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Nonprofit · EIN 26-2606598

HAMILTON LIVING WATER MINISTRY INC

Tax-exempt · HAMILTON, OH 45011

Financials

$222K$229K2023$160K$220K2024$218K$191K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HAMILTON LIVING WATER MINISTRY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990$218,341$191,370$26,971$251,381$5,135$246,246
June 30, 2025990$160,468$220,046-$59,578$214,127$4,064$210,063
June 30, 2024990$222,466$228,700-$6,234$274,181$13,755$260,426
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$218,291
of which government grants
$22,197
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$50
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$19,476
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$43,342
Other salaries and wages
$41,586
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$91,757
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,655
Occupancy
$26,583
Depreciation
$18,574
Program services (functional)
$127,426
Management and general (functional)
$63,944

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$214,127
Total assets, end of year
$251,381
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,135
Net assets, end of year
$246,246
Land, buildings and equipment
$88,819
Net assets without donor restrictions
$195,918
Net assets with donor restrictions
$50,328
Gross receipts
$218,341
Employees
11
Volunteers
400
Year formed
1999
State of legal domicile
OH

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 June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CATHERINE HESTEREXEC. DIRECT
Officer
40$43,342
JEFF JACOBSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL SAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN SCHWARTZKOPFTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CATHERINE HESTEREXEC. DIRECT
Officer
40$50,800
EADGAR BENITEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DOUGLAS EATONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAISY PODMEYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN SCHWARTZKOPFTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KIMBERLY STEVENSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CATHERINE HESTEREXEC. DIRECT
Officer
40$48,846
EADGAR BENITEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DOUGLAS EATONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR DONALD HANSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAISY PODMEYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN SCHWARTZKOPFTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KIMBERLY STEVENSSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
510 S 8TH ST, HAMILTON, OH 45011-3644
In care of
% CATHERINE HESTER
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
CATHERINE HESTER, 510 S EIGHTH STREET, HAMILTON, OH 45011
Signed the 990
CATHERINE HESTER, EXEC. DIRECTOR
Phone
(513) 894-9892
Return prepared by
STEPHENSON AND WARNER INC CPAS

Mission

TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IN HAMILTON'S INNER CITY BY OFFEREING QUALITY ACADEMIC, COMMUNITY AND SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROMOTE DIGNITY AND SELF WORTH, PROVIDE HOPE FOR THE FUTURE AND ENCOURAGE EACH OF GOD'S CHILDREN TO REACH THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • CHILDREN AND TEEN PROGRAMS PROVIDE FREE, YEAR ROUND RECREATIONAL AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS TO HUNDREDS OF NEIGHBORING YOUTH GRADES K-12.
    Expenses $108,312 · grants $19,476
  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTER (NSC) PROVIDES TRANSLATION, REFERRALS AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS DURING THEIR TIME OF NEED. THROUGH NSC, THE ORGANIZATION IS ABLE TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THEM AND HELP THEM ON THEIR JOURNEY.
    Expenses $19,114

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990 on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-2606598
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
2009
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$251,381
Income (IRS master file)
$218,341

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2026$218,341$191,370$251,381XML
990June 2025$160,468$220,046$214,127XML
990June 2024$222,466$228,700$274,181XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 26-2606598).

Questions about HAMILTON LIVING WATER MINISTRY INC

What is the EIN of HAMILTON LIVING WATER MINISTRY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HAMILTON LIVING WATER MINISTRY INC is 26-2606598.
Is HAMILTON LIVING WATER MINISTRY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to HAMILTON LIVING WATER MINISTRY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HAMILTON LIVING WATER MINISTRY 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 HAMILTON LIVING WATER MINISTRY INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HAMILTON LIVING WATER MINISTRY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
Who is the principal officer of HAMILTON LIVING WATER MINISTRY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names CATHERINE HESTER.
Who are the officers and directors of HAMILTON LIVING WATER MINISTRY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $43,342 (CATHERINE HESTER, EXEC. DIRECT).
How much revenue does HAMILTON LIVING WATER MINISTRY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $218,341, expenses of $191,370 and total assets of $251,381 at year end.

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