Liabilities / Assets
35th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 35% of similar nonprofits.
Living Waters Publications
EIN 27-0094016 • 501(c)3 • Bellflower, CA
Profile
To publish, produce, distribute and sell/donate religious books, tracts, pamphlets, video and audio tapes as well as provide radio, web and t.v. Programming to teach christians how to share their faith effectively.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.05x
Liabilities / Revenue
30th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 30% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
33rd percentile
Higher net margin than 33% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
24th percentile
Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
37th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$7,758,234
Down $468,464 (-5.7%) from 2022
Liabilities
Down$362,221
Down $44,759 (-11%) from 2022
Net Assets
Down$7,396,013
Down $423,705 (-5.4%) from 2022
Revenue
Up$6,183,897
Up $164,594 (+2.7%) from 2022
Expenses
Up$6,262,288
Up $1,168,920 (+23%) from 2022
Net Income
Down-$78,391
Down $1,004,326 (-108%) from 2022
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.
- Assets
- $7,758,234
- Liabilities
- $362,221
- Net assets
- $7,396,013
- Revenue
- $6,183,897
- Expenses
- $6,262,288
- Net income
- -$78,391
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Oct 13, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $7,957,528
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To publish, produce, distribute and sell/donate religious books, tracts, pamphlets, video and audio tapes as well as provide radio, web and t.v. Programming to teach christians how to share their faith effectively.
To publish, produce, distribute, and sell/donate religious books, tracts, pamphlets, video and audio tapes as well as provide radio, web and t.v. Programming to teach christians how to share their faith effectively.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $4,401,495 | $4,662,073 | ▲ $260,578 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $2,184,939 | $1,955,954 | ▼ $228,985 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $793,160 | $762,877 | ▼ $30,283 |
| Accounts Receivable | $348,530 | $269,864 | ▼ $78,666 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $20,830 | $18,969 | ▼ $1,861 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $10,395 | $15,947 | ▲ $5,552 |
| Total Assets | $7,837,689 | $7,758,234 | ▼ $79,455 |
| Other Assets Total | $78,340 | $72,550 | ▼ $5,790 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $314,178 | $355,290 | ▲ $41,112 |
| Other Liabilities | $49,107 | $6,931 | ▼ $42,176 |
| Total Liabilities | $363,285 | $362,221 | ▼ $1,064 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $7,474,404 | $7,396,013 | ▼ $78,391 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $7,474,404 | $7,396,013 | ▼ $78,391 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $7,837,689 | $7,758,234 | ▼ $79,455 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasehold Improvements | $723,338 | $653,733 | $1,377,071 |
| Equipment | $247,301 | $482,081 | $729,382 |
| Buildings | $309,364 | $308,375 | $617,739 |
| Land | $593,513 | - | $593,513 |
| Other Land Buildings | $82,438 | $117,166 | $199,604 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeal Zwayne | President | FT | $195,227 | $32,781 | $228,008 |
| Mark Spence | Sr. Vice President | FT | $176,591 | $43,807 | $220,398 |
| Daniel Comfort | Exec. VP/secretary | FT | $179,323 | $28,565 | $207,888 |
| Miguel Esparza | VP of Operations & Outreac | FT | $167,430 | $34,262 | $201,692 |
| Raymond Comfort | CEO | FT | $199,689 | - | $199,689 |
| Oscar Navarro | VP of Ministry Advancement | FT | $167,896 | $26,571 | $194,467 |
| Ronald Urzik Love | CFO, VP of Finance & Admin | FT | $169,136 | $22,853 | $191,989 |
| Edward Roman | Production Director | FT | $153,942 | $35,252 | $189,194 |
| Bradley Snow | Webmaster | FT | $127,431 | $39,055 | $166,486 |
| Dave Mcneal | It Manager | FT | $138,802 | $27,404 | $166,206 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Alan Ansdell | Board Member |
| Alan Pearson | Board Member |
| Frank Sutherlin | Board Member |
| Pastor Bruce Garner | Board Member |
Highest Paid Contractors
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| What If Texas LLC | Consulting & Mailhouse Services | 2451 GRAPEVINE MILLS CR 1058, Grapevine, TX 76051 | $324,884 |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $4,850,249
- Program Service Revenue
- $94,990
- Investment Income
- $140,454
- Other Revenue
- $1,098,204
- All Other Contributions
- $4,850,249
- Change in Net Assets
- $-78,391
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $6,183,897
- Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
- $0
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $0
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $6,183,897
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $6,183,897
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $3,514,518 |
| Other Expenses | $2,472,623 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $827,744 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $275,147 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $1,346,129 | $454,495 | $165,392 | $1,966,016 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $390,719 | $567,770 | $153,562 | $1,112,051 |
| All Other Expenses | $469,262 | $340,847 | $111,606 | $921,715 |
| Depreciation Depletion | - | $314,435 | - | $314,435 |
| Payroll Taxes | $115,684 | $74,203 | $22,932 | $212,819 |
| Travel | $179,989 | $1,894 | $26,807 | $208,690 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $188,187 | - | - | $188,187 |
| Other Expenses | $0 | $178,165 | $27,602 | $178,165 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $69,212 | $35,407 | $10,998 | $115,617 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $23,525 | $43,121 | $41,369 | $108,015 |
| Foreign Grants | $86,960 | - | - | $86,960 |
| Office Expenses | $16,072 | $46,463 | $22,336 | $84,871 |
| Insurance | $2,875 | $74,323 | $1,349 | $78,547 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $17,284 | $12,024 | $8,266 | $37,574 |
| Advertising | $2,439 | $16,728 | - | $19,167 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $3,226,379 | $2,208,165 | $827,744 | $6,262,288 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $6,262,288 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $6,262,288 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $6,262,288 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $0 |
International Activity
Grant and Assistance Recipients
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Chapel Downey | Downey, CA | 501(c)(3) | Support Organization | $50,000 |
| Answers in Genesis | Hebron, KY | 501(c)(3) | Support Organization | $20,000 |
| Igo Worldwide | Circle Pines, MN | 501(c)(3) | Support Organization | $18,324 |
| Calvary Chapel Saving Grace | Yorba Linda, CA | 501(c)(3) | Support Organization | $10,000 |
| Focal Point Radio | Alisa Viejo, CA | 501(c)(3) | Support Organization | $10,000 |
| Grace Community Church | Sun Valley, CA | 501(c)(3) | Support Organization | $10,000 |
| Livingwell Pregnancy Centers | Orange, CA | 501(c)(3) | Support Organization | $10,000 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | St Cloud, MN | 501(c)(3) | Support Organization | $10,000 |
| Salaam International | Foothill Ranch, CA | 501(c)(3) | Support Organization | $10,000 |
International Summary
- Offices
- 0
- Employees
- 4
- Spending
- $138,316
International Compliance
- Foreign grant records maintained
- Yes
- Activity in boycott countries
- No
- Foreign corporation ownership
- No
- Foreign partnership interest
- No
- Interest in foreign trust
- No
- Passive foreign investment company interest
- No
- Transfers to foreign corporations
- No
International Activities
| Region | Activity | Services | Offices | Employees | Spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | Evangelism | Administrative Services | 0 | 1 | $70,754 |
| Europe | Evangelism | Administrative Services | 0 | 0 | $50,936 |
| East Asia and the Pacific | Evangelism | Administrative Services | 0 | 2 | $6,806 |
| Australia | Evangelism | Administrative Services | 0 | 1 | $5,100 |
| South America | Evangelism | Administrative Services | 0 | 0 | $4,720 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Interested-Person Transactions
| Interested Party | Relationship | Description | Shared Revenue | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Spence | Child of Current Officer | Editing Services | No | $43,035 |
| Rebekah Comfort | Spouse of Current Officer | Janitorial Services | No | $10,000 |
| Nathanial Spence | Child of Current Officer | Editing Services | No | $7,100 |
| Ella Spence | Child of Current Officer | Editing Services | No | $3,645 |
| Daniel Roman | Child of Current Officer | Videography Services | No | $2,800 |
| Ethan Spence | Child of Current Officer | Editing Services | No | $2,800 |
| Jessica Spence | Child of Current Officer | Editing Services | No | $475 |
| Matthew Roman | Child of Current Officer | Editing Services | No | $300 |
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sales Tax Payable | $6,931 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- Yes
- Business relationship with organization members
- Yes
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2
“Living waters publications compensation paid to related officers, directors or key employees name relationship comfort, raymond family comfort, susan family zwayne, emeal family comfort, jacob family comfort, daniel family comfort, robert family”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“Copies of form 990 are submitted to the in-house board for approval prior to filing. Approval from the full board prior to filing is obtained when possible.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“Organization requires receipt of annual statements.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
“Comparable salaries at similar organizations. Current market state considered.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“Full disclosure upon request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Living Waters Publications
- EIN
- 27-0094016
- Phone
- 5622079300
- Address
- 9818 ARKANSAS STREET, BELLFLOWER, CA 90706
Signing Officer
- Name
- Ron Love
- Title
- CFO
- Phone
- 5622079300
- Signed
- 2025-10-13
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Ron Love
- Formed
- 2004
- Legal Domicile
- CA
- Voting Board Members
- 7
- Independent Board Members
- 4
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 4
Preparer
- Firm
- Bpm Llp
- Address
- 3800 KILROY AIRPORT WAY SUITE 250, LONG BEACH, CA 90806-6865
- Preparer
- Cynthia Schoelen
- Phone
- 5624203100
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E
“Video editing: program service expenses 173,367. Management and general expenses 276. Fundraising expenses 1,532. Total expenses 175,175. Dues: program service expenses 120,357. Management and general expenses 40,804. Fundraising expenses 8,806. Total expenses 169,967. Postage / messenger: program service expenses 12,269. Management and general expenses 6,061. Fundraising expenses 74,347. Total expenses 92,677. Facilities expense: program service expenses 36,475. Management and general expenses 20,599. Fundraising expenses 1,335. Total expenses 58,409. Videography: program service expenses 47,406. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 47,406. Telephone: program service expenses 750. Management and general expenses 38,821. Fundraising expenses 1,589. Total expenses 41,160. Lease expense: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 36,750. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 36,750. Repairs & maintenance: program service expenses 1,099. Management and general expenses 34,371. Fundraising expenses 55. Total expenses 35,525. Supplies - shipping: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 32,188. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 32,188. Business meetings: program service expenses 10,103. Management and general expenses 12,604. Fundraising expenses 8,257. Total expenses 30,964. Other taxes: program service expenses 13,003. Management and general expenses 16,698. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 29,701. Utilities: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 29,695. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 29,695. License fees: program service expenses 17,996. Management and general expenses 1,925. Fundraising expenses 818. Total expenses 20,739. Website services: program service expenses 7,750. Management and general expenses 12,356. Fundraising expenses 332. Total expenses 20,438. Newsletter: program service expenses 3,083. Management and general expenses 10,141. Fundraising expenses 157. Total expenses 13,381. Auto/transportation: program service expenses 8,600. Management and general expenses 1,524. Fundraising expenses 2,905. Total expenses 13,029. Supplies: program service expenses 904. Management and general expenses 9,581. Fundraising expenses 217. Total expenses 10,702. Tax - property: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 8,400. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,400. Bank charges: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 6,719. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,719. Filing fees: program service expenses 12. Management and general expenses 8. Fundraising expenses 6,699. Total expenses 6,719. Design: program service expenses 4,732. Management and general expenses 1,944. Fundraising expenses 22. Total expenses 6,698. Printing: program service expenses 1,616. Management and general expenses 2,488. Fundraising expenses 2,157. Total expenses 6,261. Benefits administration: program service expenses 553. Management and general expenses 4,898. Fundraising expenses 287. Total expenses 5,738. Warehouse: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 5,689. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,689. Payroll service fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 5,168. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,168. Resource translation/adaptation: program service expenses 4,035. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,035. Honorarium: program service expenses 3,525. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,525. Employment recruiting: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 1,733. Total expenses 1,733. Rent - equipment: program service expenses 1,548. Management and general expenses 26. Fundraising expenses 13. Total expenses 1,587. Security: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 604. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expens”
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | STREET EVANGELISM (PROGRAM EXPENDITURES - $571,484.40)THIS WEEKLY PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PREACHING THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLE OF MAN'S NEED FOR REPENTANCE AND SALVATION AT OUTDOOR VENUES SUCH AS PARKS, BEACHES, HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, AND ANYWHERE THE GENERAL PUBLIC MIGHT BE FOUND IN LARGE NUMBERS. IN ADDITION TO SPEAKING, THE PRINTED RESOURCES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE PASSED OUT AND DISCUSSED ONE-ON-ONE BETWEEN MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS AND MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE PROGRAM ALSO SUPPLIES RESOURCES, FREE OF CHARGE, TO EMPLOYEES AS AN ONGOING ENCOURAGEMENT TO BE ENGAGED IN THE PRACTICE OF STREET AND PERSONAL EVANGELISM IN THEIR EVERYDAY SURROUNDINGS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INVOLVES THE STAFF DEVELOPMENT OF NEW OR REVISED PRINTED RESOURCES. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION GENERATED AND DISTRIBUTED FIVE NEW GOSPEL TRACTS. THE PROGRAM IS HIGHLY EFFECTIVE IN THAT BIBLICAL TEACHING IS GOING OUT TO THE PUBLIC ON A REGULAR BASIS, AND IN THAT IT PROVIDES A CONSISTENT REAL-WORLD OPPORTUNITY FOR THE TRAINING OF CHRISTIANS TO EFFECTIVELY SHARE THEIR FAITH. THE ORGANIZATION HAVE CONTINUED TO SUPPORT LOCAL AND STATE VOLUNTEERS WHO ATTENDED LOCAL CONFERENCES, BOOK FAIRS, AND OTHER CIVIC FUNCTIONS AND GAVE AWAY COPIES OF SELECT EVANGELISTIC MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY LIVING WATERS AT NO CHARGE. THIS SUPPORT PROVIDES A BETTER MEANS FOR MEETING THE NEED FOR LOCALIZED EVANGELISM TRAINING BY THOSE IN THE SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC AREA. ADDITIONALLY, WE DONATED MATERIALS TO SEVERAL EVENT WORKERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS FOR FREE USE AND DISTRIBUTION. IN 2024, ONE SUCH LARGE SCALE EVENT PROVIDED CUSTOMIZED RESOURCES TO BE GIVEN AWAY LEADING UP TO AND DURING THE OLYMPIC SUMMER GAMES IN PARIS FRANCE. DURING THIS OUTREACH, MILLIONS OF FREE RESOURCES WERE PROVIDED TO CHRISTIANS IN THE U.S., THE U.K., EUROPE, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | WEB / YOUTUBE (PROGRAM EXPENDITURES - $479,609.96)IN ORDER TO FILL THE NEED FOR THE RELEASE OF DAILY/WEEKLY INSTRUCTIONAL AND INSPIRING WEB CONTENT, WE CONTINUE TO AGGRESSIVELY CREATE AND UPLOAD INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT TO YOUTUBE AND OUR OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS, SUCH AS FACEBOOK. WE HAVE SEEN THAT THIS SHIFT IS EXTREMELY BENEFICIAL FOR BOTH THE MINISTRY IN CAPTURING MEASURABLE RESULTS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING AN ABUNDANCE OF FREE CONTENT TO THE PUBLIC. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 0 | BENEVOLENCE (PROGRAM EXPENDITURES - $0.00)THIS SIMPLE PROGRAM SEEKS TO MEET URGENT, CRITICAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MADE KNOW TO THE ORGANIZATION. ASSISTANCE CAN BE IN THE FORM OF LIMITED FINANCIAL HELP, SUCH AS THE PAYING OF A UTILITY BILL, OR IN PROVIDING CONNECTION TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT MIGHT BE ABLE TO OFFER ASSISTANCE BY MEANS BEYOND THE SCOPE OF OUR ORGANIZATION. EACH REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IS EVALUATED BY THE MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE REQUEST FALLS WITHIN OUR SCOPE TO ADDRESS, AS WELL AS BY DETERMINING THE BEST SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM SOLUTION ALTERNATIVES. THIS PROGRAM SAW NO ACTIVITY IN 2024. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 1 | LIVING WATERS ESPANOL FORMERLY SPANISH LANGUAGE OUTREACH (PROGRAM EXPENDITURES - $209,385.09)THIS PROGRAM SERVES AS A MEANS FOR SUPPORTERS OF THE ORGANIZATION TO PARTNER WITH US TO HAVE CERTAIN EVANGELISTIC TEACHING AND RESOURCE MATERIALS TRANSLATED INTO DIFFERENT LANGUAGES. WHILE WE ARE ACTIVELY TRANSLATING SOME OF OUR SIMPLE MESSAGES AND RESOURCES INTO ACCESSIBLE DIGITAL RESOURCES, OUR PRIMARY FOCUS REMAINS ON TRANSLATING A WIDE VARIETY OF RESOURCES INTO THE SPANISH LANGUAGE, AS IT IS BEFITTING OUR CURRENT AREA DEMOGRAPHIC AND THE EXPLOSION OF GROWTH IN THE CHRISTIAN BODY IN LATIN AMERICA. WE CONTINUE TO BUILD OUR SPANISH WEB AND TELEVISION BROADCAST PRESENCE THROUGH CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT WITH VARIOUS BROADCAST COMPANIES. WE ALSO PROVIDED CONFERENCE SPEAKERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN MEXICO AND VARIOUS COUNTRIES IN LATIN AMERICA. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 2 | INT'L MISSIONS PROJECT (PROGRAM EXPENDITURES - $61,469.69)THIS PROGRAM SERVES VARIOUS VOLUNTEER REPRESENTATIVES IN EUROPE, ASIA, COLUMBIA, AND AUSTRALIA. THESE VOLUNTEERS RUN PRIVATE BOOKSTORES AND WEB STORES THROUGH WHICH THEY PROVIDE EVANGELISTIC RESOURCES TO THE PUBLIC IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY. WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THESE INDIVIDUALS TO HELP THEM EFFECTIVELY TEACH THE PRINCIPLES OF BIBLICAL EVANGELISM AND MAKE INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THEM IN ORDER TO AID THEM IN MAKING THEIR EVANGELISTIC MISSION SUCCESSFUL.IN THIS PROGRAM, WE ALSO OFFER TECHNICAL AS WELL AS LIMITED FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND EVANGELISTIC RESOURCE MATERIALS. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, WE CONTINUED TO HELP OUR PARTNERS IN THESE REGIONS BUILD UP THEIR LOCAL PRESENCE AND PROVIDE NEW RESOURCES. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDED LIMITED MONETARY SUPPORT OR PHYSICAL INVENTORY CREDIT SUPPORT IN ORDER TO HELP FULFILL OUR EVANGELISTIC MISSION IN THOSE REGIONS OF THE WORLD. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 3 | CONFERENCES/SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS (PROGRAM EXPENDITURES - $174,384.17)LIVING WATERS CONTINUES TO SUSPEND THE MAJORITY OF OUR LIVING WATERS HOSTED CONFERENCE OUTREACHES. WE WILL CONTINUE TO EVALUATE THE ECONOMIC CLIMATE IN THE COMING YEARS, AS WELL AS THE OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS OF THE CONFERENCE TRAINING MODEL. IN LIEU OF THIS, WE HAVE BEEN CONCENTRATING ON SENDING LIVING WATERS STAFF SPEAKERS OUT TO EVENTS, BOTH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL, AS PER INVITATIONS RECEIVED. OUR RAFT OF AVAILABLE SPEAKERS CONTINUES TO GROW IN POPULARITY, AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS CONTINUE TO BE SCHEDULED YEAR-ROUND. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, OUR SPEAKERS WERE ABLE TO ENGAGE IN 17 IN-PERSON EVENTS NATIONWIDE. THESE WERE LOCATED IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, MINNESOTA, KENTUCKY, MICHIGAN, CONNECTICUT, GEORGIA, KANSAS, MISSISSIPPI, TENNESSEE, AND NORTH CAROLINA. ADDITIONALLY, OUR SPEAKERS WERE A PART OF TWO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES IN FRANCE AND CANADA. SPEAKERS ALSO PARTICIPATED AS REMOTE ONLINE SPEAKERS FOR CONFERENCES IN IRELAND AND NEW ZEALAND. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 4 | OUTREACH (SCHOOL OF BIBLICAL EVANGELISM/LIVINGWATERS.TV FORMERLY LW EQUIP) (PROGRAM EXPENDITURES - $368,228.45)THE SCHOOL OF BIBLICAL EVANGELISM (SOBE) IS AN ONLINE BIBLE COLLEGE, DEDICATED TO TRAINING MEN AND WOMEN TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. THE COLLEGE WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2001 BY THE ORGANIZATION. THROUGH 101 ONLINE LESSONS, INCLUDING AUDIOS, ARTICLES, AND VIDEOS, STUDENTS ARE CHALLENGED TO HAVE A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW. EACH LESSON IS DESIGNED TO EQUIP THE STUDENTS TO DEFEND THE HISTORIC CHRISTIAN FAITH. THE COURSE TAKES APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS TO COMPLETE.LIVINGWATERS.TV (FORMERLY LW EQUIP) IS A STREAMING SERVICE CHANNEL WHICH WAS LAUNCHED IN FALL 2024. THE BASIC FORMAT OF LIVING WATERS TV CONSISTS OF VIDEO CONTENT INCLUDING EQUIP APOLOGETICS VIDEOS, EPISODES OF OUR TELEVISION PROGRAM "WAY OF THE MASTER," MOVIES, EPISODES OF OUR PODCAST, SPANISH CONTENT, AND CLASSIC COMFORT VIDEOS. THE STREAMING PLATFORM IS ORGANIZED BY CATEGORIES AND SPEAKERS AND OFFERS FREE CONTENT AND PAID SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS TO OUR SUPPORTERS. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 5 | AMBASSADORS' ACADEMY (PROGRAM EXPENDITURES - $201,434.34THIS PROGRAM WAS ORIGINALLY COMMISSIONED AT THE END OF 2007. ITS PURPOSE IS TO BRING WOULD-BE EVANGELISTS TO LIVING WATERS FOR THREE DAYS OF INTENSE CLASSROOM AND PRACTICAL TRAINING ON HOW TO SHARE ONE'S FAITH AND HOW TO START AN EVANGELISM OUTREACH AT THE PARTICIPANTS' LOCAL CHURCH. THE GOAL IS TO SERVE THE CHURCH AND INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE CHURCH IN THE AREA OF MAINTAINING AN ONGOING, EFFECTIVE EVANGELISM OUTREACH. THE AREA OF INTEREST IS GLOBAL. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, WE CONTINUED OUR IN-PERSON ACADEMY TRAINING PROGRAM IN JUNE. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 6 | WAY OF THE MASTER PODCAST OUTREACH (PROGRAM EXPENDITURES - $370,166.47)THE LIVING WATERS PODCAST IS A HUMOROUS, CHART-TOPPING PODCAST AS HOSTS RAY COMFORT, EMEAL ("E.Z.") ZWAYNE, MARK SPENCE, OSCAR NAVARRO, AND SPECIAL GUESTS EXPLORE THE PRESSING QUESTIONS OF OUR DAY WITH SOUND THEOLOGY AND APOLOGETICS. THE PODCAST IS AVAILABLE ON LIVINGWATERS.COM/PODCAST, APPLE PODCAST, SPOTIFY, GOOGLE PODCASTS, CAST BOX, AND OTHER APPS. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 7 | HEART CHANGER PROJECTS (PROGRAM EXPENDITURES - $22,945.68)IN 2011, LIVING WATERS PRODUCED A "WORLD-CHANGING" PRO-LIFE DOCUMENTARY CALLED "180 - CHANGING THE HEART OF A NATION. AND THUS, WAS BORN OUR EDUCATIONAL HEART CHANGER FILM SERIES. THE GOAL OF THIS FILM SERIES IS TO HIGHLIGHT INTEGRAL SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL ISSUES AND SHARE WITH PEOPLE THE TRUTH OF THE BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW NECESSARY TO MAKE LIFE-CHANGING DECISIONS REGARDING THESE ISSUES. SINCE 2011, LIVING WATERS HAS PRODUCED AND MADE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE OR FREE ON YOUTUBE OVER NINE OTHER PROJECTS.TO DATE, MANY OF THESE TITLES HAVE BEEN DUBBED INTO SPANISH OR OTHER LANGUAGES AND ARE FREELY AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE, AS WELL AS BROADCAST ON VARIOUS TELEVISION STATIONS AND STREAMING PLATFORMS. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, NO NEW FILM WAS RELEASED. ALL FILMS ARE NOW FREELY AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 8 | OTHER DONATIONS AND GRANTS (PROGRAM EXPENDITURES - $188,186.87)DURING THE YEAR, LIVING WATERS WILL MAKE DONATIONS TO AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF QUALIFIED, UNRELATED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE SIMILAR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES TO OUR ORGANIZATION, OR THAT SERVE TO BENEFIT DISEASE OR HEALTH RELATED RESEARCH. THESE DONATIONS ARE SELECTED AT THE DISCRETION OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SUCH DONATIONS SERVE TO PROMOTE EVANGELISTIC EFFORTS AND THE OVERALL GOODWILL OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
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