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Nonprofit · EIN 26-0781735

HOPE IN THE LIGHT MINISTRY

Also known as NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Tax-exempt · CORP CHRISTI, TX 78402

Financials

$49K$62K2023$56K$59K2024$52K$58K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOPE IN THE LIGHT MINISTRY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$51,860$58,272-$6,412$106,626–$106,626
December 31, 2024990-EZ$55,695$59,314-$3,619$113,038–$113,038
December 31, 2023990-EZ$48,775$62,195-$13,420$116,657–$116,657
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$51,860

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$37,000
Occupancy
$2,744
Printing, publications and postage
$630
Other expenses
$17,898
Program services (functional)
$48,179

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$113,038
Total assets, end of year
$106,626
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$106,626
Cash, savings and investments
$16,691
Land and buildings
$89,935
Gross receipts
$51,860

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RALPH WAREPRESIDENT20$0
ADAM KURTZDIRECTOR2$0
LOUIS KATSIKARIS JRTREASURER10$0
MEGAN SILVERSECRETARY8$0
LANCE WAREVICE PRESIDENT2$0
TERESA WARDDIRECTOR2$0
JEAN BAPTISTE CLERMONTHAITIAN DIRECTOR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RALPH WAREPRESIDENT20$0
ADAM KURTZDIRECTOR2$0
LOUIS KATSIKARIS JRTREASURER5$0
MEGAN SILVERSECRETARY8$0
LANCE WAREVICE PRESIDENT4$0
TEERESA WARDDIRECTOR2$0
JEAN BAPTISTE CLERMONTHAITIAN DIRECTOR2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RALPH WAREPRESIDENT20$0
ADAM KURTZDIRECTOR2$0
LOUIS KATSIKARIS JRTREASURER5$0
MEGAN SILVERSECRETARY8$0
LANCE WAREVICE PRESIDENT4$0
TEERESA WARDDIRECTOR2$0
JEAN BAPTISTE CLERMONTHAITIAN DIRECTOR2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4000 SURFSIDE BLVD APT 709, CORP CHRISTI, TX 78402-1427
In care of
% DEBORAH WARE
Signed the 990-EZ
RALPH WARE, PRESIDENT
Phone
(361) 290-3637
Return prepared by
RAUL TORRES CPA PC

Mission

ASSIST RURAL HAITIAN FAMILES CHURCHES

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SCHOOL AND STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS
    Expenses $43,179
  • CHURCH SUPPORT AND BUILDING PROGRAMS
    Expenses $5,000

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for HOPE IN THE LIGHT MINISTRY

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

IRS record

EIN
26-0781735
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
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$106,626
Income (IRS master file)
$51,860

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$51,860$58,272$106,626XML
990-EZDecember 2024$55,695$59,314$113,038IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$48,775$62,195$116,657XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––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 26-0781735).

Questions about HOPE IN THE LIGHT MINISTRY

What is the EIN of HOPE IN THE LIGHT MINISTRY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE IN THE LIGHT MINISTRY is 26-0781735.
Is HOPE IN THE LIGHT MINISTRY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to HOPE IN THE LIGHT MINISTRY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOPE IN THE LIGHT MINISTRY 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 HOPE IN THE LIGHT MINISTRY 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 HOPE IN THE LIGHT MINISTRY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of HOPE IN THE LIGHT MINISTRY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HOPE IN THE LIGHT MINISTRY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $51,860, expenses of $58,272 and total assets of $106,626 at year end.

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