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Nonprofit · EIN 20-1027099

RAYS OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · CLAYTON, NC 27520

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2011 LILLIAN DR, CLAYTON, NC 27520-7717
In care of
% MARY RAY-COUNCIL
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
2011 Lillian Drive, Clayton NC 27520
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Mary L Ray Council, 2011 Lillian Drive, Clayton NC 27520

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for RAYS OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC

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

IRS record

EIN
20-1027099
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2011
Posted by the IRS
February 22, 2012
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2011

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Mary L Ray Council
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Mary L Ray Council
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Mary Ray-Council
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Mary Ray-Council
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Mary Ray-Council
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Mary Ray-Council
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 20-1027099).

Questions about RAYS OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC

What is the EIN of RAYS OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RAYS OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC is 20-1027099.
Is RAYS OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2011.
Are donations to RAYS OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RAYS OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of RAYS OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC 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 RAYS OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of RAYS OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC?
The 990-N for 2025 names Mary L Ray Council.

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