Byron Center, MI

ENCOUNTER MORE MINISTRIES

EIN 46-4274007

Faith & Spiritual Communities Missions & Faith-Based Outreach Faith communities

Mission

Preach the gospel in a relevant, dynamic, captivating and creative way to get the attention of all people in order to lead them into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, providing ways of equipping them to fulfill their destiny and purpose.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About ENCOUNTER MORE MINISTRIES

Encounter More Ministries (also reported as Grand Rapids Dream Center) is a registered 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit based in Byron Center, Michigan (EIN 46-4274007). The organization’s stated focus is city-focused evangelism and relationship-based ministry delivered through consistent community engagement. The organization files IRS Form 990 and has reported multi-year financial activity; recent filings show growth in revenue and grant support through 2023–2024. The group maintains a basic public web presence (encountermore.org) which currently shows a "Launching Soon" page and an email subscribe form while other operational details (program descriptions, annual reports) appear primarily in public tax filings and third-party nonprofit databases. Encounter More Ministries is donor-facing (eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions) and lists local grant support and paid staff on its recent Form 990s; it operates as an independent nonprofit focused on Christian outreach in the Grand Rapids / Byron Center area.

Notable achievements

Sustained revenue growth (FY2024)

Reported total revenue of approximately $637,104 for fiscal year 2024, up from prior-year totals, reflecting expanded donor and grant support.

Major grant support in 2024

Received notable grant funding in 2024, including a substantial grant from the National Christian Foundation (reported at six-figure support), which materially increased program and operating capacity.

Consistent public tax filings

Files annual IRS Form 990 and reported independently reviewed financial statements on recent filings, demonstrating ongoing compliance with federal nonprofit reporting requirements.

At a glance

Total assets: $925K
Annual revenue: $637K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 46-4274007
Location: Byron Center, MI
Website: encountermore.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub. 78 status / recognized as tax-exempt).

Charity Navigator profile with a Two‑Star rating (approximately 67% overall score) based on recent financial and accountability data.

Listed in national nonprofit data sources (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, CauseIQ, Instrumentl) with Form 990 filings through FY2024 and public summaries of financials and grants.

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