Creative Ministries Inc
- Assets
- $14.9m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $6.2m
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Manheim, PA
- Founding
- 04/1985
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 23-2269420
Organization Overview
Creative Ministries Inc is located in Manheim, PA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Creative Ministries Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Creative Ministries Inc 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 08/2022, Creative Ministries Inc generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CREATIVE MINISTRIES, INC. WAS ORGANIZED IN 1984 AS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING CHRISTIAN VALUES FEATURING THE BEST IN CHRISTIAN MUSIC, ART AND OTHER ACTIVITIES; AND TO ACQUIRE ONE OR MORE NONCOMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL BROADCAST STATIONS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND MUSIC PROGRAMS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC RESIDING IN THE COMMUNITIES OF THE LICENSEE, AND THE BROADCAST STATION'S SERVICE AREA. IN DECEMBER 1990, THE ORGANIZATION ACQUIRED WJTL-FM, A RADIO STATION LICENSED BY THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) SERVICING THE LANCASTER, HARRISBURG, YORK, LEBANON, AND NORTHERN MARYLAND AREAS, TO OPERATE A NONCOMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL BROADCAST STATION DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND MUSIC PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTION OF CHRISTIAN CONCERTS/FESTIVALS AND ARTISTS FEATURING CHRISTIAN MUSIC, ART, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. THE NUMBER OF PERSONS BENEFITTING RANGES WITH EACH CONCERT/FESTIVAL FROM HUNDREDS TO THOUSANDS.
PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL RADIO BROADCASTING OF CHRISTIAN MUSIC AND PROGRAMMING TO THE WJTL LISTENING AREA. THE NUMBER OF PERSONS BENEFITTING VARIES WITH THE PROGRAMMING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Fred Mcnaughton Station Mana | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $99,415 |
Timothy N Landis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $82,909 |
Brian Smith Director | Trustee | 1 | $5,000 |
Randall Leaman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Smucker Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Wendy Miller Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $285,192 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,126,148 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,411,340 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $871,829 |
| Investment income | $180,486 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $140,972 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $800 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $12,870 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,618,297 |
| 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. | $241,322 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $470,195 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,190 |
| Other employee benefits | $102,534 |
| Payroll taxes | $56,489 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,989 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $52,670 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $42,619 |
| Advertising and promotion | $117,349 |
| Office expenses | $24,334 |
| Information technology | $5,513 |
| Royalties | $12,970 |
| Occupancy | $36,960 |
| Travel | $12,498 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $237,062 |
| Insurance | $22,877 |
| All other expenses | $116,624 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,111,928 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $210,131 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $314,997 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $341,684 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $26,869 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $1,070,978 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $211,686 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,295,368 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $6,244,591 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $171,908 |
| Other assets | $10,257 |
| Total assets | $14,898,469 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $112,134 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $22,992 |
| 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 | $135,126 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,748,671 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $14,672 |
| 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 | $14,898,469 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Creative Ministries Inc has recieved totaling $229,380.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lancaster County Community Foundation Lancaster, PA PURPOSE: DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $209,395 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: CULTURE | $19,720 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $265 |
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