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Form 990 for tax year 2025

Filed by DOWNTOWN MINISTRIES OF GOSHEN INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$844,146
Total expenses
$311,611
Contributions and grants received
$797,602
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$34,631
Investment income
$11,785
Other revenue
$128
Total assets, end of year
$1,467,459
Total liabilities, end of year
$149,935
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,317,524
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$136,532
Management and general expenses
$167,575
Fundraising expenses
$7,504
Program service expenses (Part III)
$136,532

Program services were 43.8% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $0

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $0

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $139,209

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $0

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $0

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $658,393

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $254,200

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Housing Program

    total $28,031 · related or exempt $28,031 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Vehicle Program

    total $6,600 · related or exempt $6,600 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $11,785 · related or exempt $11,785 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $139,209

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $0

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $0

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $0

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $128 · related or exempt $128 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $128

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $63,000 · management and general $63,000

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $48,691 · management and general $48,691

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $10,437 · management and general $10,437

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $9,665 · management and general $9,665

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $550 · fundraising $550

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $6,100 · program services $6,100

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $13,475 · management and general $13,475

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $9,827 · program services $6,650 · management and general $3,177

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $3,267 · program services $188 · management and general $3,079

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $9,148 · program services $855 · management and general $7,915 · fundraising $378

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $56,011 · program services $56,011

  • 17 · Travel

    total $378 · program services $378

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $25,823 · program services $25,823

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $18,114 · program services $17,717 · management and general $397

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $9,990 · program services $6,906 · management and general $3,084

  • 24a · Other expenses: Benevolence

    total $344 · program services $0 · management and general $344 · fundraising $0

  • 24b · Other expenses: Trainers Education

    total $1,230 · program services $1,230 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24c · Other expenses: Appreciation

    total $3,103 · program services $50 · management and general $1,931 · fundraising $1,122

  • 24d · Other expenses: Supplies

    total $15,021 · program services $8,334 · management and general $1,333 · fundraising $5,354

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $7,437 · program services $6,290 · management and general $1,047 · fundraising $100

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $37,516 · end of year $52,374

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $262,698 · end of year $530,483

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    end of year $940

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $4,566 · end of year $7,664

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $924,457

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $48,459

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $657,226 · end of year $875,998

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $11,364 · end of year $56,751

  • 18 · Grants payable

    end of year $0

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    end of year $0

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    end of year $0

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    end of year $0

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $96,947 · end of year $93,184

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $848,360 · end of year $1,062,883

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $5,335 · end of year $254,641

Mission and programs · 2025

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO PROVIDE NEEDED MINISTRY TO SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO PLAN THEIR JOURNEY AND FOLLOW THEIR PATH TO HOLISTIC TRANSFORMATION AND PROGRESSIVE FULFILLMENT OF THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL AND TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION, SUPPORT GROUPS, PROGRAMS, AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS

  • The Downtown Ministries Transitional Housing Program for Women provides stable housing and supportive services to help women with children achieve self-sufficiency. During the 2025-2026 program year, the program served multiple households in Elkhart County. The following case example illustrates the program's impact. In summer 2025, Downtown Ministries placed a single mother and her toddler in the Clinton Street Home. At program entry, the participant was unemployed, lacked reliable transportation, had a suspended driver's license, did not have childcare, and had no savings plan. She also had limited community support systems. The participant enrolled in the program's 12-month transitional housing model and actively engaged in required classes, mentoring, and case management. Within seven months, she demonstrated significant progress toward stability for herself and her child. Outcomes achieved during this period include: Completion of workforce development and financial education courses offered through Downtown Ministries Securing full-time employment with a local employer Establishing consistent, reliable childcare for her toddler Reinstatement of her driver's license and acquisition of a vehicle through a ministry-supported program Development of a savings plan with the goal of long-term housing stability upon program completion The participant attributes her progress to the coordinated support provided by program staff, volunteer mentors, and community partners, including housing support, employment readiness training, transportation assistance, and relational support. This example reflects the program's mission to reduce housing instability and support families as they work toward economic independence.

    Expenses $80,187 · Revenue $28,031

  • Employment Program. Jobs for Life is a 10 week workforce development program that provides job readiness, life skills, and character development to support sustainable employment. During the reporting year, a participant completed the program, obtained employment, and subsequently advanced into a supervisory role, demonstrating increased job stability and career progression. Financial Education Program. Faith and Finances is a 10 week financial education program that helps participants develop budgeting, saving, and money management skills. One participant reduced discretionary spending, established an emergency savings fund for the first time, and demonstrated improved financial stability. Trauma Recovery Program. This 10 week trauma focused program uses guided discussion to help participants identify unhealthy thought patterns and cycles resulting from past experiences. Participants work toward emotional healing and healthier relationships. During the year, one participant reported significant personal growth after addressing unresolved family trauma, contributing to long term emotional restoration. Addiction Recovery Program. Ready Now Recovery, offered in partnership with Adult and Teen Challenge, is a 36 week addiction recovery program providing group support and personalized growth planning. During the reporting year, a participant gained insight into underlying factors contributing to substance use and began the recovery process, supporting progress toward long-term sobriety.

    Expenses $45,021

  • DriveWise is a transportation assistance program that helps individuals overcome barriers to employment and stability by providing access to safe, reliable vehicles and basic vehicle education. Through the program, participants receive necessary vehicle repairs and maintenance, with labor provided at no cost and participants responsible only for parts. During the reporting year, a participant received a low cost vehicle through DriveWise. With support from donated resources and volunteer mechanics, the vehicle was repaired and made roadworthy, enabling the participant to obtain dependable transportation appropriate for her needs.

    Expenses $11,324 · Revenue $6,600

As filed on the 2025 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • James Dreier

    Executive Director

    Total calculated
    $63,000
    From this org
    $63,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Jared Yoder

    Member

    Total calculated
    $3,900
    From this org
    $3,900
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    8

  • Maria Hernandez

    Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Lynn McCullough

    Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Lance Miller

    Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jeremy Gwaltney

    Chairman

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Matthew Heffernan

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2025
Filed
30 March 2026
IRS schema version
2025v4.0
Source object
202621119349301867

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