Morning Cheer Inc, operating under the name Sandy Cove Ministries, is located in North East, MD. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 03/2024, Sandy Cove Ministries employed 217 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sandy Cove 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 03/2024, Sandy Cove Ministries generated $7.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.6m during the year ending 03/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.2%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HELPING PEOPLE CONNECT WITH GOD AND OTHERS THROUGH CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE RETREAT AND CAMP EXPERIENCES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
TO PROVIDE A FACILITY FOR CHURCHES AND PARA-CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS TO CONDUCT RETREATS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND CONNECTION AMONG THEIR ATTENDEES. TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMED EVENTS FOR FAMILIES, MEN, WOMEN, COUPLES, AND SENIORS, WITH THE GOAL OF TRANSFORMATION INTO THE IMAGE OF CHRIST THROUGH CONNECTION WITH GOD AND OTHERS. PROVIDING PERSONAL RETREATS, MEALS, CAMP GROUNDS AND STAFF HOUSING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert Wood Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Cheryl Carter Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Derek Carter Vice Chairman | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer R Groat Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Janiel Youngblood Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert J Moore Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $582,572 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,098 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $582,572 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,366,219 |
Investment income | $14,707 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,347 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $90,509 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,186,460 |
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. | $171,232 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,616 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,933,321 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $289,888 |
Payroll taxes | $228,692 |
Fees for services: Management | $374 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $851 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $17,265 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $582,127 |
Travel | $991 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $40,956 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $797,509 |
Insurance | $216,724 |
All other expenses | $630,954 |
Total functional expenses | $7,598,488 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $378,827 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $197,366 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,425 |
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 | $70,274 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $36,200 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,427,895 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $101,444 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $7,213,431 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $410,742 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,494,976 |
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 | $879,194 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $435,613 |
Total liabilities | $3,220,525 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,819,092 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $173,814 |
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 | $7,213,431 |