Greater Things
Greater Things is organized exclusively for religious, educational and community building for Christian purposes; to empower and equip women and men in their emotional, physical, and spiritual growth; …
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Encounter Jesus Elevate Women Expand the Kingdom Encounter JesusElevate WomenExpand the Kingdom Learn About Greater Things See Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Welcome to Greater Things Greater Things ministry was created in 2015 by Jana and Chuck Spicka with the goal of revelation and community. Find out more about our ministry or get in touch with us […]
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Mission
Greater Things is organized exclusively for religious, educational and community building for Christian purposes; to empower and equip women and men in their emotional, physical, and spiritual growth; providing tools, resources and instructional training that equips and enables productive, healthy and biblical lives.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Greater Things has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented religion charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGreater Things is a registered religion nonprofit based in Knoxville, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 475538716. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $309K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Greater Things's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 475538716. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Greater Things has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Greater Things is located in Knoxville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Greater Things has $309K in annual revenue. It allocates 13% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Greater Things is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $309K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Greater Things. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Greater Things holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 13% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Encounter Jesus Elevate Women Expand the Kingdom Encounter JesusElevate WomenExpand the Kingdom Learn About Greater Things See Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Welcome to Greater Things Greater Things ministry was created in 2015 by Jana and Chuck Spicka with the goal of revelation and community. Find out more about our ministry or get in touch with us […] Greater Things is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 13% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $309K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Greater Things are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Greater Things is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 475538716, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GREATER THINGS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 21 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 21 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2015
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Greater Things
- What is Greater Things?
- Greater Things is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Knoxville, United States. Encounter Jesus Elevate Women Expand the Kingdom Encounter JesusElevate WomenExpand the Kingdom Learn About Greater Things See Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Welcome to Greater Things Greater Things ministry was created in 2015 by Jana and Chuck Spicka with the goal of revelation and community. Find out more about our ministry or get in touch with us […]
- When was Greater Things founded?
- Greater Things was founded in 2015.
- Who leads Greater Things?
- Jana D Spicka serves as President / CEO.
- Where is Greater Things located?
- Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, United States.
- What is Greater Things's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 13% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Greater Things trustworthy?
- Greater Things has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Greater Things's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 475538716.
- What is Greater Things's website?
- https://greater-things.org