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Rayo De Esperanza Inc

  • Knoxville, TN
  • Tax-exempt since May 2011
  • EIN: 26-4050750

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: International, Foreign Affairs and National Security / International Relief (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$36.7k (2024)

Expenses
$44.1k (2024)

Total Assets
$4.87k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$226 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2024

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.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$36,677
Expenses
$44,086
Net Income
-$7,409
Net Assets
$4,645
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,677
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 $4,871
Total Liabilities $226
Net Assets $4,645
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael Rhea (President) $0 $0
Karen Rhea (Treasurer) $0 $0
Rebekah Lewis (Secretary) $0 $0
Todd M Stoltzfus (Board Member) $0 $0
Mark A Copple (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 11, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$71,037
Expenses
$74,331
Net Income
-$3,294
Net Assets
$12,054
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $71,037
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 $12,529
Total Liabilities $475
Net Assets $12,054
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael Rhea (President) $0 $0
Karen Rhea (Treasurer) $0 $0
Rebekah Lewis (Secretary) $0 $0
Todd M Stoltzfus (Board Member) $0 $0
Mark A Copple (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$76,210
Expenses
$97,691
Net Income
-$21,481
Net Assets
$15,348
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $76,208
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,682
Total Liabilities $334
Net Assets $15,348
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Rhea (Director Ope) $0 $0
Karen Rhea (Director Ope) $0 $0
Phil Mcclendon (Board Member) $0 $0
Sarah Mcclendon (Board Member) $0 $0
Ben Woodard (President) $0 $0
John Houser (Board Member) $0 $0
Rebekah Lewis (Board Member) $0 $0
Mark Copple (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$108,909
Expenses
$90,394
Net Income
$18,515
Net Assets
$36,828
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $108,908
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,828
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $36,828
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Rhea (Director Ope) $0 $0
Karen Rhea (Director Ope) $0 $0
Phil Mcclendon (Board Member) $0 $0
Sarah Mcclendon (Board Member) $0 $0
Ben Woodard (President) $0 $0
John Houser (Board Member) $0 $0
Rebekah Lewis (Board Member) $0 $0
Mark Copple (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$67,052
Expenses
$72,635
Net Income
-$5,583
Net Assets
$16,800
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $67,051
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,800
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,800
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Rhea (Director Ope) $0 $0
Karen Rhea (Director Ope) $0 $0
Phil Mcclendon (Board Member) $0 $0
Sarah Mcclendon (Board Member) $0 $0
Ben Woodard (President) $0 $0
John Houser (Board Member) $0 $0
Rebekah Lewis (Board Member) $0 $0
Mark Copple (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$92,705
Expenses
$94,877
Net Income
-$2,172
Net Assets
$22,383
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $92,705
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 $22,383
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $22,383
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Newman Bankston (President) $0 $0
Dr Luke Chesney (Treasurer) $0 $0
Woody Woodson (Director) $0 $0
Mike Rhea (Director Op) $0 $0
Karen Rhea (Director Op) $0 $0
Steven Slack Ii (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 12, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$101,762
Expenses
$94,876
Net Income
$6,886
Net Assets
$24,555
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $101,762
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 $24,555
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $24,555
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Luke E Chesney (Treasurer) $0 $0
Woody Woodson (Director) $0 $0
Newman Bankston (President) $0 $0
Mike Rhea (Director Of Operations) $0 $0
Karen Rhea (Director Of Operations) $0 $0
Steven A Slack Ii (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 12, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$98,487
Expenses
$102,423
Net Income
-$3,936
Net Assets
$17,667
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $98,486
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,667
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $17,667
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Luke E Chesney (Treasurer) $0 $0
Norris H Hill (Director) $0 $0
Newman Bankston (President) $0 $0
Mike Rhea (Director Of Operations) $0 $0
Karen Rhea (Director Of Operations) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 1, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$93,370
Expenses
$89,373
Net Income
$3,997
Net Assets
$21,603
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $93,370
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 $21,603
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $21,603
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Luke E Chesney (Treasurer) $0 $0
Norris H Hill (Director) $0 $0
Newman Bankston (President) $0 $0
Mike Rhea (Director Of Operations) $0 $0
Karen Rhea (Director Of Operations) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 10, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$67,356
Expenses
$98,909
Net Income
-$31,553
Net Assets
$17,606
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $67,354
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,606
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $17,606
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Luke E Chesney (Treasurer) $0 $0
Norris H Hill (Director) $0 $0
Newman Bankston (President) $0 $0
Mike Rhea (Director Of Operations) $0 $0
Karen Rhea (Director Of Operations) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$119,738
Expenses
$84,866
Net Income
$34,872
Net Assets
$49,159
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $119,735
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $49,159
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $49,159
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Luke E Chesney (Treasurer) $0 $0
Norris H Hill (Director) $0 $0
Newman Bankston (President) $0 $0
Mike Rhea (Director Of Operations) $0 $0
Karen Rhea (Director Of Operations) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 2, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$84,350
Expenses
$83,335
Net Income
$1,015
Net Assets
$14,287
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $84,350
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 $14,287
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,287
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Luke E Chesney (Treasurer) $0 $0
Norris H Hill (Director) $0 $0
Newman Bankston (President) $0 $0
Mike Rhea (Director Of Operations) $0 $0
Karen Rhea (Director Of Operations) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 14, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$77,736
Expenses
$94,909
Net Income
-$17,173
Net Assets
$13,272
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $77,735
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,272
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $13,272

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$86,180
Expenses
$78,875
Net Income
$7,305
Net Assets
$30,445
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,180
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 $30,445
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $30,445

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$109,452
Expenses
$104,187
Net Income
$5,265
Net Assets
$23,176
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $109,452
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 $23,176
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $23,176

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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