Nonprofit · EIN 33-0099523
WAY OUT MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt · HAWAIIAN GDNS, CA 90716
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $479,120 | $502,427 | -$23,307 | $827,742 | $85,243 | $742,499 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $574,694 | $551,229 | $23,465 | $862,122 | $96,316 | $765,806 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $516,176 | $562,554 | -$46,378 | $855,815 | $113,474 | $742,341 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $293,374
- Program service revenue
- $181,666
- Investment income
- $1,003
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,077
- Other revenue
- $3,077
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $61,701
- Other salaries and wages
- $165,042
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $247,380
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $28,676
- Program services (functional)
- $405,147
- Management and general (functional)
- $97,280
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $862,122
- Total assets, end of year
- $827,742
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $85,243
- Net assets, end of year
- $742,499
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $740,275
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $742,499
- Gross receipts
- $479,829
- Employees
- 4
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Doyne | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kathleen Nevejas | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Barry Bruce | Executive Di Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Sarah Hwang Park | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Doyne | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kathleen Nevejas | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Barry Bruce | Executive Di Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Sarah Hwang Park | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Rosenow | Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| William C Hundley II | Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Sinko | Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Robin Turner | Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Steven Schultze | Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Bruce | Executive Di Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $85,700 |
| David Doyne | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kathleen Nevejas | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Hwang Park | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Hector Mora | Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Rosenow | Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| William C Hundley II | Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Sinko | Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Robin Turner | Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Steven Schultze | Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 22427 NORWALK BLVD, HAWAIIAN GDNS, CA 90716-1545
- Signed the 990
- Barry Bruce, Executive Director
- Phone
- (562) 429-2397
- Website
- WWW.THEWAYOUT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HOLMQUIST LIEWALD LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0099523 or by the name WAY OUT MINISTRIES INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To provide Christian based youth activities, benevolence programs and middle school education to the local community.
Program accomplishments
- PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY, SUCH AS BIBLE STORIES AND STUDIES, CAMPING, CRAFTS AND RECREATION, FIELD TRIPS, HOLIDAY PRESENTATIONS, OUTREACH, SPORTS ET CETERA.2025 AccomplishmentsThe Way Out Ministries remains steadfast in bringing hope, help, and love to the inner city of Hawaiian Gardens. Our Resource Center continues to serve families and individuals in need each day, providing food, clothing, counseling, shelter, and connections to vital social services. Over the past year, we have sucessfully helped place many individuals experiencing homelessness into permanent housing and rehabilitation homes. Our ministry remains active with weekly worship services, programs for children, youth and adults, bi-monthly community outreaches, and impactful summer camps.We are excited to share that we have expanded our outreach to Texas with the addition of a new Resource Center in Fort Worth. This expansion allows us to serve families and individuals in Texas just as we have faithfully done in California for over four decades.As we step into 2026, we eagerly anticipate all that God will do as we continue transforming lives and strengthening communities.Expenses $405,147
- BENEVOLENCE PROGRAMS TO PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE, WITH CLOTHING, FOOD, SHELTER, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER SPECIFIC ITEMS
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 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
- 33-0099523
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $827,742
- Income (IRS master file)
- $479,829
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $479,120 | $502,427 | $827,742 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $574,694 | $551,229 | $862,122 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $516,176 | $562,554 | $855,815 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $449,553 | $492,362 | $904,818 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 33-0099523).
Questions about WAY OUT MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of WAY OUT MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WAY OUT MINISTRIES INC is 33-0099523.
- Is WAY OUT MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to WAY OUT MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WAY OUT MINISTRIES 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 WAY OUT MINISTRIES INC 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 WAY OUT MINISTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of WAY OUT MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WAY OUT MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $479,120, expenses of $502,427 and total assets of $827,742 at year end.
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