Proem Support Ministries Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Connecting people to the hope and freedom found in Jesus. Proem Support Ministries was founded in 2003, in Louisville, Kentucky to provide advice and direction on major projects and new programs to Proem Ministries in Poland, an organization that was formed to spread the Gospel throughout Poland and Eastern Europe. We provide logistics for volunteers, missionaries, and interns who are interested in serving in Poland. We provide financial support by accepting donations from individuals, churches and foundations. We provide accounting and record keeping services. We forward all donations to Proem Ministries in Poland and provide receipts to all donors. We are the primary contact point for churches and individuals wishing to become involved in the ministry of Proem in Poland. Proem Support Ministries creates communication platforms (website, print materials, e-newsletters) for our constituents.
- Income
- $2.2 million
- Spending
- $2.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 1.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 8
- Highest pay
- $53,000, director/missionary
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
- $1.1 million spent. Proem Support Ministries was Founded in 2003, In Louisville, Kentucky to provide advice and direction on Major Projects and new programs to Proem Ministries in Poland, an organization that was formed to spread the gospel throughout Poland and Eastern Europe. We provide logistics for volunteers, missionaries, and interns who are interested in serving in Poland. We provide financial support by accepting donations from individuals, churches, and foundations. We provide accounting and record keeping services for the missionaries there who are supported by US donors. We forward donations to Proem Ministries in Poland and provide receipts to all donors. We are the primary contact point for churches and individuals wishing to become involved in the ministry of Proem in Poland. Proem Support Ministries created communication platforms (website, print materials, E-newsletters) For our constituents. (Expenses $ 87,498 including grants of $ 40,524) The Residency program started in September 2024 and continues today and into the future.The Proem Resident program is a one-year program, intended for young adults/aged 18+, which combines 4 elements: theology lectures, missional involvement, spiritual formation and social engagement. An important part of the program will be theology classes, lectures and biblical classes. We want to equip a new generation of young people with tools that will help them organize their way of thinking about God, man, the Church and mission. Lectures will be delivered by Proem staff and invited lecturers from Poland and abroad. It costs $15,000/year for Americanresidents and they raise all of their personal support to do the program. We have to raise $500/person for international residents and we have between 8-12 per year. With a total of $48,000/year for international residents. We receive funds from churches to support the program.
- $465,000 spent. Proem's "Help Center," a permanent response to meet the ongoing needs of families and individuals in immediate crisis is a 47-room former hotel purchased in 2022 where ongoing care for displaced Ukrainians can continue. We continue to house, feed, and care for Ukrainian Refugees, operate our Christian Counseling Center, and provide ongoing trauma care, support groups and spiritual guidance to a multitude of people in need.
- $208,850 spent. Proem focuses on expanding the Kingdom of God - one life and one family at a time. Building relationships with non-believers and creating opportunities for people to hear the gospel join together all of Proem's areas of ministry and interdependence. This synergy has led to church plants in three cities in Poland. (Expenses $ 87,498 including grants of $ 40,524) The Residency program started in September 2024 and continues today and into the future.The Proem Resident program is a one-year program, intended for young adults/aged 18+, which combines 4 elements: theology lectures, missional involvement, spiritual formation and social engagement. An important part of the program will be theology classes, lectures and biblical classes. We want to equip a new generation of young people with tools that will help them organize their way of thinking about God, man, the Church and mission. Lectures will be delivered by Proem staff and invited lecturers from Poland and abroad. It costs $15,000/year for Americanresidents and they raise all of their personal support to do the program. We have to raise $500/person for international residents and we have between 8-12 per year. With a total of $48,000/year for international residents. We receive funds from churches to support the program.
- $87,498 spent. The Residency program started in September 2024 and continues today and into the future.The Proem Resident program is a one-year program, intended for young adults/aged 18+, which combines 4 elements: theology lectures, missional involvement, spiritual formation and social engagement. An important part of the program will be theology classes, lectures and biblical classes. We want to equip a new generation of young people with tools that will help them organize their way of thinking about God, man, the Church and mission. Lectures will be delivered by Proem staff and invited lecturers from Poland and abroad. It costs $15,000/year for Americanresidents and they raise all of their personal support to do the program. We have to raise $500/person for international residents and we have between 8-12 per year. With a total of $48,000/year for international residents. We receive funds from churches to support the program.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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