Music Serving The Word Ministries is located in Scottsdale, AZ. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Music Serving The Word 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, Music Serving The Word Ministries generated $3.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RAVENSCROFT IS AN OUTREACH MINISTRY OF MSW THAT IS DEDICATED TO PRESENTING CREATIVITY THAT GIVES GLORY TO GOD. IN 2022, RAVENSCROFT PRESENTED 74 EVENTS THAT WERE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, RANGING FROM JAZZ AND CHAMBER CONCERTS TO CONTEMPLATIVE EVENTS LIKE SOULREST. WE ALSO LEVERAGED OUR UNPARALLELED FACILITIES FOR HUMANITARIAN AID, WITH CONCERTS BENEFITTING LOCAL WORTHY CHARITIES. IN 2022, RAVENSCROFT SOLD OVER $107,000 IN TICKETS WITH AT LEAST 6,000 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE AT EVENTS OVER THE YEAR.
VALLEY JAZZ COOPERATIVE OFFERED INSTRUCTION TO AREA MUSIC STUDENTS,FOCUSING ON JAZZ AND THE ART OF IMPROVISATION. THE PROGRAM SERVED 22 STUDENTS FROMNINE DIFFERENT AREA SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS ONE HOMESCHOOLED STUDENT. THE STUDENTS PERFORMED CONCERTS IN RAVENSCROFT HALL IN MARCH AND MAY 2022. IN DECEMBER, THE VJC BEGAN ITS SEVENTH YEAR OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, WITH 26 STUDENTS INVOLVED. THESE INDIVIDUALS COME FROM EIGHT DIFFERENT AREA SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS ONE HOMESCHOOLED STUDENT. THE VJC ASPIRES TO HAVE ITS PARTICIPANTS GO BACK TO THEIR SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITIES AND MAKE MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS IN LEADERSHIP AND CREATIVITY THERE.
RPM'S MINISTRY IS IMPACTING PASTORS, LEADERS, AND LEARNERS. THE NEED TO CAREFOR OUR SOULS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ESSENTIAL. HOWEVER, IT FEELS THAT OUTSIDE PRESSURES ONCHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP TODAY ARE EXTREME.ENCOURAGING, TRAINING, MENTORING, AND SPIRITUAL DIRECTION FOR PASTORS, LEADERS, ANDLEARNERS IN THE TRENCHES, IS A MINISTRY NEEDED BECAUSE MUCH IS AT STAKE.MSW MINISTRIES HELPS ENCOURAGE AND STRENGTHEN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP THROUGH ITSPRAYERS AND SUPPORT PROVIDED TO RPM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert Ravenscroft Director | 1 | $0 | |
Paul Campbell Director | 1 | $0 | |
Brent Garrison President | 1 | $0 | |
Debby Debernardi Director | 1 | $0 | |
Alex Romero Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Cindy Dalgarn Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,855,203 |
Interest on Savings | $21,148 |
Dividends & Interest | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | -$28,865 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $14,667 |
Other Income | $108,235 |
Total Revenue | $2,970,388 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $1,033,727 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $293,859 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $105,585 |
Depreciation | $1,345,185 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $56,490 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $1,428,097 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $4,356,112 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,500 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $4,358,612 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $31,455 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,082,790 |
Other assets | $340,398 |
Total assets | $27,454,643 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$85 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | -$85 |
Over the last fiscal year, Music Serving The Word Ministries has awarded $5,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE RESSURRECTION PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
SPIRIT OF HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $2,000 |