Kingdom Building Ministries Incorporated
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Aurora, CO
- Founding
- 03/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 31-1191922
Organization Overview
Kingdom Building Ministries Incorporated, operating under the name Forge, is located in Aurora, CO. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (X21) the organization is classified as: Protestant, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Forge employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forge 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, Forge generated $2.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.0%) 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
THIS MISSION OF FORGE IS TO EXPAND GODS KINGDOM BY CHALLENGING PEOPLE TO FULLY DEVOTE THEIR LIVES TO GOD AND EQUIPPPING THEM TO LIVE LIVES OF ACTIVE MINISTRY. OUR GOAL IS TO SET HEARTS ON FIRE AND LIVES ON PURPOSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ITINERANT SPEAKING MINISTRY - DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021, FORGE SPEAKERS HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF CHALLENGING PEOPLE AT 123 SEPERATE EVENTS. FORGE SPEAKERS CHALLENGE INDIVIDUALS TO SPIRITUALS DECISIONS INCLUDING FIRST-TIME COMMITMENTS TO JESUS CHRIST, RECOMMITMENTS TO CHRIST, AND COMMITMENTS TO SPIRITUAL MULTIPLICATION IN OTHERS. FORGE HAD 13 ITINERANT SPEAKERS FOR 2021, WHO PARTNERED WITH LOCAL CHURCHES, DENOMINATIONS, UNIVERSITIES, AND MINISTRY ORGANIZATIONS TO CHALLENGE PEOPLE TO BECOME LABORERS.
THE EXPERIENCE - A YOUNG ADULT TRAINING PROGRAM, FORMERLY KNOWN (1996-2006) AS THE LABORERS INSTITUE, IS AN INTENSIVE DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING SCHOOL THAT EQUIPS LABORERS TO LOVE GOD DEEPLY, LIVE A LIFE OF UNIQUE AND DISTINCT MINISTRY, AND LEAVE AN ETERNAL SPIRITUAL LEGACY. THIS FULL-TIME, 55-DAY PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-29, INCLUDES CLASSROOM TEACHING, AN OVERSEAS MISSION TRIP, AND STATESIDE SERVICE PROJECTS.SURGE - A HIGH-INTENSITY, STATESIDE TRAINING ADVENTURE THAT CHALLEGES STUDENTS TO LOVE GOD MORE, LOVE PEOPLE BETTER, AND DIG DEEP INTO DISCOVERING GODS UNIQUELY DESINGED PLAN FOR THEIR LIFE. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES LIFE-ON-LIFE COACHING, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, 1,600 MILES OF TRAVEL ACROSS THE NATION WITH MINISTRY STOPS AND SERVICE PROJECTS ALONG THE WAY.
RESOURCES MINISTRY - FORGE STRIVES TO PUT THE LIFE-CHANGING MESSAGES OF ITS SPEAKERS INTO ACCESSIBLE RESOURCES (PRINT, ELECTRONIC, AUDIO, AND VIDEO) WHICH CAN BE PASSED PERSON TO PERSON. PRIMARY RESOURCES INCLUDE WEBSITE CONTENT, AUDIO, AND VIDEO MESSAGES FROM FORGE SPEAKERS, BOOKLETS, AND FULL-LENGTH BOOKS SUCH AS YOU ARE GODS PLAN A, BY MINISTRY PRESIDENT, DWIGHT ROBERTSON.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John C Marquis Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $65,200 |
Adrian Despres Vice President | Officer | 40 | $38,900 |
Dwight Robertson President CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $21,950 |
Todd Bright CFO | Officer | 6 | $14,000 |
Kerry Bowman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Spottsville Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $211,300 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,501,257 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,948 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,712,557 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $172,791 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $63,578 |
| 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 | $2,324 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,954,564 |
| 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 | $18,483 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $353,250 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,290 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $634,484 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,421 |
| Payroll taxes | $39,740 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,475 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,425 |
| Advertising and promotion | $53,097 |
| Office expenses | $99,041 |
| Information technology | $19,364 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,529 |
| Travel | $144,767 |
| 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 | $78,702 |
| Insurance | $25,897 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,520,175 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,216,471 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,740 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $15,804 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $26,962 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $989,936 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $103,569 |
| Total assets | $2,358,482 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,700 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $15,772 |
| 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 | $451,774 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $511,246 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,657,058 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $190,178 |
| 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 | $2,358,482 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Kingdom Building Ministries Incorporated has recieved totaling $187,284.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $134,500 |
James C Allen Charitable Foundation Edwards, CO PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS | $16,300 |
Nord Family Foundation Amherst, OH PURPOSE: MATCHING - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Barbara A Allen Charitable Foundation Edwards, CO PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS | $10,000 |
Bright Funds Foundation San Jose, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $6,333 |
Nord Family Foundation Amherst, OH PURPOSE: MATCHING - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Good Shepherd Lutheran Community Blair, NE | $4,394,791 | $5,136,170 |
Christian Center Of Park City Park City, UT | $13,844,095 | $7,996,060 |
Persuade The World Ministries Colorado Springs, CO | $2,527,761 | $6,071,254 |
Pilgram Rest Foundation Inc Phoenix, AZ | $14,492,011 | $6,934,589 |
Abundant Rain Ministries Inc Coweta, OK | $1,184,763 | $4,705,451 |
Reaching Souls International Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $9,096,171 | $6,014,810 |
Biblical Education By Extension Inc Colorado Springs, CO | $2,298,554 | $3,974,117 |
Crossfire Ministries Inc Colorado Springs, CO | $6,360,133 | $4,375,955 |
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Inc Ashland, NE | $11,165,008 | $3,788,912 |
What Matters Ministries And Missions Colorado Springs, CO | $564,276 | $3,431,281 |
Bibles For The World Colorado Springs, CO | $4,367,837 | $4,148,269 |
Vision Beyond Borders Inc Casper, WY | $1,888,675 | $2,473,457 |