The 990 read · EIN 31-1348100 · OH · Fiscal year 2024

Matthew 25 Ministries

In its own words

“M25M delivers humanitarian aid and disaster relief supplies to those in need.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated November 7, 2026

Top pay: $491K Tim Mettey, 0.2% of spending
Revenue: $279.4M 98.8% from donations and grants
Spent: $309.4M 99.3% on programs, as reported
Net assets: $115.3M end of 2024
Savings: 4.5 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People: 259 employees, 57,850 volunteers

Form 990 (2024), Parts I, VII, IX, X

01 · Red flags

1 thing to look at.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

low

Business transactions with insiders or their companies

Part IV line 28a, 28b answered yes.

Form 990 Part IV, lines 28a–28c; Schedule L Part IV

02 · Where $1 goes · 2024

Of each dollar it spent, 99.3¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.

99.3¢

Programs, $307.2M

0.4¢

Fundraising, $1.1M

0.3¢

Admin, $1.0M

Form 990 (2024), Part IX, line 25

Cost to raise $1

0¢

as reported

For each dollar donated, Matthew 25 Ministries spent 0¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $276.1M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX

03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 16.4% of program spending · $54.3M in grants $50.4M

Disaster Relief Matthew 25: Ministries' focus during disasters is typically on moving large amounts of critically needed aid into the affected area. When our Disaster Response Team deploys, we utilize a fleet of specialty vehicles to distribute initial loads of aid and set up distribution channels through partner organizations for future shipments. In 2024, over 260 containers of aid were sent to disaster relief partners.

Program 2 · 0.6% of program spending $1.8M

KirkwoodA retreat and conference facility for groups, adult and youth camps, weekend retreats, mission conferences, scouting events, band camps, churches, at-risk youth, etc.

Program 3 · 0% of program spending $11K

Other Program Services.

Form 990 (2024), Part III

04 · The savings

Net assets: $43.5M to $115.3M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.

Net assets at year end, $ millions

103

125

145

209

145

115

Form 990 history via ProPublica Form 990 (2024)

05 · Who gets paid

The 6 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.

Tim Mettey

CEO

$491,241

Gerald Elfers

CFO

$206,004

Patty Dilg

COO

$142,987

Barbie Ventura

Cao

$134,320

Ben Williams

Cdro

$126,845

Joodi Archer

Exec Dir of Prog

$108,904

Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section A

06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Matthew 25 Ministries.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Matthew 25 Ministries CEO make?

Tim Mettey, CEO, received $491,241 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.2% of Matthew 25 Ministries' $309.4M in spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part VII

What percentage of Matthew 25 Ministries donations go to programs?

Matthew 25 Ministries reported 99.3% of 2024 spending as programs, 0.4% as fundraising and 0.3% as management.

Form 990 (2024), Part IX

How much money does Matthew 25 Ministries have?

Net assets were $115.3M at the end of 2024, about 4.5 months of spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part X

Does Matthew 25 Ministries have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered 1 of our twelve screening rules: business transactions with insiders or their companies. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

Form 990 (2024)

07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Matthew 25 Ministries: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/matthew-25-ministries/