Intentional. Excellent.
The Elis Is A Tax & Governance Firm Serving Churches, Nonprofits, and Financial Advisors Committed To High-Integrity Stewardship.
Partnering With You To Steward Well
Whether you’re leading a ministry or advising others, stewardship carries both opportunity and responsibility.
At The Elis LLC, we serve faith-based organizations and financial professionals with tax and fiduciary support that reflects biblical values and regulatory integrity.
Our goal: To help your work remain compliant, well-governed, and built to last—so your work endures and the Kingdom expands through your stewardship.“And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses, entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.”
(2 Timothy 2:2)
About The Elis LLC
Meet Stephen
I’m a Christian, an IRS Enrolled Agent (EA), and a Center for Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX®) Analyst—called to serve Kingdom-minded organizations with clarity and conviction.I founded The Elis LLC to help churches, nonprofits, and financial professionals operate in order, protect what’s entrusted to them, and align their work with eternal values. This is more than a service—it’s a ministry of integrity.
Stephen Leye Adekeye
Built for Eternal Impact
We help bring order to what’s been entrusted to you—through faithful tax integrity and governance aligned with eternal purpose.Every act of stewardship leaves a testimony. Even in your filings and compliance practices, we ensure strategy is not only executed with care—but clearly documented, aligned, and built to last.Whether you’re leading a church or nonprofit or advising others—stewardship is more than compliance. It requires wisdom, diligence, and faithfulness.Let’s build what honors God—practically, purposefully, and eternally.“But on the judgment day, fire will reveal what kind of work each builder has done. The fire will show if a person’s work has any value. If the work survives, that builder will receive a reward.”
1 Corinthians 3:13–14
What We Do
Tax services
Clear. Compliant. Strategic.
Tax AdvisoryForward-looking planning for key decisions—whether you’re leading a mission-driven organization or guiding one. We support scenario analysis, with tax clarity at the center.Tax FilingsWe prepare accurate, values-aligned returns for ministries, nonprofits, and their leadership—as well as behind-the-scenes support for advisors serving faith-driven clients.Tax ComplianceOngoing IRS account oversight and historical reviews to catch gaps early and align filings with your mission or client goals. Our monitoring keeps you ahead of potential risks.
Governance Services
Aligned. Accountable. Enduring.
Fiduciary Assessments
Review of internal processes and advisor roles—benchmarked against global fiduciary standards (e.g., CEFEX) to identify gaps in structure, documentation, or oversight.Fiduciary Consulting
Ongoing advisory support to help organizations make well-documented, compliant, and mission-aligned decisions.Fiduciary Certification
Guidance for organizations pursuing the CEFEX® designation—publicly demonstrating a commitment to fiduciary and stewardship excellence.
How We Help
Faith-Based Organizations
We guide churches and ministries through complexity with tax integrity, and coordinated governance.— Strategic tax support to help you grow your mission—integrating your giving model, fundraising plans, and leadership structure with tax clarity and confidence.— Filings and compliance monitoring that keep your tax status protected and your operations aligned.— Governance reviews that help ensure service provider, advisor coordination and documentation meet both fiduciary and biblical standards.— Get support in pursuing CEFEX® certification—demonstrating your commitment to stewardship, accountability, and governance excellence.
Financial Advisors
We support professionals serving ministries, foundations, and faith-driven clients.— Backend tax planning, projection, and filings for your organizational clients.— Support in aligning planning with IRS requirements, nonprofit rules, and fiduciary documentation best practices.— Governance support to strengthen internal processes, clarify advisory roles, and ensure documentation aligns with fiduciary expectations.— Guidance through the CEFEX® certification process, if your firm or client organization seeks third-party fiduciary certification.
Stewardship Is Ongoing
So Is Learning
Webinars, Courses and Articles
webinars
Strategy. Simplicity.
Live sessions focused on tax sensitive planning and aligned execution.• Churches & Nonprofits: (e.g., planned giving, stewardship, tax compliance)
• Advisors: (e.g., fiduciary essentials, compliance, philanthropy, disability, cross-border, business exit)Join Our Mailing List To Be Notified Of Upcoming Webinars
featured course
Fiduciary Essentials® for Nonprofits
Equip your leadership with clear, proven fiduciary best practices.This program equips organizations with the tools and best practices to make wise, compliant decisions that align with mission and donor trust.You’ll Learn:— The core duties and responsibilities of nonprofit fiduciaries
— How to apply best practices in investment oversight and governance
— Practical tools to document decisions and manage risk
— Ways to align governance with mission and donor expectations(A paid course with registration requirements)
Let's Get Started
If you’ve been entrusted with much — we can help you build wisely. Let's start the process.
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How It Works
1. 60-Day Stewardship Discovery
We begin with a full Kingdom Business Diagnostic and Buildout.
Includes an assessment of your current business or practice, followed by a custom plan to align your operations, people, advisors, and documentation with your eternal goals.2. Ongoing Advisor Coordination
For leaders who want continuity and accountability. We coordinate your expert team and facilitate monthly or quarterly board or committee meetings to ensure decisions, governance, and documentation stay aligned with your mission and values.3. Tax Integrity
We prepare tax projections and file returns to ensure your stewardship activity is faithfully recorded. For advisors, we provide white-labeled support: you remain the strategist, we handle projections & filings behind the scenes — reflecting your plans and protecting your standard of care.
Our Service Is For You If:
You’re a Christian business owner or advisor who wants your work to reflect your faith
You’re building for generational and eternal impact, not just short-term growth
You want to operate with excellence and accountability before God and others
You’re not building just for now — you’re building for the Kingdom.
Disciplined. Supported.
Tax & Fiduciary Governance Support for Financial Advisors and their clients.
The Elis LLC: Tax Practitioners Wired With Fiduciary Governance.
If you’re a fiduciary, you know your role goes far beyond profit. You’re a steward of resources, people, and reputation.We’re built to help you thrive through disciplined processes and fiduciary standards—so you can serve with excellence and sustain your value over time.
Tax Planning & Preparation
Proactive tax planning and projections to help minimize taxes.
Tax prep and filings to prioritize accuracy and compliance.
Fiduciary Consulting & Certification
Investment fiduciary consulting to help exceed the suitability rule.
CEFEX® certification to exemplify the highest fiduciary standards.
Tax services
Visualize the Plan,
We'll Make It Stick.
Tax Planning | Tax Projections | Tax Filings• Year-round tax planning support
• Tax projections for strategy alignment
• Year-end tax filings for accurate reporting
fiduciary Services
Beyond Good Intentions,
Operate With Alignment.
Fiduciary Assessment | Fiduciary Consulting• Evaluate your investment program against fiduciary standards
• Document structure, oversight, and provider diligence
• Maintain alignment through ongoing governance support
Fiduciary Excellence That Endures
CEFEX® Certification
Align your firm with the highest standards of fiduciary stewardshipWe guide fiduciaries through the Center for Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX®) Certification process—a rigorous, third-party validation of your governance, integrity, and process.This isn’t just a compliance badge—it’s a public commitment to excellence that withstands scrutiny and helps ensure your work reflects sustainable values now and far beyond you.
Tax services
Stay Compliant.
Build Trust.
Tax Advisory, Filings & ComplianceWe help churches, ministries, and Christian organizations steward their tax responsibilities with clarity and care—so your mission stays protected, and your reporting reflects your values.• Onboarding & IRS A/C Monitoring to uncover risks and stay ahead
• Strategic Tax Guidance aligned with mission and compliances
• Tax Filings that reflect your mission—not distract from it
fiduciary Governance Services
Raise Standards.
Reduce Burden.
Fiduciary Assessments, Consulting & CertificationWe help you build, implement, and certify governance practices that stand up to scrutiny—so your leadership can focus on growth, impact, and organizational continuity—not liability.• Evaluate your ministry or nonprofit against global fiduciary standards
• Consulting services to help you operate in a prudent manner
• Fiduciary Essentials® Training for confident and competent governance.
Endowments & foundations
CEFEX® Certification
Strengthen Trust. Demonstrate Integrity.Donors give where trust is clear. Endowments and Foundations are entrusted to steward assets wisely, transparently, & in mission-alignment.That's why we help Christian organizations pursue CEFEX® Certification—a rigorous, third-party validation of fiduciary excellence across governance, investment oversight, and provider selection.The CEFEX® mark helps you:
- Strengthen donor trust
- Demonstrate stewardship with integrity
- Maximize impact through diligent practicesIt’s a public commitment to excellence in service of the Kingdom.
Meet The Team
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Our Services & Pricing
Tax Services
At The Elis, we serve as your tax advisory and fiduciary governance partner—helping
ensure your tax plans align with filing outcomes and your investment program mitigate fiduciary risk.
One-Time Tax Onboarding
Client Onboarding Fee: $500
When you first become a tax client, we invest time upfront to ensure we understand everything about your situation. This one-time fee covers gathering essential information, creating your client profile, and setting up our systems to tailor our accounting and tax preparation services to your unique situation.
Nonprofit Returns
990-N (e-Postcard) - Free DIY
For very small organizations (normally under $50,000 in annual receipts), the 990-N e-Postcard is simple to file on your own, using this LINK.990-EZ - Starts at $850
For growing ministries and nonprofits that are a bit more complex but not quite “large organization” level yet.Full 990 - Starts at $1,275
For larger or more complex organizations with multiple programs, staff, or grants.
Business Tax Returns
Partnership, S Corporation and C Corporation - Starts at $1,000
Additional fees may apply if your tax return includes any of the below:Nonresident State Tax Returns: $200 per state
Other Miscellaneous Tax Forms – Hourly Rate
Personal Tax Return
Personal Tax Return - Starts at $500
Additional fees may apply if your tax return includes any of the below:Nonresident State Tax Returns: $200 per state
Schedule C: $200 each
Schedule F: $200 each
Rental Property: $200 per property
Other Miscellaneous Tax Forms – Hourly Rate
Governance Services
At The Elis, we serve as your tax advisory and fiduciary governance partner—helping
ensure your tax plans align with filing outcomes and your investment program mitigate fiduciary risk.
One-Time Tax Onboarding
Client Onboarding Fee: $500
When you first become a tax client, we invest time upfront to ensure we understand everything about your situation. This one-time fee covers gathering essential information, creating your client profile, and setting up our systems to tailor our accounting and tax preparation services to your unique situation.
serving behind the scenes
A Quiet Advantage
You stay the Advisor.
We support the prep and governance.
fiduciary Insights
Stewardship Is Ongoing
So Is Learning
This blog exists to support fiduciaries who are building with excellence, integrity, and purpose.
Every post is written to help you align the structure of your business with the highest standards — so what you’re building doesn’t just succeed but endures.Because stewardship doesn’t end after planning — and wise counsel belongs in every season.