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Nonprofit · EIN 47-0829644

TOPIC INC

Also known as TRAINERS OF PASTORS INTERNATIONAL C

Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75379

Financials

$94K$38K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TOPIC INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$94,297$37,615$56,682$62,320$0$62,320
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$94,297
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$8,725
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$27,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$27,500
Other expenses
$1,390
Program services (functional)
$36,225

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,638
Total assets, end of year
$62,320
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$62,320
Cash, savings and investments
$62,320
Gross receipts
$94,297

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gordon McMillanInternational Director50$27,500
Ramesh RichardChairman2$0
Robby RichardVice-Chairman1$0
David BruggerTreasurer1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 793772, DALLAS, TX 75379-3772
In care of
% DAVID BRUGGER
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
PO Box 793772, Dallas TX 75379
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Ramesh Richard, PO Box 793772, Dallas TX 75379
Signed the 990-EZ
David Brugger, Treasurer
Phone
(214) 546-7019

Mission

TOPIC serves as a catalyst for the Great Commission by shepherding non-formal pastoral training initiatives and movements where Christ's Church is growing.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Pastor training efforts. TOPIC seeks to catalyze non-formal pastor training initiatives throughout the world.
    Expenses $36,225 · grants $8,725

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for TOPIC INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
47-0829644
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
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X21)
Assets (IRS master file)
$62,320
Income (IRS master file)
$94,297

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$94,297$37,615$62,320XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Ramesh Richard
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Al Bridges
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Al Bridges
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Ramesh Richard
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Ramesh Richard
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Ramesh Richard
December 31, 2019≤ $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 47-0829644).

Questions about TOPIC INC

What is the EIN of TOPIC INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TOPIC INC is 47-0829644.
Is TOPIC INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to TOPIC INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TOPIC 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 TOPIC INC 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 TOPIC INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of TOPIC INC?
The 990-N for 2024 names Ramesh Richard.
Who are the officers and directors of TOPIC INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $27,500 (Gordon McMillan, International Director).
How much revenue does TOPIC INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $94,297, expenses of $37,615 and total assets of $62,320 at year end.

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