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Harvest Time Encounters

EIN 20-3232035 · Greeneville, TN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HARVEST TIME ENCOUNTERS (HTE) IS A NON-PROFIT RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING EXISTING RELIEF AGENCIES AND THEIR LEADERSHIP THAT PRIMARILY AID CHILDREN (AND ADULTS) AT RISK IN THE USA AND ABROAD. WE "GO" TO THE LEAST OF THESE AND OFTEN ENABLE TEAMS TO TRAVEL WITH US TO EXPERIENCE HIS PRESENCE AND DEMONSTRATE HIS COMPASSION EVERYWHERE.

Income
$459,966
Spending
$421,244
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 496% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $93,226 spent. HARVEST TIME ENCOUNTERS (HTE) IS A NON-PROFIT RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING EXISTING RELIEF AGENCIES AND THEIR LEADERSHIP THAT PRIMARILY AID CHILDREN (AND ADULTS) AT RISK IN THE USA AND ABROAD. WE "GO" TO THE LEAST OF THESE AND OFTEN ENABLE TEAMS TO TRAVEL WITH US TO EXPERIENCE HIS PRESENCE AND DEMONSTRATE HIS COMPASSION EVERYWHERE.
  2. $130,152 spent. HURRICANE HELENE DISASTER RELIEF AND RECOVERY: AFTER HURRICANE HELENE, HARVEST TIME ENCOUNTERS PROVIDED IMMEDIATE RELIEF SUPPLIES AND BEGAN PARTNERING WITH OTHER LOCAL AND NATION DISASTER RELIEF AGENCIES FOR LONG TERM RELIEF IN EASTERN TENNESSEE AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. EFFORTS INCLUDED: PROVIDING RECOVERY ASSISTANCE, PROVIDING TEMPORARY HOUSING, SUPPLYING BUILDING MATERIALS, AND COORDINATING VOLUNTEER LABOR TEAMS. WE CONTINUE TO IDENTIFY AND VALIDATE FAMILIES STILL SUFFERING FROM THE HURRICANE HELENE DISASTER AND PROVIDE ONGOING ASSISTANCE AS WE CAN.
  3. $170,985 spent. MOUNTAIN PEOPLE RECOVERY: A 12-18 MONTH RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAM LOCATED IN EAST TENNESSEE FOR MEN WHOSE GOAL IS TO RECOVER FROM ADDICTION ISSUES. THE PROGRAM, IN ITS SECOND YEAR, CONTINUES TO OPERATE WITH A GROWING DONOR BASE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2013.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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