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Nonprofit · EIN 47-2413599

CORE HOUSE MINISTRIES INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MEDINA, TX 78055

Financials

$149K$161K2023$100K$99K2024$216K$232K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CORE HOUSE MINISTRIES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$215,534$231,664-$16,130$33,253$9,146$24,107
December 31, 2024990-EZ$100,168$99,409$759$40,237–$40,237
December 31, 2023990-EZ$149,030$160,931-$11,901$39,478–$39,478
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$150,844
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$85
Net rental income
$10,500
Net income from sales of inventory
$54,105
Other revenue
$64,605

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$64,789
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$64,789
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,160
Accounting fees
$8,855
Occupancy
$7,325

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$40,237
Total assets, end of year
$33,253
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,146
Net assets, end of year
$24,107
Land, buildings and equipment
$8,710
Gross receipts
$261,949
Employees
9
Year formed
2015
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
Heidi KlaassenExecutive Director
Officer
40$18,891
Percy SmerekAssociate Minister
Trustee or director
12.5$7,800
Sandra ShowellChair
Trustee or director
1$0
Mary LindellSecretary
Trustee or director
1$0
Ali Mae BartonTreasurer
Officer
2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Heidi KlaassenPresident20$0
Percy SmelekSecretary10$0
Ada SmelekMember1$0
Ali BartonTreasury1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEIDI KLAASSENPRESIDENT0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1447, MEDINA, TX 78055-1447
In care of
% HEIDI KLAASSEN
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Heidi Klaassen, 330 Big Rock Rd, Medina, TX 78055
Signed the 990
Heidi Klaassen, Executive Director
Return prepared by
MFS Taxation LLC

Mission

The Core House Ministries operates exclusively for religious and charitable purposes by maintaining a ministry facility in a rural community. The organization maintains open doors five days per week to provide opportunities for Bible study, prayer, worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The organization operates a ministry cafe in a rural food desert in furtherance of its religious and charitable mission, providing lunch four days per week to increase access to nutritious food and reduce social isolation. The cafe provides an environment for fellowship, prayer, and community connection. The program also includes a monthly food bank and provides meals at reduced or no cost to individuals in need. Approximately 40 to 60 individuals are served daily.
    Expenses $102,159 · revenue $100,520
  • The Core House Ministries distributed grant funds to partner ministries supporting both local outreach and broader domestic and international efforts. These activities include faith-based mentoring and rehabilitation programs, food security and care for underserved populations, and ministry efforts providing religious education, community support, and outreach to children and families in need. Through these grants, the organization advances its mission of spiritual growth, community engagement, and meeting practical needs.
    grants $50,713
  • Wednesday Night Core Group Family Fellowship meets weekly with 40 or more participants for structured Bible study, music, and fellowship. Meals are provided at no cost to support participation, community engagement, and spiritual development.
    Expenses $33,391

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-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
47-2413599
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$33,253
Income (IRS master file)
$261,949

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2017
Posted by the IRS
August 16, 2017
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2017

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
990December 2025$215,534$231,664$33,253XML
990-EZDecember 2024$100,168$99,409$40,237XML
990-EZDecember 2023$149,030$160,931$39,478XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––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 47-2413599).

Questions about CORE HOUSE MINISTRIES INC

What is the EIN of CORE HOUSE MINISTRIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CORE HOUSE MINISTRIES INC is 47-2413599.
Is CORE HOUSE MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2017.
Are donations to CORE HOUSE MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CORE HOUSE 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 CORE HOUSE 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 CORE HOUSE MINISTRIES 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 CORE HOUSE MINISTRIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Heidi Klaassen.
Who are the officers and directors of CORE HOUSE MINISTRIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $18,891 (Heidi Klaassen, Executive Director).
How much revenue does CORE HOUSE MINISTRIES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $215,534, expenses of $231,664 and total assets of $33,253 at year end.

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