Look Up Ministries
- Assets
- $789.5k
- Revenue
- $551.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Newark, OH
- Founding
- 11/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-0408127
Organization Overview
Look Up Ministries, operating under the name Look Up Center, is located in Newark, OH. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Look Up Center employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Look Up Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Look Up Center generated $551.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $281.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LOOK UP MINISTRIES IS A COMMUNITY CENTER THAT SERVES THROUGH CHRIST CENTERED LOVE, EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT. PROGRAMS ASSIST IN MEETING PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS INCLUDING PROVIDING TEACHING, TRAINING AD SKILLS TO LIVE A CHRIST CONNECTED LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPPORTUNITY STORE: RECEIVES, COLLECTS,SORTS AND DISPLAYS DONATIONS OF CLOTHING, FURNITURE, APPLIANCES AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS. THE STORE SELLS/GIVES AWAY TO MEET NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE STORE IS OPERATED TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY AND GAIN OWNERSHIP OF ITEMS TO MEET NEEDS AT A LOWER COST THAN THRIFT AND "FOR-PROFIT" STORES. HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PROVIDE BASIC CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD NEEDS. DUE TO COVID WE DID SHUT DOWN A SHORT PERIOD AND RESTRICTED NUMBER OF PEOPLE DURING OTHER PERIODS. INCOME FROM SALES HELPS SUPPORT THE COST OF THE STORE.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: THIS PROGRAM ENCOMPASSED A NUMBER OF SERVICES TO MEET NEEDS DURING THE COVID SHORTAGES INCLUDING PROVIDING ESSENTIALS, FOOD AND MEALS. IT GAVE FREE COATS, THANKSGIVING MEALS, CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR KIDS, CRAFTS, BIBLE STUDIES, MOVIES, SPACE FOR TURBAN GROUP, OTHER EVENTS INCLUDING USE OF 5TH STREET LOT. THE COVID CRISIS CREATED A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT THAT CHANGED NEEDS AND ACTIVITIES. THE 5TH STREET LOT WAS SOLD AND PROCEEDS WERE USED TO SUPPORT THE MINISTRY.
TRADES PROGRAM:PROVIDES "NCCER" TRAINING,TESTING AND INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION FOR BASIC CONSTRUCTION SKILLS. IN ADDITION OSHA 10 SAFETY TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION ARE PROVIDED. MANY STUDENTS HAVE BEEN INCARCERATED AND/OR IN FOSTER HOMES AND THIS PROGRAM OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE. TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP IN VARIOUS LIFE SKILLS IS PROVIDED IN A CHRIST FOCUSED ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM AND PARTICIPANTS WERE LIMITED DUE TO COVID BUT TWO CLASSES WERE COMPLETED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lori Hubble Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $56,492 |
Marc Richcreek Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Monica Stanley Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brittany Fairburn Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
April Miller Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Clint White Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $263,336 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $140,447 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $403,783 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $147,724 |
| Investment income | $29 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $551,536 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $56,492 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,650 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $70,748 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $756 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,473 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,340 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,514 |
| Office expenses | $4,086 |
| Information technology | $3,662 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,851 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,346 |
| Insurance | $9,609 |
| All other expenses | $20,062 |
| Total functional expenses | $281,727 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $251,192 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $111,136 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $40,919 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $386,292 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $789,539 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $466,203 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $323,336 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $789,539 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Look Up Ministries has recieved totaling $133,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Licking County Foundation Newark, OH PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CURRENT CAPITAL NEEDS, PARTICULARLY AS THEY RELATE TO THE NECESSARY HVAC UPDATES AND BUILDING EXPANSION FOR THE TRADES PROGRAM. | $75,000 |
John And Mary Alford Foundation Worthington, OH PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $50,000 |
Energy Cooperative Round-Up Foundation Inc Newark, OH PURPOSE: LIGHTING LOOK UP CENTER | $8,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency Cincinnati, OH | $18,344,887 | $51,573,356 |
Catholic Charities Corporation Cleveland, OH | $62,419,322 | $52,175,078 |
Great Lakes Community Action Partnership Fremont, OH | $28,522,004 | $53,103,851 |
Audubon Area Community Services Inc Owensboro, KY | $41,933,406 | $49,214,124 |
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