American Corporation For Charity & Research, operating under the name Roaring Lambs, is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (T99) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Roaring Lambs employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Roaring Lambs 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, Roaring Lambs generated $293.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $302.5k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.6%) per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENCOURAGE, EQUIP, AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHRISTIANS TO AMPLIFY THEIR FAITH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ROARING LAMBS BIBLE STUDY: A CHRONOLOGICAL STUDY THROUGH THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS FOCUSING ON THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION TO DAILY LIVING OF THE SCRIPTURES. MEETING FIFTY TWO TIMES A YEAR, THIS CLASS IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL EVERYWHERE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. BRINGING IN SPECIAL GUEST TEACHERS/SPEAKERS FOUR TO SIX TIMES A YEAR EXPANDS THE EXPOSURE AND KNOWLEDGE.
CHRISTIAN WRITERS CONFERENCEHALL OF FAME EVENTJACKSON COMMUNITYLADIES IN TOUCHROARING WRITERSTESTIMONY WORKSHOPS
ROARING LAMBS PUBLISHING: SERVING CHRISTIAN WRITERS WHO DESIRE TO INSPIRE AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF OTHERS THROUGH THEIR BOOKS, ROARING LAMBS PUBLISHING OFFERS A FULL ARRAY OF EXPERTS AND SERVICES. WITH A TEAM OF EDITORS, COVER DESIGNERS, ILLUSTRATORS, AND FORMATTERS, ROARING LAMBS CAN HELP TAKE THE BOOKS FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY. WE OFFER SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, AND MENTORS TO HELP THE WRITERS.
ROARING LAMBS DIGITAL MEDIA HELPS SPREAD THE PROGRAMS BEYOND THE DALLAS AREA THROUGH TV AND MEDIA PLATFORMS. ROARING LAMBS CREATES RADIO, PODCAST, AND TV SHOWS THAT SHARE INTERVIEWS OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE REALITY OF GOD IN THEIR LIFE. ROARING LAMBS THEN SHARES THE GOSPEL TRUST WITH THE AUDIENCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Donna Skell Director/secretary/treasur | Trustee | 50 | $74,550 |
Anton Skell President | Trustee | 30 | $22,000 |
Jim Tolbert Board Member | Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
Connie Tolbert Board Member | Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
Carol Hailey Board Member | Officer | 0.1 | $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 | $83,214 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $83,214 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $210,305 |
Investment income | $230 |
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 | $293,749 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $458 |
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. | $96,550 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,655 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $10,725 |
Payroll taxes | $7,386 |
Fees for services: Management | $1,342 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,797 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,699 |
Office expenses | $9,242 |
Information technology | $3,822 |
Royalties | $1,255 |
Occupancy | $25,011 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,343 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $949 |
All other expenses | $127,751 |
Total functional expenses | $302,530 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,600 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $24,663 |
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 | $900 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $33,163 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,918 |
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 | $2,918 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $212,020 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | -$181,775 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $33,163 |