Strengthening The Church
- Assets
- $923.0k
- Revenue
- $35.8k
- Investments
- $895.8k
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Anoka, MN
- Founding
- 05/2002
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 30-0006857
Organization Overview
Strengthening The Church is located in Anoka, MN. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Strengthening The Church employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Strengthening The Church 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 09/2021, Strengthening The Church generated $35.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $105.6k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.6%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
WE EXIST TO ENCOURAGE THE LEADERSHIP OF CHURCHES TO DISCERN, GUARD AND PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL AND TO MODEL BIBLICAL ELDERING PRINCIPLES. WE PROVIDE SEMINARS, TRAINING AND RETREATS FOR THE LEADERSHIP OF EVANGELICAL CHURCHES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STRENGTHENING THE CHURCH ASSISTS SMALLER EVANGELICAL CHURCHES BY TRAINING ELDERS IN THE APPLICATION OF BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF ELDERING AS WELL AS PROVIDING PERSONAL SUPPORT AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR PASTORS. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE SEMINARS AND RETREATS FOR CHURCH LEADERS HIGHLIGHTING KEY BIBLICAL TRUTHS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL FOR CHURCH HEALTH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
G Craig Howse Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Miller Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph L Smith Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Townsend Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Erickson Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $15,950 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,950 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $19,890 |
| 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 | $35,840 |
| 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. | $14,400 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,320 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $32,778 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,125 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,300 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,266 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,513 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $865 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $9,552 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,046 |
| All other expenses | $2,783 |
| Total functional expenses | $105,589 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,330 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,822 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $895,834 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $922,986 |
| 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 | $922,986 |
| 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 | $922,986 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Strengthening The Church has awarded $58,148 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: DONATION | $33,148 |
9 MARKS MINISTRY PURPOSE: DONATION | $25,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Strengthening The Church has recieved totaling $2,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP | $2,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Thedacare Family Of Foundations Inc Appleton, WI | $89,256,611 | $25,439,996 |
The Hormel Foundation Austin, MN | $1,540,722,314 | $34,366,937 |
South Dakota Community Foundation Pierre, SD | $805,282,495 | $215,504,617 |
Society Of St Vincent De Paul- Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $592,562 | $17,408,500 |
Northland Foundation Duluth, MN | $110,895,270 | $27,913,272 |
David Lynch Foundation For Consciousness-Based Education And Fairfield, IA | $9,280,358 | $8,736,448 |
Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation Inc Madison, WI | $5,745,517 | $4,719,862 |
Hope Gospel Mission Inc Eau Claire, WI | $10,860,307 | $6,194,588 |
Community Foundation Of Johnson Coralville, IA | $45,550,796 | $9,673,780 |
The American Center For Philanthropy Inc Northfield, MN | $38,336,369 | $9,301,432 |
Lyon County Riverboat Foundation Inc Rock Rapids, IA | $2,226,608 | $3,365,358 |
Morgan Memorial Foundation Inc Morgan, MN | $3,017,509 | $3,804,451 |