Mere Christianity Forum Inc
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $279.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Travelers Rest, SC
- Founding
- 01/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-0198107
Organization Overview
Mere Christianity Forum Inc, operating under the name Mere Christianity Forum, is located in Travelers Rest, SC. 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, Mere Christianity Forum employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mere Christianity Forum 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, Mere Christianity Forum generated $279.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $272.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.6% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MERE CHRISTIANITY FORUM IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE THOUGHTFUL EXPLORATION OF CHRISTIAN FAITH THROUGH CONVERSATION AND COMMUNITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MINISTRY TO COLLEGE STUDENTS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brooks Knoble Chairman | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Onarae Rice Secretary | Officer | $0 | |
David Fink Faculty Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Gary Eichelberger Atlarge Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Teresa Nebbitt-Cosby At Large Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Mike Winiski At Large Member | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $5,711 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $27,717 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $182,742 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $216,170 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $61,305 |
| Investment income | $1,911 |
| 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 | $279,386 |
| 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. | $140,038 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,593 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,425 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,280 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $2,500 |
| Insurance | $7,746 |
| All other expenses | $2,645 |
| Total functional expenses | $272,608 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $93,637 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $797,857 |
| 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 | $206,017 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,097,511 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $774,483 |
| 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 | $26,778 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $5,501 |
| Other liabilities | $2,567 |
| Total liabilities | $809,329 |
| 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 | $288,182 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,097,511 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Mere Christianity Forum Inc has recieved totaling $260,025.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lilly Endowment Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: THRIVING CONGREGATIONS INITIATIVE | $260,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25 |
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