Grace in Kent Missions Fund

“Paul Anderson and Joan Hug-Anderson are married to one another. Barbara Lanier and Eric Lanier are married to one another. All four of these board members serve as volunteers. Paul Anderson also serves as Treasurer and Eric Lanier also serves as Secretary for the organization. None of these individuals are compensated for their work.”

“The Bylaws of the organization provide for Members who may join voluntarily to participate in sponsored programs and to missionaries who work through the nonprofit organizations supported by our ministry. The Members of the organization are eligible for nomination to serve on the Board of Directors. There are no dues for participating as a Member of the organization.”

“Members have the right to vote to approve new and replacement Directors who are nominated by the existing Board of Directors. Members do not determine or approve budgets, expenditures, or changes to the Bylaws of the organization, but may offer suggestions for these items to the Board of Directors for consideration.”

“Paul Anderson and Joan Hug-Anderson: 2045 27th St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223; Barbara Lanier and Eric Lanier, 5862 Horning Rd, Kent, OH 44240; Dallas Holcomb, 513 Treasure Lane, Tallmadge, OH 44278; Constance Parker, 1043 Erin Dr, Kent, OH 44240; Sonia Weaver, 4406 Timberdale Dr, Stow, OH 44224.”

“Each member of the Board of Directors was given one week to review the 990 Form and the associated bookkeeping information prior to submittal to the IRS. In addition, final financial reports for FY2025 were reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors as reflected in the Minutes of a meeting held on February 9, 2026.”

“All policies for the organization are provided to members of the Board of Directors once per calendar year and are reviewed during a quarterly business meeting. The Board Chair monitors compliance with the policies.”

“IRS Form 1023 and 990 for our organization, Bylaws, policies, and meeting Minutes of the Board of Directors are made available for public inspection at the Annual Members Meeting of the organization. This meeting is generally held in October and is open to the public. People seeking to review these documents may also view them at any time by contacting our organization by mail, email, or telephone.”

“An "unusual grant" totaling $445,425 was received at the inception of our organization to provide capital for our efforts. This money was provided as the result of the dissolution of a supporting church to extend support for ministries that had been supported for a long period of time. The remainder of the cash contributions ($7,859) consisted of donations from individuals.”

“Our organization successfully filed Articles of Incorporation with the State of Ohio to obtain legal status as a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation (Charter Number 5343702). A registered agent was engaged as required by state law. The Corporate Certificate was received from the Ohio Secretary of State on January 17, 2025. In addition, Bylaws for the organization were adopted and a board of directors was named to govern the organization and its activities. A total of 61 Members were enrolled to participate in the activities of the organization in accordance with the Bylaws. During FY2025, grants totaling $58,255 were distributed among twenty two 501(c)(3) charities to support twenty eight missionaries and their families in their work to advance the Gospel as well as five missions organizations. $12,055 was also granted to support twelve special needs projects among our supported charities and three additional projects specified elsewhere in this form. A conference in Christian discipleship was also sponsored that was attended by twenty three participants.”