Liberty Ministries
- Assets
- $17.4m
- Revenue
- $11.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 428
- Location
- Schwenksville, PA
- Founding
- 09/1981
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 23-2169079
Organization Overview
Liberty Ministries is located in Schwenksville, PA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Liberty Ministries employed 428 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Liberty 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, Liberty Ministries generated $11.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.0% per year over the past 9 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
THE MINISTRY EXISTS TO SERVE OFFENDERS IN PRISON AND EX-OFFENDERS IN THE COMMUNITY BY SHOWING GOD'S LOVE, PROVIDING PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE, AND SUPPORTING BIBLICAL STANDARDS OF JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRISON MINISTRY UTILIZES THE SERVICES OF MORE THAN 150 VOLUNTEERS WHO VISIT MEN AND WOMEN IN PRISON TO TEACH, TRAIN, AND MENTOR INMATES. SOME OF THE ONGOING PROGRAMS OFFERED BY OUR PRISON MINISTRY INCLUDE: WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES, ONE-ON-ONE CHRISTIAN COUNSELING, PRE-RELEASE CLASSES, AND SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES. THE PRISON MINISTRY ALSO INCLUDES OUR LYDIA BAG PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAG PROJECT FOR ALL THOSE INCARCERATED AT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY AND OUR SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN OF INMATES AND FORMER INMATES.
ANN'S HOUSE IS OUR CHRIST-CENTERED FEMALE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY LOCATED IN GREEN LANE. THERE ARE FIVE DORMITORY ROOMS FOR A SINGLE-PHASE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED IN A RESIDENTIAL HOUSE. THE PROGRAM IS AN INTENSIVE TWELVE-MONTH DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO EQUIP WOMEN FOR SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY. THE CURRICULUM INCLUDES BIBLICALLY-CENTERED EDUCATION, COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT.
LIBERTY HOUSE IS OUR CHRIST-CENTERED MALE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF SCHWENKSVILLE. THERE ARE EIGHT DORMITORY ROOMS FOR PHASE ONE RESIDENTS AND FIVE APARTMENTS FOR PHASE TWO RESIDENTS AND STAFF. LIBERTY HOUSE CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 18 RESIDENTS. PHASE ONE IS AN INTENSIVE TWELVE-MONTH DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO EQUIP MEN FOR SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES BIBLICALLY-CENTERED EDUCATION, COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT. PHASE TWO OFFERS MEN WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED PHASE ONE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RESIDE IN AN ON-SITE APARTMENT FOR UP TO TWO YEARS, PROVIDING THEM WITH CONTINUED MORAL SUPPORT, BIBLICALLY-CENTERED EDUCATION, AND COUNSELING WHILE LEARNING TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.
THRIFT STORES PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR OUR RESIDENTIAL AND PRISON MINISTRY, WHILE PROVIDING JOB SKILLS TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR THE RESIDENTS OF LIBERTY HOUSE AND THOSE ON WORK-RELEASE WHILE IN PRISON. OUR SIX STORES HAVE BECOME A MISSION FIELD IN THEMSELVES. THEY PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT FOR OVER 100 PEOPLE AND OFFER QUALITY RECYCLED CLOTHING AND HOME FURNISHINGS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Rule Chairman | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Elizabeth Laubach Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Richard Whitekettle Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Sherri Barfield Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Dennis Michael Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Ken Rush CEO | Officer | 40 | $136,945 |
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 | $10,623,531 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,263,612 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,623,531 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,726,712 |
| Investment income | $127,184 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $15,000 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $52,759 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,122,454 |
| 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 | $5,381,774 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $350,320 |
| Payroll taxes | $459,044 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $167,508 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $83,406 |
| Office expenses | $80,651 |
| Information technology | $131,404 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,868,193 |
| Travel | $26,753 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,160 |
| Interest | $4,068 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $208,856 |
| Insurance | $326,493 |
| All other expenses | $62,479 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,938,469 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,689,705 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,244 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,370,277 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $321,576 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,835,016 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,126,921 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,019,219 |
| Total assets | $17,363,958 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $424,557 |
| 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 | $9,198,238 |
| Total liabilities | $9,622,795 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,661,328 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $79,835 |
| 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 | $17,363,958 |