Nonprofit · EIN 68-0023605
LETS GO FISHING MINISTRIES INC
Also known as OUTDOOR CONNECTION MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · LITTLETON, CO 80160
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $569,007 | $621,101 | -$52,094 | $134,039 | $7,759 | $126,280 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $321,924 | $351,307 | -$29,383 | $187,581 | $9,207 | $178,374 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $297,417 | $281,762 | $15,655 | $210,731 | $2,974 | $207,757 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $562,651
- Program service revenue
- $4,898
- Investment income
- $1,458
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $86,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $22,825
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $233,148
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $142
- Travel
- $11,687
- Depreciation
- $442
- Program services (functional)
- $527,939
- Management and general (functional)
- $62,110
- Fundraising (functional)
- $31,052
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $187,581
- Total assets, end of year
- $134,039
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,759
- Net assets, end of year
- $126,280
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $294
- Gross receipts
- $569,007
- Employees
- 1
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Barringer | Key employee | 30 | $61,500 | $0 |
| Wendell Morton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $13,125 | $11,875 |
| James Grassi | President Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Paterson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee Hall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Austin Knuppe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Taff Vidales | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Ettner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Grassi | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $58,458 | $67,887 |
| Wendell Morton | Executive Director | 50 | $69,500 | $17,500 |
| Don Paterson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee Hall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Austin Knuppe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Taff Vidales | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Ettner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wayne Cofield | Secr/treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Grassi | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $33,000 | $66,654 |
| Wendell Morton | Executive Director | 50 | $69,500 | $17,500 |
| Don Paterson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $750 | $0 |
| Lee Hall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Austin Knuppe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Taff Vidales | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Ettner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wayne Cofield | Secr/treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 182, LITTLETON, CO 80160-0182
- In care of
- % PAYCHECK CONNECTION
- Signed the 990
- Wendell Morton, Treasurer
- Phone
- (303) 945-1487
- Website
- www.mensministrycatalyst.org
- Return prepared by
- Clergy Advantage
Mission
Provide pastors, lay-leaders, men's organizations, and denominations with the counsel, services, and resources they need to successfully reach men for Christ. The services and resources guide them in aninnovative way of thinking about their faith. It also gives them the guidance they need to eliminate the failure and frustration often associated with developing an effective ministry to men.
Program accomplishments
- 1. Cohort Experience for Ministry Leaders - held two six month sessions, meeting monthly. 28 total men were impacted directly and 22 churches benefited from the Cohort. These Cohorts Experiences are designed to help mens leaders to gain an experiential understanding of how men's lives are impacted deeply. Our Donors paid for these events.2. 3 One Day Men's Leadership Workshops; Colorado Springs, CO: Brighton, CO: Post Falls, ID; 55 men in combined attendance. The event provides the basics of creating a ministry to men within their local church.3. Produced 24 pod cast episodes; released in all 50 states and 17 countries outside the US.4. Produced a weekly devotional lesson. Distributed to over 1,000 people via email, as well as via FaceBook and LinkedIn.5. Conducted a 45th Anniversary Celebration - 67 people in attendance - discussed the future of MMC and solicited their support.Expenses $527,939
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
- 68-0023605
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X21Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $134,039
- Income (IRS master file)
- $569,007
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $569,007 | $621,101 | $134,039 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $321,924 | $351,307 | $187,581 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $297,417 | $281,762 | $210,731 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $288,837 | $328,862 | $197,656 | 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 68-0023605).
Questions about LETS GO FISHING MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of LETS GO FISHING MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LETS GO FISHING MINISTRIES INC is 68-0023605.
- Is LETS GO FISHING MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to LETS GO FISHING MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LETS GO FISHING 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 LETS GO FISHING 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 LETS GO FISHING 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 are the officers and directors of LETS GO FISHING MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,500 (Linda Barringer, Key employee).
- How much revenue does LETS GO FISHING MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $569,007, expenses of $621,101 and total assets of $134,039 at year end.
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