WATERS OF GRACE

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

PO BOX 1946, SEDALIA, MO 65302-1946

Mailing address (990-N for 2018)

PO Box 1946, Sedailia MO 64601

Principal officer (990-N for 2018)

Lori Lyon, 1816 Fair Street, Chillicothe MO 64601

Signed the 990-EZ

Lori Lyon, Treasurer

Phone

(660) 287-2836

Website

watersofgrace.net

Mission

The purpose of Waters of Grace is to share the love and grace of Jesus Christ with people in need. Through God's word we learn that Jesus Christ brings us living water and grace upon grace. As disciples working together through Jesus Christ, Waters of Grace can (may) bring gifts of grace and love to make a difference in peoples' lives. Waters of Grace provides community to global outreach and discipleship which assists individuals or groups, whose needs may be, but are not limited to physical, financial, spiritual or educational, as well as support other organizations whose mission reflect the same.

Program accomplishments

• Outreach to Dina's Orphanage in Haiti began in 2015. Dina currently has 15 orphans plus 4 helpers, but has been as high as 31. Our monthly outreach includes money for food, helpers for the orphanage, school expenses, propane and transportation costs. A mission team traveled to Haiti in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 to help the orphanage with special project needs including a well, stove, and bunk beds for the kids. Our outreach has also included medical expenses and funeral expenses when needed. In 2020 the orphanage moved to a new safer and more sanitary location with access to water. Waters of Grace helped with moving costs, a water holding tank, a motorcycle for transportation, and new mattresses for the children. In 2021 the orphanage had to move again. Due to increasing violence in the area, the children were moved again in 2024 closer to the Dominican border. They are able to attend school and are thriving, however, they continue to be in need. They had to leave everything behind except for a small bag of clothes for each child, and were sleeping on the floor. Waters of Grace helped with moving costs and school fees. In 2025 we also helped them get new beds and mattresses.
  grants $20,380
• Outreach to Haitian Support/God's Lambs began in 2018. God's Lambs Orphanage was created in 2018 with 18 kids ages 3-11 living on the streets, homeless, starving and some of them sick. Many were abandoned so young that they didn't even know their names. In 2020, the orphans were moved to a safer location due to the political unrest in the country, and were joined by 6 other orphans being supported by a local church. Bunk beds were provided for the orphans, as well as goats and chickens. The children attended a local school in walking distance of their location, and received medical care when needed. 6 additional orphans were added in 2021. In 2023, due to political unrest and gang violence, the children were moved to safer locations either with extended family members or to a local church supported orphanage. In 2024, grants also include outreach to global charitable organizations for disaster relief and food distribution with an emphasis on serving children and widows. In 2025, grants were made to Haiti Mission of Hope and Care to build a brighter future for the Haiti island of La Gonave to transform lives through accessible healthcare, quality education and strong community support. School supplies and backpacks were given out to children, and a well was dug to provide water to the community. They are in the process of building a safe compound including an orphanage, school, clinic, church and garden.
  grants $50,855
• Outreach to children and families in Haiti began in 2016. Several children/families have been sponsored, helping them with essential items such as food, clothing, shelter, medical care and school costs. In 2020, Waters of Grace also helped with funeral costs for a Pastor and his wife related to one of our sponsor families who were tragically robbed and killed. In 2021, Waters of Grace provided aid to earthquake victims also. In 2025, two families were helped with immigration paperwork and fees to be able to legally stay in the U.S.
  grants $86,066

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.

IRS record

EIN

81-3290916

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

2016

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P20)

Assets (IRS master file)

$22,967

Income (IRS master file)

$153,962

Filing history

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 81-3290916).

Questions about WATERS OF GRACE

What is the EIN of WATERS OF GRACE?

The employer identification number (EIN) of WATERS OF GRACE is 81-3290916.

Is WATERS OF GRACE tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.

Are donations to WATERS OF GRACE tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does WATERS OF GRACE 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 WATERS OF GRACE 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 WATERS OF GRACE last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of WATERS OF GRACE?

The 990-N for 2018 names Lori Lyon.

Who are the officers and directors of WATERS OF GRACE?

The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does WATERS OF GRACE have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $153,962, expenses of $151,489 and total assets of $22,967 at year end.

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