Nonprofit · EIN 87-0972465
ELLIS COUNTY LYN
Also known as LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR THRIFT
Tax-exempt · WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $262,613 | $183,611 | $79,002 | $142,486 | $1,672 | $140,814 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $161,104 | $166,181 | -$5,077 | $63,939 | $2,127 | $61,812 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $163,469 | $115,967 | $47,502 | $66,890 | – | $66,890 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $70,775
- of which government grants
- $38,854
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $191,838
- Other revenue
- $191,838
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $60,510
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $65,139
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $41,617
- Depreciation
- $4,560
- Program services (functional)
- $183,461
- Management and general (functional)
- $150
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $63,939
- Total assets, end of year
- $142,486
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,672
- Net assets, end of year
- $140,814
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,367
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $140,814
- Gross receipts
- $262,613
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD CODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LOUISE HENDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JIM MARKLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LINDA VINEYARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRUCE ZIMMERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHERYL HATHEWAY | MANAGER Officer | – | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUCE ZIMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 |
| JIM MARKLE | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| RICHARD CODY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| LINDA VINEYARD | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| CHERYL HATHEWAY | MANAGER | 40 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL HATHEWAY | MANAGER | 25 | $27,500 |
| BRUCE ZIMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| JIM MARKLE | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| RICHARD CODY | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| LINDA VINEYARD | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 410 W MADISON ST, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-3663
- In care of
- % JIM MARKLE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 102 Holly St, WAXAHACHIE TX 75165
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JIM MARKLE, 102 HOLLY STREET, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Jim Markle, 102 Holly St, WAXAHACHIE TX 75165
- Signed the 990
- JIM MARKLE, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (214) 542-0489
- Return prepared by
- GRANT & WEEDON CPAS PC
Mission
TO SHARE GOD'S LOVE TO OUR NEIGHBORS IN ELLIS COUNTY, TEXAS.
Program accomplishments
- ELLIS COUNTY LYN SEEKS TO IDENTIFY UNDER-APPRECIATED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AND RECOGNIZE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING MEALS, AWARDS AND OTHER PUBLIC RECOGNITION. PERSONS (OCCUPATIONS) RECOGNIZED INCLUDE BUS DRIVERS, TEACHERS, VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS AND SUPPORTERS OF THE UNDER-PRIVELEGED. ADDITIONALLY, IN 2025 LYN EQUIPPED CHURCHES AND NON PROFITS WITH AEDS.Expenses $30,922
- ELLIS COUNTY LYN OPERATES A COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE TO SERVE THE NEEDY OF ELLIS COUNTY.Expenses $137,380
- LYN OPERATES A FOOD TRUCK THAT PROVIDES FREE MEALS TO THE PUBLIC AND NEEDY INDIVIDUALS.Expenses $15,159
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 | 990 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
- 87-0972465
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $142,486
- Income (IRS master file)
- $262,613
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $262,613 | $183,611 | $142,486 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $161,104 | $166,181 | $63,939 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $163,469 | $115,967 | $66,890 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Jim Markle | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 87-0972465).
Questions about ELLIS COUNTY LYN
- What is the EIN of ELLIS COUNTY LYN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ELLIS COUNTY LYN is 87-0972465.
- Is ELLIS COUNTY LYN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to ELLIS COUNTY LYN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ELLIS COUNTY LYN 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 ELLIS COUNTY LYN 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 ELLIS COUNTY LYN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ELLIS COUNTY LYN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JIM MARKLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of ELLIS COUNTY LYN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ELLIS COUNTY LYN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $262,613, expenses of $183,611 and total assets of $142,486 at year end.
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