Downline Ministries
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Memphis, TN
- Founding
- 04/2005
- Data as of
- 07/2022
- EIN
- 20-1374884
Organization Overview
Downline Ministries is located in Memphis, TN. 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. As of 07/2022, Downline Ministries employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Downline 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 07/2022, Downline Ministries generated $1.1m 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 (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 07/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.5%) 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DOWNLINE'S MISSION IS TO TRAIN & EQUIP BELIEVERS IN DISCIPLE-MAKING, ENLISTING THEM IN THE GREAT COMMISSION OF JESUS CHRIST, AND TO PROVIDE THE LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF CHRIST-FOLLOWERS WITH DISCIPLE-MAKING TOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACADEMIC TRAINING IN DISCIPLE-MAKING: 161 MEN AND WOMEN GRADUATED FROM OUR NINE-MONTH DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING EXPERIENCE, RECEIVING OVER 150 HOURS OF PRACTICAL TRAINING IN DISCIPLESHIP, THE GRAND NARRATIVE OF SCRIPTURE, AND BIBICAL MANHOOD AND WOMANHOOD, FROM TEACHERS FROM MEMPHIS, TN AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY. SOME STUDENTS IN OUR INSTITUTE WERE ALSO MEMBERS OF OUR EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM. THESE RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES WERE SELECTED THROUGH A LENGTHY INTERVIEW PROCESS, AND MOVED TO MEMPHIS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. THEY STUDIED, TRAINED, WORKED, AND VOLUNTEERED ACROSS OUR GREAT CITY. BY THE END OF THE PROGRAM, 26 PEOPLE GRADUATED FROM EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM, 19 OF THOSE NOW RESIDE IN MEMPHIS, 2 ARE GOING OVERSEAS FOR MISSIONS. 66 STUDENTS GRADUATED FROM THE INSTITUTE, AND 69 STUDENTS GRADUATED ONLINE.
DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING BY ENGAGING IN MISSION TRIPS: WE SENT 21 STUDENTS ON MISSION TRIPS - 1 WAS A VIRTUAL STUDENT, 2 ALUMNI, AND 18 CURRENT MEMPHIS STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kennon Vaughn President | Officer | 8 | $50,000 |
William Trussell Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $44,884 |
Paul Ellis Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Jb Selecman Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Hamp Holcomb Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kem Wilson Jr Chairman | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $139,621 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $763,902 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $903,523 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $219,065 |
| Investment income | $1,171 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $5,644 |
| 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 | $1,144,716 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $69,261 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $190,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $284,931 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $79,144 |
| Payroll taxes | $32,410 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $60,839 |
| 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 | $10,443 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $168,169 |
| Travel | $55,826 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,060 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,648 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $1,809 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,172,274 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $873,872 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $56,103 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $260,053 |
| 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 | $22,590 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $935 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $18,162 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,231,715 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,030 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $145,900 |
| 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 | $164,930 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,018,414 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $48,371 |
| 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 | $1,231,715 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Downline Ministries has recieved totaling $370,350.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Christian Community Foundation Of Memphis And The Mid-South Inc Memphis, TN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $258,350 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: EVANGELISM | $97,000 |
Community Foundation Of Greater Memphis Inc Memphis, TN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $55,545 |
| Net Contributions | $283,776 |
| Other Expense | $290,950 |
| Ending Balance | $48,371 |
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