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Nonprofit · EIN 92-1166845

LESSER MINISTRIES INC

Also known as LMI

Tax-exempt · PINK HILL, NC 28572

Financials

$121K$57K2023$204K$144K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LESSER MINISTRIES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$204,281$143,723$60,558$124,305$0$124,305
December 31, 2023990-EZ$120,742$56,995$63,747$63,780$33$63,747
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$189,235
Program service revenue
$15,046
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$23,616
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$56,029
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$56,373
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,880
Travel
$29,288
Program services (functional)
$129,670
Management and general (functional)
$11,866
Fundraising (functional)
$591

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$63,780
Total assets, end of year
$124,305
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$124,305
Gross receipts
$204,281
Employees
2
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
NC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JONATHAN D SMITHPresident Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$35,416$15,600
MELISSA D SMITHTreasurer Director
Trustee or director, Officer
18$4,500$0
SHANE KENNEDYDirector
Trustee or director
5$0$0
PAUL DEANDirector
Trustee or director
5$0$0
RICHARD HALLDirector
Trustee or director
5$0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JONATHAN D SMITHPresident Director40$17,642
CRANDALL FOUNTAINTreasurer Director0$0
MELISSA D SMITHTreasurer Director25$0
SHANE KENNEDYDirector0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
164 BAKER RD, PINK HILL, NC 28572-7500
In care of
% JONATHAN D SMITH
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jonathan D Smith, 164 Baker Rd, Pink Hill, NC 28572
Signed the 990
JONATHAN D SMITH, President & Director
Phone
(910) 271-0039
990-N for 2022 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: David Smith, 164 Baker Rd, Pink Hill NC 28572. Mailing address: 164 Baker Rd, Pink Hill NC 28572.
Return prepared by
Justin S McMahon CPA PC

Mission

Lesser Ministries supports pastors and church leaders and provides mission opportunities for those serving the less fortunate, meeting both physical and spiritual needs.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Domestic Ministry: Supported pastors and congregations in the U.S. Offered service opportunities to help individuals and families in need Partnered with ministries to provide supplies and volunteer support. Led a supply drive for Hurricane Helene victims in Western NC. Served as chaplains with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team. Worked with local churches, schools, and groups in relief efforts. Supported leadership retreat and Kids For Jesus programs. Provided benevolence assistance to families in need. Estimated more than 1,000 families served through activities. Program furthered domestic outreach and community support. See Schedule O for full description.
    Expenses $34,162 · grants $5,000
  • Central & South America Missions: Supported pastors and churches. Conducted short-term mission activities with local congregations. Preached in churches and held leadership teaching sessions. Participated in planning meetings for future mission outreach. In 2024, conducted mission work in Uberlandia, Brazil. Forty-three volunteers served an estimated 1,000 individuals. Provided VBS programs in schools and community settings. Engaged in evangelism throughout local communities. Continued partnerships with churches and ministry leaders. Program advanced regional ministry and outreach efforts. See Schedule O for full description.
    Expenses $23,303 · grants $4,223 · revenue $15,046
  • Africa Missions: Supported pastors, leaders, and communities. Conducted short-term mission trips focused on spiritual care. Assisted individuals facing poverty through ministry outreach. Preached weekly in local congregations to support pastors. Held a womens retreat with about 20 participants. Conducted a leadership conference serving about 500 daily. Provided meals during leadership training sessions. Held open-air village meetings with 1,500 nightly attendees. Strengthened local churches through teaching and support. Program expanded outreach across multiple communities. See Schedule O for full description.
    Expenses $17,264 · grants $9,543

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
92-1166845
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$124,305
Income (IRS master file)
$204,281

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$204,281$143,723$124,305XML
990-EZDecember 2023$120,742$56,995$63,780XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: David Smith
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
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 92-1166845).

Questions about LESSER MINISTRIES INC

What is the EIN of LESSER MINISTRIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LESSER MINISTRIES INC is 92-1166845.
Is LESSER MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to LESSER MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LESSER MINISTRIES 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 LESSER MINISTRIES 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 LESSER MINISTRIES INC 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 LESSER MINISTRIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jonathan D Smith.
Who are the officers and directors of LESSER MINISTRIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $35,416 (JONATHAN D SMITH, President Director).
How much revenue does LESSER MINISTRIES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $204,281, expenses of $143,723 and total assets of $124,305 at year end.

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