Nonprofit · EIN 23-2169079
LIBERTY MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · SCHWENKSVILLE, PA 19473
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $12,006,051 | $11,729,490 | $276,561 | $16,236,645 | $8,218,921 | $8,017,724 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $11,122,454 | $10,938,469 | $183,985 | $17,363,958 | $9,622,795 | $7,741,163 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,629,306
- Program service revenue
- $11,112,892
- Investment income
- $122,866
- Net income from fundraising events
- $38,942
- Other revenue
- -$10,859,013
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,909,440
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,845,442
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $155,440
- Occupancy
- $2,935,177
- Travel
- $25,258
- Depreciation
- $224,538
- Program services (functional)
- $11,195,530
- Management and general (functional)
- $457,143
- Fundraising (functional)
- $76,817
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,363,958
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,236,645
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,218,921
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,017,724
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,750,876
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,249,692
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,832,174
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $185,550
- Gross receipts
- $12,041,932
- Employees
- 623
- Volunteers
- 136
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEN RUSH | CEO Officer | 40 | $145,018 | $3,120 |
| JOHN RULE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH LAUBACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF HOLLENBACH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRI BARFIELD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS MICHAEL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY MOYER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARK BAKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEN RUSH | CEO Officer | 40 | $136,945 |
| JOHN RULE | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ELIZABETH LAUBACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| RICHARD WHITEKETTLE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SHERRI BARFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DENNIS MICHAEL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| RANDY MOYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 87, SCHWENKSVILLE, PA 19473-0087
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KEN RUSH, 907 BLOOMING GLEN ROAD, PERKASIE, PA 18944
- Signed the 990
- KEN RUSH, CEO
- Phone
- (610) 287-5481
- Website
- WWW.LIBERTYMINISTRIES.US
- Return prepared by
- HAYDEN NELSON & YODER PC
Mission
THE MINISTRY EXISTS TO SERVE OFFENDERS IN PRISON AND EX-OFFENDERS IN THE COMMUNITY BY SHOWING GOD'S LOVE, PROVIDING PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE, AND SUPPORTING BIBLICAL STANDARDS OF JUSTICE.
Program accomplishments
- PRISON MINISTRY UTILIZES THE SERVICES OF MORE THAN 150 VOLUNTEERS WHO VISIT MEN AND WOMEN IN PRISON TO TEACH, TRAIN, AND MENTOR INMATES. SOME OF THE ONGOING PROGRAMS OFFERED BY OUR PRISON MINISTRY INCLUDE: WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES, ONE-ON-ONE CHRISTIAN COUNSELING, PRE-RELEASE CLASSES, AND SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES. THE PRISON MINISTRY ALSO INCLUDES OUR LYDIA BAG PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAG PROJECT FOR ALL THOSE INCARCERATED AT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY AND OUR SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN OF INMATES AND FORMER INMATES.Expenses $732,346
- LIBERTY HOUSE IS OUR CHRIST-CENTERED MALE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF SCHWENKSVILLE. THERE ARE EIGHT DORMITORY ROOMS FOR PHASE ONE RESIDENTS AND FIVE APARTMENTS FOR PHASE TWO RESIDENTS AND STAFF. LIBERTY HOUSE CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 18 RESIDENTS. PHASE ONE IS AN INTENSIVE TWELVE-MONTH DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO EQUIP MEN FOR SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES BIBLICALLY-CENTERED EDUCATION, COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT. PHASE TWO OFFERS MEN WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED PHASE ONE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RESIDE IN AN ON-SITE APARTMENT FOR UP TO TWO YEARS, PROVIDING THEM WITH CONTINUED MORAL SUPPORT, BIBLICALLY-CENTERED EDUCATION, AND COUNSELING WHILE LEARNING TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.Expenses $1,008,427 · revenue $109,488
- THRIFT STORES PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR OUR RESIDENTIAL AND PRISON MINISTRY, WHILE PROVIDING JOB SKILLS TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR THE RESIDENTS OF LIBERTY HOUSE AND THOSE ON WORK-RELEASE WHILE IN PRISON. OUR SIX STORES HAVE BECOME A MISSION FIELD IN THEMSELVES. THEY PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT FOR OVER 100 PEOPLE AND OFFER QUALITY RECYCLED CLOTHING AND HOME FURNISHINGS.Expenses $9,198,057 · revenue $10,981,132
- ANN'S HOUSE IS OUR CHRIST-CENTERED FEMALE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY LOCATED IN GREEN LANE. THERE ARE FIVE DORMITORY ROOMS FOR A SINGLE-PHASE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED IN A RESIDENTIAL HOUSE. THE PROGRAM IS AN INTENSIVE TWELVE-MONTH DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO EQUIP WOMEN FOR SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY. THE CURRICULUM INCLUDES BIBLICALLY-CENTERED EDUCATION, COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT.Expenses $256,700 · revenue $22,272
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Not required (church). Churches are not required to file. 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 | Not 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
- 23-2169079
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Church
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Not required (church)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,236,645
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,041,932
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $12,006,051 | $11,729,490 | $16,236,645 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $11,122,454 | $10,938,469 | $17,363,958 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $10,464,737 | $10,115,796 | $18,415,099 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 23-2169079).
Questions about LIBERTY MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of LIBERTY MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIBERTY MINISTRIES is 23-2169079.
- Is LIBERTY MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to LIBERTY MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIBERTY MINISTRIES file?
- Form Not required (church). Churches are not required to file.
- When is the next return of LIBERTY MINISTRIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIBERTY MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LIBERTY MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KEN RUSH.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIBERTY MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $145,018 (KEN RUSH, CEO).
- How much revenue does LIBERTY MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $12,006,051, expenses of $11,729,490 and total assets of $16,236,645 at year end.
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