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Nonprofit · EIN 68-0026528

VINE LIFE MINISTRIES INC

Tax-exempt · LINCOLN, CA 95648

Financials

$770K$1M2022$1.4M$1.3M2023$1M$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VINE LIFE MINISTRIES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,018,334$1,214,842-$196,508$181,238$91,410$89,828
June 30, 2024990$1,392,858$1,346,092$46,766$364,552$76,118$288,434
June 30, 2023990$770,472$1,043,853-$273,381$397,217$155,444$241,773
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$665,163
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$344,484
Other revenue
$353,171

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$168,160
Other salaries and wages
$295,999
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$464,159
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$132,240
Depreciation
$25,073
Program services (functional)
$1,015,799
Management and general (functional)
$199,043

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$364,552
Total assets, end of year
$181,238
Total liabilities, end of year
$91,410
Net assets, end of year
$89,828
Land, buildings and equipment
$31,218
Net assets with donor restrictions
$89,828
Gross receipts
$1,018,334
Employees
10
Volunteers
250
Year formed
1983
State of legal domicile
CA

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIC G LONGPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
60$85,280
BLAKE J LONGTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
60$82,880
ROBIN LONGDirector
Trustee or director
30$0
DENNIS WILEYDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BILLIE ROBSONDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
CATHY GIBBONDirector
Trustee or director
25$0
LINDA VANCEChairman
Officer
50$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIC G LONGPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
60$75,920
BLAKE J LONGTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
60$68,640
ROBIN LONGDirector
Trustee or director
30$0
DENNIS WILEYDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BILLIE ROBSONDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
CATHY GIBBONDirector
Trustee or director
25$0
LINDA VANCEChairman
Officer
50$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIC G LONGPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
60$68,640
BLAKE J LONGTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
60$62,400
ROBIN LONGDirector
Trustee or director
30$0
DENNIS WILEYDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BILLIE ROBSONDirector
Trustee or director
10$0
CATHY GIBBONDirector
Trustee or director
25$0
LINDA VANCEChairman
Officer
50$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 155, LINCOLN, CA 95648-0155
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ERIC G LONG, P O BOX 155, LINCOLN, CA 95648
Signed the 990
ERIC G LONG, President & CEO
Phone
(916) 645-0160
Return prepared by
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California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0026528 or by the name VINE LIFE MINISTRIES INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

TO PROVIDE FOOD RELIEF TO THE HUNGRY IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. TO TRAIN, COUNSEL, AND PROVIDE RELIEFTO THE YOUTH OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH SAFE AFTER SCHOOL SPACES, ACTIVITIES AND TRAINING IN LIFE SKILLS. TO PROVIDE A BOBUST HOMELESS CARE PROGRAM TO THE HOMELSS OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. TO OPERATE A THRIFT SHOP IN WHICH WE RAISE FUNDS FOR OUR OTHER CHARITABLE ACITVITIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • VINE LIFE MINISTRIES PURPOSE AND MISSIN OF ENHANCING AND IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES, IN THE CITY OF LINCOLN AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, DIRECTS THE SALT MINE, A SUBSIDIARY OF VINE LIFE MINISTRIES, INC. IN ADVANCING TOWARD THIS GOAL BY OFFERING CHILDRENS PROGRAM, YOUTH PROGRAM, AND ADULT TRAINING AND TEACHING, AS WELL AS AN AGGRESSIVE FEEDING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES EMERGENCY FOOD FOR NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE TARGET AREA. THE SALT MINE HAS FURNISHED OVER TWO MILLION MEALS TO LOCAL FAMILIES, AND OF THIS NUMBER, SIXTY - SEVEN PERCENT WERE FOR YOUTH AND CHILDERN. THE SALT MINE PROVIDES A FOOD BOX FOR NEEDY FAMILITES THAT WILL FEED EACH PERSON IN THAT PARTICULAR FAMILYY THREE MEALS A DAY FOR A WEEK. FOOD BOXES FOR EMERGENCY NEEDS ARE LIMITED TO ONE BOX PER MONTH. IN ADDITION, THE SALT MINE ADMINSTERS THE USDA DISTRIBUITION PROGRAM, AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES CAN RECEIVE TWO USDA DISTRIBUITION EACH MONTH. IN ADDITION TO THE ORGANIZED AND REGULATED FOOD PROGRAM, THE SALT MINE OFFERS DAILY MEALS TO TRANSIENT AND DISTRIBUITES TRUCKLOAD OF FOOD ON SATURDAY ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. THIS WORK IS ACCOMPLISHED AT THE SALT MINE BY STAFF AND AN ARMY OF VOLUTEERS FROM THE COMMUNITY. EACH WEEK, OUR ORGANIZATION RECEIVE AROUND FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS OF DONATED FOOD FROM THE COMMUNITY, FOOD WE PURCHASE FROM THE FOOD BANK, AND THE FOOD WE RECEIVE FROM DIRECT CONTACTWITH FOOD VENTORS. THE VOLUNTEERS THEN SORT, PACKAGE, AND BOX FOOD FOR NEEDY FAMILIES. OTHER WORKERS SCREEN THE REQUESTS FOR FOOD AND KEEP RECORDS OF WHO RECEIVES FOOD AND HOW OFTEN. FUNDING FOR THE SALT MINE COMES FROM GRANTS, DONAITONS FROM FIRENDS OF THE SALT MINE, AND THE PROCEEDS FROM TWO THRIFTS SHOP, THE SALT SELLER AND THE SALT MINE THRIFT SHOP BOTH LOCATED IN LINCOLN.
    Expenses $1,015,799 · revenue $1,018,334

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
68-0026528
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
1985
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$181,238
Income (IRS master file)
$1,018,334

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,018,334$1,214,842$181,238IRS
990June 2024$1,392,858$1,346,092$364,552IRS
990June 2023$770,472$1,043,853$397,217XML
990June 2022$861,854$980,622$712,752IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 68-0026528).

Questions about VINE LIFE MINISTRIES INC

What is the EIN of VINE LIFE MINISTRIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VINE LIFE MINISTRIES INC is 68-0026528.
Is VINE LIFE MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
Are donations to VINE LIFE MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VINE LIFE 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 VINE LIFE MINISTRIES INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VINE LIFE MINISTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of VINE LIFE MINISTRIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ERIC G LONG.
Who are the officers and directors of VINE LIFE MINISTRIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,280 (ERIC G LONG, President & CEO).
How much revenue does VINE LIFE MINISTRIES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,018,334, expenses of $1,214,842 and total assets of $181,238 at year end.

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