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Nonprofit · EIN 75-1525357

GODS OPEN DOOR TO ETERNAL LIFE

Also known as GODTEL MINISTRIES

Tax-exempt · NACOGDOCHES, TX 75964

Financials

$382K$409K2023$393K$424K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GODS OPEN DOOR TO ETERNAL LIFE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$393,169$424,020-$30,851$1,492,335$0$1,492,335
December 31, 2023990$381,899$409,138-$27,239$1,523,186$0$1,523,186
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$366,585
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$39
Net income from sales of inventory
$4,990
Other revenue
$26,545

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$38,150
Other salaries and wages
$70,632
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$108,907
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,500
Occupancy
$96,687
Travel
$21,364
Depreciation
$37,648
Program services (functional)
$418,150
Management and general (functional)
$5,870

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,523,186
Total assets, end of year
$1,492,335
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,492,335
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,316,432
Gross receipts
$400,488
Employees
15
Volunteers
525
Year formed
1975
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARTIN BAKERPRESIDENT/EX
Officer
20$19,250
NANCY GENTRYTREASURER
Officer
20$18,900
JOSHUA GENTRYVICE PRESIDE
Officer
1$0
TODD ALSTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
OLIVIA HOLLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CLAY ALVERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRUCE ROBINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PETE ZAPATADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS ENGLERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LANNY WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARY BAKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARTIN BAKERPRESIDENT/EX
Officer
20$18,200
NANCY GENTRYTREASURER
Officer
20$13,700
JOSHUA GENTRYVICE PRESIDE
Officer
1$500
TODD ALSTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CLAY ALVERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARY BAKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS ENGLERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
OLIVIA HOLLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRUCE ROBINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LANNY WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PETE ZAPATADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1902 DOUGLASS RD, NACOGDOCHES, TX 75964-3817
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARTIN BAKER, 323 MOODY STREET, LUFKIN, TX 759010445
Signed the 990
NANCY GENTRY, TREASURER
Phone
(936) 327-8863
Return prepared by
CRI ADVISORS LLC

Mission

FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEMONSTRATING GOD'S LOVE TO A BROKEN AND HURTING WORLD, GODTEL MINISTRIES, AT THEIR THREE LOCATIONS, MEETS THE BASIC NEEDS, FREE OF CHARGE, OF EACH PERSON THAT THE LORD BRINGS TO THEM. THESE NEEDS INCLUDE VITAL INFORMATION FROM THE WORD OF GOD, FOOD (PREPARED MEALS), HOUSING, CLOTHING, LAUNDRY SERVICE, PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS, LINENS, FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND SEVERAL ADDITIONAL SERVICES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WE HELD TWO DAILY BIBLE CLASSES WHILE PROVIDING HOUSING, CLOTHING, MEALS, AND BIBLE-BASED COUNSELING. IN 2024, WE SERVED 12,639 PEOPLE, PROVIDING 39,117 BEDS (NIGHTS LODGING), AND 121,368 MEALS. THE HUNGRY ARE FED AND THE HOMELESS ARE HOUSED AT AN AVERAGE COST OF 25.00 PER PERSON PER DAY. AS INDIVIDUALS ACCEPT THE TRUTHS OF GOD AND BEGIN TO OBEY SCRIPTUAL TEACHINGS, THEIR LIVES CHANGE AND THEY BECOME LAW-ABIDING, PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS
    Expenses $406,856
  • WE DISTRIBUTE A VARIETY OF CHRISTIAN LITERATURE, TAPES, CD'S, AND BOOKS, INCLUDING BIBLES, 12,500 NEWSLETTERS, BROCHURES CONTAINING CREATION FACTS (SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE SUPPORTING SPECIAL CREATION/INTELLIGENT DESIGN), INFORMATION ABOUT FAITH, AND GOSPEL MUSIC RECORDINGS. WE MAINTAIN A WEBSITE TO INFORM AND INSPIRE, INCLUDING A LIST OF SUGGESTED CHRISTIAN READING MATERIALS
    Expenses $11,294

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
75-1525357
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
1977
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P200)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,492,335
Income (IRS master file)
$400,488

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$393,169$424,020$1,492,335XML
990December 2023$381,899$409,138$1,523,186XML
990December 2022$354,270$417,941$1,550,425IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 75-1525357).

Questions about GODS OPEN DOOR TO ETERNAL LIFE

What is the EIN of GODS OPEN DOOR TO ETERNAL LIFE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GODS OPEN DOOR TO ETERNAL LIFE is 75-1525357.
Is GODS OPEN DOOR TO ETERNAL LIFE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
Are donations to GODS OPEN DOOR TO ETERNAL LIFE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GODS OPEN DOOR TO ETERNAL LIFE 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 GODS OPEN DOOR TO ETERNAL LIFE 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 GODS OPEN DOOR TO ETERNAL LIFE 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 GODS OPEN DOOR TO ETERNAL LIFE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARTIN BAKER.
Who are the officers and directors of GODS OPEN DOOR TO ETERNAL LIFE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $19,250 (MARTIN BAKER, PRESIDENT/EX).
How much revenue does GODS OPEN DOOR TO ETERNAL LIFE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $393,169, expenses of $424,020 and total assets of $1,492,335 at year end.

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