Lets Start Talking Ministry
Lst's mission and passion is to pursue the great commission given to christians to advance the kingdom of god in their communities and throughout the world by training …
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Mission
Lst's mission and passion is to pursue the great commission given to christians to advance the kingdom of god in their communities and throughout the world by training christians to share their faith.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Lets Start Talking Ministry has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 92% of the 34,987 religion charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLets Start Talking Ministry is a registered religion nonprofit based in Hurst, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 731570162. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $995K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lets Start Talking Ministry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 731570162. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Lets Start Talking Ministry has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Lets Start Talking Ministry is located in Hurst, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lets Start Talking Ministry has $995K in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Lets Start Talking Ministry is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $995K in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Lets Start Talking Ministry. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Lets Start Talking Ministry holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Share Jesus with people around the world through LST's international mission trips, or across the street with our English as a Second Language resources. Lets Start Talking Ministry is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $995K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Lets Start Talking Ministry are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lets Start Talking Ministry is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 731570162, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
LETS START TALKING MINISTRY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (13)
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13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 38 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lets Start Talking Ministry
- What is Lets Start Talking Ministry?
- Lets Start Talking Ministry is a religion church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in Hurst, United States. Share Jesus with people around the world through LST's international mission trips, or across the street with our English as a Second Language resources.
- When was Lets Start Talking Ministry founded?
- Lets Start Talking Ministry was founded in 1999.
- Who leads Lets Start Talking Ministry?
- Dr Philip Woodward serves as President.
- Where is Lets Start Talking Ministry located?
- Headquartered in Hurst, TX, United States.
- What is Lets Start Talking Ministry's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lets Start Talking Ministry trustworthy?
- Lets Start Talking Ministry has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Lets Start Talking Ministry's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 731570162.
- What is Lets Start Talking Ministry's website?
- http://www.lst.org