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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2998818

FIRST RESPONSE MINISTRY INC

Tax-exempt · FORT STOCKTON, TX 79735

Financials

$230K$370K2024$314K$344K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FIRST RESPONSE MINISTRY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$313,790$343,749-$29,959$365,406$0$365,406
December 31, 2024990$230,258$370,029-$139,771$395,365$0$395,365
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$309,407
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$4,383

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$47,182
Other salaries and wages
$168,805
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$231,913
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,585
Travel
$379
Depreciation
$6,832
Management and general (functional)
$343,749

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$395,365
Total assets, end of year
$365,406
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$365,406
Land, buildings and equipment
$244,131
Gross unrelated business income
$4,383
Gross receipts
$313,790
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
TX

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
Norma Ann SanchezExecutive Director
Officer
40$47,182
Dorman HermanPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
George HansardTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Susan HartzellBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Isai RojasFinancial Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Linda LambBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Norma Ann SachezExecutive Director
Officer
40$47,690
Dorman HermanPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
George HansardTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Susan HartzellBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Isai RojasFinancial Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Linda LambBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
401 N GILLIS ST, FORT STOCKTON, TX 79735-6502
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
401 N Gillis, Fort Stockton TX 79735
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Dorman Herman, 401 N Gillis, Fort Stockton, TX 79735
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Dorman Herman, 1501 N Sunset, Fort Stockton TX 79735
Signed the 990
Dorman Herman, President
Phone
(432) 290-3068
Return prepared by
Smith & Rives PC

Mission

The mission of the First Response Ministry, Inc is to serve the community as a "first response" community relief resource in an effort to apply the scripture verse Jeremiah 29:7; "Seek the welfare of the city I have deported you to. Play to the Lord on its behalf, for when it has prosperity, you will prosper."

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Establishment and operation of the Lilah Smith House is an integral part of First Response. The house has been constructed, furnished, and equipped to provide a safe refuge for victims of domestic violence. In cooperation with local law enforcement and local medical services, The Lilah Smith House will be made available to these agencies to provide temporary sanctuary and safe haven.
  • First response is the immediate action of displaying Christian love and hope in any time of crisis through the training and equipping of individuals to respond in emergency management operations. In cooperation with emergency management, emergency medical technicians, fire and rescue, Fort Stockton Police Department, Crime Stoppers, Child Protective Services, and city officials, the Pecos County Sheriff's Departments, First Response is a liaison, works to assist in information dispersal, policy implementation, communication, and resource acquisition and distribution.
  • First Response is the immediate action in any time of crisis through providing basic items of comfort and care to victims of loss or tragedy, inclement weather, wild fire, first aide and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, acts of terrorism, and disaster relief are among the events that may require first response action of providing shelter, food, and clothing to victims. Issues requiring first response action may include: Marriage and family, parenting, domestic violence, substance abuse recovery, financial management, self-defense, teen pregnancy, citizenship, and clothing and food needs.

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
45-2998818
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
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X11)
Assets (IRS master file)
$365,406
Income (IRS master file)
$313,790

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$220,694$339,984$535,136IRS
990December 2022$100,872$303,122$414,613IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Dorman Herman
December 31, 2017≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about FIRST RESPONSE MINISTRY INC

What is the EIN of FIRST RESPONSE MINISTRY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRST RESPONSE MINISTRY INC is 45-2998818.
Is FIRST RESPONSE MINISTRY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to FIRST RESPONSE MINISTRY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FIRST RESPONSE MINISTRY 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 FIRST RESPONSE MINISTRY 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 FIRST RESPONSE MINISTRY 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 FIRST RESPONSE MINISTRY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Dorman Herman.
Who are the officers and directors of FIRST RESPONSE MINISTRY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $47,182 (Norma Ann Sanchez, Executive Director).
How much revenue does FIRST RESPONSE MINISTRY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $313,790, expenses of $343,749 and total assets of $365,406 at year end.

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