Ds Ministries is located in San Jose, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (X21) the organization is classified as: Protestant, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ds 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 12/2023, Ds Ministries generated $465.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $412.1k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Ds Ministries has awarded 34 individual grants totaling $251,138. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT AND HELP FOREIGN MISSIONS AND UNITED STATES CHURCHES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LOCAL:LOCAL CHURCH WORK WITH COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN OF MORGAN HILL AND COMMUNITY AT FOXWORTHY IN SAN JOSE. DAVID PREACHES 1 OR 2 TIMES A MONTH AT BOTH CAMPUSES. HE CONSULTS, TEACHES, PROVIDES PASTORAL COUNSELING, OFFICATES WEDDINGS, FUNERALS, MAKES HOSPITAL CALLS AND IS AN EVENT SPEAKER.VALUES ADVOCACY COUNCIL: CHAIRMAN D. SAWKINS VAC IS A VOICE FOR CHRISTIAN VALUES IN PUBLIC POLICY MATTERS IN SANTA CLARA VALLEY. WE HAVE AREA SPEAKING EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. WE DEAL WITH POLICIES OF VALUE TO OUR COMMUNITY. WE WORK ALONGSIDE LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS ON FAMILY POLICY ISSUESPOCKETS TRUTHS IS AN INTERNET TEXTING MINISTRY. WE HELP EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE IN JUDEO CHRISTIA VALUES. POCKET TRUTHS HAS EXPANDED AND IS PARTNERING WITH CALVARY CHAPEL OF SAN JOSE TO ASSIST WITH FUNDS IN CALVARYS FEEDOMG PROGRAM. INSITE: POLICE CHAPLAIN IN CAMPBELL, CA, WILL SAWKINS IS WORKING WITH CAMPBLELL POLICE OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WILL MENTORS LOCAL PASTORS IN THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY. HE LEADS OUTREACH TEAMS TO A MENS REHAB CENTER IN NORTHERN BAJA, MX, THREE HOURS SOUTH OF THE MEXICO BORDER FROM SAN DIEGO. HE AND THE TEAMS HE TAKES BUILD HOUSES, TEACH , COUNSEL, ENCOURAGE AND WORK TO IMPROVE PEOPLES LIVES.NO BLIND FAITH: NEIL MAMMEN LEADS THIS MINISTRY, HE TEACHES AND HOLDS SEMINARS ABOUT PUBLIC POLICY. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND HOW EACH OF US CAN ENGAGE THE CULTURE. HE HELPED BUILT ONE ON ONE RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENT GROUPS AND TRAINED THEM. THIS YEAR HE DEVELOPED A SEMINAR SERIES FOR CHILDREN TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND AND SHARE BIBLICAL TRUTHS. DAVID SAWKINS IS ON HIS LEADERSWSHIP BOARD.
INTERNATIONAL- MENTOR PASTORS IN MEXICO AND ITALYMEXICO: PROVIDE FOOD AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN. WE WORK WITH FEEDING LOS CABOS KIDS IN LOS CABOS AND SAN JOSE DEL CABO MX WE PAID FOR REPAIRS TO SOME OF THE KITCHENS. WE TOOK A TEAM OF 7 IN OCTOBER TO WRAP 1500 TOYS TO GIVE AT CHRISTMAS AND WE PROVIDED PIZZA AND CAKE FOR THE CELEBRATIONSITALY: DAVID WORKS WITH ITALY FOR CHRIST BASED IN ROME. DAVID ATTENDED THE BOARD MEETING FOR ITALY FOR CHRIST AND IS HELPING LEAD THE PLANNING FOR THE JUBILEE WITH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH CALLS PEOPLE TO EVERY 25 YEARS
CALIFORNIA - CALIFORNIA FAMILY COUNCIL - D SAWKINS IS BOARD CHAIRMAN FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE PRINCIPLES IN CALIFORNIZS CULTURE TO BENEFIT FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David Sawkins President | Officer | 60 | $38,611 |
Sheila Sawkins Vice President | Officer | 20 | $12,968 |
Sam Earp Treasurer | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Jim Coffaro Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
William Sawkins Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $374,224 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $374,224 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $90,884 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $465,108 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $120,264 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $31,518 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $44,305 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $101,579 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $101,579 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,595 |
Other employee benefits | $14,423 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $250 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $435 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $18,622 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,021 |
Interest | $478 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,698 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $8,410 |
Total functional expenses | $412,058 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $296,070 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $169,608 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $60,854 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $526,532 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $978 |
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 | $12,460 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $13,438 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $513,094 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $526,532 |
Over the last fiscal year, Ds Ministries has awarded $117,325 in support to 22 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CHRISTIAN KIRBY PURPOSE: Scholarship | $4,365 |
BRYSON KIRBY PURPOSE: scholarship | $4,365 |
JORDYN SAWKINS PURPOSE: scholarship | $7,885 |
CAMRYN SAWKINS PURPOSE: Scholarsip | $7,885 |
CODY AND MARISSA KNOTT PURPOSE: Help with pyhical needs | $647 |
HUDSON AND VANESSA BIRDSONG PURPOSE: Help with pysical needs | $705 |