# Echo Ministries

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Lakeland, Florida 33801. EIN 84-3675316. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/843675316-echo-ministries

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Echo was established to help provide for spiritual and tangible needs of children in foster care. Children are removed every day from their homes due to abuse and neglect. Almost always they arrive at a new home with only clothes on their backs. We are an organization designed to help provide for the tangible needs of these children through our many echo shops as well as work within the community...

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/843675316/202323179349202382/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2021
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | $82,639 | $71,401 | $18,745 | $18,111 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/843675316/202323179349202382/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2022: gifts and grants $82,639, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 4 children's and youth services nonprofits in Lakeland.
- Revenue $55,129 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 165 children's and youth services nonprofits in Florida; median $192,663.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Polk County, Florida: about 185,949 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 264 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.4 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Lakeland: 68 licensed child care centers, 12 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/florida/lakeland
- Florida rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/florida

## Questions

**What is Echo Ministries's EIN?**

Echo Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3675316. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Echo Ministries a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Echo Ministries in Lakeland, Florida as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2021. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Echo Ministries tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Echo Ministries as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Echo Ministries do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "Echo was established to help provide for spiritual and tangible needs of children in foster care. Children are removed every day from their homes due to abuse and neglect. Almost always they arrive at a new home with only clothes on their backs. We are an organization designed to help provide for the tangible needs of these children through our many echo shops as well as work within the community..." The IRS classifies it as: Children's and youth services.

**How much money does Echo Ministries take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2022, Echo Ministries reported total revenue of $82,639 and total expenses of $71,401 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.