Capernaum Inc, operating under the name Compelling Light, is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Compelling Light employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Compelling Light 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 12/2022, Compelling Light generated $126.3k 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 (8.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $126.5k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS & TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO LOVE GOD & TO LOVE OTHERS, PRIMARILY THRU 1-ON-1 DISCUSSIONS & PUBLIC GATHERINGS TO DISCUSS THE SCRIPTURES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED FILM PRODUCTIONS, A NATL PRAYER BREAKFAST TRIP, OUTREACH TO THE MARGINALIZED, & LOCAL GATHERING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRODUCTION FOR THE NORMIE FILM ON DOWN SYNDROME AND THE TOPIC THE ILLUSION OF NORMAL WAS COMPLETED IN FEBRUARY 2019. DISTRIBUTION TO THE PUBLIC VIA STREAMING FROM VIMEO OCCURED DURING JANUARY 2020 AND STREAMING REVENUE IS FORWARDED VIA PAYPAL. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS FILM IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE PUBLICLY AT HTTP://WWW.NORMIEFILM.COM/. PRODUCTION FOR THE ANGST PROJECT BEGAN DURING THE YEAR 2022. THIS IS AN EFFORT TO CREATIVELY STIMULATE CONVERSATION AMONG FRIENDS AROUND ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, HOPE, AND LOVE.OUR GOAL IS TO BUILD A LIBRARY OF SHORT STORIES, EACH ABOUT 3 TO 7 MINUTES LONG, THAT SHOW (IN FIRST PERSON) INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCES OF ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, HOPE, AND LOVE. THESE SHORT STORIES WILL ATTEMPT TO RAISE QUESTIONS AND PROVIDE POSSIBLE RESOURCES FOR HELP.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kurt Neale President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $84,685 |
Wendell Merritt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $9,000 |
John Wilder II Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lane Farley Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Thacker Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Hurley Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| 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 | $112,726 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $112,726 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $13,556 |
| 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 | $126,282 |
| 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. | $93,685 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,364 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,166 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,466 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,720 |
| Office expenses | $2,257 |
| Information technology | $6,451 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,626 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,799 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $126,534 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $40,974 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $40,974 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,174 |
| 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 | $6,174 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $24,844 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,956 |
| 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 | $40,974 |