Nonprofit · EIN 75-2619040
CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST MINISTRIES
Also known as THE CROSS
Tax-exempt · GROOM, TX 79039
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $246,653 | $220,824 | $25,829 | $1,207,425 | $1,246 | $1,206,179 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $214,207 | $241,154 | -$26,947 | $1,181,503 | $1,153 | $1,180,350 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $284,165 | $278,051 | $6,114 | $1,208,485 | $1,188 | $1,207,297 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $228,734
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $789
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $17,130
- Other revenue
- $17,130
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $79,148
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $85,245
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,180
- Occupancy
- $8,549
- Depreciation
- $59,701
- Program services (functional)
- $218,644
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,180
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,181,503
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,207,425
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,246
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,206,179
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $968,313
- Gross receipts
- $409,508
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 1995
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA THOMAS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| STEVE THOMAS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| KATINA TAYLOR | SECRETARY/TR Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE THOMAS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| BARBARA THOMAS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| KATINA TAYLOR | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE THOMAS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $458 |
| BARBARA THOMAS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $458 |
| KATINA TAYLOR | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 370, GROOM, TX 79039-0370
- In care of
- % STEVE THOMAS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- STEVE THOMAS, PO BOX 370, GROOM, TX 79039
- Signed the 990
- STEVE THOMAS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (806) 665-3396
- Website
- WWW.CROSSMINISTRIES.NET
- Return prepared by
- KNAPP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC
Mission
TO PROVIDE REMINDERS (VISUAL & OTHERS) OF THE MINISTRY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY BEING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NOTABLE CROSS & FACILITIES ADJACENT AND SURROUNDING THE BASE.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE REMINDERS (VISUAL & OTHERS) OF THE MINISTRY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.Expenses $218,644 · grants $2,500 · revenue $17,130
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-2619040
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,207,425
- Income (IRS master file)
- $409,508
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $246,653 | $220,824 | $1,207,425 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $214,207 | $241,154 | $1,181,503 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $284,165 | $278,051 | $1,208,485 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $252,149 | $293,845 | $1,201,542 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 75-2619040).
Questions about CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST MINISTRIES is 75-2619040.
- Is CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 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 CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 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 CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST MINISTRIES 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 CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names STEVE THOMAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $246,653, expenses of $220,824 and total assets of $1,207,425 at year end.
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