Nonprofit · EIN 30-0087359
COME REASON MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · RIVERSIDE, CA 92516
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $146,569 | $132,893 | $13,676 | $20,717 | – | $20,717 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $76,759 | $69,562 | $7,197 | $7,041 | – | $11,616 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $51,169 | $52,529 | -$1,360 | $4,419 | $975 | $3,444 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $83,104
- Program service revenue
- $63,222
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $243
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,900
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $39,000
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $4,601
- Printing, publications and postage
- $566
- Other expenses
- $88,726
- Program services (functional)
- $148,535
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,041
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,717
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,717
- Cash, savings and investments
- $20,717
- Gross receipts
- $146,569
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Esposito | President | 40 | $1,900 |
| Domionique Aguiar | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| Tom Thomazin | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Brent Ayotte | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Christine Esposito | Secretary - Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| Timothy Sherwood | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Ty Briggs | Director | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Esposito | President & Chief Apologist | 40 | $0 |
| Dominique Aguiar | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| Christine Esposito | Secretary/Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| Tom Thomazin | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Ty Briggs | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Brent Ayotte | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Timothy Sherwood | Director | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Esposito | President & Chief Apologist | 40 | $0 |
| Christine Esposito | Secretary-Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| Dominique Aguiar | Vice-President | 0 | $0 |
| Brent Ayotte | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Timothy Sherwood | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Ty Briggs | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Tom Thomazin | Director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 20527, RIVERSIDE, CA 92516-0527
- In care of
- % LENNY ESPOSITO
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO BOX 20527, Riverside CA 92516
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Leonard Esposito, 2940 Pecos Way, Riverside CA 92506
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Leonard Esposito, President
- Phone
- (866) 957-3276
- Website
- https://www.comereason.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 30-0087359 or by the name COME REASON MINISTRIES.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Come Reason Ministries is dedicated to providing an attractive, intelligent defense of Christianity to a lost world. We do this through in-person events, online instruction, publications, travel and speaking engagements.
Program accomplishments
- ENGAGING THE CULTURE by reaching the lost - This includes apologetics evangelism and outreach, such as radio appearances, social media engagement, audio/video development, and web and mobile presentation of questions and answers the general public has toward the faith.Expenses $39,025
- EQUIPPING AND EMBOLDENING STUDENTS - Come Reason has also developed an extensive strategy for reaching Christian youth both before and during their college years. Our strategy includes youth group training, Apologetics Missions Trips, on campus events, and special lectures targeted to young people.Expenses $36,204
- EDUCATING THE CHURCH - This includes developing Church-based apologetics content for both in-person and online presentation. It also includes book and article writing, curriculum creation , and speaking at various events. One major event is the Come Reason Dare to Defend Apologetics Conference that is held annually in Southern California and will be expanding to venues in additional states of the US as well as possibly internationally.Expenses $73,306
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 30-0087359
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,717
- Income (IRS master file)
- $146,569
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $146,569 | $132,893 | $20,717 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $76,759 | $69,562 | $7,041 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $51,169 | $52,529 | $4,419 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Leonard Esposito | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Leonard Esposito | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 30-0087359).
Questions about COME REASON MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of COME REASON MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COME REASON MINISTRIES is 30-0087359.
- Is COME REASON MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to COME REASON MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COME REASON 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 COME REASON MINISTRIES 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 COME REASON MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of COME REASON MINISTRIES?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Leonard Esposito.
- Who are the officers and directors of COME REASON MINISTRIES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,900 (Leonard Esposito, President).
- How much revenue does COME REASON MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $146,569, expenses of $132,893 and total assets of $20,717 at year end.
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