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Mastering Life Ministries Inc

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 N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$41.8k (2023)

Expenses
$69.5k (2023)

Total Assets
$0 (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (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 Form 990
Revenue
$41,768
Expenses
$69,464
Net Income
-$27,696
Net Assets
$0
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $41,197
98.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$5,132
Net Inventory Sales $5,547
13.3%
Other Revenue $156
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $27,353
39.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $0
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rev Jerry Bryant (Secretary &) $0 $0 $0
Dr David Foster (Exec Dir & F) $0 $0 $0
Anne Paulk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$52,262
Expenses
$56,527
Net Income
-$4,265
Net Assets
$30,440
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $47,775
91.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,998
5.7%
Other Revenue $1,489
2.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,000
26.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,889
Total Liabilities $1,449
Net Assets $30,440
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rev Jerry Bryant (Secretary &) $0 $0 $0
Dr David Foster (Exec Dir & F) $0 $0 $0
Anne Paulk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$61,877
Expenses
$43,851
Net Income
$18,026
Net Assets
$35,979
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $61,340
99.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $427
0.7%
Other Revenue $110
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,000
22.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $37,405
Total Liabilities $1,426
Net Assets $35,979
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr David Foster (Exec Dir & F) $10,000 $0 $20,000
Rev Jerry Bryant (Secretary &) $0 $0 $0
Anne Paulk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$51,280
Expenses
$56,438
Net Income
-$5,158
Net Assets
$19,919
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,386
74.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $610
1.2%
Net Inventory Sales $11,045
21.5%
Other Revenue $1,239
2.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,000
17.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,297
Total Liabilities $1,378
Net Assets $19,919
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joe Allen (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Rev Jerry Bryant (Secretary &) $0 $0 $0
Dr David Foster (Exec Dir & F) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$66,329
Expenses
$69,098
Net Income
-$2,769
Net Assets
$24,792
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $48,145
72.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $17,223
26.0%
Other Revenue $961
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,016
14.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,257
Total Liabilities $1,465
Net Assets $24,792
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joe Allen (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Rev Jerry Bryant (Secretary &) $0 $0 $0
Dr David Foster (Exec Dir & F) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$85,806
Expenses
$93,075
Net Income
-$7,269
Net Assets
$27,507
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $66,250
77.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $372
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales $18,460
21.5%
Other Revenue $724
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $23,149
24.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $30,305
Total Liabilities $2,798
Net Assets $27,507
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rev Jerry Bryant (Secretary &) $0 $0 $0
Dr David Foster (Exec Dir & F) $0 $0 $0
Joe Allen (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$177,592
Expenses
$183,085
Net Income
-$5,493
Net Assets
$32,688
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $141,011
79.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $131
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $29,539
16.6%
Other Revenue $6,911
3.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $79,893
43.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,307
Total Liabilities $1,619
Net Assets $32,688
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rev Jerry Bryant (Secretary &) $0 $0 $0
Dr David Foster (Exec Dir & F) $0 $0 $0
Joe Allen (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$300,315
Expenses
$315,902
Net Income
-$15,587
Net Assets
$38,548
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $266,885
88.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $116
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $32,524
10.8%
Other Revenue $790
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $111,181
35.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,539
Total Liabilities $1,991
Net Assets $38,548
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr David Foster (Exec Dir & F) $54,932 $0 $14,010
Rev Jerry Bryant (Secretary &) $0 $0 $0
Joe Allen (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$288,446
Expenses
$293,063
Net Income
-$4,617
Net Assets
$48,459
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $250,612
86.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $33,639
11.7%
Other Revenue $4,195
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $92,315
31.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $48,425
16.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $53,068
Total Liabilities $4,609
Net Assets $48,459
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr David Foster (Exec. Dir &) $64,583 $0 $27,731
Rev Jerry Bryant (Secretary&Tr) $0 $0 $0
Joe Allen (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$311,481
Expenses
$315,510
Net Income
-$4,029
Net Assets
$53,076
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $243,522
78.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $67,959
21.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $88,400
28.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $30,914
9.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $59,540
Total Liabilities $6,464
Net Assets $53,076
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr David Foster (E.D. & Board) $60,000 $0 $28,400
Rev Jerry Bryant (Secretary An) $0 $0 $0
Joe Allen (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$332,641
Expenses
$335,074
Net Income
-$2,433
Net Assets
$56,480
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $320,443
96.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $12,192
3.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $88,400
26.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,510
11.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,924
Total Liabilities $4,444
Net Assets $56,480
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr David Foster (E.D. & Board) $60,000 $0 $28,400
Rev Jerry Bryant (Secretary An) $0 $0 $0
Joe Allen (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$277,672
Expenses
$257,767
Net Income
$19,905
Net Assets
$50,469
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $256,850
92.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $31
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $20,791
7.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $91,524
35.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,789
Total Liabilities $1,320
Net Assets $50,469

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$212,316
Expenses
$237,174
Net Income
-$24,858
Net Assets
$30,578
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $173,785
81.9%
Program Services $214
0.1%
Investment Income $55
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,915
0.9%
Net Inventory Sales $36,347
17.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $92,295
38.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,123
Total Liabilities $2,545
Net Assets $30,578

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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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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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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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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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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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

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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