EIN 23-7031637

Living Stream Ministry (LSM)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
132
Year formed
1965
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Living Stream Ministry is a non-profit corporation that is primarily dedicated to the publication of the ministry of Watchman Nee and Witness Lee.
Also known as...
Living Stream
Total revenues
$16,538,754
2022
Total expenses
$16,647,475
2022
Total assets
$110,092,848
2022
Num. employees
132
2022

Program areas at LSM

Living Stream ministry provides video, audio, electronic and printed religious materials, translated into multiple languages, which it distributes through our lsm bookstore, churches, bookstores and on the internet. Over 100,000 persons were assisted in 2022 through all program services.
Funded the translation and printing of our materials and distributed printed materials in countries that cannot afford to purchase or do not have sufficient markets to make them available to the public.
Conducted 11 religious trainings, including conferences, full time programs and online classes.

Grants made by LSM

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Church in AnaheimServing in Europe$1,546,935
California ExploreOak Glen Christian Camp$250,200
Church in AnaheimLord's Work in Europe, Support of Needy Workers$82,420
...and 6 more grants made

Who funds Living Stream Ministry (LSM)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Engedi Camp and Conference Center Steve ClarkFor Use in the Organization's Tax-Exempt Program Service Activities.$1,069,822
PayPal Giving FundGeneral Support$521,758
Gene-Liang Chiao Yi-Fan Chiao FoundationTo Support and Promote Bible Study$10,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at LSM

NameTitleCompensation
Benson PhillipsPresident$38,080
Titus BoswellAssistant Facilities Manager$106,833
Curtis KennardVice President and Treasurer$91,482
Yorke WardenSecretary$0
Raymond GraverPresident$44,600
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for LSM

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,742,982
Program services$5,649,244
Investment income and dividends$87,026
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$138,292
Net rental income$3,158,048
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$150,670
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$3,115,620
Miscellaneous revenues$496,872
Total revenues$16,538,754

Form 990s for LSM

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-02-26990View PDF
2018-122020-01-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 23, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $521,758 from PayPal Giving Fund
July 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianOperates internationallyCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2431 W La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92801
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Orange County, CA
Website URL
lsm.org/ 
Phone
(714) 236-6050
Twitter profile
@livingstream 
IRS details
EIN
23-7031637
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1965
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt - Religious
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
None yet
FTB Entity ID
0498627
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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