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Piercing Word Inc

  • Lancaster, PA
  • Tax-exempt since March 2010
  • EIN: 26-1641948

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Educational Services and Schools - Other (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$614k (2023)

Expenses
$579k (2023)

Total Assets
$87.5k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$8.16k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$614,060
Expenses
$579,228
Net Income
$34,832
Net Assets
$79,366
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $346,012
56.3%
Program Services $268,017
43.6%
Investment Income $31
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,205
9.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $215,030
37.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $87,523
Total Liabilities $8,157
Net Assets $79,366
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Aaron House (Director President) $55,205 $0 $0
Emily House (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mark Hoffman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Clifton House (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 19, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$531,388
Expenses
$478,038
Net Income
$53,350
Net Assets
$64,102
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $341,231
64.2%
Program Services $188,029
35.4%
Investment Income $2,128
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $216,843
45.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $75,599
Total Liabilities $11,497
Net Assets $64,102
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Aaron House (Director/President) $50,423 $0 $0
Mark Hoffman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Clifton House (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Emily House (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 19, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$436,762
Expenses
$410,947
Net Income
$25,815
Net Assets
$45,955
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $436,752
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,263
12.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $150,840
36.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $67,412
Total Liabilities $21,457
Net Assets $45,955
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Aaron G House (Director/President) $50,263 $0 $0
Emily House (Secretary) $650 $0 $0
Mark Hoffman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Clifton House Ea (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 24, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$311,091
Expenses
$353,085
Net Income
-$41,994
Net Assets
-$20,998
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $311,074
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $17
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,034
15.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $132,359
37.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $43,738
Total Liabilities $64,736
Net Assets -$20,998
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Aaron G House (Director) $56,034 $0 $0
F Glenn House Cpa (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Helene Hoffman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on May 11, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$363,530
Expenses
$352,177
Net Income
$11,353
Net Assets
$38,676
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $363,529
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,160
14.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $129,912
36.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,551
Total Liabilities $24,875
Net Assets $38,676
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Aaron House (Director) $50,160 $0 $0
F Glenn House Cpa (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Helene Hoffman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on May 14, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$278,881
Expenses
$326,832
Net Income
-$47,951
Net Assets
$27,323
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $278,759
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $122
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,160
15.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $124,268
38.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,655
Total Liabilities $36,332
Net Assets $27,323
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Aaron House (Director) $50,160 $0 $0
F Glenn House Cpa (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Helene Hoffman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on May 14, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$280,570
Expenses
$222,267
Net Income
$58,303
Net Assets
$75,272
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $280,434
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $136
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,880
21.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $65,045
29.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $79,931
Total Liabilities $4,659
Net Assets $75,272
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Aaron House (Director) $47,880 $0 $0
Glenn House (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Helene Hoffman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on April 17, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$175,939
Expenses
$178,147
Net Income
-$2,208
Net Assets
$16,969
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $175,939
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,728
Total Liabilities $2,759
Net Assets $16,969
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Aaron House (Director) $19,600 $26,000
Glenn House (Treasurer) $0 $0
Peggy House (Secretary) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on May 24, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$177,746
Expenses
$170,096
Net Income
$7,650
Net Assets
$19,177
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $177,746
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,761
Total Liabilities $2,584
Net Assets $19,177
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Aaron House (Director) $33,768 $12,000
Glenn House (Treasurer) $0 $0
Peggy House (Secretary) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on May 11, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$115,339
Expenses
$116,619
Net Income
-$1,280
Net Assets
$11,527
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $115,339
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,116
Total Liabilities $3,589
Net Assets $11,527
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Aaron House (Director) $33,600 $12,000
Glenn House (Treasurer) $0 $0
Peggy House (Secretary) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on June 8, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$72,726
Expenses
$71,228
Net Income
$1,498
Net Assets
$12,807
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $72,726
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,753
Total Liabilities $946
Net Assets $12,807
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Aaron House (Director) $27,850 $14,270
Glenn House (Treasurer) $0 $0
Peggy House (Secretary) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on July 22, 2014

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