Nonprofit · EIN 45-5216996
LEGACY OF FAITH MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · LIVINGSTON, MT 59047
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $8,954 | $12,036 | -$3,082 | $22,624 | $0 | $22,624 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $39,528 | $53,661 | -$14,133 | $25,706 | $0 | $25,706 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $120,617 | $103,484 | $17,133 | $39,839 | $0 | $39,839 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,954
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,142
- Occupancy
- $3,600
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,311
- Other expenses
- $2,983
- Program services (functional)
- $9,472
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,706
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,624
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,624
- Cash, savings and investments
- $22,624
- Gross receipts
- $8,954
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARRYL L BRUNSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JOEL T MURPHY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES LEE MERCK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL DUNN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 60 | $0 |
| VICTORIA DUNN | SECRETARY | 15 | $0 |
| JACOB CALHOUN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| PHILIP SAVILLE | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James L Merck Jr | Executive Director | 60 | $0 |
| Christie C Merck | Secretary | 15 | $0 |
| Michael Moore | Board Membver | 0 | $0 |
| Shelly Thompson | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Laine Elam | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| J P Rice | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Walter Wright | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Randy Pierce | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Steve Roi | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 41NT, LIVINGSTON, MT 59047-0000
- In care of
- % JAMES L MERCK JR
- Signed the 990-EZ
- VERONICA BRUNSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (406) 224-1774
- Return prepared by
- TRP SUMNER PLLC
Mission
SHARING GOSPEL
Program accomplishments
- LEGACY OF FAITH IS A NON-PROFIT, CHRISTIAN ORG SUPPORTED BY CHURCHES AND INDIVIDUALS, WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PRACTICE, PROCLAIM, AND PASS ON THE FAITH BY CARING FOR FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES.Expenses $9,472
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 | 990-EZ 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
- 45-5216996
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,624
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,954
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $8,954 | $12,036 | $22,624 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $39,528 | $53,661 | $25,706 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $120,617 | $103,484 | $39,839 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 45-5216996).
Questions about LEGACY OF FAITH MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of LEGACY OF FAITH MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEGACY OF FAITH MINISTRIES is 45-5216996.
- Is LEGACY OF FAITH MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to LEGACY OF FAITH MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEGACY OF FAITH MINISTRIES file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of LEGACY OF FAITH MINISTRIES due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LEGACY OF FAITH MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEGACY OF FAITH MINISTRIES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LEGACY OF FAITH MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,954, expenses of $12,036 and total assets of $22,624 at year end.
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