Nonprofit · EIN 35-2365470
THE EDGE MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt · CRETE, IL 60417
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $45,523 | $5,701 | $39,822 | $20,782 | $39,925 | -$19,143 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,081 | $780 | $1,301 | $14,440 | $40,611 | -$26,171 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $42,515
- Program service revenue
- $2,987
- Investment income
- $21
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,125
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $3,308
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,576
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $5,701
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,440
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,782
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $39,925
- Net assets, end of year
- -$19,143
- Gross receipts
- $45,523
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Oskam | Manager Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 20 | $7,090 |
| Robert Kasper | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Michael Liccar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Savannah Vesci | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Ryan Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Luke Pascale | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Edward Genzler | Director Trustee or director | 3.5 | $0 |
| Debra Liccar | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Oskam | Manager Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 20 | $24,022 |
| Robert Kasper | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Michael Liccar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathy Carter-Young | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Tim Peerson | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Luke Pascale | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Edward Genzler | Director Trustee or director | 3.5 | $0 |
| Debra Liccar | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1366 MAIN ST FRNT, CRETE, IL 60417-2998
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL J LICCAR, 25511 SOUTH SUSAN LANE, CRETE, IL 60417
- Signed the 990
- Michael J Liccar, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (708) 279-7211
- Website
- www.theedge-coffeehouse.com
- Return prepared by
- Liccar Consulting LLC
Mission
The Purpose of the Ministry is briefly described as follows: The primary purpose of the Edge and its activities is to advance Christian discipleship, fellowship and education in an urban coffee shop type environment.
Program accomplishments
- The Edge Ministries operates a Christian outreach in a coffee shop environment. This is designed to reach individuals in a non-church, non-threatening way. The ministry is designed to be eventually self-sustaining through its net sales of coffee and food products. The majority of the Christian outreach, which includes bible studies, youth groups, counseling, formal presentations and debates; are provided by donated labor from various volunteers. The ministry began operations in August 2009. Initial donations provided the startup for the facility, however, equipment, leasehold improvements and initial inventories were donated. Virtually all outreach activities and associated expenses are provided by donations and volunteers.Expenses $3,913 · grants $2,125 · revenue $43,243
- The Edge Ministries also promotes local arts programs through its presenation of local musicians, particularly youth musicians, artists and poets. The Edge frequently hosts meet the artist events and displays the work of local artists, including hosting discussion groups. The Edge Ministries has also hosted various concerts and open mic nights for local musicians and groups, particularly youth. Virtually all costs associated with this activity is provided by donations and volunteer labor.Expenses $1,788 · revenue $2,987
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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
- 35-2365470
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,782
- Income (IRS master file)
- $45,523
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $45,523 | $5,701 | $20,782 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,081 | $780 | $14,440 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $392 | $6,900 | $26,764 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 35-2365470).
Questions about THE EDGE MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of THE EDGE MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE EDGE MINISTRIES INC is 35-2365470.
- Is THE EDGE MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to THE EDGE MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE EDGE MINISTRIES INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of THE EDGE 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 THE EDGE 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 THE EDGE MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MICHAEL J LICCAR.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE EDGE MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $7,090 (Shannon Oskam, Manager).
- How much revenue does THE EDGE MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $45,523, expenses of $5,701 and total assets of $20,782 at year end.
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