Nonprofit · EIN 58-1906647
THE ARK UNITED MINISTRY OUTREACH CENTER
Also known as THE ARK
Tax-exempt · ATHENS, GA 30601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $449,760 | $367,512 | $82,248 | $914,039 | $3,219 | $910,820 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $443,550 | $350,483 | $93,067 | $832,689 | $4,117 | $828,572 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $549,818 | $464,189 | $85,629 | $739,381 | $3,876 | $735,505 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $371,994
- of which government grants
- $30,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $41,803
- Net income from fundraising events
- $35,963
- Other revenue
- $35,963
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $197,963
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $65,723
- Other salaries and wages
- $68,213
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $143,898
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,200
- Occupancy
- $3,600
- Depreciation
- $225
- Program services (functional)
- $288,528
- Management and general (functional)
- $45,733
- Fundraising (functional)
- $33,251
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $832,689
- Total assets, end of year
- $914,039
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,219
- Net assets, end of year
- $910,820
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $176
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $910,820
- Gross receipts
- $461,207
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUCY HUDGENS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $65,723 |
| RAY CALDWELL | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CARTER VEST | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL WILSON | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARTY WEBB | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY LAMON | President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAROL NORSTEDT | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICK CATES | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS GRINER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DALE SKEPPSTROM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAULA HOLLIS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOE GOETZ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARCO MESSORI | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUCY HUDGENS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $52,686 |
| RAY CALDWELL | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CARTER VEST | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL WILSON | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARTY WEBB | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY LAMON | President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAROL NORSTEDT | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICK CATES | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS GRINER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DALE SKEPPSTROM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAULA HOLLIS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOE GOETZ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARCO MESSORI | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUCY HUDGENS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $52,686 |
| RAY CALDWELL | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL THOMAS | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL WILSON | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARTY WEBB | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY LAMON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAROL NORSTEDT | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICK CATES | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM COCHRAN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DALE SKEPPSTROM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAULA HOLLIS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOE GOETZ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARCO MESSORI | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAY DILLARD | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 640 BARBER ST STE A, ATHENS, GA 30601-2095
- Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
- 640A Barber Street, Athens GA 30601
- Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
- Lucy Hudgens, 640A Barber Street, Athens GA 30601
- Signed the 990
- LUCY HUDGENS, Executive Director
- Phone
- (706) 548-8155
- Website
- www.athensark.org
- Return prepared by
- TURNER AND PATAT PC
Mission
To be an efficient, effective way for the religious community to pool resources and help people find self-sufficiency with hope and self-respect in the face of economic hardship
Program accomplishments
- he Ark United Ministry Outreach Center (the Ark) is an outreach center that provides emergency financial assistance to low-income individuals and families in Athens-Clarke County and surrounding counties. The Ark serves as the communitys emergency resource for families experiencing financial crises who have nowhere else to turn and are struggling to meet basic needs. Assistance provided by The Ark helps prevent homelessness and utility disconnections while promoting housing stability.In 2025, The Arks rent and utility assistance programs helped 502 children remain stably housed with utilities maintained. The organization prevented 275 evictions and 154 utility disconnections and made 1,040 Food Bank referrals to support families facing food insecurity.In addition, The Ark participated in financial education initiatives and provided 500 hours of financial education services to community members to improve understanding of key financial topics, including budgeting, saving, and credit repair.Expenses $288,528
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 | 990 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
- 58-1906647
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $914,039
- Income (IRS master file)
- $461,207
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $449,760 | $367,512 | $914,039 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $443,550 | $350,483 | $832,689 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $549,818 | $464,189 | $739,381 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $341,020 | $330,159 | $651,647 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Lucy Hudgens | December 31, 2009 | ≤ $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 58-1906647).
Questions about THE ARK UNITED MINISTRY OUTREACH CENTER
- What is the EIN of THE ARK UNITED MINISTRY OUTREACH CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ARK UNITED MINISTRY OUTREACH CENTER is 58-1906647.
- Is THE ARK UNITED MINISTRY OUTREACH CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to THE ARK UNITED MINISTRY OUTREACH CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE ARK UNITED MINISTRY OUTREACH CENTER 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 THE ARK UNITED MINISTRY OUTREACH CENTER 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 THE ARK UNITED MINISTRY OUTREACH CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE ARK UNITED MINISTRY OUTREACH CENTER?
- The 990-N for 2009 names Lucy Hudgens.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE ARK UNITED MINISTRY OUTREACH CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,723 (LUCY HUDGENS, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does THE ARK UNITED MINISTRY OUTREACH CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $449,760, expenses of $367,512 and total assets of $914,039 at year end.
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