Nonprofit · EIN 20-8287329
RISEN JESUS INC
Tax-exempt · CANTON, GA 30115
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $217,036 | $211,128 | $5,908 | $252,676 | $9,445 | $243,231 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $219,774 | $196,317 | $23,457 | $246,560 | $7,138 | $239,422 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $224,523 | $204,533 | $19,990 | $222,149 | $5,496 | $216,653 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $187,982
- Program service revenue
- $22,451
- Investment income
- $5,727
- Royalties
- $611
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $265
- Other revenue
- $876
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $153,495
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $157,029
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,300
- Travel
- $2,802
- Program services (functional)
- $126,088
- Management and general (functional)
- $74,730
- Fundraising (functional)
- $10,310
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $246,560
- Total assets, end of year
- $252,676
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,445
- Net assets, end of year
- $243,231
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,463
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $243,231
- Gross receipts
- $224,500
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael R Licona | President & CEO Officer | 60 | $28,596 | $67,149 |
| Debra K Licona | CFO Officer | 40 | $46,200 | $11,550 |
| Bill Pratt | Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Kendall | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynda Dean | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Elander | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Esch | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| William Evan Temple | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael R Licona | President & CEO Officer | 60 | $28,142 | $67,357 |
| Debra K Licona | CFO Officer | 40 | $46,150 | $11,550 |
| Bill Pratt | Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarma Velamuri | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Kendall | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynda Dean | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Elander | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Esch | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| William Evan Temple | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael R Licona | President & CEO Officer | 60 | $32,696 | $58,087 |
| Debra K Licona | CFO Officer | 40 | $45,000 | $11,130 |
| Bill Pratt | Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarma Velamuri | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Kendall | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynda Dean | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Elander | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6175 HICKORY FLAT HWY STE 110-353, CANTON, GA 30115-7236
- In care of
- % MICHAEL LICONA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- PO Box 39, Alpharetta GA 30009
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- Michael Licona, 1005 Bascomb Farm Drive, Alpharetta GA 30009
- Signed the 990
- Debra K Licona, CFO
- Phone
- (404) 921-4508
- Website
- www.risenjesus.com
- Return prepared by
- Debra K Licona CTP AFSP
Mission
Risen Jesus, Inc. provides religious education to college students and adults. This is accomplished via public lectures, debates and resources written and electronic on the ministry website www.risenjesus.com. Dr. Michael Licona is also a frequent guest on podcasts and blogs.
Program accomplishments
- Dr. Licona conducts extensive scholarly research before publishing the results of his work. To date, he has authored or co-edited eight books, with several additional volumes currently in progress or planned. Several of his books have been translated into multiple languages, extending the reach of his research to readers around the world. The quality and depth of Dr. Licona's scholarship have made him a sought-after speaker at conferences and university campuses. Each year, he presents lectures, participates in debates, and leads discussions before thousands of students and adults. Through live and web-based presentations, Risen Jesus provides educational resources and support to Christians worldwide, including believers in regions where the church operates under significant restrictions. Risen Jesus also extends its educational mission through social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube, making its free resources readily accessible to a global audience. The ministry's YouTube channel receives more than one million views annually, and its worldwide reach continues to grow.Expenses $126,088
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
- 20-8287329
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $252,676
- Income (IRS master file)
- $224,500
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $217,036 | $211,128 | $252,676 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $219,774 | $196,317 | $246,560 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $224,523 | $204,533 | $222,149 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $220,905 | $216,371 | $203,575 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Michael Licona | December 31, 2010 | ≤ $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 20-8287329).
Questions about RISEN JESUS INC
- What is the EIN of RISEN JESUS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RISEN JESUS INC is 20-8287329.
- Is RISEN JESUS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to RISEN JESUS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RISEN JESUS 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 RISEN JESUS 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 RISEN JESUS 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 RISEN JESUS INC?
- The 990-N for 2010 names Michael Licona.
- Who are the officers and directors of RISEN JESUS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $28,596 (Michael R Licona, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does RISEN JESUS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $217,036, expenses of $211,128 and total assets of $252,676 at year end.
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