Messenger College Inc is located in Euless, TX. The organization was established in 1995. As of 06/2024, Messenger College Inc employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Messenger College 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 06/2024, Messenger College Inc generated $751.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $750.0k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.4%) per year over the past 8 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEGREES IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY - PASTORAL MINISTRY, CHRISTIAN MINISTRY, INTERCULTURAL MINISTRY, AND COUNSELING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MESSENGER COLLEGE IS A CHURCH AFFILIATED COLLEGE OFFERING DEGREES IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY - PASTORAL MINISTRY, CHRISTIAN MINISTRY, INTERCULTURAL MINISTRY, AND COUNSELING.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Rayburn President/director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $43,265 |
Wayman Ming Jr Chairman/director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kelly Lineberry Secretary/director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dan Coleman Former Secretary/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Randy Lawrence Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chad Bowman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $12,250 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $233,581 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $245,831 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $422,674 |
| Investment income | $71,946 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$526 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $751,330 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $54,069 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $15,460 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $199,211 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $75,587 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $176,195 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,107 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,684 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,863 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,907 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,205 |
| Office expenses | $55,857 |
| Information technology | $9,993 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $93,646 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $32,611 |
| Insurance | $27,120 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $749,994 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,054 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,099,500 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $628 |
| 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 | $7,532 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $791,115 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $845,052 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $11,355 |
| Total assets | $2,769,236 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,562 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,800 |
| 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 | $49,362 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,851,768 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $868,106 |
| 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 | $2,769,236 |
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