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Nonprofit · EIN 41-2229571

LIVING HOPE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC

Tax-exempt · KOKOMO, IN 46904

Financials

$395K$416K2023$295K$313K2024$271K$301K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIVING HOPE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$270,711$300,867-$30,156$70,829$791$70,038
December 31, 2024990$295,217$312,805-$17,588$100,803$609$100,194
December 31, 2023990$395,088$416,059-$20,971$120,401$2,619$117,782
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$218,308
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$30
Net income from fundraising events
$52,373
Other revenue
$52,373

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$35,111
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$40,764
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,050
Travel
$4,465
Depreciation
$3,885
Program services (functional)
$244,546
Management and general (functional)
$56,321

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$100,803
Total assets, end of year
$70,829
Total liabilities, end of year
$791
Net assets, end of year
$70,038
Land, buildings and equipment
$9,712
Net assets without donor restrictions
$70,038
Gross receipts
$282,094
Employees
3
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
IN

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEVI CHUPPTREASURER
Officer
8$11,365
EARL SHIRKFIELD FINANC
Officer
8$10,884
LESTER HOCHSTEDLEROFFICE ACCOU
Officer
8$8,363
ELVIN RANCKDIRECTOR
Officer
4$4,500
NOAH BEACHYSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
NELSON COBLENTZDIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
DARYL KEIMCHAIRMAN
Officer
1$0
MOSE MILLERVICE-SECRETA
Officer
1$0
JOHN STOLTZFUSDIRECTOR
Officer
0.5$0
MARVIN YODERVICE-CHAIRMA
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEVI CHUPPTREASURER
Officer
8$17,226
EARL SHIRKFIELD FINANC
Officer
8$9,707
LESTER HOCHSTEDLEROFFICE ACCOU
Officer
8$6,388
ELVIN RANCKDIRECTOR
Officer
4$5,410
NOAH BEACHYSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
NELSON COBLENTZDIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
DARYL KEIMCHAIRMAN
Officer
1$0
MOSE MILLERVICE-SECRETA
Officer
1$0
JOHN STOLTZFUSDIRECTOR
Officer
0.5$0
MARVIN YODERVICE-CHAIRMA
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mark KuhnsChairman
Trustee or director
1$0
John StoltzfusVice-Chairman
Trustee or director
1$0
Mose MillerVice-Secretary
Trustee or director
1$0
Elvin RanckTrustee
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Nelson CoblentzTrustee
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Noah BeachySecretary
Trustee or director
1$0
Levi ChuppTreasurer
Trustee or director
20$0
Marvin YoderTrustee
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Jim HerschbergerTrustee
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Daryl KeimTrustee
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2004, KOKOMO, IN 46904-2004
In care of
% LONNIE GINGERICH
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LESTER HOCHSTEDLER, 819 W 1350 S, KOKOMO, IN 46901
Signed the 990
LESTER HOCHSTEDLER, OFFICE ACCOUNTANT
Phone
(765) 480-7464
Return prepared by
FISHER & ASSOCIATES INC

Mission

SERVICES AND FUNDS FOR GHANA MISSIONS BASE THAT MINISTERS TO THE POOR OF GHANA'S VILLAGES

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SERVICES AND FUNDS FOR GHANA MISSIONS BASE. HOLD LEADERSHIP AND BIBLE CLASSES. PROVIDE FUNDING AND SUPPLIES FOR LIVING HOPE CHILDREN'S HOME. ORPHANAGE FOR CHILDREN. PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, EDUCATION, HEALTH MAINTENANCE, PROVIDE FUNDING AND SUPPLIES FOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AND BASIC NEEDS. PROVIDE FUNDING AND SUPPORT FOR NATIVE PASTORS OF GHANA.
    Expenses $244,546

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
41-2229571
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$70,829
Income (IRS master file)
$282,094

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$270,711$300,867$70,829IRS
990December 2024$295,217$312,805$100,803IRS
990December 2023$395,088$416,059$120,401XML
990December 2022$388,480$398,665$141,610IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 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 41-2229571).

Questions about LIVING HOPE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC

What is the EIN of LIVING HOPE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIVING HOPE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC is 41-2229571.
Is LIVING HOPE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to LIVING HOPE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIVING HOPE INTERNATIONAL 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 LIVING HOPE INTERNATIONAL 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 LIVING HOPE INTERNATIONAL 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 is the principal officer of LIVING HOPE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LESTER HOCHSTEDLER.
Who are the officers and directors of LIVING HOPE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $11,365 (LEVI CHUPP, TREASURER).
How much revenue does LIVING HOPE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $270,711, expenses of $300,867 and total assets of $70,829 at year end.

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