Audio Scripture Ministries
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Holland, MI
- Founding
- 05/1964
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 23-6296186
Organization Overview
Audio Scripture Ministries is located in Holland, MI. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (X80) the organization is classified as: Religious Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Audio Scripture Ministries employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Audio Scripture Ministries 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 09/2022, Audio Scripture Ministries generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.5% 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
AUDIO SCRIPTURE MINISTRIES HELPS CONNECT PEOPLE TO GOD'S WORD IN THEIR OWN HEART LANGUAGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESOURCE DISTRIBUTIONS - BRINGING GOD'S WORD TO THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD WHO WILL HEAR THE GOSPEL FOR THE FIRST TIME ON THEIR NEW AUDIO BIBLES. WE WORK WITH NATIONAL PASTORS AND OTHER LEADERS TO PLACE AUDIO BIBLE DEVICES INTO THE HANDS OF THOSE WHO NEED THEM MOST. AS A RESULT, CHURCHES ARE BEING PLANTED, BIBLE STUDY GROUPS ARE MEETING WEEKLY TO LISTEN TO GOD'S WORD, AND FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES ARE BEING TRANSFORMED.
PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATIONS - COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS ALLOW ASM TO LEVERAGE AND EXPAND THE OUTREACH OF LIKE-MINDED MINISTRIES AND INDIVIDUALS. SERVING WITH NATIONAL LEADERS, CHURCHES, DENOMINATIONS, BIBLE TRANSLATION AGENCIES, TECHNOLOGY FIRMS, MISSION AGENCIES, AND MORE ALSO HELPS TO DEMONSTRATE THE UNITY THAT JESUS PRAYED FOR (JOHN 17) AND ALLOWS US TO BE GOOD STEWARDS OF THE RESOURCES GOD HAS ENTRUSTED TO OUR CARE.
LANGUAGE AND RECORDINGS - ASM IS ON THE FRONT LINES OF RECORDING THE BIBLE AND BIBLE ENGAGEMENT RESOURCES THAT ARE CONTEXTUALLY APPROPRIATE AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT. WE FOCUS ON UNREACHED AND LEAST-REACHED PEOPLE GROUPS WHO HAVE LITTLE TO NO ACCESS TO GOD'S WORD.
INTEGRAL MISSIONS - OUR TEAMS SERVE AS THE HANDS AND FEET OF JESUS THROUGH: COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE IN THE INTERIOR OF MOZAMBIQUE; NEW HARVEST FARM TRAINING OF SUBSISTENCE FARMERS IN UPDATED AGRICULTURAL TECHNIQUES; AND PROVIDING DISASTER RELIEF TO HELP IN TIMES OF EMERGENCY. OUR TEAMS DISTRIBUTE AUDIO BIBLES, RECORD AND DISTRIBUTE BIBLICALLY-BASED AGRICULTURAL TRAINING FOR LOCAL FARMERS, AND HEALTH CARE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOCUSED ON HELPING SLOW THE SPREAD OF HIV/AIDS, MALARIA, AND DYSENTERY. BIBLE ENGAGEMENT - PROVIDING ACCESS TO SCRIPTURES AND TRAINING IN THE METHODS THAT HELP PEOPLE MOST EFFECTIVELY ENCOUNTER JESUS IS CENTRAL TO BIBLE ENGAGEMENT. INCREASING ENGAGEMENT WITH GOD'S WORK USES A VARIETY OF STRATEGIES AND TOOLS SUCH AS AUDIO, WRITTEN, STORYTELLING, ART, GRAPHICS, MUSIC, POETRY, SKITS, DRAMA, ETC. THE GOAL IS WHOLE LIFE TRANSFORMATION, BASED ON GOD'S WORD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Naomi Frizzell Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $87,126 |
Jamison Worst President/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Wood Secretary/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Hemmeke Vice President/director | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Kendrew Mueller Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Luanne Hoekzema Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,272,813 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $394 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,272,813 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $14,395 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $844,622 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,131,830 |
| 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 | $258,195 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,081 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,416 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $339,239 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $92,102 |
| Payroll taxes | $32,129 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,120 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,669 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,640 |
| Office expenses | $183,476 |
| Information technology | $7,012 |
| Royalties | $4,951 |
| Occupancy | $24,503 |
| Travel | $9,805 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,271 |
| Interest | $2,634 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,881 |
| Insurance | $6,687 |
| All other expenses | $3,338 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,161,254 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $489,296 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $20,158 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,157 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,456,693 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,970,304 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,980 |
| 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 | $612 |
| Total liabilities | $6,592 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,687,010 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $276,702 |
| 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 | $1,970,304 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Audio Scripture Ministries has recieved totaling $500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bruce And Rika Diephouse Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: MINISTRIES | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Salvation Poem Foundation Sparta, WI | $3,136,023 | $4,409,624 |
Ave Maria Communications Ann Arbor, MI | $1,086,380 | $2,682,742 |
Keys For Kids Grand Rapids, MI | $1,443,130 | $1,799,549 |
Strong Tower Christian Media Xenia, OH | $3,164,622 | $2,058,080 |
Audio Scripture Ministries Holland, MI | $1,970,304 | $2,131,830 |
Soulmedic Media Group Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $2,247,973 | $1,463,247 |
Jehu Ministries International Grand Rapids, MI | $3,457,860 | $295,096 |
Lakeshore Communications Inc De Pere, WI | $849,224 | $666,318 |
Little Brothers Friends Of Theelderly Cincinnati, OH | $580,361 | $332,129 |
Kayser Broadcast Ministries Upper Sandusky, OH | $522,785 | $378,524 |
Matthias Media Ministries Youngstown, OH | $315,377 | $465,837 |
Pipeline To God Communications Inc Beachwood, OH | $94,695 | $324,281 |