Great Adventure Ministries is located in Omaha, NE. 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 12/2023, Great Adventure Ministries employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Adventure 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 12/2023, Great Adventure Ministries generated $193.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $200.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.1% per year over the past 9 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GREAT ADVENTURE MINISTRIES EXISTS TO BIBLICALLY DISCIPLE SINGLE ADULTS AND TO SHARE THE GOSPEL
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
SOZO COFFEEHOUSE IS OPERATED BY GREAT ADVENTURE MINISTRIES AS PART OF ITS OUTREACH PROGRAM. THE VENUE PROVIDES THE ORGANIZATON A PLACE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO HOLD ITS OURTRACH EVENTS AND CURRENTLY HAS A CHURCH ON SUNDAY MORNING, AA GROUPS DURING THE WEEK, AS WELL AS MANY OTHER ORGANIZTIONS HOSTNG EVENTS THAT WORK WITHIN OUR TARGET AUDIENCE FOR OUR INTENDED PURPOSE.
BIBLE STUDIES: OUR TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDIES AND MENTORING GROUPS IS OUR PRIMARY FOCUS, WITH STUDIES OF THE BIBLCAL BOOKS OF JOHN, ESTHER, RUTH, 1 CORINTHIANS, AND OTHERS BEING OUR MAJOR TOPICS. WE HAVE ALSO DONE SPECIAL STUDIES AROUND ADVENT. OUR SPACE HOSTS PRAYER WALKS THAT WORK TO BUILD THE COMMUNITY THAT SURROUNDS US, WITH OVER 15 LOCATIONS WE STOP TO PRAY FOR. THESE INCLUDE THE JAIL, PAWN SHOP, BARS, AND POLICE/FIRE DEPARTMENTS. WE HAVE HAD AROUND 75 PEOPLE ATTEND OUR STUDIES IN 2023.
OUTREACH: WE ALSO CONTINUE TO DO VOLUNTEER WORK AT THE OPEN DOOR MISSION AS WELL AS FUNDRAISER ACTIVITIES FOR ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING MINISTRIES, SUCH AS ROYAL FAMILY KIDS CAMP AND THE LYDIA HOUSE. OUR MAJOR OUTREACHES CONSIST OF EVENTS THAT DRAW ON THE DEMOGRAPHIC WE ARE TRYING TO REACH, WHICH IS 18-35 YEARS OF AGE AND A GAP WITHIN THE CURHCH TODAY. IN 2023 WE HOSTED BOARD GAME NIGHTS, VOLLEYBALL, MOVIE NIGHTS, HIKING TRIPS, AND COMEDY NIGHTS. THESE ARE CONSIDERED PART OF OUR MISSION TO CREATE A HEALTHY COMMUNITY THAT FOSTERS GROWTH SPIRITUALLY THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Chad Peterson President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $18,000 |
Kimberly Long Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrea Boren Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Brinkley Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $24,418 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $24,418 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $39,186 |
Investment income | $2,038 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $59,588 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,518 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $71,078 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $193,790 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $600 |
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. | $18,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $87,933 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,727 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,660 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $863 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,043 |
Advertising and promotion | $722 |
Office expenses | $12,798 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $49,878 |
Travel | $3,547 |
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 | $465 |
Insurance | $1,957 |
All other expenses | $567 |
Total functional expenses | $200,356 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,545 |
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 | $387 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $93,135 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $102,067 |
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 | $102,067 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $102,067 |