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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2671820

SIMPLE MATTERS INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · GREENSBORO, NC 27438

Financials

$66K$69K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SIMPLE MATTERS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$66,172$68,577-$2,405$19,912$300$19,612
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$63,564
Investment income
$2,608

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$68,577
Program services (functional)
$62,073

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$22,467
Total assets, end of year
$19,912
Total liabilities, end of year
$300
Net assets, end of year
$19,612
Cash, savings and investments
$19,912
Gross receipts
$66,172

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Denise TeetersPresident1$0
Larry DoyleVice-President1$0
Randy PughTreasurer2$0
Denise CookDirector0$0
Deborah TeagueSecretary2$0
Scott DoveDirector0$0
Noah DoyleDirector0$0
Steve DoyleDirector0$0
Donna LarsenDirector0$0
Chris IngramDirector0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 39823, GREENSBORO, NC 27438-9823
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
PO BOX 39823, GREENSBORO NC 27438
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Deborah A Teague, 133 Sterling Court, Salisbury NC 28144
Signed the 990-EZ
Deborah Teague, Secretary
Phone
(704) 213-3377

Mission

Simple Matters, Inc. and Health Matters exist as partnering ministries for the purpose of glorifying God by providing food, medical care, educational and vocational opportunities for children and their families in the under-resourced areas of Honduras. Working in partnership with local congregations we seek to discover wholistic and sustainable solutions that will result in Gospel transformation of the lives of the children and the families we serve.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Health Matters clinics monitor the health of expectant mothers, track babies' growth and development until age five, provide essential micronutrients, and teach basic health and hygiene practices to over 190 children.
    Expenses $34,224
  • Simple Matters provides medical care, educational support, and nutritional support for 30 families (24 elementary children, 22 mothers, and 8 grandmothers)
    Expenses $15,600
  • The John Cook Scholarship Fund provides educational funding for 13 high school students, 1 trade school student, and 2 university students.
    Expenses $12,249

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
45-2671820
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$19,912
Income (IRS master file)
$66,172

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2014
Posted by the IRS
August 11, 2014
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2014

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$66,172$68,577$19,912XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Deborah A Teague
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Deborah A Teague
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Jerry Teague
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Debbie Teague
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Debbie Teague
December 31, 2019≤ $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 45-2671820).

Questions about SIMPLE MATTERS INC

What is the EIN of SIMPLE MATTERS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SIMPLE MATTERS INC is 45-2671820.
Is SIMPLE MATTERS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2014 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2014.
Are donations to SIMPLE MATTERS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SIMPLE MATTERS 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 SIMPLE MATTERS 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 SIMPLE MATTERS INC 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 SIMPLE MATTERS INC?
The 990-N for 2024 names Deborah A Teague.
Who are the officers and directors of SIMPLE MATTERS INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SIMPLE MATTERS INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $66,172, expenses of $68,577 and total assets of $19,912 at year end.

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