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Polwarth Ministries

  • Waco, TX
  • Tax-exempt since April 2007
  • EIN: 51-0558527

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
$191k (2023)

Expenses
$141k (2023)

Total Assets
$117k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$9.32k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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 990-EZ
Revenue
$191,083
Expenses
$141,249
Net Income
$49,834
Net Assets
$107,213
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $176,881
92.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $202
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $14,000
7.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $116,530
Total Liabilities $9,317
Net Assets $107,213
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ronnie Smith (Director) $90,983 $9,662
Kevin Sparks (Board Member) $0 $0
Neal Howard (Board Member) $0 $0
Link Harris (Board Member) $0 $0
Paul Bernardy (Board Member) $0 $0
Douglas Tigtig (Board Member) $0 $0
P Michael Smith (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
$127,420
Expenses
$108,023
Net Income
$19,397
Net Assets
$57,379
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $127,331
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $89
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,379
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $57,379
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ronnie Smith (Director) $77,699 $9,748
Kevin Sparks (Board Member) $0 $0
Neal Howard (Board Member) $0 $0
Link Harris (Board Member) $0 $0
Paul Bernardy (Board Member) $0 $0
Douglas Tigtig (Board Member) $0 $0
P Michael Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 14, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$105,472
Expenses
$123,396
Net Income
-$17,924
Net Assets
$37,981
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $105,413
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $59
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $41,018
Total Liabilities $3,037
Net Assets $37,981
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ronnie Smith (Director) $73,966 $23,470
Kevin Sparks (Director) $0 $0
Neal Howard (Director) $0 $0
Link Harris (Director) $0 $0
Paul Bernardy (Director) $0 $0
Douglas Tigtig (Director) $0 $0
P Michael Smith (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$130,616
Expenses
$98,718
Net Income
$31,898
Net Assets
$55,905
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $130,540
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $76
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,469
Total Liabilities $7,564
Net Assets $55,905
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ronnie Smith (Director) $68,059 $18,600
Kevin Sparks (Director) $0 $0
Neal Howard (Director) $0 $0
Link Harris (Director) $0 $0
Paul Bernardy (Director) $0 $0
Douglas Tigtig (Director) $0 $0
P Michael Smith (Director) $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
$140,736
Expenses
$136,983
Net Income
$3,753
Net Assets
$24,008
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $131,059
93.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $74
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $9,603
6.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,056
Total Liabilities $12,048
Net Assets $24,008
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ronnie Smith (Director) $67,348 $20,912
Kevin Sparks (Director) $0 $0
Neal Howard (Director) $0 $0
Link Harris (Director) $0 $0
Paul Bernardy (Director) $0 $0
Douglas Tigtig (Director) $0 $0
P Michael Smith (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 13, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$103,799
Expenses
$100,838
Net Income
$2,961
Net Assets
$20,254
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $103,757
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $42
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,173
Total Liabilities $2,919
Net Assets $20,254
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ronnie Smith (Director) $61,393 $16,872
Kevin Sparks (Director) $0 $0
Neal Howard (Director) $0 $0
Link Harris (Director) $0 $0
Paul Bernardy (Director) $0 $0
Douglas Tigtig (Director) $0 $0
P Michael Smith (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$90,601
Expenses
$97,054
Net Income
-$6,453
Net Assets
$17,292
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $90,559
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $42
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,964
Total Liabilities $11,672
Net Assets $17,292
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ronnie Smith (Director) $61,598 $18,121
Kevin Sparks (Director) $0 $0
Neal Howard (Director) $0 $0
Link Harris (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 12, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$87,976
Expenses
$101,612
Net Income
-$13,636
Net Assets
$23,746
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $87,927
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $49
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $44,170
Total Liabilities $20,424
Net Assets $23,746
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ronnie Smith (Director) $62,268 $14,232
Kevin Sparks (Director) $0 $0
Neal Howard (Director) $0 $0
Link Harris (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 13, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$94,160
Expenses
$90,111
Net Income
$4,049
Net Assets
$37,382
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $94,111
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $49
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $47,221
Total Liabilities $9,839
Net Assets $37,382
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ronnie Smith (Director) $62,086 $13,524
Kevin Sparks (Director) $0 $0
Neal Howard (Director) $0 $0
Link Harris (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 10, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$96,792
Expenses
$90,901
Net Income
$5,891
Net Assets
$33,333
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $96,745
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $47
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,923
Total Liabilities $13,590
Net Assets $33,333
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ronnie Smith (Director) $58,159 $12,428
Kevin Sparks (Director) $0 $0
Neal Howard (Director) $0 $0
Link Harris (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$70,453
Expenses
$72,400
Net Income
-$1,947
Net Assets
$27,442
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $70,411
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $42
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,985
Total Liabilities $4,543
Net Assets $27,442
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ronnie Smith (Director) $50,168 $10,907
Kevin Sparks (Director) $0 $0
Neal Howard (Director) $0 $0
Link Harris (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 14, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$74,075
Expenses
$73,287
Net Income
$788
Net Assets
$29,389
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $73,971
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $104
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $37,568
Total Liabilities $8,179
Net Assets $29,389

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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
$63,187
Expenses
$69,507
Net Income
-$6,320
Net Assets
$28,601
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $63,109
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $78
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,556
Total Liabilities $11,955
Net Assets $28,601

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990-EZ

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

PDF

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

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

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

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

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

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

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

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