General Council On Finance & Admins Of The United Methodist Church is located in Fort Worth, TX. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (I03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, General Council On Finance & Admins Of The United Methodist Church employed 10 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. General Council On Finance & Admins Of The United Methodist Church 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, General Council On Finance & Admins Of The United Methodist Church generated $847.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO POOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS ARE INTERVIEWED TO ASSESS NEED AND QUALIFICATIONS. LEGAL DOCUMENTS ARE DRAFTED FOR CLIENTS AND FILED WITH THE APPROPRIATE COURTS. IN 2023, ATTORNEYS REPRESENTED 123 NEW CLIENTS IN LITIGATIONS INVOLVING FAMILY VIOLENCE AND/OR CHILD ABUSE. THE NUMBER OF ACTIVE CASES IN 2023 WAS 196, WHICH INCLUDED NEW AND EXISTING CLIENTS.
METHODIST JUSTICE MINISTRY DISTRIBUTES CHRISTMAS GIFTS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND COLLEGE TUITION FUNDS TO QUALIFIED FAMILY MEMBERS OF ELIGIBLE CLIENTS.
IN 2023, THE JUSTICE MINISTRY OBTAINED LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN A LARGE MAJORITY OF ITS LITIGATIONS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE MINISTRY PAID 29,394 IN EXPENSE TO SERVE COURT DOCUMENTS, OBTAIN MEDICAL RECORDS, DNA TESTING FOR COURT EVIDENCE, PROVIDE THIRD PARTY ATTORNEY FEES WHEN REQUIRED, AND PROVIDE CITATION BY PUBLICATION WHEN APPLICABLE. COURT FILING FEES, TRANSLATION SERVICES, CERTIFIED COPIES, ETC. TOTALED 26,114.
THE MINISTRY PAID 161,471 FOR 1,535 PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SESSIONS FOR CLIENTS AND FAMILIES. EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO 48 CLIENTS AND FAMILIES FOR RENT, UTILITY ASSISTANCE AND OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES TO ESCAPE ABUSIVE SITUATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nelson Holm Board Chairm | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jodie Connaughton Legal Direct | Officer | 40 | $127,500 |
Ralph Green Treasurer | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Laura Hunter Arbour Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Courtney Holm Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandra Garcia Board Member | Trustee | 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 | $661,707 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $661,707 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,026 |
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 | $847,888 |
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. | $58,177 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $127,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $421,176 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,261 |
Other employee benefits | $84,322 |
Payroll taxes | $41,021 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $35,391 |
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 | $220,707 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,348 |
Office expenses | $10,099 |
Information technology | $17,733 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $10,738 |
Total functional expenses | $1,127,495 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $654,575 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $215,101 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $11,617 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $881,293 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,609 |
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 | $18,609 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $840,407 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $22,277 |
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 | $881,293 |