Nonprofit · EIN 48-1237135
FIRE ESCAPE YOUTH MINISTRY INC
Tax-exempt · CHANUTE, KS 66720
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $125,642 | $153,737 | -$28,095 | $288,362 | – | $288,362 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $125,956 | $152,865 | -$26,909 | $316,457 | – | $316,457 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $109,807 | $124,593 | -$14,786 | $343,366 | – | $343,366 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $110,403
- Investment income
- $9,103
- Net income from fundraising events
- $93
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $6,043
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $38,417
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $84,612
- Occupancy
- $17,717
- Other expenses
- $51,408
- Program services (functional)
- $138,393
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $316,457
- Total assets, end of year
- $288,362
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $288,362
- Cash, savings and investments
- $216,738
- Land and buildings
- $61,291
- Gross receipts
- $150,006
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN COULTON | Treasurer | 30 | $38,417 |
| MARK HARMS | President | 0 | $0 |
| ERIC MOYER | Director | 0 | $0 |
| SHERI WENDT | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| MARILYN HARMS | Director | 0 | $0 |
| TOD DAVIS | Director | 0 | $0 |
| DJ DANGERFIELD | Director | 0 | $0 |
| BRAD PARISH | Director | 0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MILLER | Director | 0 | $0 |
| MARK CHILDERS | Director | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN COULTON | Treasurer | 30 | $37,000 |
| MARK HARMS | President | 0 | $0 |
| ERIC MOYER | Director | 0 | $0 |
| SHERI WENDT | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| MARILYN HARMS | Director | 0 | $0 |
| TOD DAVIS | Director | 0 | $0 |
| DJ DANGERFIELD | Director | 0 | $0 |
| BRAD PARISH | Director | 0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MILLER | Director | 0 | $0 |
| MARK CHILDERS | Director | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN COULTON | Treasurer | 30 | $37,000 |
| MARK HARMS | President | 0 | $0 |
| ERIC MOYER | Director | 0 | $0 |
| SHERI WENDT | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| MARILYN HARMS | Director | 0 | $0 |
| TOD DAVIS | Director | 0 | $0 |
| DJ DANGERFIELD | Director | 0 | $0 |
| BRAD PARISH | Director | 0 | $0 |
| SCOTT COATES | Director | 0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MILLER | Director | 0 | $0 |
| MARK CHILDERS | Director | 0 | $0 |
| GARY LARSON | Director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 126 W MAIN ST, CHANUTE, KS 66720-1751
- In care of
- % MARK HARMS
- Signed the 990-EZ
- KAREN COULTON, Treasurer
- Phone
- (620) 431-5815
- Website
- www.fireescape.net
- Return prepared by
- Housh & Housh CPAs LLC
Mission
PROVIDE FACILITY FOR YOUTH CHRISTIAN FUN/FELLOWSHIP
Program accomplishments
- TO OFFER A WHOLESOME, SAFE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT TO THE YOUTH OF CHANUTE AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.Expenses $46,131
- PROVIDE FACILITY WHERE YOUTH CAN DRINK COFFEE, PLAY GAMES, ATTEND CONCERTS AND FELLOWSHIP IN A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN COFFEE HOUSE.Expenses $46,131
- PROVIDE SUPERVISION BY LOVING, CARING AND CONCERNED ADULTS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO JESUS CHRIST AND WILL MINISTER TO AT-RISK HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE AGE YOUTH.Expenses $46,131
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 48-1237135
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $288,362
- Income (IRS master file)
- $150,006
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $125,642 | $153,737 | $288,362 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $125,956 | $152,865 | $316,457 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $109,807 | $124,593 | $343,366 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 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 48-1237135).
Questions about FIRE ESCAPE YOUTH MINISTRY INC
- What is the EIN of FIRE ESCAPE YOUTH MINISTRY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRE ESCAPE YOUTH MINISTRY INC is 48-1237135.
- Is FIRE ESCAPE YOUTH MINISTRY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to FIRE ESCAPE YOUTH MINISTRY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FIRE ESCAPE YOUTH 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 FIRE ESCAPE YOUTH MINISTRY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FIRE ESCAPE YOUTH MINISTRY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FIRE ESCAPE YOUTH MINISTRY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $38,417 (KAREN COULTON, Treasurer).
- How much revenue does FIRE ESCAPE YOUTH MINISTRY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $125,642, expenses of $153,737 and total assets of $288,362 at year end.
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