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Nonprofit · EIN 26-3120883

TOUCHING LIVES WORLDWIDE INC

Also known as TOUCHING LIVES WORLDWIDE

Tax-exempt · FREDERICK, MD 21703

Financials

$130K$103K2022$87K$89K2023$108K$102K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TOUCHING LIVES WORLDWIDE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990-EZ$108,368$102,035$6,333$56,619–$56,619
August 31, 2024990-EZ$86,529$88,668-$2,139$50,286–$50,286
August 31, 2023990-EZ$129,852$102,544$27,308$52,425–$52,425
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$90,084
Net income from fundraising events
$18,284

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$45,966
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,977
Other expenses
$54,092
Program services (functional)
$99,026

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$50,286
Total assets, end of year
$56,619
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$56,619
Cash, savings and investments
$56,619
Gross receipts
$110,229

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LYLE J SHIPECEO40$0
PATRICK VANDERHAMTreasurer5$0
GABRIEL CARBONELLVice President5$0
THOMAS A HEILMANPresident8$0
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LYLE J SHIPECEO42$0
PATRICK VANDERHAMTreasurer5$0
GABRIEL CARBONELLVice President5$0
THOMAS A HEILMANPresident8$0
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LYLE J SHIPECEO45$0
PATRICK VANDERHAMTreasurer8$0
Gabriel CarbonellSecretary8$0
THOMAS HEILMANChairman10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5698 FARMHOUSE DR, FREDERICK, MD 21703-8603
In care of
% LYLE J SHIPE
Signed the 990-EZ
LYLE J SHIPE, CEO
Phone
(301) 538-8700
Return prepared by
Bauer & Scott CPAs LLP

Mission

Touching Lives Worldwide is a Christian-based nonprofit organization dedicated to serving God by serving others. Our mission is to demonstrate Gods love by bringing hope, compassion, and practical assistance to people in need from all walks of life.We provide outreach to hundreds of individuals in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the United States, addressing both physical and spiritual needs. Our work places special emphasis on helping impoverished children. We support vulnerable children by providing shelter, nutritious food, clothing, shoes, education, healthcare, and emotional care in a safe and loving environment.

990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • During the fiscal year September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025, Touching Lives Worldwide successfully continued most of its established programs and projects.The organization maintained active partnerships with nonprofit groups and two churches located in Dajabn, Dominican Republic, and Quanaminthe, Haiti. Through these collaborations, we made a meaningful impact in the lives of hundreds of children and adults experiencing poverty.We continued providing full support for children at our Haitian orphanage, operated schools for deaf children, and supplied food, healthcare services, and other essential assistance to many vulnerable and homeless adults. Overall, we served individuals across Haiti and the Dominican Republic through multiple programs designed to meet both physical and spiritual needs.In July, we successfully hosted our 13th annual summer camp, serving 172 children. Participants enjoyed structured activities, meals, fellowship, and a safe environment for learning and recreation.The organization also remains prepared to provide disaster relief assistance when emergencies arise.Touching Lives Worldwide operates with a very small budget and no paid employees in the United States. The organizations CEO, age 82, serves as an unpaid volunteer and contributes an average of more than 40 hours per week to mission work.Key activities supported during the fiscal year include:1. Operation of a thriving orphanage in Haiti.2. Support for schools serving deaf children in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.3. Sponsorship of a summer camp for more than 172 underprivileged children.4. Assistance to a physician and his medical clinic in Haiti.5. Support of a Christian radio station broadcasting faith-based programming in Haiti.6. Organization of two fundraising golf tournaments in Florida and Maryland.7. Disaster relief assistance when needed.8. Emergency support for individuals requiring medical care, food, or financial assistance.9. Comprehensive support for a formerly homeless mother and her seven childrenIn addition to international efforts, Touching Lives Worldwide serves individuals within the United States. When called upon, the organization provides practical assistance, guidance, encouragement, and emotional support to individuals facing hardship or crisis.
    Expenses $99,026 · grants $45,966

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
26-3120883
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
2010
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$56,619
Income (IRS master file)
$110,229

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZAugust 2025$108,368$102,035$56,619XML
990-EZAugust 2024$86,529$88,668$50,286XML
990-EZAugust 2023$129,852$102,544$52,425XML
990-EZAugust 2022–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2021–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2020–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2019–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2018–––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 26-3120883).

Questions about TOUCHING LIVES WORLDWIDE INC

What is the EIN of TOUCHING LIVES WORLDWIDE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TOUCHING LIVES WORLDWIDE INC is 26-3120883.
Is TOUCHING LIVES WORLDWIDE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to TOUCHING LIVES WORLDWIDE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TOUCHING LIVES WORLDWIDE 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 TOUCHING LIVES WORLDWIDE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TOUCHING LIVES WORLDWIDE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended August 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of TOUCHING LIVES WORLDWIDE INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TOUCHING LIVES WORLDWIDE INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $108,368, expenses of $102,035 and total assets of $56,619 at year end.

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