Nonprofit · EIN 87-2714731
ZION GATE MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · FLINT, MI 48507
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $145,548 | $108,995 | $36,553 | $203,174 | $3,007 | $200,167 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $146,609 | $101,551 | $45,058 | $164,020 | $406 | $163,614 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $97,104 | $47,608 | $49,496 | $119,946 | $509 | $119,437 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $144,925
- Investment income
- $623
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,763
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $70,800
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $70,800
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,352
- Other expenses
- $34,080
- Program services (functional)
- $26,771
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $164,020
- Total assets, end of year
- $203,174
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,007
- Net assets, end of year
- $200,167
- Cash, savings and investments
- $203,174
- Gross receipts
- $145,548
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 A WATTS | President | 40 | $70,800 |
| MARK CROSTHWAIT | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| JAMES NESBIT | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD A WATTS | LEAD MINISTE | 40 | $0 |
| AMY WATTS | OFFICE ADMIN | 8 | $0 |
| MARK CROSTHWAIT | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| JAMES NESBIT | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD A WATTS | LEAD MINISTE | 40 | $0 |
| AMY WATTS | OFFICE ADMIN | 8 | $0 |
| MARK CROSTHWAIT | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| JAMES NESBIT | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1189 ROMAN DR, FLINT, MI 48507-4060
- Signed the 990-EZ
- EDWARD A WATTS, President
- Phone
- (810) 938-4173
- Website
- ZIONGATEMINISTRIES.COM
- Return prepared by
- Hunt Tax & Accounting LLC
Mission
TO MAKE READY A PEOPLE PREPARED FOR THE LORD
Program accomplishments
- Zion Gate Ministries had a very successful 2025 calendar year. Under the leadership of Rev. Edward Watts, Zion Gate Ministries traveled to 48 cities across 24 states. ZGM conducted 15 conferences and 81 teaching events in 24 states, helping churches, pastors, and ministry leaders fulfill their personal ministries to equip the body of Christ. Zion Gate Ministries partnered with 2 other ministries to help lead a large group of 53 people on an overseas mission, prayer, and teaching journey. From May 24 to May 31st, the team of 53 traveled to the ancient sites of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation, now in the modern nation of Turkey. From May 31st to June 4th, the group then journeyed to Israel for a teaching and prayer tour, visiting many ancient Biblical sites. From June 4th to June 6th, a smaller group of the 53 then traveled to Rome, Italy, visiting the Vatican and other ancient Biblical sites. Rev. Edward Watts and Zion Gate Ministries were in Utah monthly throughout 2025. Rev. Watts led several in-depth Bible seminars in Salt Lake City and Ogden. Multiple pastors, religious leaders, and Christians attended the gatherings and have invited Rev. Watts to minister in their churches. Abilene, Texas, was another city where ZGM and Rev. Watts ministered multiple times throughout 2025. During those visits, he held Bible seminars, teaching and training many local pastors for a week at a time. During the 2025 calendar year, Zion Gate Ministries and Rev. Watts were deeply involved in a para-church ministry called The Worship Barn. Rev. Watts has been integral to launching and establishing the Worship Barn. The Worship Barn is a neutral venue where Christian conferences are held semi-monthly to train, equip, and encourage pastors, leaders, and believers in the surrounding region. ZGM met all their 2025 goals and is very excited about the opportunities ahead. ZGM will continue to minister regularly in the Texas, Idaho, and Utah regions in 2026 and will help organize and facilitate a Biblical teaching and equipping journey to Israel if travel permits.Expenses $26,771
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-2714731
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $203,174
- Income (IRS master file)
- $145,548
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $145,548 | $108,995 | $203,174 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $146,609 | $101,551 | $164,020 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $97,104 | $47,608 | $119,946 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 87-2714731).
Questions about ZION GATE MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of ZION GATE MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ZION GATE MINISTRIES is 87-2714731.
- Is ZION GATE MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to ZION GATE MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ZION GATE 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 ZION GATE 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 ZION GATE 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 ZION GATE MINISTRIES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,800 (EDWARD A WATTS, President).
- How much revenue does ZION GATE MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $145,548, expenses of $108,995 and total assets of $203,174 at year end.
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