Eastern European Childrens Outreachinc, operating under the name Last Bell Ministries, is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Last Bell Ministries employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Last Bell 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, Last Bell Ministries generated $596.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $529.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.0% per year over the past 8 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LAST BELL MINITRIES' MISSION IS LOVING AND RESTORING ORPHANAGE GRADUATES TOWARD LIFE AND COMMUNITY IN ZHYTOMYR, UKRAINE. WE ENVISION THE GENERATIONAL ORPHAN CYCLE ENDING IN OUR REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH: EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO TRADE SCHOOLS IS OUR PRIMARY POINT OF CONNECTION WITH RECENT ORPHANAGE GRADUATES COMING INTO THE CITY FROM ALL OVER THE REGION. WE OFFER ON-SITE LIFE SKILLS CLASSES IN TWELVE OF THE ZHYTOMYR TRADE SCHOOLS ATTENDED BY ORPHANAGE GRADUATES. AS WE DEVELOP ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS, WE INVITE THEM TO SPECIAL GROUP EVENTS AND OUTINGS. OUR YOUTH OFTEN SPEND TIME AT OUR DAY CENTER IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, WHERE WE ALSO OFFER LEGAL ASSISTANCE, HELP WITH HOUSING, MEDICAL ADVOCACY, COUNSELING, AND HUMANITARIAN AID. OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY.
STOP THE CYCLE: OUR STOP THE CYCLE PROGRAM ASSISTS ORPHAN-PARENTED FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY SINGLE MOMS. WE OFFER PARENTING CLASSES, SUMMER RETREATS, SPIRITUAL MENTORING, A CHILDCARE CO-OP, AND HELP WITH BASIC NEEDS. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN ORPHAN MOMS NEED TO LEAVE AN ABUSIVE OR UNSAFE LIVING SITUATION; THROUGH LAST BELL'S SHELTER CRISIS HOUSING FACILITY, A THREE-STORY HOUSE IN THE HEART OF ZHYTOMYR, WE PROVIDE SAFE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. OUR MOBILE UNIT TAKES SUPPLIES AND MEDICAL CHECKUPS TO ORPHAN MOMS IN ISOLATED VILLAGES. SHELTER OPEN 24 HOURS/DAY FOR RESIDENTS.
THE RESTORATION PROJECT: MANY OF OUR YOUTH INHERIT UNINHABITABLE PROPERTY. THE RESTORATION PROJECT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, TRAINING A GROUP OF ORPHANAGE GRADUATES TO RESTORE THE APARTMENTS AND HOMES OF FELLOW ORPHANS. LAST BELL STAFF PROVIDE BOTH CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT AND MENTORING. THE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO PARTICIPATE WILL BECOME EMPLOYABLE AND ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN RESTORING THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. FOR BENEFICIARIES, SAFE HOUSING SERVES AS A SPRINGBOARD FOR FUTURE SUCCESS AND STABILITY. APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM M-F, WEEKLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Don Lawton Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Dave Richter Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Ed Gordon Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cari Alt Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Megan Hershey Msw Executive Director | Officer | 30 | $44,776 |
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 | $596,148 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $596,148 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $26 |
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 | $596,174 |
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 | $376,995 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,775 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,194 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $19,711 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,641 |
Payroll taxes | $4,933 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,395 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,643 |
Advertising and promotion | $25,524 |
Office expenses | $12,943 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $25,561 |
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 | $3,817 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $529,140 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $276,548 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $254,036 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $530,584 |
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 | $530,584 |
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 | $530,584 |