Nonprofit · EIN 87-3490491
HOPESHINES MINISTRY
Tax-exempt · FLORESVILLE, TX 78114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $106,033 | $93,909 | $12,124 | $25,016 | $0 | $25,016 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $95,601 | $96,219 | -$618 | $12,892 | $0 | $12,892 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $106,033
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $74,273
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,557
- Program services (functional)
- $88,632
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,277
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,892
- Total assets, end of year
- $25,016
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $25,016
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $25,016
- Gross receipts
- $106,033
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 2022
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Leavitt | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Martha Leavitt | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Shanon Vroman | Treasurer Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Peter Falcon | Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Daniel Sitienei | Marketing Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Leavitt | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Martha Leavitt | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Shanon Vroman | Treasurer Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| Peter Falcon | Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Daniel Sitienei | Marketing Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9135 COUNTY ROAD 401, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114-3686
- In care of
- % STEVEN LEAVITT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Steve Leavitt, 9135 CR 401, Floresville, TX 78114
- Signed the 990
- Steve Leavitt, Director
- Phone
- (210) 326-0258
- Return prepared by
- Planwiser Tax
Mission
HopeShines Ministry is a Christian faith-based, Christ centered, Biblically based, non-profit organization dedicated to offering hope and encouragement for a changed life by furnishing Bibles and resources both locally as well as in other countries.
Program accomplishments
- Student Sponsorship: We aid young adults in Kenya, Africa with Gods word, encouragement, basic needs and discipleshipExpenses $76,155 · grants $74,273 · revenue $49,878
- QT Bible Study: We teach a live 30 minute Bible study every morning on TikTok, Facebook and Youtube.Expenses $2,257 · revenue $1,253
- Bible Distribution: We distribute free Bibles locally, nationally and around the worldExpenses $10,220 · revenue $9,448
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-3490491
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $25,016
- Income (IRS master file)
- $106,033
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $106,033 | $93,909 | $25,016 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $95,601 | $96,219 | $12,892 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $70,547 | $50,678 | $19,869 | 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 87-3490491).
Questions about HOPESHINES MINISTRY
- What is the EIN of HOPESHINES MINISTRY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPESHINES MINISTRY is 87-3490491.
- Is HOPESHINES MINISTRY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to HOPESHINES MINISTRY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOPESHINES MINISTRY 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 HOPESHINES MINISTRY 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 HOPESHINES MINISTRY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of HOPESHINES MINISTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Steve Leavitt.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOPESHINES MINISTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HOPESHINES MINISTRY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $106,033, expenses of $93,909 and total assets of $25,016 at year end.
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