Praying Pelican Missions
- Assets
- $539.7k
- Revenue
- $5.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 149
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 04/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 30-0222202
Organization Overview
Praying Pelican Missions is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Praying Pelican Missions employed 149 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Praying Pelican Missions 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, Praying Pelican Missions generated $5.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.2m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.2%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
PPM EXISTS TO BUILD UP ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST THE LOCAL CHURCH IN REACHING AND SERVING THEIR COMMUNITIES FOR CHRIST. PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PLANNING AND LEADING INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC MISSION TRIPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS MISSION AS WELL AS 365 DAY ENCOURAGEMENT AND ASSISTANCE TO PARTNERS VIA LOCAL STAFF AND PROGRAMS IE PASTORS CONFERENCES STAFF TRAININGS EMERGENCY RESPONSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021 PRAYING PELICAN MISSIONS PPM BUILT UP ENCOURAGED AND ASSISTED OVER 260 LOCAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS IE. LOCAL CHURCHES AND NON-PROFIT MINISTRIES IN ACCOMPLISHING THEIR MISSION. THESE PARTNERS SPANNED THROUGHOUT 25 LOCATIONS BOTH IN THE UNITED STATES 17 AND INTERNATIONALLY 8. VIA OVER 6500 SHORT-TERM MISSIONARY VOLUNTEERS APPROXIMATELY 65 YEAR-ROUND STAFF AND OVER 150 SEASONAL STAFF PPM WAS ABLE TO ASSIST THESE PARTNERS IN MEETING VITAL NEEDS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. PPM MISSION TEAMS ASSISTED IN HURRICANE RECOVERY AND RELIEF HOMELESS CARE MINISTRIES CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPORTS PROGRAMS AND MORE. AS A PART OF THIS EFFORT PPM FACILITATED MISSION TRIP LOGISTICS FOR OVER 85 UNIQUE MISSION GROUPS; INCLUDING ARRANGING MEALS LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION FOR EACH TEAM THAT SERVED. NOTE: DOMESTIC TEAMS SERVING IN THE LOWER 48 STATES GENERALLY ARRANGED THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION TO MINISTRY SITES. PPM STAFF WERE ALSO ASSIGNED TO LEAD EACH GROUP SPENDING BETWEEN SIX AND TWELVE MONTHS PREPARING FOR EACH TRIP THROUGH PHONE AND IN-PERSON CONSULTATIONS. SIGNIFICANT TIME AND RESOURCES WERE ALSO INVESTED IN PREPARING FOR THESE TEAMS THROUGH NETWORKING AND INVESTING IN TRUSTED HOST PARTNERS AND MINISTRIES IN EACH LOCATION. IN ADDITION TO FACILITATING MISSION GROUPS PPM CONTINUES TO EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL LEADERSHIP AND YEAR-ROUND MINISTRY AS EVIDENCED BY WHAT WE PPM ARE INVESTING IN. WE CONTINUE TO PRIORITIZE HIRING LOCAL STAFF IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE EMPOWERING US PPM TO SERVE AND ENCOURAGE OUR PARTNERS 365 DAYS A YEAR. COVID-19 AND ITS EFFECTS NECESSITATED CONTINUED EFFORTS AND RESOURCES THAT RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANT COSTS TO THE ORGANIZATION. STAFFING CHALLENGES INFLATION COSTS AND LIMITATIONS ON TRIP LOCATIONS ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW THE PANDEMIC CONTINUED TO AFFECT THE ORGANIZATION IN 2021. DESPITE THAT PPM SAW NEARLY A 400% INCREASE IN MISSION ACTIVITY AND HAS CONTINUED THAT MOMENTUM INTO 2022.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Noreen President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $135,427 |
Nathan Norman Director Of Ppm Global | 40 | $131,706 | |
Jeffrey Houdek Chief Financial Officer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $112,250 |
Lucus Anderson Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michele Mitchell Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kujanga Jackson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,442,889 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $952,231 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,395,120 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,079,480 |
| Investment income | $8 |
| 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 | $5,474,608 |
| 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 | $18,111 |
| 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 | $238,062 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,457,812 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,612 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,792 |
| Payroll taxes | $208,373 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $131,300 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,481 |
| Advertising and promotion | $188,201 |
| Office expenses | $25,797 |
| Information technology | $48,721 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $58,788 |
| Travel | $1,168,455 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $87,438 |
| Interest | $15,191 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $26,062 |
| Insurance | $36,208 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,177,913 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $434,196 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $232 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $10,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $39,201 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $56,044 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $539,673 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $253,401 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,452,413 |
| 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 | $1,009,307 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,715,121 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$3,462,803 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $287,355 |
| 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 | $539,673 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Praying Pelican Missions has recieved totaling $62,004.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
St Croix Valley Foundation Hudson, WI PURPOSE: CONSTRUCTION AND MINISTRY OF BLIBLICA UNCION Y FUEGO SIQUIRRES, COSTA RICA | $45,000 |
Servant Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS MINISTRY | $12,000 |
Benedictine College Atchison, KS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,004 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Loaves And Fishes Too Minneapolis, MN | $3,481,660 | $16,298,899 |
Pulse Outreach Minneapolis, MN | $16,852,358 | $21,090,149 |
Desiring God Ministries Minneapolis, MN | $8,654,171 | $9,657,693 |
American Lutheran Church-Northland Luthern Services For The Elderly Marinette, WI | $6,079,717 | $8,121,825 |
Freedom From Religion Foundation Inc Madison, WI | $25,982,708 | $9,398,786 |
Praying Pelican Missions Minneapolis, MN | $539,673 | $5,474,608 |
Venture Burnsville, MN | $4,889,777 | $6,516,603 |
Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Foundation Sioux Falls, SD | $102,471,128 | $9,259,464 |
Christian Worship Hour Aberdeen, SD | $3,374,479 | $4,060,903 |
Luther Memorial Home Madelia, MN | $3,423,486 | $4,600,698 |
Barnabas International Elkhorn, WI | $2,407,026 | $3,476,922 |
Fargo Union Mission Inc Fargo, ND | $6,248,468 | $4,299,626 |