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EIN 36-2345199

Greater Europe Mission

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
323
City
Wheaton
State
Illinois
Year formed
1949
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
Description
The mission of Greater Europe Mission (GEM) is to reach Europe by multiplying disciples and growing Christ's church in order to see God expand His Kingdom through all peoples of Europe to the world. Building Discipleship movements that are transforming Europe.
Total revenues
$28,125,164
2024
Total expenses
$28,511,321
2024
Total assets
$19,475,042
2024
Num. employees
323
2024

Program areas at Greater Europe Mission

GEM exists to relationally connect and reach the unbelieving and uncommitted across Europe, grow and deepen them in their faith through intentional discipleship and to empower and send them out to impact their world for Jesus Christ.Areas that GEM focuses on to do this are church planting, discipleship multiplication, biblical education, refugee ministries, justice ministries, and professional ministries. GEM seeks to minister to others out of their own transformation, seeing the lost saved, and disciples multiplied with a humble heart while honoring God's resources.

Who funds Greater Europe Mission

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundReligion Related$871,780
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncEvangelism$507,162
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$221,809
...and 23 more grants received totalling $2,086,725

Personnel at Greater Europe Mission

NameTitleCompensation
Jon BurnsCEO, Gem
Thad McAuleyChief Operating Officer$95,797
Chris TweedyChief Financial Officer
Kevin BrownChief Development Officer$105,429
Ariel McGeheeVice President of Finance
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Greater Europe Mission

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$28,316,348
Program services$47,565
Investment income and dividends$458,116
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$97,788
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$18,681
Net income from fundraising events$-875,226
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$112
Miscellaneous revenues$61,780
Total revenues$28,125,164

Form 990s for Greater Europe Mission

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062025-02-12990View PDF
2023-062024-02-21990View PDF
2022-062023-02-23990View PDF

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Data update history
February 17, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
January 19, 2025
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $507,162 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $114,800 from American Endowment Foundation
October 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Headquarter / parent organizationsCharitiesChurches
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianFundraising eventsOperates internationallyCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
209 E Liberty Dr
Wheaton, IL 60187
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
DuPage County, IL
Website URL
gemission.org/ 
Phone
(800) 436-4488
IRS details
EIN
36-2345199
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1949
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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