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Nonprofit · EIN 75-2099450

LUFKIN EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · LUFKIN, TX 75915

Financials

$1.1M$1.2M2023$1.1M$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LUFKIN EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,088,689$1,176,751-$88,062$1,400,846$770,978$629,868
December 31, 2023990$1,073,086$1,187,763-$114,677$1,537,233$819,303$717,930
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,058,286
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,662
Net income from fundraising events
$6,541
Other revenue
$27,741

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$91,380
Other salaries and wages
$265,082
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$447,333
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,138
Accounting fees
$13,660
Occupancy
$33,033
Travel
$10,605
Depreciation
$140,814
Program services (functional)
$933,677
Management and general (functional)
$136,158
Fundraising (functional)
$106,916

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,537,233
Total assets, end of year
$1,400,846
Total liabilities, end of year
$770,978
Net assets, end of year
$629,868
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,264,476
Publicly traded securities
$20,500
Net assets without donor restrictions
$609,368
Net assets with donor restrictions
$20,500
Gross unrelated business income
$21,200
Gross receipts
$1,104,670
Employees
13
Volunteers
75
Year formed
1983
State of legal domicile
TX

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHELLE ROSSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$91,380$14,668
TWILA BERTRANDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KEITH DREWERYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RON ROSEVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROGER SANDERSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHELLE ROSSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$83,305
ALVIN ROSSVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$7,431
TWILA BERTRANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KEITH DREWERYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL GRIFFITHSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RON ROSESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROGER SANDERSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 151340, LUFKIN, TX 75915-1340
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MICHELLE ROSS, PO BOX 151340, LUFKIN, TX 75915
Signed the 990
MICHELLE ROSS, PRESIDENT
Phone
(936) 639-5673
Return prepared by
CRI ADVISORS LLC

Mission

SINCE 1985, LEBF HAS SERVED OTHERS, SHARED HOPE WITH OUR COMMUNITIES. WE USE MEDIA AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO ENCOURAGE AND SERVE AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE, UTILIZING PROGRAMMING THAT ENCOURAGES LISTENERS THROUGH PROGRAMS AND MUSIC.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THROUGH MEDIA, PROGRAMS, AND MUSIC, LEBF PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL CONTENT TO EQUIP LISTENERS IN FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND WORLDVIEW ISSUES. OVER THE PAST YEAR, WE HAVE: HOSTED A FALL CONCERT AND A SPRING WOMEN'S EVENT FEATURING LOCAL STORIES OF OVERCOMING ADDICTION, FAMILY TRAUMA, AND DISABILITY. CONNECTED COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND NONPROFITS AT OUR ANNUAL CHURCH & COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM LUNCHEON TO COORDINATE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. COLLECTED AND DELIVERED SUPPLIES TO OUR LOCAL CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER, CONNECTING PARENTS WITH VITAL RESOURCES. PARTNERED WITH BUCKNER AND THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LUFKIN TO GATHER HUNDREDS OF SHOES FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN.
    Expenses $933,677

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
75-2099450
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
1986
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,400,846
Income (IRS master file)
$1,104,670

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,088,689$1,176,751$1,400,846XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$1,073,086$1,187,763$1,537,233XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$1,110,453$1,201,205$1,699,282IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 75-2099450).

Questions about LUFKIN EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of LUFKIN EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LUFKIN EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION is 75-2099450.
Is LUFKIN EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
Are donations to LUFKIN EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LUFKIN EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION 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 LUFKIN EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION 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 LUFKIN EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION 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 LUFKIN EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MICHELLE ROSS.
Who are the officers and directors of LUFKIN EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $91,380 (MICHELLE ROSS, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does LUFKIN EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,088,689, expenses of $1,176,751 and total assets of $1,400,846 at year end.

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