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Sherman Aten Ministries Inc

  • Athens, TX
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1992
  • EIN: 75-2435957

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
$325k (2024)

Expenses
$329k (2024)

Total Assets
$21.4k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$26.8k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 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 May
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$324,896
Expenses
$328,797
Net Income
-$3,901
Net Assets
-$5,369
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $324,896
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 $90,400
27.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,385
Total Liabilities $26,754
Net Assets -$5,369
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherman Aten (President) $56,800 $0 $33,600
Tammy Aten (Sec Treasure) $0 $0 $0
Lennie Alice Gilroy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Lori Dix (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Carolyn Ward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Elizabeth Plants (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Dwaina Six (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Nancy Stewart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Margie Manthei (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 23, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$374,395
Expenses
$361,235
Net Income
$13,160
Net Assets
$16,174
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $374,395
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 $107,306
29.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,284
Total Liabilities $9,110
Net Assets $16,174
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherman Aten (President) $77,806 $0 $29,500
Tammy Aten (Sec Treasure) $0 $0 $0
Lennie Alice Gilroy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Lori Dix (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Carolyn Ward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Elizabeth Plants (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Dwaina Six (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Nancy Stewart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Margie Manthei (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 9, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$243,395
Expenses
$259,769
Net Income
-$16,374
Net Assets
$3,014
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $243,395
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 $59,936
23.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,171
Total Liabilities $9,157
Net Assets $3,014
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherman Aten (President) $57,520 $0 $0
Tammy Aten (Sec Treasure) $2,416 $0 $0
Lennie Alice Gilroy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Lori Dix (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Carolyn Ward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Elizabeth Plants (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Dwaina Six (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Nancy Stewart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Margie Manthei (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 26, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$252,337
Expenses
$149,323
Net Income
$103,014
Net Assets
$19,388
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $252,337
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 $49,948
33.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,546
Total Liabilities $9,158
Net Assets $19,388
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherman Aten (President) $45,048 $0 $0
Tammy Aten (Sec Treasure) $4,900 $0 $0
Don Kathy Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lennie Alice Gilroy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Lori Dix (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Carolyn Ward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Elizabeth Plants (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Dwaina Six (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Nancy Stewart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Margie Manthei (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 17, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$217,513
Expenses
$202,407
Net Income
$15,106
Net Assets
$29,285
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $203,613
93.6%
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 $0
Other Revenue $13,900
6.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,215
27.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,285
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $29,285
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherman Aten (President) $37,750 $0 $0
Tammy Aten (Secretary Treas) $16,404 $0 $0
Don Kathy Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lennie Alice Gilroy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Lori Dix (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Carolyn Ward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Elizabeth Plants (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Dwaina Six (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Nancy Stewart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Margie Manthei (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$196,687
Expenses
$188,698
Net Income
$7,989
Net Assets
$14,179
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $196,687
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 $43,245
22.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,179
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,179
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherman Aten (President) $31,300 $0 $0
Tammy Aten (Secretary Treas) $11,945 $0 $0
Don Kathy Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lennie Alice Gilroy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Lori Dix (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Carolyn Ward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Elizabeth Plants (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Dwaina Six (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Nancy Stewart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Margie Manthei (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 18, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$157,989
Expenses
$162,353
Net Income
-$4,364
Net Assets
$6,190
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $157,989
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 $68,118
42.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,190
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,190
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherman Aten (President) $61,401 $0 $0
Tammy Aten (Secretary Treas) $6,717 $0 $0
Don Kathy Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lennie Alice Gilroy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Lori Dix (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Carolyn Ward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Elizabeth Plants (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Dwaina Six (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Nancy Stewart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Margie Manthei (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 2, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$194,744
Expenses
$190,489
Net Income
$4,255
Net Assets
$11,248
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $194,744
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 $75,092
39.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,248
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $11,248
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherman Aten (President) $41,250 $0 $24,000
Tammy Aten (Secretary Treas) $9,842 $0 $0
Don Kathy Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lennie Alice Gilroy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Lori Dix (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Carolyn Ward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Elizabeth Plants (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Dwaina Six (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Nancy Stewart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Margie Manthei (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 4, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$195,468
Expenses
$216,852
Net Income
-$21,384
Net Assets
$7,237
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $195,468
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 $86,560
39.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,237
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,237
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherman Aten (President) $44,708 $0 $24,000
Tammy Aten (Secretary Treas) $17,852 $0 $0
Don Kathy Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lennie Alice Gilroy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Lori Dix (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Carolyn Ward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jo Payne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Elizabeth Plants (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Dwaina Six (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Nancy Stewart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Margie Manthei (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 5, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$253,605
Expenses
$224,055
Net Income
$29,550
Net Assets
$34,758
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $253,605
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 $75,880
33.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,758
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $34,758
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherman Aten (President) $46,305 $0 $24,000
Tammy Aten (Secretary Treas) $5,575 $0 $0
Don Kathy Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lennie Alice Gilroy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Lori Dix (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Carolyn Ward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jo Payne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Elizabeth Plants (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Dwaina Six (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Nancy Stewart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Margie Manthei (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 9, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$159,152
Expenses
$156,297
Net Income
$2,855
Net Assets
$5,569
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $159,152
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 $63,106
40.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,569
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,569
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherman Aten (President) $34,350 $0 $23,500
Tammy Aten (Secretary Treas) $5,256 $0 $0
Don Kathy Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lennie Alice Gilroy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Lori Dix (Director) $0 $0 $0
Glenn Carolyn Ward (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jo Payne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Elizabeth Plants (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Dwaina Six (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Nancy Stewart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Margie Manthei (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 17, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$151,919
Expenses
$154,740
Net Income
-$2,821
Net Assets
$2,875
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $151,919
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 $57,417
37.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,875
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,875

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990
Filed on Dec. 13, 2013

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$152,277
Expenses
$154,900
Net Income
-$2,623
Net Assets
$1,717
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $151,662
99.6%
Program Services $615
0.4%
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 $62,415
40.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,717
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,717

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
2011

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

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

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Fiscal Year Ending May
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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
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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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
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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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
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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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
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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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
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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990

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

PDF

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