Nonprofit · EIN 45-3614638
SOUND REASONING MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt · ELK GROVE, CA 95758
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $153,768 | $161,595 | -$7,827 | $0 | – | -$7,827 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $177,223 | $164,528 | $12,695 | $12,695 | – | $12,695 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $193,561 | $213,902 | -$20,341 | $91,524 | – | $91,524 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $153,044
- Program service revenue
- $225
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $499
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $57,867
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $69,474
- Other expenses
- $92,121
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,695
- Total assets, end of year
- $0
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- -$7,827
- Gross receipts
- $153,768
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perseus Poku | Officer | 40 | $57,867 |
| Keyna Poku | Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Loretta Sylve | Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Harris | Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lucius Williamson | Officer | 1 | $0 |
| David Nystrom | Officer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perseus Poku | Officer | 40 | $51,000 | $250 |
| Keyna Poku | Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Loretta Sylve | Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Harris | Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lucius Williamson | Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Nystrom | Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perseus Poku | Officer | 40 | $69,333 | $2,750 |
| Keyna Poku | Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Loretta Sylve | Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Harris | Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lucius Williamson | Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Nystrom | Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 582306, ELK GROVE, CA 95758-0039
- In care of
- % PERSEUS POKU
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO Box 582306, Elk Grove CA 95758
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Perseus Poku, PO Box 582306, Elk Grove CA 95758
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Persues Poku, Officer
- Phone
- (916) 524-2853
- Website
- www.srministries.org
- Return prepared by
- LOGAN'S TAX SERVICE
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 45-3614638 or by the name SOUND REASONING MINISTRIES INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Sound Reasoning Ministries (formerly answering your christian concerns effectively) is a ministry designed to educate, train, and empower Christians in the area of apologetics. Sound
Program accomplishments
- See attachment on Schedule (O)
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-3614638
- 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 (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,827
- Income (IRS master file)
- $153,768
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $153,768 | $161,595 | $0 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $177,223 | $164,528 | $12,695 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $193,561 | $213,902 | $91,524 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Perseus Poku | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Perseus Poku | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Perseus Poku | 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 45-3614638).
Questions about SOUND REASONING MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of SOUND REASONING MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUND REASONING MINISTRIES INC is 45-3614638.
- Is SOUND REASONING MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to SOUND REASONING MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUND REASONING 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 SOUND REASONING 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 SOUND REASONING MINISTRIES 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 SOUND REASONING MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Perseus Poku.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUND REASONING MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,867 (Perseus Poku, Officer).
- How much revenue does SOUND REASONING MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $153,768, expenses of $161,595 and total assets of $0 at year end.
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