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Praying Effectively For The Lost Ministries Inc

  • Sulphur, LA
  • Tax-exempt since April 2006
  • EIN: 80-0101408

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
$161k (2024)

Expenses
$190k (2024)

Total Assets
$66.9k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$22k (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
$160,601
Expenses
$189,787
Net Income
-$29,186
Net Assets
$44,958
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $160,601
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 $75,872
40.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,914
Total Liabilities $21,956
Net Assets $44,958
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Thomas (Director) $98,272 $0 $0
Jonathan Thomas (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Thomas (President) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Carlisle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 22, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$177,242
Expenses
$161,542
Net Income
$15,700
Net Assets
$74,144
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $177,242
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 $75,872
47.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $96,100
Total Liabilities $21,956
Net Assets $74,144
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Thomas (Director) $75,872 $0 $22,400
Jonathan Thomas (President) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Thomas (Sec Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Carlisle (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 18, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$138,646
Expenses
$168,133
Net Income
-$29,487
Net Assets
$58,444
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $138,646
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $76,372
45.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $84,219
Total Liabilities $25,775
Net Assets $58,444
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Thomas (Director) $76,372 $0 $24,644
Charlie Carlisle (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Richard Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Thomas (Secretary Tr) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Thomas (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 6, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$222,343
Expenses
$145,429
Net Income
$76,914
Net Assets
$87,931
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $222,343
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $81,872
56.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $111,986
Total Liabilities $24,055
Net Assets $87,931
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Thomas (Director) $81,872 $0 $21,903
Charlie Carlisle (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Richard Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Thomas (Secretary Tr) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Thomas (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 29, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$165,765
Expenses
$130,954
Net Income
$34,811
Net Assets
$11,017
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $146,639
88.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $19,126
11.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $86,872
66.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,436
Total Liabilities $25,419
Net Assets $11,017
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Thomas (Director) $86,872 $0 $18,954
Charlie Carlisle (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Richard Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Thomas (Secretary Tr) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Thomas (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 5, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$137,999
Expenses
$153,962
Net Income
-$15,963
Net Assets
-$23,794
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $137,999
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $99,872
64.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,616
Total Liabilities $26,410
Net Assets -$23,794
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Thomas (Director) $81,872 $0 $18,727
Andrew Thomas (Secretary Tr) $3,000 $0 $0
Charlie Carlisle (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Richard Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Thomas (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 12, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$153,654
Expenses
$166,739
Net Income
-$13,085
Net Assets
-$7,831
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $153,654
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $108,872
65.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,445
Total Liabilities $24,276
Net Assets -$7,831
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Thomas (Director) $81,872 $0 $18,715
Andrew Thomas (Secretary Tr) $12,000 $0 $0
Jonathan Thomas (President) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Carlisle (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Richard Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 26, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$195,707
Expenses
$202,429
Net Income
-$6,722
Net Assets
$5,254
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $195,707
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $108,872
53.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,101
Total Liabilities $15,847
Net Assets $5,254
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Thomas (Director) $81,872 $0 $18,545
Andrew Thomas (Secretary Tr) $12,000 $0 $0
Jonathan Thomas (President) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Carlisle (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Rick Newman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 9, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$169,049
Expenses
$179,675
Net Income
-$10,626
Net Assets
$11,976
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $169,049
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $108,872
60.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,645
Total Liabilities $9,669
Net Assets $11,976
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Thomas (Director) $81,872 $0 $18,442
Andrew Thomas (Secretary Tr) $12,000 $0 $0
Jonathan Thomas (President) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Carlisle (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Rick Newman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 24, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$185,855
Expenses
$197,151
Net Income
-$11,296
Net Assets
$22,602
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $185,855
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $106,047
53.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,862
Total Liabilities $7,260
Net Assets $22,602
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Thomas (Director) $79,047 $0 $23,822
Andrew Thomas (Secretary Tr) $12,000 $0 $0
Jonathan Thomas (President) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Carlisle (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Rick Newman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 8, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$226,536
Expenses
$215,540
Net Income
$10,996
Net Assets
$33,898
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $226,536
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 $81,173
37.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,600
7.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $42,400
Total Liabilities $8,502
Net Assets $33,898
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Thomas (Director) $70,573 $0 $18,427
Andrew Thomas (Secretary Tr) $10,600 $0 $0
Jonathan Thomas (President) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Carlisle (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Rick Newman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Hill (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 9, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$229,217
Expenses
$233,234
Net Income
-$4,017
Net Assets
$22,902
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $229,217
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $132,052
56.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,216
Total Liabilities $13,314
Net Assets $22,902
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Thomas (Director) $61,751 $0 $22,276
Jonathan Thomas (President) $37,500 $0 $0
Andrew Thomas (Treasurer) $10,000 $0 $1,282
Charlie Carlisle (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Rick Newman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Hill (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 11, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$343,578
Expenses
$443,116
Net Income
-$99,538
Net Assets
$26,919
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $352,006
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$8,428
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $217,025
49.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,299
Total Liabilities $6,380
Net Assets $26,919

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$502,550
Expenses
$440,844
Net Income
$61,706
Net Assets
$126,457
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $502,550
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $227,761
51.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $130,516
Total Liabilities $4,059
Net Assets $126,457

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990

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

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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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990

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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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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

Primary 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.

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990

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

PDF

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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990

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

PDF

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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990-EZ

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

PDF

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