Nonprofit · EIN 20-4268927
AMAZING DISCOVERIES
Tax-exempt · BLAINE, WA 98231
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,500,074 | $3,367,309 | -$867,235 | $1,909,328 | $774,528 | $1,134,800 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,556,137 | $4,928,945 | -$2,372,808 | $2,960,006 | $957,971 | $2,002,035 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,294,982
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $21,441
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $142,224
- Other revenue
- $183,651
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,145,192
- Other salaries and wages
- $400,288
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $440,444
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,115
- Accounting fees
- $30,300
- Occupancy
- $11,730
- Travel
- $44,253
- Depreciation
- $29,550
- Program services (functional)
- $2,896,620
- Management and general (functional)
- $317,615
- Fundraising (functional)
- $153,074
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,960,006
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,909,328
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $774,528
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,134,800
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $266,581
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $686,188
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $448,612
- Gross receipts
- $2,654,083
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 2
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Goubej | Board Chair / President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $83,618 |
| Mackenzie Drebit | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $82,457 |
| Petra Penner | Secretary / Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $54,618 |
| Peggy Nixon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa Stepper | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Goubej | Board Chair / President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $84,782 |
| Mackenzie Drebit | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $75,298 |
| Petra Penner | Secretary / Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $52,579 |
| Peggy Nixon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa Stepper | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3140, BLAINE, WA 98231-3140
- In care of
- % WENDY GOUBEJ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Wendy Goubej, PO Box 3140, Blaine, WA 98231
- Signed the 990
- Wendy Goubej, Board Chair / President
- Phone
- (360) 380-1545
- Website
- www.amazingdiscoveries.org
- Return prepared by
- WERSEN NONPROFIT CPAS LLC
Mission
Exposing deceptions in the areas of science and creation, health, the music world, history and the religious realm. Then providing education and resources on these topics.
Program accomplishments
- Broadcasting / Streaming - Broadcasting to North America via Satellite Galaxy 19. Broadcasting to Australia and New Zealand via Optus2. Broadcasting to the UK via Freeview, a digital terrestrial television service. Internet streaming to preach the gospel and to provide enlightening view points on health, science, and Bible prophecy and history.Expenses $444,690
- Evangalism - Online articles, online audio sermons, and educational resources to support the Organization's topics on health, science, history, Bible prophecy, and the Gospel. Preaching the Gospel through presentations, our online website, quarterly magazine, and providing faith promotion to the public for spiritual development and enhancement.Expenses $338,377 · grants $31,639 · revenue $142,224
- Support for other ministry programs, including joint ministry services.Expenses $2,113,553 · grants $2,113,553
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
- 20-4268927
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,909,328
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,654,083
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,500,074 | $3,367,309 | $1,909,328 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,556,137 | $4,928,945 | $2,960,006 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,774,558 | $4,812,395 | $4,987,441 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 20-4268927).
Questions about AMAZING DISCOVERIES
- What is the EIN of AMAZING DISCOVERIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMAZING DISCOVERIES is 20-4268927.
- Is AMAZING DISCOVERIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to AMAZING DISCOVERIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMAZING DISCOVERIES 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 AMAZING DISCOVERIES 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 AMAZING DISCOVERIES 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 AMAZING DISCOVERIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Wendy Goubej.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMAZING DISCOVERIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AMAZING DISCOVERIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,500,074, expenses of $3,367,309 and total assets of $1,909,328 at year end.
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