Nonprofit · EIN 20-1854427
LIGHT SHINE MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78132
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $148,864 | $97,145 | $51,719 | $133,490 | $0 | $133,490 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $137,866 | $121,494 | $16,372 | $93,852 | $10,337 | $83,515 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $148,864
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $79,127
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,952
- Other expenses
- $16,066
- Program services (functional)
- $16,066
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $81,771
- Total assets, end of year
- $133,490
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $133,490
- Cash, savings and investments
- $133,490
- Gross receipts
- $148,864
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Godwin | Chairman | 5 | $0 |
| Steve Coker | Vice Chairman | 15 | $0 |
| Keith Smith | Secretery | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Godwin | Chairman | 5 | $0 |
| Steve Coker | Vice Chairman | 15 | $0 |
| Keith Smith | Volunteer Coordination/Secretery | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 30444 FM 3009, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78132-2630
- In care of
- % STEVEN COKER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 30444 FM 3009, New Braunfels TX 78132
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Steven Coker, 30444 FM 3009, New Braunfels TX 78132
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Steven Coker, Vice Chairman
- Phone
- (830) 237-5573
Mission
Charitable, Religious and Educational Purposes
Program accomplishments
- Charitable Purposes: In 2025, the ministry assisted seven individual families with funds for basic life necessities including rent, car repair, utilities, medical insurance, clothing and medical expenses. The ministry also supported three local non-profit charities - pregnancy care, women's shelter, and local food pantry.Expenses $1,457 · grants $4,000
- Spiritual and Educational Purposes: In 2025 the ministry held regular worship/spiritual and educational gatherings through out the year, with an average attendance of 40 persons per week. The ministry also supported three bands and four preachers with honorariums. We also supported 55 persons to be able to attend a spiritual weekend called Walk To Emmaus.Expenses $3,617 · grants $10,727
- Charitable and Spiritual Purposes: In 2025 the ministry supported 100 youths at the Jr. Livestock Auction in San Antonio, TX with funds to defray costs of raising and showing livestock and provided spiritual materials to each youth.Expenses $10,992 · grants $64,400
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1854427
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $133,490
- Income (IRS master file)
- $148,864
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $148,864 | $97,145 | $133,490 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $137,866 | $121,494 | $93,852 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Steven Coker | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Steven Coker | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Steven Coker | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Steven Coker | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 20-1854427).
Questions about LIGHT SHINE MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of LIGHT SHINE MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHT SHINE MINISTRIES is 20-1854427.
- Is LIGHT SHINE MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to LIGHT SHINE MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIGHT SHINE 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 LIGHT SHINE 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 LIGHT SHINE MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIGHT SHINE MINISTRIES?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Steven Coker.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGHT SHINE MINISTRIES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LIGHT SHINE MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $148,864, expenses of $97,145 and total assets of $133,490 at year end.
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