Byron Center, MI

REFUGE CHAPEL MINISTRIES

EIN 88-2745229

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

Mission

To give the hope of the gospel to the communities of the Byron Center & Coopersville J & H truck stops.

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

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About REFUGE CHAPEL MINISTRIES

Refuge Chapel Ministries is a small faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in April 2022 to provide chaplaincy and gospel outreach to truck drivers and truck-stop communities in and around Byron Center and Coopersville, Michigan. The organization was launched by Chaplain Chad Roedema (a former Transport For Christ chaplain) and runs regular on-site ministry programs including prayer/bible studies, volunteer outreach, and donor-supported services.

Leadership includes founder/chaplain Chad Roedema and a volunteer board (board president cited on organizational materials). The organization identifies itself as a 501(c)(3) on its website and public charity listings associate EIN 88-2745229 with Refuge Chapel Ministries, confirming the organization is an operating, donor-facing charity with an active web presence.

Notable achievements

Founded and IRS-recognized (2022)

Refuge Chapel Ministries was established in April 2022 and is operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (IRS ruling year 2022), enabling tax-deductible donations and formal charitable operations.

Established multi-site truck-stop chapels

Built on the founder's prior chaplaincy work, the ministry established and continues to operate chapels serving drivers and travelers at J&H truck-stop locations in the Byron Center and Coopersville areas, offering regular hours and on-site pastoral care.

Launched donor-facing giving and volunteer programs

Since founding, the charity has implemented online giving through a third-party platform, maintains volunteer and Bible-study programs, and solicits community support to sustain on-site chaplaincy and outreach services.

At a glance

Total assets: $49K
Annual revenue: $102K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 88-2745229
Location: Byron Center, MI
Website: refugechapelministries.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Listed on public charity directories and evaluators (Charity Navigator entry exists; organization is currently not rated).

Registered and publicly described as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with IRS ruling year 2022 in public tax-exempt organization listings.

Operates with established chaplaincy credentials and local community recognition through sustained truck-stop ministry activity and partnerships with local truck-stop sites.

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