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Nonprofit · EIN 45-0571304

THISTLEBEND MINISTRIES

Also known as Thistlebend Ministries Inc

Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40223

Financials

$153K$207K2023$147K$184K2024$105K$139K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THISTLEBEND MINISTRIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$104,861$138,879-$34,018$92,518$1,168$91,350
December 31, 2024990$147,349$184,303-$36,954$125,497$1,514$123,983
December 31, 2023990$152,625$206,763-$54,138$157,847$544$157,303
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$100,017
Program service revenue
$4,278
Investment income
$177
Other revenue
$389

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Benefits paid to members
$5,547
Other salaries and wages
$64,167
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$69,155
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,940
Occupancy
$600
Travel
$2,418
Program services (functional)
$121,374
Management and general (functional)
$12,256
Fundraising (functional)
$5,249

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$125,497
Total assets, end of year
$92,518
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,168
Net assets, end of year
$91,350
Publicly traded securities
$26,964
Net assets without donor restrictions
$91,350
Gross receipts
$104,861
Employees
3
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
KY

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
LAURIE AKEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
60$30,800
KEVIN AKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
20$30,150
DOUG DONALDSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JANET PRICEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JEFF SAMPSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SHAWN SIZEMOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SUSIE THOMPSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SUSAN SAMPSONDIRWKLY DISC
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEVIN AKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
20$36,750
LAURIE AKEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
60$32,500
DOUG DONALDSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JANET PRICEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JEFF SAMPSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SHAWN SIZEMOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SUSIE THOMPSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SUSAN SAMPSONDIRWKLY DISC
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEVIN AKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
20$38,100
LAURIE AKEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
60$31,950
DOUG DONALDSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JANET PRICEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JEFF SAMPSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SHAWN SIZEMOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DOTTIE RYANVP OF FINANC
Officer
5$0
SUSAN SAMPSONDIRWKLY DISC
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 23524, LOUISVILLE, KY 40223-0524
In care of
% LAURIE P AKER
Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
Thistlebend Cottage, 2212 Lakeland Rd, Louisville KY 40223
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LAURIE AKER, 2212 LAKELAND ROAD, LOUISVILLE, KY 40223
Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
Laurie Aker, Thistlebend Cottage, 2212 Lakeland Rd, Louisville KY 40223
Signed the 990
LAURIE AKER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(502) 216-4599
Return prepared by
GOFORTH & HERRON PSC

Mission

A MENTORING AND DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY THAT PROVIDES RESOURCES, SUPPORT AND TRAINING TO WOMEN THAT CALLS, EQUIPS AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO FOLLOW JESUS IN FAITHFUL OBEDIENCE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DESIGN, DEVELOP, WRITE, FILM AND PUBLISH BIBLE BASED DISCIPLESHIP MATERIAL FOR WEEKLY STUDIES, WEBSITE RESOURCE SITE,YOU VERSION,THE BIBLE APP, EMAIL DEVOTIONS, EVENTS AND RETREATS.
    Expenses $119,071
  • MINISTRY SUPPORT, PRAYER SUPPORT, PARTICIPANT COMMUNICATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT.
    Expenses $2,303

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

File the 2026 990-EZ for THISTLEBEND MINISTRIES

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
45-0571304
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
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$92,518
Income (IRS master file)
$104,861

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$104,861$138,879$92,518XML
990December 2024$147,349$184,303$125,497XML
990December 2023$152,625$206,763$157,847XML
990December 2022$145,523$205,458$205,867IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2009
Officer: Laurie Aker
December 31, 2009≤ $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 45-0571304).

Questions about THISTLEBEND MINISTRIES

What is the EIN of THISTLEBEND MINISTRIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THISTLEBEND MINISTRIES is 45-0571304.
Is THISTLEBEND MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to THISTLEBEND MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THISTLEBEND 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 THISTLEBEND 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 THISTLEBEND MINISTRIES 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 THISTLEBEND MINISTRIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LAURIE AKER.
Who are the officers and directors of THISTLEBEND MINISTRIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $30,800 (LAURIE AKER, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does THISTLEBEND MINISTRIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $104,861, expenses of $138,879 and total assets of $92,518 at year end.

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