Reel Life International Inc
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Birmingham, AL
- Founding
- 09/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-0182988
Organization Overview
Reel Life International Inc is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Reel Life International Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Reel Life International 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 12/2023, Reel Life International Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $968.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.9% 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.
Since 2015, Reel Life International Inc has awarded 47 individual grants totaling $1,077,057. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO WORK ALONGSIDE THE CHURCH IN CULTIVATING A PASSION FOR THE GOSPEL THROUGH INVOLVEMENT IN SHORT-TERM MISSIONS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SHORT TERM MISSION TRIPS AND MONTHLY SUPPORT FOR THE SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF PEOPLE PRIMARILY IN CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AS WELL AS PORTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES. PROJECTS INVOLVE EVANGELISM, PROVISION OF MEDICAL CARE, EVANGELISM TRAINING, PROVISION OF CLEAN WATER, HOSTING VBS EVENTS, TEACHING CHILDREN, CONSTRUCTION, SPORTS OUTREACH, PARTICIPATION IN FEEDING PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS PROVISION OF VARIOUS EVANGELISM AND BIBLE STUDY TRAINING MATERIALS INCLUDING SEMINARY LEVEL TRAINING MATERIALS. MORE SPECIFICS CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT REEL-LIFE.ORG/DONATIONS-AT-WORK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Godbehere Rick Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Russell Keith Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brown Eddy Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jones Harrison Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Abernathy John Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Shamblin Caleigh Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $1,196,431 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,196,431 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $13,297 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $88,573 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,335,613 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $354,557 |
| 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 | $71,674 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,826 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,204 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $23,304 |
| Office expenses | $23,338 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $464,771 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,728 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,307 |
| All other expenses | $7,930 |
| Total functional expenses | $968,639 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,089,128 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,089,128 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,848 |
| 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 | $5,848 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,019,975 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $63,305 |
| 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 | $1,089,128 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Reel Life International Inc has awarded $332,968 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WORSHIP CENTER BLESSED MINISTRIES PURPOSE: Monthly grant support for pastor and food ministry | $15,750 |
CRAIG LIBBY CO MEXICAN MEDICAL MINISTRIES PURPOSE: Monthly grant support and dental ministry expenses and two one-time grants and one for MMM pastors' mission trip. | $37,200 |
SCORE INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: Various monthly grants: Rincon family & church ministries, Emmanuel House School, and Pasitos de Jesus girls orphanage, Joel Cotes translator in DR. | $21,193 |
FORGOTTEN CHILDREN MINISTRIES PURPOSE: Grant for ministry support | $10,000 |
INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY OF JESUS PURPOSE: Grants for Well construction in Humidad, Ecuador & grant for the purchase of mobile backpack projector system & ministry support | $50,425 |
E3 VOLUNTEERS PURPOSE: Guatemala Baptist Camp mission project | $160,000 |