Vapor Ministries Inc

Organization Overview

Vapor Ministries Inc is located in Sylacauga, AL. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (P29) the organization is classified as: Thrift Shops, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Vapor Ministries Inc employed 133 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vapor 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 12/2021, Vapor Ministries Inc generated $9.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 26.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE CENTERS FOR ALLEVIATING POVERTY AND MULTIPLYING DISCIPLES IN THIRD-WORLD ENVIRONMENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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VAPOR MINISTRIES, INC. MAKES GRANTS TO VAPOR SPORTS MINISTRIES, INC., A RELATED TAX EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, WHICH OPERATES CENTERS FOR HUMANITARIAN AID AND DISCIPLE-MAKING THROUGH SPORTS-BASED OUTREACH. THESE CENTERS ARE LOCATED IN NAIROBI, KENYA; N'GONG, KENYA; TOGOVILLE, TOGO; DILAIRE, HAITI; AND QUANAMINTHE, HAITI. AT THESE CENTERS, VAPOR SPORTS MINISTRIES, INC. PROVIDES FULL-TIME JOBS FOR IMPOVERISHED INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDES IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN WITH FREE-OF-CHARGE MEMBERSHIPS IN SPORTS LEAGUES, SUPPLIES CRITICAL CARE HUMANITARIAN AID GRANTS AND SUPPLIES HIGH VOLUMES OF CLEAN WATER TO THESE COMMUNITIES.


THROUGH THE SALE OF DONATED, SECOND-HAND MERCHANDISE, VIA VAPOR THRIFT STORE, LLC, A SINGLE-MEMBER LLC OWNED BY VAPOR MINISTRIES, INC., RESOURCES ARE GENERATED TO FUND THE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES OF VAPOR MINISTRIES, INC.


CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM - VAPOR MINISTRIES, INC. FACILITATES THE EDUCATION (INCLUDING SUPPLING TUITION, BOOKS, AND SCHOOL UNIFORMS) AND PHYSICAL CARE OF CHILDREN VIA ITS CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, BY PAIRING THOSE CHILDREN UP DIRECTLY WITH INTERESTED DONORS. COMMUNICATION DIRECTLY BETWEEN DONORS AND SPONSORED CHILDREN IS FACILITATED BY VAPOR MINISTRIES, INC. AS WELL. VAPOR MINISTRIES,INC. ALSO FACILITATES THE COLLEGE EDUCATION OF YOUNG ADULTS IN THE SAME WAY.


FACILITATE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIPS TO PROGRAM CENTERS. EACH TRIP GUEST IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPLYING FUNDS FOR THE TRIP, PLUS ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO COVER OVERHEAD.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joshua Firth
VP Donor Dev
$73,500
Jonathon Mcelveen
Chief Exec O
$60,000
Conor Gallagher
Chief Oper O
$60,000
Charlis Brock
Board Member
$0
Shannon Lovejoy
Board Member
$0
Brent Fielder
Board Member
$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$8,970,716
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,038,621
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,970,716
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income -$1,558
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 $102,750
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $9,129,570

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Vapor Ministries Inc has awarded $215,785 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ASSOCIATION OF RELATED CHURCHES

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Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: CHURCH PLANTING. PART OF A REQUIREMENT FOR CHURCHES THAT ARE PLANTED IS TO SUPPORT MISSION WORK IN POOR PARTS OF THE WORLD.

$120,000

VAPOR SPORTS MINISTRIES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Sylacauga, AL

PURPOSE: ESTABLISH SELF-SUSTAINING CENTERS FOR HUMANITARIAN AID AND DISCIPLE MAKING IN THIRD-WORLD ENVIRONMENTS.

$68,876

W EARL RICHARDS FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: FUND FOUNDATION'S EFFORT TO PARTICIPATE IN POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND DISCIPLE MAKING EFFORTS IN THIRD WORLD ENVIRONMENTS.

$26,909
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Vapor Ministries Inc has recieved totaling $1,461,317.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Servant Foundation

Overland Park, KS

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

$1,205,799
Live Love Serve Foundation

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$100,000
Splawn Family Foundation

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION

$75,000
Milagros Foundation

Mckinney, TX

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP AND DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING FOR STUDENTS IN HAITI, KENYA, AND TOGO

$70,501
$10,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$17
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