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Lifesteps World Ministries Inc

EIN 46-3290228 • 501(c)3 • Tulsa, OK

Profile

Training of pastors and leaders

9526 S 85th E AveTulsa, OK 74133-6423

www.lifesteps.tv

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

69th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$68,500

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 49.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

109%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Up

$37,268

Up $19,436 (+109%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,650

Down $251 (-13%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$35,618

Up $19,687 (+124%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin69th percentile

Revenue

Up

$137,278

Up $27,276 (+25%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$117,052

Up $3,993 (+3.5%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$20,226

Up $23,283 (+762%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2013: $6,424Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $21,836Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $20,534Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $37,967Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $25,743Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $27,883Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $13,949Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $23,344Liabilities 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $30,886Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $30,8862021Assets 2022: $19,364Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $19,3642022Assets 2023: $17,832Liabilities 2023: $1,901Net Assets 2023: $15,9312023Assets 2024: $37,268Liabilities 2024: $1,650Net Assets 2024: $35,6182024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$37,268
Liabilities$1,650
Net Assets$35,618
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth75th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2013: $32,176Expenses 2013: $25,752Net Income 2013: $6,4242013Revenue 2014: $89,359Expenses 2014: $73,947Net Income 2014: $15,4122014Revenue 2015: $102,663Expenses 2015: $103,965Net Income 2015: -$1,3022015Revenue 2016: $142,666Expenses 2016: $125,233Net Income 2016: $17,4332016Revenue 2017: $126,734Expenses 2017: $138,958Net Income 2017: -$12,2242017Revenue 2018: $150,211Expenses 2018: $148,071Net Income 2018: $2,1402018Revenue 2019: $134,638Expenses 2019: $148,572Net Income 2019: -$13,9342019Revenue 2020: $156,345Expenses 2020: $133,002Net Income 2020: $23,3432020Revenue 2021: $149,592Expenses 2021: $142,050Net Income 2021: $7,5422021Revenue 2022: $119,911Expenses 2022: $131,433Net Income 2022: -$11,5222022Revenue 2023: $110,002Expenses 2023: $113,059Net Income 2023: -$3,0572023Revenue 2024: $137,278Expenses 2024: $117,052Net Income 2024: $20,2262024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$137,278
Expenses$117,052
Net Income$20,226
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$37,268
Liabilities
$1,650
Net assets
$35,618
Revenue
$137,278
Expenses
$117,052
Net income
$20,226
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.02$0.36$1.37$1.17$0.20
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.02$0.16$1.10$1.13$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.00$0.19$1.20$1.31$0.12
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.00$0.31$1.50$1.42$0.08
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.23$0.00$1.56$1.33$0.23
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.14$0.00$1.35$1.49$0.14
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$1.50$1.48$0.02
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.26$0.00$1.27$1.39$0.12
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$1.43$1.25$0.17
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.21$0.00$1.03$1.04$0.01
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.22$0.00$0.89$0.74$0.15
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.32$0.26$0.06
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$137,278
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We teach the Jesus model for Disciple-making found in the gospel of the bible We serve and train pastors and leaders in Colombia and the United States. We work with multiple groups through this process. The program is generally 3 years with each group. We train these leaders so they can multiply and begin to teach and begin other training centers. Our largest training is with the Wayuu tribe in Colombia.

Training of pastors and leaders

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PROVIDED BIBLICAL TRAINING TO PASTORS AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS-IN SOME OF THE POOREST AND DANGEROUS AREAS OF COLOMBIA.-$103,347
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JERRY LEDFORD JRPresidenttreasurerFT$68,500-$68,500
PATTI LEDFORDSecretaryPT$0--
COY HAYSTrustee-$0--
DONNY HALLTrustee-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lifesteps World Ministries Inc
EIN
46-3290228
In Care Of
% JERRY LEDFORD JR
Phone
9182943485
Address
9526 S 85TH E AVE, TULSA, OK 74133-6423

Signing Officer

Name
Jerry Ledford Jr
Title
Presidenttreasurer
Phone
9182943485
Signed
2025-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
The Accounting Nook PLLC
Address
2448 E 81st Street Suite 2400, Tulsa, OK 74137
Preparer
Ekaterina Horn CPA
Phone
9184916063
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

“Description AmountADVERTISING 602BANK CHARGES 1,050INSURANCE 3,124LICENSE & FEES 116DONOR CULTIVATION 677PAYROLL TAXES 5,240SEMINARS & TRAINING 355SUPPLIES 1,296TELEPHONE 3,628TRAVEL 1,980PROGRAM EXPENSES 14,584BENEVOLENCE 714BOARD EXPENSES 140OFFICE SUPPLIES 730”

Other changes in net assets or fund balances Part I line 20

“Description AmountPRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT (539)”

Description of total liabilities Part II line 26

“Category Beginning of Year End of YearACCOUNTS PAYABLE 1,901 1,035STATE WITHHOLDING 0 615”

Other program services Part III line 31

“See attachment for other program service accomplishments.”

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This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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