Christianity Explored Usa
- Assets
- $114.5k
- Revenue
- $227.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Founding
- 06/2009
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 26-3637293
Organization Overview
Christianity Explored Usa is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (X83) the organization is classified as: Religious Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Christianity Explored USA employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Christianity Explored USA 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 06/2022, Christianity Explored USA generated $227.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $224.0k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED USA EQUIPS GOD'S PEOPLE IN EVANGELISM BY EXPLORING JESUS IN THE BIBLE IN A RELATIONAL ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTING THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION: THIS HAS BEEN A YEAR OF TRANSITION FOR THE ORGANIZATION. AS THE NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LORIANNE MERRITT, HAS ENGAGED IN LEADING THE MINISTRY MOVING FORWARD. OUR TRAINING DIRECTOR, KEVIN ALLEN, SADLY DIED OF PANCREATIC CANCER IN NOVEMBER OF 2021. WE CONTINUED PROMOTING THE ORGANIZATION AT NATIONAL LARGE VENUES SUCH AS DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH CONFERENCES, MINISTRY STAFF CONFERENCES, AND CHRISTIAN CONFERENCES. THIS OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK INCREASED AWARENESS, NEW USERS OF OUR RESOURCES, NEW SIGN-UPS FOR EMAIL LISTS, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO COLLABOATE WITH OUR PUBLISHER, THE GOOD BOOK COMPANY. WE ARE COLLABORATING WITH OUR CE UK TEAM, CE INTERNATIONAL TEAM, AND CANADIAN PARTNER CHARITY, WORKING WITH THEM TO EXTEND THE MINISTRY INTO A LARGER REGION OF NORTH AMERICA. OPERATIONAL PLANS WERE REVISITED AS WE DO EACH YEAR.
NETWORKING AND ASSISTING MINISTRIES AND LOCAL CHURCHES: WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE RESOURCES, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND TRAINING TO CHURCH STAFF AND LAY LEADERS VIA PERSONAL MEETINGS, TELEPHONE AND ZOOM CALLS, OUR EMAIL LIST (6K SUBSCRIBERS), OUR WEBSITE LEADERS AREA, BLOG, YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS. WE ARE COLLABORATING WITH OUR UK STAFF TO CREATE DIGITAL TRAINING RESOURCES AND HOSTED LIVE WEBINARS FEATURING EVANGELISM EXPERTS AND AUTHORS. THIS YEAR WE ASSISTED IN THE LAUNCH OF A NEW THREE-WEEK SERIES CALLED HOPE EXPLORED.
PURSUING PARTNERING OPPORTUNITIES: WE PURSUED AND ENGAGED IN PARTNERING OPPORTUNITIES WITH LARGE LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS CRU, RUF, THE FRANCIS SCHAEFER INSTITUTE, COVENANT SEMINARY, AND AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY, IN ADDITION TO WORKING WITH CURRENT PARTNERS SUCH AS PRISON FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL AND THE BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William E King Treasurer & | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Paul O Chelson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim O'donnell Co-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bruce Longbottom Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Louis Joseph Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ian Roberts Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $212,815 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $212,815 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $14,708 |
| 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 | $227,609 |
| 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 | $166,462 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,407 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $350 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,846 |
| Office expenses | $6,747 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,280 |
| Travel | $9,425 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $124 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,025 |
| All other expenses | $3,252 |
| Total functional expenses | $223,972 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $112,206 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $2,250 |
| Total assets | $114,456 |
| 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 | $821 |
| Total liabilities | $821 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $113,635 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $114,456 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Christianity Explored Usa has recieved totaling $22,139.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $10,250 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $8,700 |
The Lucyle S Love Foundation Simpsonville, SC PURPOSE: TO FURTHER EXEMPT PROGAMS | $3,000 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $140 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $49 |
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The R H Boyd Company Nashville, TN | $13,997,405 | $1,644,843 |
Arlington Catholic Herald Inc Arlington, VA | $2,675,214 | $2,744,696 |
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St Louis Jewish Light St Louis, MO | $821,508 | $1,121,152 |
Sword Of The Lord Foundation Murfreesboro, TN | $3,942,238 | $620,448 |
Presbyterian Outlook Found Inc Richmond, VA | $657,059 | $780,760 |