Reality Ministries Inc is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Reality Ministries Inc employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Reality Ministries Inc 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 06/2023, Reality Ministries Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.1% 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
REALITY MINISTRIES IS A LOCAL NON-PROFIT SERVING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
REALITY MINISTRIES CONDUCTS DAILY PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THIS YEAR WE AVERAGED SERVING OVER 230 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WEEKLY AND A TOTAL OF 600 FRIENDS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES MONTHLY. THE HEART OF THIS MINISTRY IS FRIENDSHIP ROOTED IN CHRIST'S LOVE. OUR HOPE IS THAT LIFE-LONG FRIENDSHIPS WILL BE MADE AMOUNG PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS. ALL PARTICIPANTS HAVE A THREE ON ONE VOLUNTEER.
REALITY MINISTRIES HAS ESTABLISHED 4 COMMUNAL LIVING HOUSES (CORNER HOUSE, ISAAC HOUSE, AND 2 FRIENDSHIP HOUSES) THAT ALLOW PARTICIPANTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE ON THEIR OWN WITH THE SUPPORT OF REALITY VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF. ALL OF THE RESIDENTS PAY A DISCOUNTED RENT TO LIVE IN THE HOUSES AND COMMIT TO CARING FOR EACH OTHER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Susan Mcswain Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $68,007 |
Needham Bryan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cari Carson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lakeila Jackson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tanya Johnson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Allison Kirkland Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $134,500 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,308,835 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $475,264 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,443,335 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $195,280 |
Investment income | $554 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$30,146 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$133 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$275 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6,232 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,614,847 |
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. | $85,892 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,339 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $695,817 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $106,916 |
Payroll taxes | $60,348 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $29,393 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $16,041 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $33,161 |
Travel | $925 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,308 |
Interest | $11,445 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $49,260 |
Insurance | $51,664 |
All other expenses | $76,391 |
Total functional expenses | $1,338,421 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $714,022 |
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 | $2,417,715 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,131,737 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,561 |
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 | $179,706 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $188,267 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,689,333 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $254,137 |
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 | $3,131,737 |