Ignite Ministries, operating under the name Trading Up, is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (X90) the organization is classified as: Interfaith Coalitions, 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. Trading Up 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, Trading Up generated $118.6k 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 (6.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $69.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.5%) 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
TO HELP PEOPLE RETHINK WHO GOD IS FROM THE GROUND UP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IGNITE MINISTRIES, DBA TRADING UP, HAS PROVIDED A MEANS VIA DIRECT DIGITAL CORRESPONDENCE TO HELP CHANGE AN INDIVIDUAL'S VIEW OF GOD BY SEEING HIM CLEARLY AND ENJOYING HIM IN THE ACTIVE HOURS OF ONE'S DAY IN FRESH WAYS THAT CREATE BIG LIFE CHANGES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Steve Kahle Director | Trustee | 10 | $14,000 |
Doug Cassady Project Mana | Trustee | 10 | $13,135 |
Margery Mcalister Community Li | Trustee | 10 | $9,678 |
Doug Sherman Founder | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Lee Daniel Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dan Miller Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $118,609 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $118,609 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $118,609 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $33,283 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
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 | $884 |
Information technology | $21,717 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,771 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,366 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $7,311 |
Total functional expenses | $69,332 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $92,747 |
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 | $14,622 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $107,369 |
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 | $107,369 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $107,369 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ignite Ministries has recieved totaling $21,200.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $21,200 |
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Lets Start Talking Ministry Hurst, TX | $1,175,098 | $773,330 |
Interfaith Carepartners Inc Houston, TX | $1,075,230 | $1,572,364 |
Tfi Mission Services League City, TX | $1,243,583 | $820,175 |
The Word At Work Amarillo, TX | $440,991 | $794,342 |
Grace House Ministries Weatherford, TX | $1,391,231 | $773,815 |
Gulf Coast Leadership Council Inc Houston, TX | $411,313 | $632,348 |
Oklahoma Conference For Community And Justice Inc Tulsa, OK | $1,873,677 | $607,381 |
Israel Today Ministries Inc Arlington, TX | $8,246 | $305,669 |
Dallas Area Interfaith Sponsoring Committee Dallas, TX | $682,183 | $667,459 |
Dallas Area Interfaith Dallas, TX | $616,584 | $284,416 |