ZOLA LEVITT MINISTRIES INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

ZOLA LEVITT MINISTRIES INC

EIN 75-1680391 · Christianity (X20)

What they do

for More Than 40 Years, ZLM Has Produced A Bible Teaching Television Program That Emphasizes The Jewish Roots of Christianity, The Continuing Significance of Israel to Prophecy Fulfillment, and The Chosen Peoples Role In Gods Eternal Plan. The Television Program, Bearded Bible Brothers(formerly Our Jewish Roots and Zola Levitt Presents, is Broadcast On Three National Networks and 80+ Full-power Stations, and Satellite. The Programs Are Posted At Www.levitt.tv and YouTube and Streamed for A Total of Nearly A Million Viewers. The Free Monthly Levitt Letter News Magazine Goes to Approximately 21,600 Households and 1,250 Inmates. The Bulk of Its Articles Relate to News and Commentary About Israel, Prophecy Fulfillment, Photos From The Holy Land, and Other Judeo-Christian Teaching, Including Hebrew Lessons. The Ministrys Website, Www.levitt.com, Archives All The Same 30-minute Television Programs That We Market On DVD. These Widely Varied Programs Are Available for Free Viewing By Anyone At

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Of every $100 spent, about $80.70 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders6 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

93.26%of revenue went to mission work80.7% of expenses · Program services

1.26%of revenue went to fundraising1.1% of expenses

$115.63spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

21.11%of revenue went to management and office costs18.3% of expenses

$0.76in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

97.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $440,298 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $144,495 for MARK LEVITT (SEC/TREASURER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$2,816,546

Mission workProgram services$2,626,82993.26% of revenue80.7% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$594,66121.11% of revenue18.3% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$35,3541.26% of revenue1.1% of expenses

Total expenses$3,256,844115.63% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 80.7% mission · 18.3% management · 1.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 115.63% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 81.7% mission · 17.3% management · 0.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 118.35% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 81.2% mission · 17.7% management · 1.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 79.86% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 83.8% mission · 15.5% management · 0.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.01% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 83.2% mission · 16.0% management · 0.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 111.88% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$2,816,546

Expenses$3,256,844

Annual shortfall $440,298 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$2,626,829 · 80.7% of expenses

Management and office costs$594,661 · 18.3% of expenses

Fundraising$35,354 · 1.1% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$2,816,546

Expenses$3,256,844

Assets$2,473,287

Income$2,909,575

Contributions$2,739,526

Mission work (program services)$2,626,829

Fundraising$35,354

Management and general$594,661

Stocks and bonds$1,524,122

Accounting fees$1,894

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MARK LEVITTSEC/TREASURER · 40 hrs/week $144,495

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (6)

MARK LEVITTSEC/TREASURER

DAVID HITTCHAIRMAN

H J LEDBETTERDIRECTOR

LOU HAYSDIRECTOR

MARGO DOKKENDIRECTOR

MARK NELSONDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1980
Location: PO BOX 12268, DALLAS, TX 75225-0268
County: Dallas
In care of: Mark Levitt
Primary officer: Mark Levitt, Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website EmailStaff@levitt.com Phone(972) 696-8844

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: DARRELL L KELLER CPA PA
NTEE classification: Christianity (X20)
IRS tax category: Christianity