Nonprofit · EIN 26-3482730
LTF MINISTRIES
Also known as LITE THE FIRE
Tax-exempt · SURPRISE, AZ 85378
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $56,282 | $75,172 | -$18,890 | $23,334 | – | $23,334 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $89,141 | $134,348 | -$45,207 | $42,224 | – | $42,224 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $56,282
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,722
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $6,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,500
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,889
- Occupancy
- $45,445
- Other expenses
- $12,616
- Program services (functional)
- $18,440
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $42,224
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,334
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,334
- Cash, savings and investments
- $14,614
- Land and buildings
- $534
- Gross receipts
- $56,282
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Welch | Vice President | 25 | $6,500 |
| Laura Kaino | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WILSON | Director | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Welch | Vice President | 25 | $42,366 |
| Deborah Welch to 61623 | President | 20 | $0 |
| Laura Kaino | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WILSON | Director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13415 W WESTGATE DR STE 103, SURPRISE, AZ 85378-7107
- In care of
- % DEB FRITCH
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 15651 W CAMERON DR, SURPRISE AZ 85279
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- DEB CLIFFORD, 15651 W CAMERON DR, SURPRISE AZ 85279
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Jack Welch, President
- Phone
- (317) 644-9575
- Website
- WWW.LITETHEFIRE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HAYNIE & COMPANY
Mission
The purpose of LTF Ministries is to create opportunities for individuals, ministries and churches to grow in their relationships with Jesus Christ - initially through extended seasons of worship and prayer, but gradually including opportunities to bring training and equipping through gatherings that are hosted by LTF or in which LTF has been invited to participate. Ultimately, it is the vision of LTF to help mobilize and launch individuals, ministries and churches in the areas of prayer, discipleship, and outreach to make a difference in the communities in which they live.
Program accomplishments
- We have 3 meetings a week. Tuesday night prayer 5-7 pm, Thursday Night is ourTraining night, we pray together from 5-6 pm, food and fellowship 6-6:45 pm Worship afterwards, then we have a teaching series for an hour. We brought in 3 guest speakers in 2022, had Roberts Liardon for a 2 day conference and we had Pasqual Urrabazo and his wife Norma for a 2 day conference and we had Beeca Greenwood and Jareb Nott in for a 2 day conference.Expenses $18,440 · grants $6,722
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-3482730
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,334
- Income (IRS master file)
- $56,282
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $56,282 | $75,172 | $23,334 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $89,141 | $134,348 | $42,224 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $236,211 | $242,472 | $87,432 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: DEB CLIFFORD | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $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 26-3482730).
Questions about LTF MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of LTF MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LTF MINISTRIES is 26-3482730.
- Is LTF MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to LTF MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LTF 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 LTF 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 LTF MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LTF MINISTRIES?
- The 990-N for 2014 names DEB CLIFFORD.
- Who are the officers and directors of LTF MINISTRIES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,500 (Jack Welch, Vice President).
- How much revenue does LTF MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $56,282, expenses of $75,172 and total assets of $23,334 at year end.
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