Fixed Point
- Assets
- $383.5k
- Revenue
- $497.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Birmingham, AL
- Founding
- 03/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 02-0714140
Organization Overview
Fixed Point is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 2004. 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, Fixed Point employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fixed Point 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, Fixed Point generated $497.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $217.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.3%) per year over the past 7 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
FIXED POINT FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO PUBLICLY DEFENDING CHRISTIANITY THROUGH EDUCATION, EVENTS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE RESOURCES THAT EMPOWER CHRISTIANS AND CHALLENGE SKEPTICS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SPEAKERS AND MATERIALS TO DISCUSSION GROUPS AND SEMINARS.
THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED TWO EVENTS. THE FOCUS OF THE EVENTS WAS DEFENDING CHRISTIAN VALUES AND BELIEFS.
THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS A WEBSITE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO FAITH BASED MATERIALS AND TOPICS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Larry Taunton Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $36,000 |
Brian Balster Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Steve Skinner Director | Trustee | 0 | $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 | $494,595 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $22,548 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $494,595 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $3,087 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $497,682 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,000 |
| 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. | $36,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,600 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $31,362 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,656 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,100 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $11,601 |
| Information technology | $12,380 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,686 |
| Travel | $51,913 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $42,624 |
| Total functional expenses | $217,322 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $383,494 |
| 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 | $383,494 |
| 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 | $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 | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $383,494 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $383,494 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Fixed Point has awarded $26,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHRIST COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PURPOSE: Charitable | $17,000 |
Cullman, AL PURPOSE: Charitable | $9,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Fixed Point has recieved totaling $51,327.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: EVANGELISM | $31,327 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
The Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Operation Compassion A Tennessee Non-Profit Corporation Cleveland, TN | $18,764,537 | $70,147,882 |
Cross International Inc Pompano Beach, FL | $1,626,437 | $52,631,066 |
Martha Obryan Center Inc Nashville, TN | $41,203,339 | $31,115,116 |
Ligonier Ministries Inc Sanford, FL | $54,142,799 | $25,858,613 |
Ravi Zacharias International Ministries Norcross, GA | $12,439,416 | $25,742,588 |
Inspiritus Inc Atlanta, GA | $4,563,820 | $17,981,504 |
Lifeshape Inc Atlanta, GA | $41,056,311 | $15,846,732 |
Haggai International Institute For Advanced Leadership Training Inc Peachtree Corners, GA | $41,354,774 | $16,620,781 |
Insideout Community Ministries Inc Clearwater, FL | $52,422,753 | $11,970,498 |
Elam Ministries Inc Alpharetta, GA | $5,679,728 | $12,042,641 |
Paramount Church Inc Palm Beach, FL | $0 | $8,970,572 |
Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc Palm Harbor, FL | $132,053,877 | $12,610,220 |