Nonprofit · EIN 87-1783551
MATTHEWS LIGHT
Tax-exempt · MONTGOMERY, TX 77316
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $89,208 | $85,080 | $4,128 | $35,964 | – | $35,964 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $45,293 | $23,593 | $21,700 | $31,913 | $77 | $31,836 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $82,708
- Other revenue
- $6,500
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $5,804
- Other expenses
- $79,276
- Program services (functional)
- $64,893
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $31,913
- Total assets, end of year
- $35,964
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $35,964
- Cash, savings and investments
- $18,696
- Gross receipts
- $89,208
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Reynolds | President & CEO | 20 | $0 |
| Diane Reynolds | COO | 35 | $0 |
| KEVIN MIMS | Director | 3 | $0 |
| RICHARD MCMAHON | Director | 3 | $0 |
| SHAAN RIZVI | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| MICHELLE ROBINSON | Director | 3 | $0 |
| CALVIN MCFADDEN | Director | 3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ESCAMILLA | Director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward N Reynolds Jr | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Diane Reynolds | COO Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| Kevin Mims | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Randie Morton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Justin Wiley | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Haley Cooper | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Richard McMahon | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 127 HALL DR S, MONTGOMERY, TX 77316-3789
- In care of
- % EDWARD N REYNOLDS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 127 Hall Dr S, Montgomery TX 77316
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Diane Reynolds, 127 Hall Dr S, Montgomery TX 77316
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Diane Reynolds, COO
- Phone
- (570) 832-0863
- Return prepared by
- RizBiz Services LLC
Mission
Our mission is to empower the homeless through compassion, connection, and community, driving lasting change. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive support that addresses the immediate needs of individuals experiencing homelessness while also fostering their long-term well-being and self-sufficiency. We aim to create a supportive environment where individuals can regain their dignity, rebuild their lives, and reintegrate into society as valued members.
Program accomplishments
- Matthews Light provides monthly street outreach in the Greater Houston area, distributing food, hygiene products, clothing, shoes, and blankets to individuals experiencing homelessness. These outreach events also offer opportunities for connection, prayer, and referrals to services. In 2025, we served over 5,000 individuals through 12 outreach events.Expenses $11,493
- Matthews Light received donations of in-Kind Contributions totaling $53,400 for the Outreach Program. Between clothing, bedding, food, and hygiene, all products were used the entire year of 2025. (Note: Although the in kind services are revenue and expenses, because they are non-cash, these revenue/expenses are not reflected in the 990 .Expenses $53,400
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-1783551
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $35,964
- Income (IRS master file)
- $89,208
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $89,208 | $85,080 | $35,964 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $45,293 | $23,593 | $31,913 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Diane Reynolds | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: EDWARD N REYNOLDS | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 87-1783551).
Questions about MATTHEWS LIGHT
- What is the EIN of MATTHEWS LIGHT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MATTHEWS LIGHT is 87-1783551.
- Is MATTHEWS LIGHT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to MATTHEWS LIGHT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MATTHEWS LIGHT 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 MATTHEWS LIGHT 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 MATTHEWS LIGHT 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 MATTHEWS LIGHT?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Diane Reynolds.
- Who are the officers and directors of MATTHEWS LIGHT?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MATTHEWS LIGHT have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $89,208, expenses of $85,080 and total assets of $35,964 at year end.
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