Message Of Life Ministries is located in Seymour, TN. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (X83) the organization is classified as: Religious Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Message Of Life Ministries employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Message Of Life 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 12/2022, Message Of Life Ministries generated $133.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $90.3k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF THIS CORPORATION ARE TO PROMOTE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIBLE AND THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST; B) EDUCATE THE PUBLIC CONCERNING BIBLICAL MATTERS; C) TO CONDUCT BIBLICAL RESEARCH; D) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC CONCERNING R.G. LETOURNEAU, A GOD-FEARING MAN, AND E) INCREASE THE AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF GOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
MESSAGE OF LIFE MINISTRIES PARTICIPATED IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES IN 2021. 1. RESEARCH, WRITE AND EDIT ARTICLES FOR PUBLICATION. 2. RESEARCH AND WRITING ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN COMMENTARY. 3. TAUGHT WATER OF LIFE, A WEEKLY HOME BIBLE STUDY LOCALLY AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. 4. ASSISTS THE DENVER RESCUE MISSION DEVELOPING BIBLE TEACHING CURRICULA. 5. DISTRIBUTED LIFELINE NEWSLETTER TO CHURCHES, INDIVIDUALS AND CONFERENCES. 6. SUPPLIED 20,000 COPIES OF LIVING WATERS TO THE GES NATIONAL CONFERENCE. 7. ADDED RECORDINGS WITH ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN NOTES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WEBSITE WHICH NOW HAS OVER 760 BIBLE TEACHING RECORDINGS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Niemela President | Officer | 40 | $68,200 |
Roger Lamfers Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Michael Lii Treasurer | Officer | 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 | $130,461 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $130,461 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,481 |
Investment income | $151 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$323 |
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 | $133,770 |
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 | $68,200 |
Other salaries and wages | $9,535 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,651 |
Payroll taxes | $729 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $100 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,218 |
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 | $340 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,767 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $803 |
All other expenses | $59 |
Total functional expenses | $90,327 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $367,225 |
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 | $192,858 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $560,083 |
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 | $560,083 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $560,083 |
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