Strong Christian Cross
- Assets
- $3.8k
- Revenue
- $151.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Swartz Creek, MI
- Founding
- 02/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 20-1470772
Organization Overview
Strong Christian Cross is located in Swartz Creek, MI. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (X21) the organization is classified as: Protestant, 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. Strong Christian Cross 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 12/2022, Strong Christian Cross generated $151.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $159.2k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.8%) per year over the past 8 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
STRONG CROSS RANCH PROVIDES GOODS AND SERVICES TO MISSIONARIES, PASTORS OR CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS THAT COME TO STAY AT THE RANCH AND ENJOY A TIME OF REST. WE ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MISSIONARIES IN ASIA AND AFRICA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN MAKEKENG, LIMPOPO, SOUTH AFRICA WE ASSISTED WWITH FEEDING PROGRAM (100 CHILDREN). PROVIDED WEEKLY ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN. PROVIDED WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES FOR LADIES. ASSISTED LOCAL PASTOR WITH CHURCH BULDING MAINTENANCE. DISTRIBUTED FEMININ PRODUCTS TO APPROXIMATELY 100 TEEM GIRLS A MONTH.
SEE 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTIONS.
DEVELOPE LEADERSHIP TEAM, MIKOPANE, LIMPOPO, SOUTH AFRICA. WORK WITH SEVEN TO TEN YOUNG ADULTS IN DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS. PROVIDED WEEKLY LEADERSHIP TRAINING. SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. FOOD AND TRANSPORTATIO PROVISION. BIBLE SCHOOL CURRICULM. PURCHASED LAPTOPS AND PHONES TO ASSIST WITH THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS. GAVE OPPORTUNITY FOR HANDS ON MINISTRY EXPERIENCE. PROVIDED TUITION FOR DRIVING SCHOOL AND OTHER LIFE SKILLS.
CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR RURAL PASTOR AND COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR FUTURE PASTORS. WORKED WEEKLY WITH APPROX 20 RURAL PASTORS IN PROVIDING BIBLE- BASED AND PRACTICAL SKILLS LESSONS. COST INCLUDES CURRICULUM AND TRANSPORTATION FEES. WORKED WITH ONE COLLEGE AGE STUDENT INTERESTED IN PASTORAL MINISTRY. COST INCLUDED TUITION, LAPTOP,CURRICULUM AND TUTORING. CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY. MET WITH APPROX 500 CHILDREN IN RURAL AREAS. CONFERENCES. HOSTED CONFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR HUSBANDS, FATHERS, PASTORAL COUPLES AND WOMEN IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Anderson Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Christian Blessing President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Tonya Blessing Sec./treas. | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Scott Bottoms Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Idella Kercher Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Al Straarup Board Member | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $151,913 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $151,913 |
| 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 | $151,913 |
| 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. | $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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,377 |
| 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 | $4,635 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,600 |
| Travel | $14,096 |
| 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 | $1,316 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $18,031 |
| Total functional expenses | $159,222 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,324 |
| 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 | $436 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,760 |
| 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 | $3,760 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,760 |