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Nonprofit · EIN 68-0182727

LIFE ASSURANCE MINISTRIES INC

Also known as LIFE ASSURANCE MINISTRIES

Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85023

Financials

$210K$187K2023$196K$181K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIFE ASSURANCE MINISTRIES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$196,495$180,681$15,814$246,543$0$246,543
December 31, 2023990$209,636$187,103$22,533$230,729$0$230,729
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$196,484
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$11
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$10
Accounting fees
$334
Travel
$28
Program services (functional)
$125,043
Management and general (functional)
$55,638

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$230,729
Total assets, end of year
$246,543
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$246,543
Gross unrelated business income
$11
Gross receipts
$196,495
Employees
0
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2000
State of legal domicile
AZ

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Richard TinkerPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Cheryl GrangerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Martin CareyDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Carel StevensonDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Kaspars OzolinsDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Dale RatzlaffDirector
Former
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Richard TinkerPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Cheryl GrangerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Dale RatzlaffDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Martin CareyDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Carel StevensonDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Kaspars OzolinsDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2412 W GREENWAY RD SUITE C-1, PHOENIX, AZ 85023-4241
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Richard Tinker, 31763 Tennessee St, Yucaipa, CA 92399
Signed the 990
Richard Tinker, President
Phone
(909) 430-1921

Mission

Publishes "Proclamation!" magazine online, videos, and podcasts clarifying the new covenant gospel of grace and pointing out the errors of legalism and false religion. Publishes on the web at www.LifeAssuranceMinistries.org and others, and engages in seminars in various locations.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Published weekly email "Proclamation" Magazine: 1) Articles that clarify the new covenant gospel of grace and point out the errors of legalism and false religion, 2) News of events presented by Life Assurance Ministries, 3) Letters to the editor and responses, 4) Relevant books, 5) Regular columnists, 6) Links to video and other related content, 7) Some content translated into Spanish and Portuguese.
    Expenses $38,661
  • Video and podcast publishing on the internet: 1) videos of annual conferences and more, 2) weekly podcasts where biblical and experiential topics are discussed, and 3) weekly podcasts comparing published material with biblical themes. Additional podcasts are in the planning stages.
    Expenses $77,322
  • Teaching Seminars and Classes: 1) produce annual 3-day event in Southern California featuring experienced Christian apologists and ministry leaders, 2) teaching focused on the new covenant gospel of grace and the errors of legalism and false religion, 3) weekly and bi-weekly classes in Southern California and also available on Zoom featuring related theological material, 4) Handouts, brochures, and books provided.
    Expenses $9,060

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
68-0182727
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
2005
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$246,543
Income (IRS master file)
$196,495

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$196,495$180,681$246,543IRS
990December 2023$209,636$187,103$230,729XML
990December 2022$171,028$155,537$208,196IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 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 68-0182727).

Questions about LIFE ASSURANCE MINISTRIES INC

What is the EIN of LIFE ASSURANCE MINISTRIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFE ASSURANCE MINISTRIES INC is 68-0182727.
Is LIFE ASSURANCE MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to LIFE ASSURANCE MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIFE ASSURANCE 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 LIFE ASSURANCE MINISTRIES INC 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 LIFE ASSURANCE MINISTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of LIFE ASSURANCE MINISTRIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Richard Tinker.
Who are the officers and directors of LIFE ASSURANCE MINISTRIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LIFE ASSURANCE MINISTRIES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $196,495, expenses of $180,681 and total assets of $246,543 at year end.

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