Nonprofit · EIN 47-0809008
LIVING WORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LINCOLN, NE 68502
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $105,389 | $99,680 | $5,709 | $93,358 | $549 | $92,809 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $91,661 | $95,553 | -$3,892 | $87,522 | $422 | $87,100 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $102,223
- Investment income
- $3,166
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $73,750
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $73,750
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,125
- Occupancy
- $3,780
- Other expenses
- $20,025
- Program services (functional)
- $70,873
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $87,522
- Total assets, end of year
- $93,358
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $549
- Net assets, end of year
- $92,809
- Cash, savings and investments
- $93,358
- Gross receipts
- $105,389
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARIN HESS | PRESIDENT | 40 | $73,750 |
| FAITH HENNEY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JOEL MOHRMANN | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| DONALD J FAIRFAX | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MCGREW | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARIN HESS | PRESIDENT | 40 | $67,500 |
| FAITH GAUTHIER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JOEL MOHRMANN | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| DONALD J FAIRFAX | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MCGREW | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3112 S 13TH ST STE B, LINCOLN, NE 68502-4514
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JOEL MOHRMANN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (402) 770-6270
- Website
- CAPITOLSTUDIES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HARGER CPA GROUP PC
Mission
LIVING WORD MINISTRIES INT'L IS A NON-PARTISAN, NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRY SERVING GOVERNMENTAL LEADERS AND CITIZENS. THE MINISTRY CURRENTLY OPERATES UNDER THE NAME OF CAPITOL STUDIES. CAPITOL STUDIES' PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS RELIGIOUS. IT EXISTS TO SERVE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND THEIR STAFF MEMBERS IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA BY PROVIDING PRAYER, BIBLE STUDIES, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR THEIR DAY-TO-DAY LIVES. PUT SIMPLY, ITS MISSION IS TO "SERVE CIVIL SERVANTS WITH SCRIPTURE." CAPITOL STUDIES ALSO EXISTS TO PROVIDE SOUND, BIBLICAL TEACHING ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE GOSPEL AND THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT TO CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA AND BEYOND. GOD'S WORD IS RELEVANT FOR THE WORLD TODAY, AND WE BELIEVE SERVING GOVERNMENTAL LEADERS WITH HIS WORD CAN HAVE A SAVING EFFECT. THE WORK OF CAPITOL STUDIES IS FOR THE GOOD OF ALL NEBRASKA'S LEADERS, FOR THEIR STAFF MEMBERS AND, ULTIMATELY, FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.
Program accomplishments
- CAPITOL STUDIES PRODUCED WRITTEN BIBLE STUDY MATERIALS AND DISTRIBUTED THESE TO SENATORS AND THEIR STAFF MEMBERS ON A WEEKLY BASIS DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND THEREAFTER. THE MINISTRY DIRECTOR MET WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND STAFF MEMBERS EACH WEEK TO HOLD IN-PERSON GATHERINGS TO STUDY THE BIBLE.Expenses $70,873
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 | Not 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
- 47-0809008
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $93,358
- Income (IRS master file)
- $105,389
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- August 10, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2010
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $105,389 | $99,680 | $93,358 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $91,661 | $95,553 | $87,522 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 47-0809008).
Questions about LIVING WORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of LIVING WORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIVING WORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL is 47-0809008.
- Is LIVING WORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2010.
- Are donations to LIVING WORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIVING WORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL 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 WORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIVING WORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIVING WORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $73,750 (ARIN HESS, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does LIVING WORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $105,389, expenses of $99,680 and total assets of $93,358 at year end.
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