Vapor Sports Ministries is located in Sylacauga, AL. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vapor Sports Ministries 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, Vapor Sports Ministries generated $1.7m 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 (7.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.7%) 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
ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE CENTERS FOR ALLEVIATING POVERTY AND MULTIPLYING DISCIPLES IN THIRD-WORLD ENVIRONMENTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATE CENTERS FOR HUMANITARIAN AID AND DISCIPLE-MAKING THROUGH SPORTS- BASED OUTREACH. THESE CENTERS ARE LOCATED IN NAIROBI, KENYA; N'GONG, KENYA; TOGOVILLE, TOGO; DILAIRE, HAITI; AND OUANAMINTHE, HAITI. AT THESE CENTERS, VAPOR SPORTS MINISTRIES, INC. PROVIDES FULL TIME JOBS FOR IMPOVERISHED INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDES IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN WITH FREE-OF-CHARGE SPORTS MEMBERSHIPS IN SPORTS LEAGUES, SUPPLIES CRITICAL CARE HUMANITARIAN AID, AND SUPPLIES HIGH VOLUMES OF CLEAN WATER TO THESE COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joshua Firth VP Donor Dev | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jonathon Mcelveen Chief Exec O | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Conor Gallagher Chief Oper O | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $1,702,052 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,702,052 |
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 | $22,558 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,724,610 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $444,315 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $11,215 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,227 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,292 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,724 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,419 |
Office expenses | $178,868 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $91,735 |
Travel | $64,068 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,382 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $173,494 |
Insurance | $76 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,472,539 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $240,428 |
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 | $20,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,879,965 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $466,152 |
Total assets | $2,606,545 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $151,104 |
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 | $151,104 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,455,441 |
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 | $2,606,545 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Vapor Sports Ministries has recieved totaling $1,145,515.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: POVERTY | $1,026,296 |
Community Foundation Of Greater Huntsville Huntsville, AL PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $40,454 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: RELIGION | $35,000 |
Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: URBAN AFFAIRS | $25,000 |
Daily Service Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $8,998 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $8,250 |
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