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Nonprofit · EIN 84-2500198

MAKE WAY MINISTRIES

Tax-exempt · DAYTON, OH 45429

Financials

$147K$129K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MAKE WAY MINISTRIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$147,080$129,307$17,773$43,169$0$43,169
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$130,356
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$563
Net income from fundraising events
$10,960
Net income from sales of inventory
$5,201
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$18,924
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$86,623
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$90,819
Printing, publications and postage
$1,205
Other expenses
$18,359
Program services (functional)
$107,380

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$26,419
Total assets, end of year
$43,169
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$43,169
Cash, savings and investments
$34,718
Gross receipts
$154,249

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Dustin RenzPresident40$71,854$4,197
Brittany RenzDirector20$14,769–
Nathan DanserSecretary0.5$0–
Joshua McCameyTreasurer0.5$0–
Gary DenbowDirector0.5$0–
Delbert HillDirector0.5$0–
Kim WinterDirector (11.26.25)0.5$0–

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 292914, DAYTON, OH 45429-8914
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 292914, Kettering OH 45429
Signed the 990-EZ
Dustin Renz, President
Phone
(937) 543-1354

Mission

Make Way Ministries exists to empower the Body of Christ to awaken through revival, mature through discipleship and arise to evangelism as we make way for our soon-coming King, Jesus Christ. We accomplish this through our national and international speaking ministry, our publishing ministry, our online platforms, our local outreach, as well as through evangelistic training for churches, individuals and future ministers.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Our speaking ministry was active in four states (OH, KY, MI, FL) and we conducted three international trips (Canada, Nicaragua, Netherlands). We ministered in over 79 services and events, including churches, youth groups, recovery programs, prisons and outdoor meetings.
    Expenses $47,761
  • This year, our organization began preparations to establish our ministry in the nation of Brazil with the intention of pioneering an evangelism training center to train and send out evangelists and missionaries. We will be working on the ground in Brasilia, Brazil in early 2026.
    Expenses $15,310
  • Our publishing ministry continues to offer biblically based books and study guides to churches, ministries and individuals. This year, we donated over 200 copies of The Crucified Lifestyle (Spanish) to pastors in Nicaragua. We published a men's book called Delete and donated over 60 copies to pastors in America to use for counseling.
    Expenses $11,712
  • We have partnered with several ministries that work to further our mission of discipleship, evangelism and training. These include missionaries and missions projects through the Jim Palmers Senders Fund (Ohio Ministry Network), missionary Tim Bentley in Macedonia (AGWM), Rob Wehrley in Nicaragua (Bold Ministries), The Covering Women's Discipleship Program (Circleville, OH), Pure Life Ministries Brazil Men's Discipleship Program (Brasilia, Brazil) and Plus Nothing Ministries (Fort Collins, CO). Funds have been given as well as resources to support and strengthen these ministries.
    Expenses $18,924
  • Our online ministries remain active on several social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram). Our content is reaching many online and our videos are being used in Christian discipleship and rehabilitation programs. Our main website offers video teachings, blogs and ministry updates for free.
    Expenses $5,062
  • Our local ministry has ministered to hundreds on the streets of downtown Dayton by handing out free snacks and Bible literature, sharing the Gospel and praying for needs. We have also partnered with multiple churches and ministries in Ohio to provide customized materials and tools to aid in evangelism training in their local contexts.
    Expenses $8,611

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for MAKE WAY MINISTRIES

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
84-2500198
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
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 (X80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$43,169
Income (IRS master file)
$154,249

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$56,913$54,955$14,402IRS
990-N for 2022December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about MAKE WAY MINISTRIES

What is the EIN of MAKE WAY MINISTRIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MAKE WAY MINISTRIES is 84-2500198.
Is MAKE WAY MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to MAKE WAY MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MAKE WAY 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 MAKE WAY 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 MAKE WAY 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 MAKE WAY MINISTRIES?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,854 (Dustin Renz, President).
How much revenue does MAKE WAY MINISTRIES have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $147,080, expenses of $129,307 and total assets of $43,169 at year end.

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