 6.3% | |
| Other (as described) | AUTOMOBILE MAINTENANCE | $40,560 | - | $40,560 | - | 3.2% |
| Other (as described) | HOUSING ALLOWANCE | $12,000 | - | $12,000 | - | 0.9% |
| Other (as described) | COMPUTER & INTERNET | $1,920 | - | $1,920 | - | 0.1% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,638 | - | $1,638 | - | 0.1% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $1,068 | $1,068 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $74 | - | $74 | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $1,280,072 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $940,701 spent · pay $74,280 · grants $812,659 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants outside the US | $811,621 | $811,621 | - | - | 86.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $74,280 | - | $74,280 | - | 7.9% | |
| Other (as described) | AUTOMOBILE MAINTENANCE | $38,132 | - | $38,132 | - | 4.1% |
| Other (as described) | HOUSING ALLOWANCE | $12,000 | - | $12,000 | - | 1.3% |
| Other (as described) | COMPUTER & INTERNET | $1,920 | - | $1,920 | - | 0.2% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,637 | - | $1,637 | - | 0.2% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $1,038 | $1,038 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $73 | - | $73 | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $940,701 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $1,411,301 spent · pay $83,350 · grants $1,250,534 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants outside the US | $1,249,526 | $1,249,526 | - | - | 88.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $83,350 | - | $83,350 | - | 5.9% | |
| Other (as described) | AUTOMOBILE MAINTENANCE | $45,412 | - | $45,412 | - | 3.2% |
| Travel | $13,417 | - | $13,417 | - | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | HOUSING ALLOWANCE | $12,000 | - | $12,000 | - | 0.9% |
| Other (as described) | COMPUTER & INTERNET | $3,133 | - | $3,133 | - | 0.2% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,638 | - | $1,638 | - | 0.1% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $1,008 | $1,008 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Insurance | $923 | - | $923 | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $894 | - | $894 | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $1,411,301 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $924,356 spent · pay $71,814 · grants $785,751 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants outside the US | $785,751 | $785,751 | - | - | 85.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $71,814 | $71,814 | - | - | 7.8% | |
| Other (as described) | AUTOMOBILE MAINTENANCE | $33,185 | - | $33,185 | - | 3.6% |
| Other (as described) | HOUSING ALLOWANCE | $12,000 | - | $12,000 | - | 1.3% |
| Travel | $7,110 | - | $7,110 | - | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | GASOLINE - AUTOS | $6,920 | - | $6,920 | - | 0.7% |
| All other expenses | $3,505 | - | $3,505 | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | PHOTOGRAPHY & DEVELOPING | $2,289 | - | $2,289 | - | 0.2% |
| Insurance | $1,075 | - | $1,075 | - | 0.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $707 | - | $707 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $924,356 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $535,611 spent · pay $71,640 · grants $406,104 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants outside the US | $405,096 | $405,096 | - | - | 75.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $71,640 | - | $71,640 | - | 13.4% | |
| Other (as described) | AUTOMOBILE MAINTENANCE | $36,490 | - | $36,490 | - | 6.8% |
| Other (as described) | HOUSING ALLOWANCE | $12,000 | - | $12,000 | - | 2.2% |
| Travel | $4,716 | - | $4,716 | - | 0.9% | |
| Other (as described) | COMPUTER & INTERNET | $1,920 | - | $1,920 | - | 0.4% |
| Insurance | $1,099 | - | $1,099 | - | 0.2% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $1,008 | $1,008 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $935 | - | $935 | - | 0.2% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $707 | - | $707 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $535,611 | 100% |
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