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Thistlebend Ministries

  • Louisville, KY
  • Tax-exempt since April 2008
  • EIN: 45-0571304

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: Religion-Related, Spiritual Development / Christian (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$147k (2024)

Expenses
$184k (2024)

Total Assets
$125k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$1.51k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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 Form 990
Revenue
$147,349
Expenses
$184,303
Net Income
-$36,954
Net Assets
$123,983
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $141,364
95.9%
Program Services $5,853
4.0%
Investment Income $132
0.1%
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 $69,250
37.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,295
2.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $125,497
Total Liabilities $1,514
Net Assets $123,983
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kevin Aker (Director) $36,750 $0 $0
Laurie Aker (Executive Di) $32,500 $0 $0
Doug Donaldson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janet Price (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Sampson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Sizemore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susie Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Sampson (Dirwkly Disc) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 22, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$152,625
Expenses
$206,763
Net Income
-$54,138
Net Assets
$157,303
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $142,540
93.4%
Program Services $5,370
3.5%
Investment Income $4,715
3.1%
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 $84,627
40.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $157,847
Total Liabilities $544
Net Assets $157,303
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kevin Aker (Director) $38,100 $0 $0
Laurie Aker (Executive Di) $31,950 $0 $0
Doug Donaldson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janet Price (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Sampson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Sizemore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dottie Ryan (Vp Of Financ) $0 $0 $0
Susan Sampson (Dirwkly Disc) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 30, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$145,523
Expenses
$205,458
Net Income
-$59,935
Net Assets
$205,867
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $119,818
82.3%
Program Services $11,907
8.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,798
9.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $29,976
14.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $48,192
23.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $205,867
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $205,867
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kevin Aker (Director) $40,975 $0 $0
Laurie Aker (Executive Di) $29,975 $0 $0
Doug Donaldson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janet Price (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Sampson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Sizemore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dottie Ryan (Vp Of Financ) $0 $0 $0
Susan Sampson (Dirwkly Disc) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 22, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$113,449
Expenses
$219,806
Net Income
-$106,357
Net Assets
$263,636
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,498
88.6%
Program Services $6,116
5.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,835
6.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $19,151
8.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $55,651
25.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $263,699
Total Liabilities $63
Net Assets $263,636
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kevin Aker (Director) $46,750 $0 $0
Laurie Aker (Executive Di) $19,150 $0 $0
Doug Donaldson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janet Price (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Sampson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Sizemore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dottie Ryan (Vp Of Financ) $0 $0 $0
Susan Sampson (Dirwkly Disc) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 31, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$54,244
Expenses
$182,413
Net Income
-$128,169
Net Assets
$369,993
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $115,072
> 100%
Program Services $5,133
9.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,175
16.9%
Sales of Assets -$76,351
Net Inventory Sales $1,215
2.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $19,800
10.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $12,845
7.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $369,993
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $369,993
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Aker (Executive Di) $19,800 $0 $0
Kevin Aker (Director) $8,000 $0 $0
Doug Donaldson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janet Price (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Sampson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Sizemore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dottie Ryan (Vp Of Financ) $0 $0 $0
Susan Sampson (Dirwkly Disc) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 12, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$651,100
Expenses
$224,009
Net Income
$427,091
Net Assets
$498,162
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $640,014
98.3%
Program Services $11,086
1.7%
Investment Income $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 $65,108
29.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $11,432
5.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $498,162
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $498,162
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Aker (Executive Di) $41,683 $0 $0
Hope Walrad (Vp Of Operat) $23,425 $0 $0
Kevin Aker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Donaldson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janet Price (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Sampson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Sizemore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Sampson (Director Of) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 8, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$249,450
Expenses
$205,958
Net Income
$43,492
Net Assets
$71,071
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $243,236
97.5%
Program Services $6,214
2.5%
Investment Income $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 $76,600
37.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $11,800
5.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,071
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $71,071

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$197,621
Expenses
$197,610
Net Income
$11
Net Assets
$25,232
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $192,134
97.2%
Program Services $5,487
2.8%
Investment Income $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 $67,508
34.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $19,225
9.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,959
Total Liabilities $727
Net Assets $25,232

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$206,523
Expenses
$192,246
Net Income
$14,277
Net Assets
$27,619
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $194,731
94.3%
Program Services $11,792
5.7%
Investment Income $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 $66,755
34.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $14,491
7.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,857
Total Liabilities $238
Net Assets $27,619

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$193,708
Expenses
$192,507
Net Income
$1,201
Net Assets
$16,216
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $174,088
89.9%
Program Services $19,620
10.1%
Investment Income $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 $65,624
34.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $22,121
11.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,334
Total Liabilities $7,118
Net Assets $16,216

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990

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

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$206,215
Expenses
$202,583
Net Income
$3,632
Net Assets
$15,135
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $190,391
92.3%
Program Services $15,824
7.7%
Investment Income $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 $63,330
31.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $20,369
10.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,444
Total Liabilities $3,309
Net Assets $15,135

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990

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

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$191,224
Expenses
$184,148
Net Income
$7,076
Net Assets
$11,503
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $177,347
92.7%
Program Services $13,877
7.3%
Investment Income $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 $56,756
30.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $27,520
14.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,121
Total Liabilities $2,618
Net Assets $11,503

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$219,137
Expenses
$224,973
Net Income
-$5,836
Net Assets
$4,426
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $205,378
93.7%
Program Services $13,759
6.3%
Investment Income $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 $100,684
44.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $6,406
2.8%
Other Salaries and Wages $9,919
4.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,652
Total Liabilities $4,226
Net Assets $4,426

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990

Primary 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
$85,959
Expenses
$109,815
Net Income
-$23,856
Net Assets
$10,262
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $70,875
82.5%
Program Services $10,052
11.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,031
5.9%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,640
Total Liabilities $2,378
Net Assets $10,262

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990-EZ

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

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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