Nonprofit · EIN 20-0408127
LOOK UP MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · NEWARK, OH 43055
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $312,435 | $386,339 | -$73,904 | $900,206 | $0 | $900,206 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $345,102 | $370,123 | -$25,021 | $916,895 | $0 | $916,895 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $278,446 | $344,350 | -$65,904 | $948,826 | $0 | $948,826 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $189,242
- Program service revenue
- $113,715
- Investment income
- $9,478
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $67,261
- Other salaries and wages
- $88,698
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $169,246
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $200
- Depreciation
- $50,564
- Program services (functional)
- $372,776
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,805
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,758
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $916,895
- Total assets, end of year
- $900,206
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $900,206
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $650,758
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $750,122
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $150,084
- Gross receipts
- $312,435
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEILA KLESCICH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $67,261 |
| RAY BRINKLEY | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| WES RAYNOR | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DREW FOUT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRITTANY HENRY | BOARD MEMBER-part yr Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TJ HARVEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HOUSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHAWN MURPHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MONICA STANLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEN LAMBRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KERRIE POSTLE | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| BROOKLYNN WORKMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORI HUBBLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Former | 40 | $45,750 |
| SHEILA KLESCICH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $28,873 |
| RAY BRINKLEY | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| WES RAYNOR | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MARC RICHCREEK | BOARD MEMBER-part yr Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DREW FOUT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRITTANY HENRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TJ HARVEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HOUSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHAWN MURPHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MONICA STANLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEN LAMBRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORI HUBBLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $67,511 |
| KATHY MCCLAIN | BOARD MEMBER-PART YR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RAY BRINKLEY | BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| WES RAYNOR | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MARC RICHCREEK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DREW FOUT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRITTANY HENRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TJ HARVEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HOUSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHAWN MURPHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MONICA STANLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 50 OBANNON AVE, NEWARK, OH 43055-6923
- In care of
- % RAY BRINKLEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RAY BRINKLEY, 50 OBANNON AVE, NEWARK, OH 43055
- Signed the 990
- RAY BRINKLEY, BOARD PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (740) 345-6026
- Return prepared by
- Brinkley Associates
Mission
LOOK UP MINISTRIES IS A COMMUNITY CENTER THAT SERVES THROUGH CHRIST CENTERED LOVE, EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT. PROGRAMS ASSIST IN MEETING PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS INCLUDING PROVIDING TEACHING, TRAINING AND SKILLS TO LIVE A CHRIST CONNECTED LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- OPPORTUNITY STORE: RECEIVES, COLLECTS, SORTS AND DISPLAYS DONATIONS OF CLOTHING, FURNITURE, APPLIANCES AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS. THE STORE SELLS/GIVES AWAY ITEMS TO MEET NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE STORE IS OPERATED TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY AND GAIN OWNERSHIP OF ITEMS ALLOWING PEOPLE A STEP UP AT LOWER COSTS THAN THRIFT OR FOR PROFIT STORES. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE ABLE TO GET CLOTHING AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD BASIC NEEDS EACH YEAR. INCOME FROM SALES HELP PROVIDE A PORTION OF THE COST OF OPERATION OF THE STORE.Expenses $146,829 · revenue $86,346
- TRADES PROGRAM:PROVIDES NCCER TRAINING, TESTING AND INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION FOR BASIC CONSTRUCTION SKILLS FOR JOURNEYMAN TRAINING. DAY-ONE-READY ELECTRICIAN TRAINING IS TRAINING IS ALSO PROVIDED. OSHA 10 SAFETY TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION ARE INCLUDED. FORK TRUCK DRIVING CERTIFICATION IS ALSO INCLUDED. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, STRESS MANAGEMENT, EXERCISE AND DIET. TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP IN VARIOUS LIFE SKILLS IS PROVIDED IN A CHRIST FOCUSED ENVIRONMENT.Expenses $52,268 · revenue $15,297
- COMMUNITY SERVICE: THIS PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES A NUMBER OF SERVICES TO MEET NEEDS INCLUDING PROVIDING ESSENTIALS. IT GAVE FREE COATS, THANKSGIVING MEALS, CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR KIDS, CRAFT TRAINING, BIBLE STUDIES, MOVIES AND OTHER EVENTS. IN 2023 A NETWORK WAS ESTABLISHED FOR BLIND PROVIDING INFORMATION AND EDUCATION ON HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO OVERCOME SOME OF THE BARRIERS OF THE BLIND. SERVICES INCLUDE VISITS TO LOCAL NURSING AND CARE CENTERS TO SHARE SONGS AND CHRIST.Expenses $66,229 · revenue $1,075
- THE DENTAL CLINIC: PROVIDES FREE TOOTH EXTRACTIONS AND DENTAL CARE TO INDIVIDUALS MEETING INCOME REQUIREMENTS. MEDICARE/MEDICAID AND MANY MEDICAL INSURANCE PLANS PROVIDE LIMITED OR NO DENTAL TREATMENT. OFTEN ISSUES ARE NOT ADDRESSED UNTIL THEY BECOME MORE SEVERE. LOOK UP HAS A FULLY EQUIPPED DENTAL FACILITY WITH A MANAGER, VOLUNTEER DENTISTS AND HYGENISTS WHO PROVIDE TREATMENT.Expenses $39,326 · revenue $1,953
- GLORY RISING PRE-SCHOOL IS AN ONSITE PRE-SCHOOL THAT STARTED IN 2022. IT PROVIDES TEACHING. CRAFTS, GAMES AND BIBLE SCHOOL IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-5. SCHOOL IS THREE DAYS A WEEK.Expenses $68,124 · revenue $9,044
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-0408127
- 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)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $900,206
- Income (IRS master file)
- $312,435
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $312,435 | $386,339 | $900,206 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $345,102 | $370,123 | $916,895 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $278,446 | $344,350 | $948,826 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $514,123 | $298,368 | $1,001,659 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 20-0408127).
Questions about LOOK UP MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of LOOK UP MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOOK UP MINISTRIES is 20-0408127.
- Is LOOK UP MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to LOOK UP MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOOK UP 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 LOOK UP 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 LOOK UP 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 LOOK UP MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RAY BRINKLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOOK UP MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,261 (SHEILA KLESCICH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LOOK UP MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $312,435, expenses of $386,339 and total assets of $900,206 at year end.
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