Nonprofit · EIN 81-2951686
RIPPLE OF LIGHT MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · ABILENE, TX 79603
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $88,044 | $111,476 | -$23,432 | $21,871 | $689 | $21,182 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $152,079 | $154,633 | -$2,554 | $45,313 | $699 | $44,614 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $88,044
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $47,408
- Occupancy
- $32,844
- Printing, publications and postage
- $30
- Other expenses
- $31,194
- Program services (functional)
- $70,396
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $45,313
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,871
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $689
- Net assets, end of year
- $21,182
- Cash, savings and investments
- $1,268
- Land and buildings
- $1,485
- Gross receipts
- $88,044
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE TACKETT | PRESIDENT | 3.5 | $0 |
| RISCHE BEESON | VICE-PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID K BATTEN | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| J R FOSTER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| JACK SMITH | MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| CAM J HURST | MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE TACKETT | PRESIDENT | 3.5 | $0 |
| RISCHE BEESON | VICE-PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID K BATTEN | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| J R FOSTER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| JACK SMITH | MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| CAM J HURST | MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1909 VICTORIA ST, ABILENE, TX 79603-3613
- In care of
- % KEVIN BATTEN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- DAVID K BATTEN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (325) 864-3067
- Website
- WWW.RIPPLEOFLIGHT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MC ELROY & COMPANY PC
Mission
RIPPLE OF LIGHT MINISTRIES IS DEDICATED TO PROCLAIMING THE GOSEPL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH AN ENGAGING NETWORK OF MULTIMEDIA THAT REACHES THE LOST AND TEACHES THE CHURCH.
Program accomplishments
- DEVELOPMENT OF MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS TO TEACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND REACHES THE LOST AND TEACHES THE CHURCH.Expenses $70,396
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 | Not 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
- 81-2951686
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $21,871
- Income (IRS master file)
- $88,044
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $88,044 | $111,476 | $21,871 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $152,079 | $154,633 | $45,313 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 81-2951686).
Questions about RIPPLE OF LIGHT MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of RIPPLE OF LIGHT MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RIPPLE OF LIGHT MINISTRIES is 81-2951686.
- Is RIPPLE OF LIGHT MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to RIPPLE OF LIGHT MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RIPPLE OF LIGHT 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 RIPPLE OF LIGHT MINISTRIES 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 RIPPLE OF LIGHT MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of RIPPLE OF LIGHT MINISTRIES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does RIPPLE OF LIGHT MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $88,044, expenses of $111,476 and total assets of $21,871 at year end.
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