Word Among Us Inc
- Assets
- $22.6m
- Revenue
- $15.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 76
- Location
- Frederick, MD
- Founding
- 02/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1320592
Organization Overview
Word Among Us Inc, operating under the name The Word Among Us, is located in Frederick, MD. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Word Among Us employed 76 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Word Among Us 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, Word Among Us generated $15.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.1% 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.
Since 2015, Word Among Us has awarded 71 individual grants totaling $5,381,654. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WORD AMONG US HELPS OVER 2 MILLION CATHOLICS DIGITALLY AND OVER 700,000 READERS IN PRINT TO BE CHANGED THROUGH A LIFE-CHANGING ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS CHRIST IN DAILY PRAYER AND SCRIPTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE WORD AMONG US (TWAU) PUBLISHES MAGAZINES, BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, AND DIGITAL RESOURCES THAT HELP CATHOLICS IN EVERY STAGE OF DISCIPLESHIP. THE ENGLISH "THE WORD AMONG US" AND SPANISH "LA PALABRA ENTRE NOSOTROS" MAGAZINES TOUCH THE LIVES OF OVER 600,000 CATHOLICS IN NORTH AMERICA EVERY MONTH. PASTORS IN MORE THAN 5,000 PARISHES OFFER "THE WORD AMONG US" TO THEIR PARISHIONERS AS A WAY TO GROW AS MATURE DISCIPLES OF JESUS. TWAU PRESS OFFERS BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, AND BOOKLETS THAT HELP CATHOLICS WHO MAY ATTEND MASS INCONSISTENTLY TO COME TO A LIVING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD AND BEGIN TO GROW IN CATHOLIC DISCIPLESHIP. IN 2019, TWAU PRESS HELPED 223,000 CATHOLICS IN THE PEWS AND GROUPS WITHIN PARISHES GROW IN THEIR FAITH. OVER 2 MILLION PEOPLE USE OUR DIGITAL AND OTHER NON-PRINT RESOURCES FOUND AT WAU.ORG OR IN OUR DIGITAL MAGAZINE EDITIONS (IOS, ANDROID, KINDLE) IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey Smith President, Ceo, & Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $340,416 |
Patrick Sullivan CFO & Secretary/treasurer | Officer | 40 | $215,525 |
Leo Zanchettin Jr Editorial Director-Magazine | Officer | 39 | $185,936 |
Susan Heuver Director & Managing Editor | Trustee | 40 | $171,975 |
Joseph C Difato Director | Trustee | 1 | $9,000 |
Nancy Clemens Production Mgr | Officer | 40 | $171,008 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Fedex Freight And Distribution | 12/30/20 | $503,682 |
Sisk Fulfillment Services Inc Distribution And Warehousing | 12/30/20 | $278,735 |
Navistar Direct Marketing Printing Services | 12/30/20 | $153,657 |
Versa Press Printing Services | 12/30/20 | $133,783 |
Quad Graphics Printing Corp Printing Of Publications | 12/30/20 | $2,499,821 |
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 | $417 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $417 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,080,278 |
| Investment income | $235,213 |
| 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 | $15,315,908 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,289,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $103,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,324,014 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $139,441 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,626,899 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $128,022 |
| Other employee benefits | $339,407 |
| Payroll taxes | $332,928 |
| Fees for services: Management | $11,800 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,230 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,123 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,351 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,110,512 |
| Office expenses | $358,580 |
| Information technology | $94,433 |
| Royalties | $454,107 |
| Occupancy | $124,334 |
| Travel | $11,498 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,103 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $164,153 |
| Insurance | $82,082 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,549,094 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,562,068 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,956,983 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $147,390 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $435,093 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $215,059 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,463,662 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,232,472 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $610,071 |
| Total assets | $22,622,798 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,156,198 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $7,523,263 |
| 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 | $8,679,461 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,943,337 |
| 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 | $22,622,798 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Word Among Us Inc has awarded $1,209,000 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Frederick, MD PURPOSE: Annual funding for foundation's distribution to other charitable organizations | $750,000 |
Frederick, MD PURPOSE: For organization's general and administrative expenses | $226,000 |
Lansing, MI PURPOSE: General fund ($70k), To be distributed by SOS NAR for the spread of the gospel and/or promotion of the baptism in the Holy Spirit ($50k). | $120,000 |
Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: General fund | $30,000 |
Frederick, MD PURPOSE: General fund, not to benefit any individual connected with TWAU | $15,000 |
Saint Augustine, FL PURPOSE: General fund, not to benefit any individual connected with TWAU | $15,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Word Among Us Inc has recieved totaling $13,150.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $12,840 |
Gentile Family Foundation Inc Manhasset, NY PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN ACCOMPLISHING ITS GOALS AS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION | $300 |
Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Vision Benefits Of America Inc Suite 400 Carnegie, PA | $64,908,622 | $38,442,292 |
Diakon Child Family & Community Ministries Topton, PA | $23,881,449 | $28,006,448 |
Strategic Resource Group Inc Easton, MD | $12,208,514 | $28,797,480 |
Word Among Us Inc Frederick, MD | $22,622,798 | $15,315,908 |
Church Of God Home Inc Carlisle, PA | $19,131,303 | $10,297,438 |
Sat-7 North America Easton, MD | $8,795,990 | $14,809,049 |
The Pottstown Cluster Of Religious Communities Pottstown, PA | $2,620,724 | $10,453,372 |
Advancing Native Missions Afton, VA | $4,333,922 | $11,124,622 |
Evangelical Lutheran Church In America Bala Cynwyd, PA | $32,181,411 | $7,233,386 |
National Pro-Life Alliance Springfield, VA | $3,799,169 | $8,934,186 |
Liberty Ministries Schwenksville, PA | $7,484,398 | $10,564,649 |
Infaith Exton, PA | $8,050,176 | $8,512,203 |