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Good News In Action 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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$770k (2023)

Expenses
$1.08M (2023)

Total Assets
$336k (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
$769,993
Expenses
$1,083,353
Net Income
-$313,360
Net Assets
$335,641
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $769,993
100%
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 $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $114,482
10.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $335,641
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $335,641
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Kern (Director/Pres.) $76,600 $0 $17,482
Pamali Kern (Secretary/Treas) $20,400 $0 $0
Brian Busby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Labotz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Phil Neighbors (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pastor Randy Ray (Agent) $0 $0 $0
Julio Contreras (Vp Central Amer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$945,098
Expenses
$699,163
Net Income
$245,935
Net Assets
$649,001
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $945,098
100%
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 $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $105,634
15.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $649,001
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $649,001
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Kern (Director/Pres.) $73,600 $0 $13,634
Pamali Kern (Secretary/Treas) $18,400 $0 $0
Brian Busby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Labotz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Phil Neighbors (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pastor Randy Ray (Agent) $0 $0 $0
Julio Contreras (Vp Central Amer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$729,176
Expenses
$730,594
Net Income
-$1,418
Net Assets
$403,066
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $729,176
100%
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 $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,682
13.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $403,066
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $403,066
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Kern (Director/Pres.) $71,100 $0 $15,182
Pamali Kern (Secretary/Treas) $14,400 $0 $0
Brian Busby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Labotz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Phil Neighbors (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pastor Randy Ray (Agent) $0 $0 $0
Julio Contreras (Vp Central Amer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$740,839
Expenses
$763,089
Net Income
-$22,250
Net Assets
$404,484
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $740,839
100%
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 $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $97,606
12.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $404,484
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $404,484
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Kern (Director/Pres.) $69,600 $0 $13,606
Pamali Kern (Secretary/Treas) $14,400 $0 $0
Brian Busby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Labotz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Phil Neighbors (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pastor Randy Ray (Agent) $0 $0 $0
Julio Contreras (Vp Central Amer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$609,559
Expenses
$576,912
Net Income
$32,647
Net Assets
$426,734
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $609,559
100%
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 $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $96,406
16.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $426,734
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $426,734
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Kern (Director/Pres.) $69,600 $0 $12,406
Pamali Kern (Secretary/Treas) $14,400 $0 $0
Brian Busby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Labotz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Phil Neighbors (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pastor Randy Ray (Agent) $0 $0 $0
Julio Contreras (Vp Central Amer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$624,476
Expenses
$614,421
Net Income
$10,055
Net Assets
$394,087
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $624,476
100%
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 $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $95,262
15.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $394,087
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $394,087
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Kern (Director/Pres.) $69,600 $0 $11,262
Pamali Kern (Secretary/Treas) $14,400 $0 $0
Brian Busby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Labotz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Phil Neighbors (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pastor Randy Ray (Agent) $0 $0 $0
Julio Contreras (Vp Central Amer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$633,626
Expenses
$540,495
Net Income
$93,131
Net Assets
$384,032
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $633,655
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$29
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,938
17.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $384,032
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $384,032
Other
Operated a donor-advised fund
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Kern (Director/Pres.) $71,900 $0 $9,938
Pamali Kern (Secretary/Treas) $12,100 $0 $0
Brian Busby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Labotz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Phil Neighbors (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pastor Randy Ray (Agent) $0 $0 $0
Julio Contreras (Vp Central Amer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$573,307
Expenses
$514,105
Net Income
$59,202
Net Assets
$290,901
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $573,494
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$187
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $80,618
15.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,200
3.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $290,901
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $290,901
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Kern (Director/Pres.) $72,000 $0 $8,618
Brian Busby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pamali Kern (Secretary/Treas) $0 $0 $0
Scott Labotz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Phil Neighbors (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pastor Randy Ray (Agent) $0 $0 $0
Julio Contreras (Vp Central Amer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$601,781
Expenses
$635,860
Net Income
-$34,079
Net Assets
$231,699
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $601,781
100%
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 $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,730
12.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,600
7.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $231,699
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $231,699
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Kern (Director/Pres.) $72,000 $0 $7,730
Don Laity (Vp Usa) $0 $0 $0
Pamali Kern (Secretary/Treas) $0 $0 $0
Scott Labotz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Phil Neighbors (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pastor Randy Ray (Agent) $0 $0 $0
Julio Contreras (Vp Central Amer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$569,220
Expenses
$515,834
Net Income
$53,386
Net Assets
$265,778
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $569,220
100%
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 $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,813
16.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,600
8.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $265,778
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $265,778
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Kern (Director/Pres.) $72,000 $0 $10,813
Don Laity (Vp Usa) $0 $0 $0
Pamali Kern (Secretary/Treas) $0 $0 $0
Scott Labotz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Phil Neighbors (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pastor Randy Ray (Agent) $0 $0 $0
Julio Contreras (Vp Central Amer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$570,763
Expenses
$562,732
Net Income
$8,031
Net Assets
$212,392
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $570,763
100%
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 $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,192
15.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,400
10.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $212,392
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $212,392
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Kern (Director/Pres.) $72,000 $0 $12,192
Don Laity (Vp Usa) $0 $0 $0
Pamali Kern (Secretary/Treas) $0 $0 $0
Scott Labotz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Phil Neighbors (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pastor Randy Ray (Agent) $0 $0 $0
Julio Contreras (Vp Central Amer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$422,495
Expenses
$610,840
Net Income
-$188,345
Net Assets
$204,361
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $422,495
100%
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 $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,510
11.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $48,000
7.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $204,361
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $204,361

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$579,678
Expenses
$492,973
Net Income
$86,705
Net Assets
$392,706
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $579,678
100%
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 $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,060
14.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,600
9.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $392,706
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $392,706

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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.
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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