Nonprofit · EIN 27-4279445
ELYON OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · LAKE CHARLES, LA 70611
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $145,226 | $132,498 | $12,728 | $50,720 | – | $50,720 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $121,471 | $116,612 | $4,859 | $37,992 | – | $37,992 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $158,807 | $159,202 | -$395 | $33,133 | – | $33,133 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $107,617
- Program service revenue
- $37,609
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $48,000
- Other expenses
- $84,498
- Program services (functional)
- $80,182
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $37,992
- Total assets, end of year
- $50,720
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $50,720
- Cash, savings and investments
- $50,720
- Gross receipts
- $145,226
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James R Blankenship | President | 4 | $0 |
| Regina L Blankenship | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Tory J Dardar | Board Member - Vision Assistant | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Welch | Board Member - Financial Assistant | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James R Blankenship | President | 4 | $0 |
| Regina L Blankenship | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Tory J Dardar | Board Member - Vision Assistant | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Welch | Board Member - Financial Assistant | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James R Blankenship | President | 4 | $0 |
| Regina L Blankenship | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Tory J Dardar | Board Member - Vision Assistant | 0.25 | $0 |
| Katie Welch | Board Member - Financial Assistant | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4021 PAUL WHITE RD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70611-3500
- In care of
- % JAMES BLANKENSHIP
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 3812 Baldwin Dr, Laurel MS 39440
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- James Blankenship, 3812 Baldwin Dr, Laurel MS 39440
- Signed the 990-EZ
- James Blankenship, President
- Website
- www.elyonoutreach.org
Mission
Religious
Program accomplishments
- PERU MISSION TRIP - A 2-week Christian Mission trip to serve the populations of Trujillo Cascas and Chuquillanqui. A team of 25 Americans traveled to Peru to minister with full-time missionaries. Programs offered: Childrens religious education humanitarian aid offering clean drinking water evangelism health and dietary training community enrichment services and Bible teaching. Over 1000 people benefittedExpenses $47,175
- ONGOING PERU MISSIONS - Support for full-time missionaries and their families. These funds are used to support the ongoing Christian mission of four churches in Peru in Trujillo El Milagro Cascas and Chuquillanqui. Funds are used for the spreading of the gospel and maintenance of buildings vehicles and equipment for the churches use. Over 2000 people benefittedExpenses $17,000
- LEADERSHIP TRAINING - We expanded our leadership training program this year to add onto previous leadership training events. We sent several of our facilitators for further training to assist in these events. Our largest event each year is leading a group of 80-90 high school juniors in leadership training exercises in partnership with the Mississippi Electric Companies Co-op. 2025 anticipates more events and the further spreading of this aspect of our ministry. over 250 people benefittedExpenses $4,684
- INDIA PASTOR TRAINING - This ministry includes traveling to India to teach nearly 100 Indian pastors the Old Testament through RHEMA Global Ministries. These pastors return home and share the teachings with their congregations and communities Over 800 people impactedExpenses $2,504
- UNPLUG BACKPACKING MINISTRY - Two annual events taking men and women on backpacking trails for Christian fellowship and the celebration of Gods creation. We focus on a Bible passage for the week but also focus on training survival skills and backpacking skills. This is a whole-person event focusing on developing people spiritually emotionally and physically. Over 50 people benefittedExpenses $3,498
- RECREATION PROGRAM - Writing and hosting a recreation program for a Baptist summer camp in Texas Carolina Creek Camp. The games were intended for all students for competition in a wide range of abilities including strategy intellect physicality strength and speed memorization organization balance and endurance. These games promoted spiritual development leadership and team-building.Expenses $3,940
- SOUTH AFRICA MISSIONS - Sponsorships for students to share the love of Christ and His gospel to the people of South Africa. The main emphasis was on the use of ballet and dance to engage the culture and teach Biblical principles.Expenses $1,381
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 | 990-EZ 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
- 27-4279445
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $50,720
- Income (IRS master file)
- $145,226
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $145,226 | $132,498 | $50,720 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $121,471 | $116,612 | $37,992 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $158,807 | $159,202 | $33,133 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: James Blankenship | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 27-4279445).
Questions about ELYON OUTREACH MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of ELYON OUTREACH MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ELYON OUTREACH MINISTRIES is 27-4279445.
- Is ELYON OUTREACH MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to ELYON OUTREACH MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ELYON OUTREACH 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 ELYON OUTREACH MINISTRIES 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 ELYON OUTREACH MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ELYON OUTREACH MINISTRIES?
- The 990-N for 2013 names James Blankenship.
- Who are the officers and directors of ELYON OUTREACH MINISTRIES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ELYON OUTREACH MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $145,226, expenses of $132,498 and total assets of $50,720 at year end.
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