Nonprofit · EIN 36-2422510
MORNING STAR MISSION MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · JOLIET, IL 60433
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,323,137 | $8,247,349 | $75,788 | $11,855,967 | $5,473,724 | $6,382,243 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $7,006,078 | $6,494,213 | $511,865 | $11,870,442 | $5,579,365 | $6,291,077 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $7,026,066 | $6,812,958 | $213,108 | $11,619,366 | $5,776,389 | $5,842,977 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,414,450
- of which government grants
- $40,000
- Program service revenue
- $36,945
- Investment income
- $106,550
- Net rental income
- $28,381
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,985
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,977
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,732,369
- Other revenue
- $1,765,192
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $115,786
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,831,183
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,316,482
- Professional fundraising fees
- $51,996
- Legal fees
- $12,610
- Accounting fees
- $137,260
- Occupancy
- $293,502
- Travel
- $16,069
- Depreciation
- $443,007
- Program services (functional)
- $6,356,935
- Management and general (functional)
- $876,897
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,013,517
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,870,442
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,855,967
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,473,724
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,382,243
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,217,698
- Publicly traded securities
- $220,694
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,356,743
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $25,500
- Gross unrelated business income
- $6,634
- Gross receipts
- $8,449,328
- Employees
- 105
- Volunteers
- 750
- Year formed
- 1909
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN WATSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $144,829 |
| JEFF BAKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| GRAHAM ROGERS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
| BOB WETTERMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
| MATT NOLAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
| GWEN STERK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| CATHY LEIBROCK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| CALVIN QUARLES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Watson | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $99,349 | $14,587 |
| Sandi Perzee | Former Executive Director Former | 30 | $72,320 | $26,797 |
| Gwen Sterk | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Leibrock | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Baker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Posteluk | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Wetterman | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Graham Rogers | President Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Nolan | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA PERZEE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $133,881 | $41,938 |
| JEFF BAKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| GRAHAM ROGERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB WETTERMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT NOLAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN STERK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC POSTELUK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY GOERGEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE LADER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE MEDVESKY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 350 E WASHINGTON ST, JOLIET, IL 60433-1150
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KEVIN WATSON, 350 EAST WASHINGTON ST, JOLIET, IL 60433
- Signed the 990
- KEVIN WATSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (815) 722-5780
- Website
- WWW.MORNINGSTARMISSION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WERMER ROGERS DORAN & RUZON LLC
Mission
MORNING STAR MISSION MINISTRIES IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO RELIEVING THE SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL HUNGER OF THE POOR. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY, CLOTHING FOR THE NEEDY, SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS AND THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST FOR ALL.
Program accomplishments
- MORNINGSTAR MISSION MINISTRIES PROVIDES EMERGENCY, LONG TERM AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN JOLIET, IL. DURING 2024, THEY PROVIDED 36,859 NIGHTS OF STAY. ADDITIONALLY, THEY PROVIDED 4,158 CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, HAD 14 PROFESSIONS OF FAITH, HELD 124 BIBLE STUDIES, HAD 1,158 DEVOTIONS, 9,407 SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENTS, 125 PARTICIPANTS IN LIFE SKILLS, HAD 12 PROGRAM GRADUATES, AND HOUSED 25 PERSONS.Expenses $4,550,759
- OUR TREASURE CHEST STORES (THRIFT STORES) IN JOLIET AND NEW LENOX PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE IN OUR PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP JOB TRAINING SKILLS AND PROVIDES EMERGENCY VOLUNTEERS FOR FAMILIES WHO CANNOT AFFORD CLOTHING OR FURNITURE.Expenses $1,198,481
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES INCLUDE A DROP IN CENTER, HOLIDAY MEALS, BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS. THE DROP IN CENTER PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO SPEND DAYTIME HOURS IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, LOCATE RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR CHALLENGES AND SPEAK WITH A CASE MANAGER. THE DROP IN CENTER ALSO SERVES AS A WARMING AND COOLING CENTER DURING THE EXTREME HOT AND COLD MONTHS. 10,568 UTILIZED THE DROP-IN CENTER, 479 UTILIZED THE COMPUTER LAB. THERE WERE 120 JOB REFERRALS AND 53 HOUSING REFERRALS.Expenses $607,695
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
- 36-2422510
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P850)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,855,967
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,449,328
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $8,323,137 | $8,247,349 | $11,855,967 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $7,006,078 | $6,494,213 | $11,870,442 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $7,026,066 | $6,812,958 | $11,619,366 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 36-2422510).
Questions about MORNING STAR MISSION MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of MORNING STAR MISSION MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MORNING STAR MISSION MINISTRIES is 36-2422510.
- Is MORNING STAR MISSION MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to MORNING STAR MISSION MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MORNING STAR MISSION 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 MORNING STAR MISSION 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 MORNING STAR MISSION MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MORNING STAR MISSION MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KEVIN WATSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of MORNING STAR MISSION MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $144,829 (KEVIN WATSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MORNING STAR MISSION MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $8,323,137, expenses of $8,247,349 and total assets of $11,855,967 at year end.
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