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Nonprofit · EIN 20-1727577

LIVING HOPE MINISTRY INC

Tax-exempt · SCOTTSBURG, IN 47170

Financials

$176K$149K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIVING HOPE MINISTRY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$175,919$148,526$27,393$130,778$0$130,778
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$175,398
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$521
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$60,264
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$67,700
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$67,700
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$60,264
Management and general (functional)
$88,262

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$103,385
Total assets, end of year
$130,778
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$130,778
Net assets without donor restrictions
$130,778
Gross receipts
$175,919
Employees
1
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
IN

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
Philip LamastePresident
Trustee or director
30$57,200
Rhonda LamasteVice President
Officer
20$10,500
Donna FarisTreasurer
Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5683 S BOATMAN RD, SCOTTSBURG, IN 47170-0000
In care of
% PHILIP LAMASTER
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Philip Lamaster, 5683 S Boatman Rd, SCOTTSBURG, IN 47170
Signed the 990
Philip LaMaster, Senior Minister
Phone
(812) 595-3898
Return prepared by
The Tax Office

Mission

Provide Ministers resources i.e. leadership seminars, resources to address issues facing ministers also provide financial assistance where a need arises

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Provided financial aid to ministers facing shor term uninsured medical
    Expenses $36,369
  • Expenses of seminars for educating minister, elders, staff to become
    Expenses $23,895

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, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
20-1727577
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
2026
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$130,778
Income (IRS master file)
$175,919

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$175,919$148,526$130,778IRS

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 20-1727577).

Questions about LIVING HOPE MINISTRY INC

What is the EIN of LIVING HOPE MINISTRY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIVING HOPE MINISTRY INC is 20-1727577.
Is LIVING HOPE MINISTRY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2026.
Are donations to LIVING HOPE MINISTRY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIVING HOPE MINISTRY INC 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 LIVING HOPE MINISTRY 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 LIVING HOPE MINISTRY INC 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 LIVING HOPE MINISTRY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Philip Lamaster.
Who are the officers and directors of LIVING HOPE MINISTRY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,200 (Philip Lamaste, President).
How much revenue does LIVING HOPE MINISTRY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $175,919, expenses of $148,526 and total assets of $130,778 at year end.

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