Nonprofit · EIN 26-4236767
PARAGON MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
Tax-exempt · SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $260,690 | $258,515 | $2,175 | $34,629 | $0 | $34,629 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $229,625 | $232,004 | -$2,379 | $32,454 | $0 | $32,454 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $260,690
- of which government grants
- $260,690
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $107,107
- Other salaries and wages
- $47,750
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $154,857
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $6,150
- Depreciation
- $4,242
- Program services (functional)
- $258,515
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $32,454
- Total assets, end of year
- $34,629
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $34,629
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $27,354
- Gross receipts
- $260,690
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 2
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW H RASCH | PRESIDENT Officer | 60 | $107,107 |
| DAVID A EVANS | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT LACY | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT LACY | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID A EVANS | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MATTHEW H RASCH | PRESIDENT Officer | 60 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 130 INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 100, SUGAR LAND, TX 77478-3276
- In care of
- % SCOTT LACY
- Signed the 990
- SCOTT LACY, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (281) 491-5100
- Website
- HTTP://PARAGONMINISTRIES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- David A Evans and Associates
Mission
PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PLANT CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES THAT REPRODUCE THEMSELVES AND TO ESTABLISH HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE DIVERSE PEOPLES AND CHURCH STRUCTURES OF EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA AND NORTH AFRICA AND TO BRING YOUTH TO CHRIST AND INTO THIS PROCESS AS A WHOLE.
Program accomplishments
- WEEKLY MEETINGS - EACH WEEKLY MEETING WAS HELD IN A LOCAL ESTABLISHMENT, BE IT A CAFE OR OTHER TYPE OF PLACE THAT RENTED US ITS VENUE FOR A PLACE TO PROVIDE GOSPEL MUSIC FROM A LIVE BAND, TEACHING FROM THE BIBLE, PRATER FOR ONE ANOTHER AND FELLOWHIP AROUND SNACKS. ALSO HOSTED WEEKLY STUDENT AND ADULT BIBLE STUDIES. MISSION TEAMS - HOSTED A MISSION TEAM FROM SOUTH AFRICA IN MAY/JUNE ALSO PARTICIPATED IN OUTREACH AND EVANGELISM EVENTS WHICH INCLUDED THE SERVING OF THE POOR. THROUGH THIS TEAM EFFORT WE ADDED MORE STUDENTS TO OUR WEEKLY CAMPUS MEETINGS AND MORE ADULTS TO OUR WEEKLY ADULT BIBLE STUDIES.Expenses $258,515
- OUTREACH - PROVIDED WEEKLY AND MONTHLY OUTREACHES WITH MUSIC, SURVEYS AND DISCUSSION GROUPS IN THE PUBLIC, MOSTLY ON FRIDAY NIGHTS. TAUGHT AND TRAINED OUR MEMBERS TO SHARE THEIR STORY OF HOW THEIR LIVES HAVE BEEN CHANGED THROUGH THE MINISTRY, PRAYED FOR AND WITH MANY AND CREATED A MUSICAL VIBE THAT ATTRACTED MANY PEOPLE WHICH ADDED TO OUR MEMBERS AT OUR WEEKLY MEETINGS.
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-4236767
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $34,629
- Income (IRS master file)
- $260,690
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $260,690 | $258,515 | $34,629 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $229,625 | $232,004 | $32,454 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $236,915 | $307,806 | $34,833 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 26-4236767).
Questions about PARAGON MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of PARAGON MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PARAGON MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL is 26-4236767.
- Is PARAGON MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to PARAGON MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PARAGON MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL 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 PARAGON MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL 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 PARAGON MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of PARAGON MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,107 (MATTHEW H RASCH, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does PARAGON MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $260,690, expenses of $258,515 and total assets of $34,629 at year end.
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