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Nonprofit · EIN 20-0366087

IGNITE MINISTRIES

Also known as CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD, Ignite ministries

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78734

Financials

$97K$88K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of IGNITE MINISTRIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$96,604$87,635$8,969$38,024$0$38,024
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$96,604
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$13,893
Program services (functional)
$86,190
Management and general (functional)
$1,445

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$29,055
Total assets, end of year
$38,024
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$38,024
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,888
Gross receipts
$96,604
Employees
0
Year formed
2013
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LISA SIMSEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
20$48,149
DOUG SHERMANFOUNDER
Officer
10$0
TJ MORELLIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DG ELMOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DAN MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
STEVE KAHLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
SHAD HADDOXDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 340081, AUSTIN, TX 78734-0002
In care of
% DOUG SHERMAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
3828 Gaines Ct, Austin TX 78735
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DOUG SHERMAN, 355 DELAYNE DRIVE, AUSTIN, TX 78737
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Doug Sherman, 3828 Gaines Ct, Austin TX 78735
Signed the 990
DOUG SHERMAN, FOUNDER
Phone
(512) 387-0302
Return prepared by
JOHN MORRISSEY ACCOUNTANTS INC

Mission

TO HELP PEOPLE RETHINK WHO GOD IS FROM THE GROUND UP.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • IGNITE MINISTRIES, DBA TRADING UP, HAS PROVIDED A MEANS VIA DIRECT DIGITAL CORRESPONDENCE TO HELP CHANGE AN INDIVIDUAL'S VIEW OF GOD BY SEEING HIM CLEARLY AND ENJOYING HIM IN THE ACTIVE HOURS OF ONE'S DAY IN FRESH WAYS THAT CREATE BIG LIFE CHANGES.
    Expenses $86,190 · revenue $96,604

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for IGNITE MINISTRIES

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
20-0366087
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$38,024
Income (IRS master file)
$96,604

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$33,463$63,128$48,797IRS
990December 2022$59,756$88,447$78,462IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Doug Sherman
December 31, 2013≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about IGNITE MINISTRIES

What is the EIN of IGNITE MINISTRIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of IGNITE MINISTRIES is 20-0366087.
Is IGNITE MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to IGNITE MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does IGNITE MINISTRIES file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of IGNITE MINISTRIES due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did IGNITE MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of IGNITE MINISTRIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DOUG SHERMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of IGNITE MINISTRIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,149 (LISA SIMS, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does IGNITE MINISTRIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $96,604, expenses of $87,635 and total assets of $38,024 at year end.

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