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Nonprofit · EIN 84-4885510

MIDDLE WAY INITIATIVE INC

Tax-exempt · WHEELING, WV 26003

Financials

$86K$63K2023$55K$61K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MIDDLE WAY INITIATIVE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$54,507$61,069-$6,562$66,313$0$66,313
December 31, 2023990-EZ$86,289$63,320$22,969$72,875$0$72,875
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$33,337
Program service revenue
$21,170

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$32,020
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$32,020
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,050
Printing, publications and postage
$928
Other expenses
$26,071
Program services (functional)
$40,794

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$72,875
Total assets, end of year
$66,313
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$66,313
Cash, savings and investments
$66,313
Gross receipts
$54,507

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELIZABETH MATTIS NAMGYELPRESIDENT5$19,000
ANNABEL HATCHERSECRETARY5$6,820
MICHAEL VELASCODIRECTOR1$6,200
JAMPAL NAMGYELVICE PRESIDENT5$0
KATHERINE TEAHENDIRECTOR1$0
MILTON BUDDY FRANKTREASURER5$0
CERYS TRAMONTINIDIRECTOR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELIZABETH MATTIS NAMGYELPRESIDENT5$12,100
MICHAEL VELASCODIRECTOR1$3,932
ANNABEL HATCHERSECRETARY5$3,510
JAMPAL NAMGYELVICE PRESIDENT5$0
DIANNA MCINTOSHTREASURER5$0
KATHERINE TEAHENDIRECTOR1$0
MILTON BUDDY FRANKDIRECTOR1$0
CERYS TRAMONTINIDIRECTOR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2001 MAIN ST STE 401, WHEELING, WV 26003-2855
In care of
% EDWARD GOMPERS CPA
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
PO BOX 696, CRESTONE CO 81131
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
ELIZABETH MATTIS-NAMGYEL, PO BOX 696, CRESTONE CO 81131
Signed the 990-EZ
ELIZABETH MATTIS NAMGYEL, PRESIDENT
Phone
(304) 233-4272
Return prepared by
EDWARD D GOMPERS & COMPANY AC

Mission

THE MIDDLE WAY INITIATIVE INC IS A NON-PROFIT BUDDHIST ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS AND ENCOURAGES SPIRITED CONVERSATION AROUND THE BUDDHA'S MOST ESSENTIAL TEACHINGS. THE ORGANIZATION IS OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE AND STRICTLY FORBIDS DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RACE, GENDER AND/OR GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ETHNICITY, DISABILITY, VETERAN OR MILITARY STATUS, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENETIC INFORMATION, MARITAL STATUS, OR CITIZENSHIP STATUS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION (AKA: MWI) EDUCATES THROUGH MEDITATION RETREATS, DIALOGUE, AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION. MWI IS ACTIVELY COMMITTED TO BRINGING THE MIDDLE WAY TRADITION INTO THE WORLD IN A BROADER WAY. IN 2024, MWI PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED PODCASTS, PRODUCED WEBINARS TO WORLDWIDE AUDIENCES, PRODUCED TEACHING AND MEDITATION RETREATS, AND COLLABORATED WITH OTHER BUDDHIST ORGANIZATIONS FOR VARIOUS PRESENTATIONS.
    Expenses $40,794

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
84-4885510
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$66,313
Income (IRS master file)
$54,507

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$54,507$61,069$66,313XML
990-EZDecember 2023$86,289$63,320$72,875XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: ELIZABETH MATTIS-NAMGYEL
June 30, 2020≤ $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 84-4885510).

Questions about MIDDLE WAY INITIATIVE INC

What is the EIN of MIDDLE WAY INITIATIVE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MIDDLE WAY INITIATIVE INC is 84-4885510.
Is MIDDLE WAY INITIATIVE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to MIDDLE WAY INITIATIVE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MIDDLE WAY INITIATIVE 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 MIDDLE WAY INITIATIVE INC 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 MIDDLE WAY INITIATIVE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MIDDLE WAY INITIATIVE INC?
The 990-N for 2019 names ELIZABETH MATTIS-NAMGYEL.
Who are the officers and directors of MIDDLE WAY INITIATIVE INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $19,000 (ELIZABETH MATTIS NAMGYEL, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does MIDDLE WAY INITIATIVE INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $54,507, expenses of $61,069 and total assets of $66,313 at year end.

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