Nonprofit · EIN 75-2416743
COMMON GROUND MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · WAXAHACHIE, TX 75168
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $88,901 | $124,838 | -$35,937 | $48,373 | – | $48,373 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $80,279 | $121,045 | -$40,766 | $84,310 | – | $84,310 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $178,401 | $109,856 | $68,545 | $128,223 | $3,147 | $125,076 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $88,054
- Net income from fundraising events
- $555
- Other revenue
- $292
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $78,648
- Occupancy
- $13,998
- Printing, publications and postage
- $210
- Other expenses
- $31,982
- Program services (functional)
- $10,368
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $84,310
- Total assets, end of year
- $48,373
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $48,373
- Cash, savings and investments
- $23,187
- Land and buildings
- $17,000
- Gross receipts
- $88,901
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christie Berger | Secretary | 6 | $0 |
| Judy Helm | Treasurer | 6 | $0 |
| Cheryl Loper | President | 8 | $0 |
| Helen Wagner | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| DeShawn Moore | Program Director | 48 | $0 |
| Jill Wadsworth | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Ashley Spurlock | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan King | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Christi Kubin | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Ballard | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Keisha Solomon | Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christie Berger | Secretary | 6 | $0 |
| Judy Helm | Treasurer | 6 | $0 |
| Cheryl Loper | President | 8 | $0 |
| Helen Wagner | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| DeShawn Moore | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Jill Wadsworth | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Sheriff Olalekan | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Ashley Spurlock | Program Director | 48 | $0 |
| Marilyn Sutton | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Ballard | Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Spurlock | Program Director | 48 | $25,517 |
| Christie Berger | Secretary | 6 | $0 |
| Judy Helm | Treasurer | 6 | $0 |
| Cheryl Loper | President | 8 | $0 |
| Helen Wagner | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| DeShawn Moore | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Jill Wadsworth | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Sheriff Olalekan | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Marilyn Sutton | Member | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Ballard | Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 444, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75168-0444
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Judy Helm, Treasurer
- Phone
- (972) 217-5772
Mission
Ministry to Disadvantaged Youth
Program accomplishments
- Christmas Store allows families to purchase Christmas toys at a greatly reduced price. Toys are donated to Common Ground Ministries. Approximately 45 children blessed.Expenses $64 · grants $3,938
- Provides after school tutoring and life skills lessons for over 30 youth.Expenses $8,360 · grants $4,950
- Provides summer day camps and educational bridge program for over 30 childrenExpenses $1,944
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-2416743
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X90Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $48,373
- Income (IRS master file)
- $88,901
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $88,901 | $124,838 | $48,373 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $80,279 | $121,045 | $84,310 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $178,401 | $109,856 | $128,223 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 75-2416743).
Questions about COMMON GROUND MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of COMMON GROUND MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMON GROUND MINISTRIES is 75-2416743.
- Is COMMON GROUND MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to COMMON GROUND MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMON GROUND MINISTRIES 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 COMMON GROUND MINISTRIES 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 COMMON GROUND MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMON GROUND MINISTRIES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COMMON GROUND MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $88,901, expenses of $124,838 and total assets of $48,373 at year end.
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