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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2019773

LUTHERAN OUTDOORS MINISTRY OF TEXAS INC

Tax-exempt · LA GRANGE, TX 78945

Financials

$5.7M$3M2023$3.4M$3.2M2024$3.6M$3.8M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LUTHERAN OUTDOORS MINISTRY OF TEXAS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$3,550,811$3,786,038-$235,227$16,103,303$1,897,461$14,205,842
December 31, 2024990$3,392,617$3,249,009$143,608$16,580,728$2,163,352$14,417,376
December 31, 2023990$5,709,437$2,986,048$2,723,389$16,482,473$2,595,031$13,887,442
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,042,361
Program service revenue
$2,393,369
Investment income
$24,889
Net income from fundraising events
$70,717
Other revenue
$90,192

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$140,073
Other salaries and wages
$1,043,787
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,611,507
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$7,344
Accounting fees
$14,000
Occupancy
$393,844
Depreciation
$480,595
Program services (functional)
$2,699,659
Management and general (functional)
$1,078,525
Fundraising (functional)
$7,854

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$16,580,728
Total assets, end of year
$16,103,303
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,897,461
Net assets, end of year
$14,205,842
Land, buildings and equipment
$14,740,261
Publicly traded securities
$399,928
Net assets without donor restrictions
$14,073,565
Gross receipts
$3,578,690
Employees
111
Volunteers
113
Year formed
1979
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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Ryan NeuhausExecutive Director
Officer
–$96,238$43,835
Leah WolfDirector of Administration
Key employee
–$64,936$35,509
Rick MasselinkPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
Dale TrevinoVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
Daniel TempleSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
Michael McCreeryTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0
Kaitlyn AdamsDirector
Trustee or director
–$0$0
Nancy BeckcomDirector
Trustee or director
–$0$0
Michael CudaDirector
Trustee or director
–$0$0
Doug HoffmanDirector
Trustee or director
–$0$0
Rev Lee HopfDirector
Trustee or director
–$0$0
Kathy HowardDirector
Trustee or director
–$0$0
Eric SchmidtDirector
Trustee or director
–$0$0
Sam WoolseyDirector
Trustee or director
–$0$0
Phillip GuebertDirector
Trustee or director
–$0$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Chelsie SchefferVice-Chair
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIC SCHMIDTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
RICK MASSELINKVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DANIEL TEMPLESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MICHAEL MCCREERYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KAITLYN ADAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
NANCY BECKCOMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MICHAEL CUDADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DOUG HOFFMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
REV LEE HOPFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KATHY HOWARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
REV MARTIN RICHARDSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DALE TREVINODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
SAM WOOLSEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
PHILIP GUEBERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
EUGENE BODECHARIMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CHELSIE SCHEFFERVICE CHAIRWO
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
RON LAMMERTTEXAS DISTRI
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL DE YOUNGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
RICK MASSELINKVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
REV MARTIN RICHARDSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JANE BELANGERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MARK STIRLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DEAN LAUPPEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ERIC SCHMIDTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KATHY HOWARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DOUG HOFFMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DONNA SNOWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DANIEL TEMPLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
REV BEN SCHRANKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MICHAEL CUDADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
REV TIM DINGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
EUGENE BODECHARIMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CHELSIE SCHEFFERVICE CHAIRWO
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 457, LA GRANGE, TX 78945-0457
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Michael McCreery, PoBox457, La Grange, TX 78945
Signed the 990
Ryan Neuhaus, Executive Director
Phone
(979) 968-1657
Return prepared by
MONTEMAYOR BRITTON BENDER CAREY PC

Mission

Transforming lives through adventurous Christ-centered experiences by planting seeds of faith, cultivating Christian leaders, and growing the Kingdom of God.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LOMT has provided programming and facilities for Christ-centered outdoor experiences for children, youth, and families since 1979. Committed to supporting the mission and ministry of the Texas District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, LOMT conducts year-round programs that provide an intentional Christian community for participants and a break from daily routines. LOMT's activities include a summer camp program, directed retreat programs, and hosted retreats. These activities are carried out primarily through the operation of Camp Lone Star, a camp and retreat facility on the Colorado River in La Grange, Texas.
    Expenses $2,699,659 · revenue $2,393,369

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

IRS record

EIN
74-2019773
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
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$3,550,811$3,786,038$16,103,303XML
990-TDecember 2025–––IRS
990December 2024$3,392,617$3,249,009$16,580,728XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$5,709,437$2,986,048$16,482,473XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$4,209,094$2,604,440$13,722,832IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 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 74-2019773).

Questions about LUTHERAN OUTDOORS MINISTRY OF TEXAS INC

What is the EIN of LUTHERAN OUTDOORS MINISTRY OF TEXAS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LUTHERAN OUTDOORS MINISTRY OF TEXAS INC is 74-2019773.
Is LUTHERAN OUTDOORS MINISTRY OF TEXAS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to LUTHERAN OUTDOORS MINISTRY OF TEXAS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LUTHERAN OUTDOORS MINISTRY OF TEXAS 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 LUTHERAN OUTDOORS MINISTRY OF TEXAS 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 LUTHERAN OUTDOORS MINISTRY OF TEXAS 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 LUTHERAN OUTDOORS MINISTRY OF TEXAS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Michael McCreery.
Who are the officers and directors of LUTHERAN OUTDOORS MINISTRY OF TEXAS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,238 (Ryan Neuhaus, Executive Director).
How much revenue does LUTHERAN OUTDOORS MINISTRY OF TEXAS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,550,811, expenses of $3,786,038 and total assets of $16,103,303 at year end.

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