Grace In Action is located in New Ulm, MN. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Grace In Action employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grace In Action 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, Grace In Action generated $901.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $934.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT CHRISIAN MINISTRY AND TO BRING THE GOSPEL MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST TO PEOPLE AROUND THE GLOBE THROUGH MINISTERIAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING, INNOVATIVE MINISTRIES AND MINISTRY TOOLS AND PRODUCTS IN SUPPORT OF REACHING AND TEACHING THE WORLD WITH THE WORD OF GOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRACE IN ACTION(GIA) HELPS MINISTRIES CARRY OUT THEIR MATTHEW 28 PURPOSE THROUGH GROWTH IN SPIRIT-EMPOWERED LEADERSHIP ABILITIES, APPROACHES, AND ATTITUDES. WITH GODS BLESSINGS, GIAS PROCESS HELPS PASTORS, PRINCIPALS, AND LEADERSHIP TEAMS RECOGNIZE THEIR GOD-GIVEN STRENGTHS AND AND USE THEM TO FOCUS ON A CLEAR MINISTRY VISION WITH THE TRACTION NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE VISION. IN 2023 GIA SERVED 172 MINISTRY TEAMS WITH A TOTAL OF 3,440 TRAINING PARTICIPANTS. THESE LEADERS SERVED BY GIA IN TURN SERVE APPROXIMATELY 40,000 MEMBERS, STUDENTS, AND FELLOW SERVANTS OF THE LORD.
GRANT MADE TO CROSSWALK CHURCH (CROSSTRAIN MINISTRY) IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,250. CROSSTRAIN MINISTRY HELD 6 IN PERSON FOUR DAY TRAINING SESSIONS IN 2023 FOR 75 LUTHERAN PASTORS,5 STAFF MINISTERS AND 5 TEACHERS. THE LEADERSHIP TRAINING SESSIONS IMPROVED SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND RESILIENCY, SPRITITUAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND THE QUALITY OF CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP. IN ADDITION, CROSS TRAIN MINISTRY HELD 12 MONTHLY WEBINARS INVOLVING ABOUT 80 PARTICIPANTS EACH MONTH INCLUDING LUTHERAN PASTORS, STAFF MINISTERS AND TEACHERS IN EACH. HERE ALSO THE WEBINARS WERE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP SKILLS. IN TOTAL, THE ATTENDEES FOR THE IN PERSON SESSIONS AND WEBINARS REPRESENTED 75 LUTHERAN CONGREGATIONS WITH CHURCH MEMBERSHIP OF OVER 35,000 MEMBERS.
CROSSROADS CONSULTING MINISTRY - CROSSROADS ASSISTED 6 DIFFERENT LUTHERAN CONGREGATIONS IN 2023 TO IDENTIFY THEIR STRENGTHS, ADDRESS THEIR CONCERNS, DESIGN A COMPELLING VISION FOR FUTURE MINISTRY, AND DEVELOP INTENTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING THEIR OUTREACH AND NURTURE MINISTRIES. THE TOTAL CONGREGATIONAL MEMBERSHIP TOUCHED BY CROSSROADS CONSULTING MINISTRY IN 2023 WAS OVER 2,000 INDIVIDUALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gary Jeffers Development & Marketing Direc | 0 | $113,186 | |
Don Sutton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Gunn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Art Westphal Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Phil Punzel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Wrightsman Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $666,492 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $666,492 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $234,964 |
Investment income | $13,600 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$13,505 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $901,551 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $77,249 |
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 | $486,348 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,112 |
Other employee benefits | $67,212 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $175,567 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,845 |
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 | $4,748 |
Information technology | $16,107 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $46,409 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,990 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,781 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $934,627 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $371,691 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $36,610 |
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 | $227,513 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $635,814 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,216 |
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 | $1,216 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $634,598 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $635,814 |
Over the last fiscal year, Grace In Action has awarded $61,881 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CROSSROADS CONSULTING MINISTRY PURPOSE: Assisting Lutheran congregations | $18,750 |
CROSSWALK CHURCH PURPOSE: Christian leadership training | $43,131 |