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Nonprofit · EIN 86-1036937

GROWING IN GRACE MINISTRIES INC

Tax-exempt · TEMPE, AZ 85283

Financials

$99K$88K2023$103K$113K2024$145K$175K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GROWING IN GRACE MINISTRIES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$145,186$174,668-$29,482$45,881$0$45,881
December 31, 2024990-EZ$102,515$113,087-$10,572$75,363–$75,363
December 31, 2023990-EZ$99,087$88,201$10,886$85,935–$85,935
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$145,186

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$41,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$41,000
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$13,900
Printing, publications and postage
$4,296
Other expenses
$115,472
Program services (functional)
$91,433

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$75,363
Total assets, end of year
$45,881
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$45,881
Cash, savings and investments
$45,881
Gross receipts
$145,186

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
LEONARD J BAKERPRESIDENT40$41,000
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEONARD J BAKERPRESIDENT40$44,000
MARILU VINCETREASURER5$2,000
SUE WESTVICE PRESIDE0$0
KYLE AURELICHASS'T DIRECT0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEONARD J BAKERPRESIDENT0$39,000
MARILU VINCETREASURER0$5,500
SUE WESTVICE PRESIDE0$0
KYLE AURELICHASS'T DIRECT0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5200 S LAKESHORE DR APT 213, TEMPE, AZ 85283-1446
In care of
% LEONARD J BAKER
Signed the 990-EZ
LEONARD J BAKER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(480) 777-0540
Return prepared by
L ANNA VON STRAUSSENBURG CPA PLLC

Mission

TEACH PEOPLE HOW TO LIVE A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TRANSFER TO AFRICA. SUPPORT FOR MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES IN AFFRICA. INTANGIBLE RELIGIOUS BEFEFISTS
    Expenses $63,373
  • TRIP TO AFRICA. VISIT WITH MISSIONARIES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO MISSIONARY EFFORTS AND ENCOURAGE NEW BELIEVERS. INTANGIBLE RELIGIOUS BENEFITS.
    Expenses $21,541
  • MONTHLY ENCOURAGEMENT NEWSLETTER SENT TO THOSE WHO HAVE ATTENDED BIBLE STUDIES, EMINNARS OR SHOW SUPPORT THE MINISTRY. NEWSLETTER ALSO POSTED ON WEBSITE. INTANGIBLE RELIGIOUS BENDFITS
    Expenses $6,519

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-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for GROWING IN GRACE MINISTRIES INC

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

IRS record

EIN
86-1036937
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
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$45,881
Income (IRS master file)
$145,186

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$145,186$174,668$45,881XML
990-EZDecember 2024$102,515$113,087$75,363IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$99,087$88,201$85,935XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 86-1036937).

Questions about GROWING IN GRACE MINISTRIES INC

What is the EIN of GROWING IN GRACE MINISTRIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GROWING IN GRACE MINISTRIES INC is 86-1036937.
Is GROWING IN GRACE MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to GROWING IN GRACE MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GROWING IN GRACE MINISTRIES 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 GROWING IN GRACE MINISTRIES 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 GROWING IN GRACE MINISTRIES 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 are the officers and directors of GROWING IN GRACE MINISTRIES INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $41,000 (LEONARD J BAKER, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does GROWING IN GRACE MINISTRIES INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $145,186, expenses of $174,668 and total assets of $45,881 at year end.

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