AMAZON VISION MINISTRIES INC
EIN 81-0614920 · Christianity (X20)
What they do
to BRING THE HOPE of CHRIST to THE PEOPLE LIVING IN THE WESTERN AMAZON BASIN of BRAZIL. THIS is ACCOMPLISHED BY FACILITATING TEAM TRIPS to THE WESTERN AMAZON BASIN. THE TEAMS SEEK to MEET MEDICAL, DENTAL and OTHER PHYSICAL NEEDS for THE PEOPLE of THE WEST AMAZON BASIN. ALSO FACILITATE A PROGRAM to TRAIN FUTURE MINISTRY LEADERS IN THE AMAZON BASIN.
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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders16 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $36,299 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.
Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $26,400 for RICHARD JENNINGS (OPERATIONAL DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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Financial picture
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Leadership and board
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RICHARD JENNINGSOPERATIONAL DIRECTOR
ALLISON CREPEAUBOARD MEMBER
BRIAN MIKELLBOARD MEMBER - TREASURER
CHRISTI JENNINGSBOARD MEMBER
DAVID MOSELEYBOARD MEMBER
HAROLD STONEBOARD MEMBER
JAMES NICHOLSBOARD MEMBER - VICE CHAIR
JAN STONEBOARD MEMBER
JAY FRICKERBOARD MEMBER
JERRY FAIRCHILDBOARD MEMBER
JOY GOTWALTBOARD MEMBER - CHAIR
SHERRI LEEBOARD MEMBER
STEVE LOYBOARD MEMBER
TESHA HOWARDBOARD MEMBER
TIM MCLENDONBOARD MEMBER - SECRETARY
WILLIAM LASSITERBOARD MEMBER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2005
- Location
- PO Box 357595, Gainesville, FL 32635
- County
- Alachua
- In care of
- Brian Mikell
- Primary officer
- Brian Mikell, Treasurer
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990
- NTEE classification
- Christianity (X20)
- IRS tax category
- Christianity