Paragon Ministries International is located in Sugar Land, TX. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (X80) the organization is classified as: Religious Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Paragon Ministries International employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Paragon Ministries International 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 12/2021, Paragon Ministries International generated $248.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $240.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.0% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PLANT CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES THAT REPRODUCE THEMSELVES AND TO ESTABLISH HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE DIVERSE PEOPLES AND CHURCH STRUCTURES OF EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA AND NORTH AFRICA AND TO BRING YOUTH TO CHRIST AND INTO THIS PROCESS AS A WHOLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WEEKLY MEETINGS - EACH WEEKLY MEETING WAS HELD IN A LOCAL ESTABLISHMENT, BE IT A CAFE OR OTHER TYPE OF PLACE THAT RENTED US ITS VENUE FOR A PLACE TO PROVIDE GOSPEL MUSIC FROM A LIVE BAND, TEACHING FROM THE BIBLE, PRATER FOR ONE ANOTHER AND FELLOWHIP AROUND SNACKS. ALSO HOSTED WEEKLY STUDENT AND ADULT BIBLE STUDIES. MISSION TEAMS - HOSTED A MISSION TEAM FROM SOUTH AFRICA IN MAY/JUNE ALSO PARTICIPATED IN OUTREACH AND EVANGELISM EVENTS WHICH INCLUDED THE SERVING OF THE POOR. THROUGH THIS TEAM EFFORT WE ADDED MORE STUDENTS TO OUR WEEKLY CAMPUS MEETINGS AND MORE ADULTS TO OUR WEEKLY ADULT BIBLE STUDIES.
OUTREACH - PROVIDED WEEKLY AND MONTHLY OUTREACHES WITH MUSIC, SURVEYS AND DISCUSSION GROUPS IN THE PUBLIC, MOSTLY ON FRIDAY NIGHTS. TAUGHT AND TRAINED OUR MEMBERS TO SHARE THEIR STORY OF HOW THEIR LIVES HAVE BEEN CHANGED THROUGH THE MINISTRY, PRAYED FOR AND WITH MANY AND CREATED A MUSICAL VIBE THAT ATTRACTED MANY PEOPLE WHICH ADDED TO OUR MEMBERS AT OUR WEEKLY MEETINGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Matthew H Rasch President | Officer | 60 | $64,092 |
Scott Lacy Vice President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
David A Evans Vice President | Officer | 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 | $248,375 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $248,375 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
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 | $248,375 |
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. | $64,092 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $85,908 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $15,225 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,242 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $240,302 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $72,060 |
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 | $33,664 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $105,724 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
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 | $105,724 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $105,724 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Paragon Ministries International has recieved totaling $10,150.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: EVANGELISM | $5,450 |
Christian Brothers Automotive Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: CHARITABLE MATCHING PROGRAM - JOSH EDDY | $2,500 |
Christian Brothers Automotive Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: 2021 DEPARTMENTAL DONATIONS - TECSOL DEPARTMENT (EIN 26-4236767) | $2,200 |
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