Nonprofit · EIN 47-4045305
FAITH AND LIFE INC
Tax-exempt · NEWTON, KS 67114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $488,159 | $477,173 | $10,986 | $339,089 | $155,619 | $183,470 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $459,272 | $419,336 | $39,936 | $326,868 | $154,384 | $172,484 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $472,421 | $481,683 | -$9,262 | $272,490 | $150,191 | $122,299 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $38,711
- Program service revenue
- $449,448
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $36,364
- Other salaries and wages
- $31,456
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $73,001
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $33,224
- Travel
- $318
- Program services (functional)
- $443,233
- Management and general (functional)
- $33,940
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $326,868
- Total assets, end of year
- $339,089
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $155,619
- Net assets, end of year
- $183,470
- Gross receipts
- $488,159
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- KS
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETHANY MARTIN | MANAGER Key employee | 40 | $36,364 |
| LOIS FRIESEN | PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ELISABETH PAULS | TREASURER Officer | 0 | $0 |
| MILTON CLAASSEN | SECRETARY Officer | 0 | $0 |
| CONNIE CLAASSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOE FRIESEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETHANY MARTIN | MANAGER Key employee | 40 | $35,817 |
| LOIS FRIESEN | PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ELISABETH PAULS | TREASURER Officer | 0 | $0 |
| MILTON CLAASSEN | SECRETARY Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DEWAYNE PAULS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOE FRIESEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETHANY MARTIN | MANAGER Key employee | 40 | $35,096 |
| LOIS FRIESEN | PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ELISABETH PAULS | TREASURER Officer | 0 | $0 |
| MILTON CLAASSEN | SECRETARY Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DEWAYNE PAULS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOE FRIESEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 606 N MAIN, NEWTON, KS 67114-2208
- In care of
- % ELISABETH PAULS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ELISABETH G PAULS, 120 W 6TH SUITE 180, NEWTON, KS 67114
- Signed the 990
- ELISABETH G PAULS, Treasurer
- Phone
- (316) 283-2210
- Return prepared by
- LEGACY TAX & ACCOUNTING LLC
Mission
To be an arm of the church by selling religous books and materials
Program accomplishments
- The purpose of Faith and Life Inc. is to encourage, inspire, and strengthen the faith of individuals in Newton and the surrounding communities. We seek to be a resource for church members and non- members through the sales of books, music, greeting cards, and other inspirational gifts and to partner with local church and organizations to positively impact the community.Expenses $443,233 · revenue $488,159
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4045305
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $339,089
- Income (IRS master file)
- $488,159
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $488,159 | $477,173 | $339,089 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $459,272 | $419,336 | $326,868 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $472,421 | $481,683 | $272,490 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $431,523 | $441,483 | $270,137 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 47-4045305).
Questions about FAITH AND LIFE INC
- What is the EIN of FAITH AND LIFE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FAITH AND LIFE INC is 47-4045305.
- Is FAITH AND LIFE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to FAITH AND LIFE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FAITH AND LIFE 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 FAITH AND LIFE 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 FAITH AND LIFE 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 FAITH AND LIFE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ELISABETH G PAULS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FAITH AND LIFE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $36,364 (BETHANY MARTIN, MANAGER).
- How much revenue does FAITH AND LIFE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $488,159, expenses of $477,173 and total assets of $339,089 at year end.
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