Nonprofit · EIN 82-3641234
TRANSFORMATION MINISTRIES INC
Also known as IRON SHARPENS IRON
Tax-exempt · SOUTH BEND, IN 46616
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,751,193 | $1,374,411 | $376,782 | $7,954,885 | $8,997 | $7,945,888 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,568,159 | $1,201,243 | $366,916 | $7,450,508 | $0 | $7,450,508 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,049,594 | $736,218 | $2,313,376 | $6,946,622 | $0 | $6,946,622 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,710,575
- Program service revenue
- $4,810
- Investment income
- $36,704
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$910
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$896
- Other revenue
- -$896
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $86,727
- Other salaries and wages
- $551,184
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $748,799
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $31,848
- Occupancy
- $105,700
- Travel
- $11,534
- Depreciation
- $178,823
- Program services (functional)
- $816,478
- Management and general (functional)
- $325,803
- Fundraising (functional)
- $232,130
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,450,508
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,954,885
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,997
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,945,888
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,985,481
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,730,247
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,812,742
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $133,146
- Gross receipts
- $1,754,361
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORY LANTZ | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 0.38 | $86,728 | $2,400 |
| TERRY BLEY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGIE HELMUTH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| REDGINA HILL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK LANTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN LOVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN MACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| GIL MICHEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORY LANTZ | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $88,775 | $2,000 |
| TERRY BLEY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGIE HELMUTH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| REDGINA HILL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK LANTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN LOVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN MACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| GIL MICHEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORY LANTZ | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $77,790 | $1,800 |
| TERRY BLEY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGIE HELMUTH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REDGINA HILL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK LANTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN LOVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN MACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEIANNA MCCRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GIL MICHEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1101 KING ST, SOUTH BEND, IN 46616-1710
- In care of
- % KORY LANTZ
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 1519 Portage Ave, South Bend IN 46616
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- REDGINA HILL, 52762 SILVER FOX TRAIL, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Kory Lantz, 615 Cushing Street, South Bend IN 46616
- Signed the 990
- MARGIE HELMUTH, TREASURER
- Phone
- (574) 737-4020
- Website
- www.transformation58.com
- Return prepared by
- INSIGHT ACCOUNTING GROUP PC
Mission
WE SEEK TO TRANSFORM THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF URBAN YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE CONNECTING OTHERS TO THE CITY IN A POSITIVE WAY.
Program accomplishments
- IRON SHARPENS IRON (ISI) - WE EXIST TO SEE THE YOUTH LEADERS OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY BECOME POSITIVE INFLUENCERS WHO CHALLENGE, ENCOURAGE, AND SHARPEN THEIR PEERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITY. WE BELIEVE THAT HEAVILY INVESTING IN A SMALL NUMBER OF STUDENTS AT A VERY DEEP LEVEL WILL PRODUCE GREATER LONG-TERM BENEFITS. ISI SERVED 77 STUDENTS IN THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025.Expenses $802,710 · revenue $4,810
- SUMMER SKILLS ACADEMY - THE SUMMER SKILLS ACADEMY PROVIDES YOUTH IN THE SOUTH BEND AREA WITH LOVING RELATIONSHIPS IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT DURING SUMMER BREAK. YOUTH ARE ABLE TO PICK A LEARNING TRACK, PARTICIPATE IN GROUP ACTIVITIES, RECEIVE TWO DAILY MEALS, PARTICIPATE IN SMALL GROUP MENTORING, AND GO ON FIELD TRIPS. ULTIMATELY, WE DESIRE FOR EVERYONE TO EXPERIENCE THE HOPE AND LOVE THAT JESUS OFFERS. SUMMER SKILLS SERVED 122 STUDENTS IN THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025.Expenses $768
- SCHOLARSHIPS - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A ONE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP FOR ANY IRON SHARPENS IRON PARTICIPANT WHO GRADUATES HIGH SCHOOL AND CHOOSES TO ATTEND COLLEGE. THIRTEEN SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED DURING THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025.Expenses $13,000 · grants $13,000
- CITY LIGHT KIDS (CLK) IS A PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS THAT MEETS WEEKLY AFTER SCHOOL, THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. CLK FOSTERS AN ENVIRONMENT OF BELONGING AND OFFERS A SPACE FOR EACH STUDENT TO BE KNOWN AND ACCEPTED, PROVIDING A UNIQUE SUPPORT SYSTEM THAT COMES ALONGSIDE STUDENTS, THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY, AND THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. DURING THE COURSE OF A CLK GATHERING, STUDENTS WILL PLAY, PARTICIPATE IN LIFE SKILLS AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, RECEIVE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND SHARE IN A FAMILY STYLE MEAL. 40 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM IN THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-3641234
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,954,885
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,754,361
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,751,193 | $1,374,411 | $7,954,885 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,568,159 | $1,201,243 | $7,450,508 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,049,594 | $736,218 | $6,946,622 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Kory Lantz | June 30, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 82-3641234).
Questions about TRANSFORMATION MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of TRANSFORMATION MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TRANSFORMATION MINISTRIES INC is 82-3641234.
- Is TRANSFORMATION MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to TRANSFORMATION MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TRANSFORMATION MINISTRIES INC 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 TRANSFORMATION MINISTRIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TRANSFORMATION MINISTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of TRANSFORMATION MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names REDGINA HILL.
- Who are the officers and directors of TRANSFORMATION MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,728 (KORY LANTZ, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does TRANSFORMATION MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,751,193, expenses of $1,374,411 and total assets of $7,954,885 at year end.
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