Alpha Ministries
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Lynchburg, VA
- Founding
- 08/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2019
- EIN
- 31-1258315
Organization Overview
Alpha Ministries is located in Lynchburg, VA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2019, Alpha Ministries employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alpha Ministries 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 12/2019, Alpha Ministries generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2019. While expenses have increased by 8.3% per year over the past 5 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
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF ALPHA MINISTRIES IS TO EXPRESS TO THE WORLD THE LOVE OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. AS FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST WE SERVE ALL PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF RELIGION, RACE, ETHNICITY, GENDER OR NATIONALITY WITH THE ATTITUDE OF CHRIST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ALPHA MINISTRIES SERVES THE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF PEOPLE IN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD BY: PROVIDING SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL AID, BUILDING COMMUNITY CENTERS, OLD AGE HOME AND ELDERLY CENTER, ORGANIZING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, ADULT LITERACY EDUCATION, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE AS NEEDED. WE ARE ON THE FOREFRONT OF SAVING WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM HUMAN TRAFFICKING. WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD DESERVES A FUTURE AND WE GIVE CHILDREN A HEALTHY START IN LIFE BY PROVIDING AID FOR THOSE IN NEED, LITERACY PROGRAMS, HOUSING FOR NEEDY AND CLEAN WATER PROJECTS. WE MENTOR, PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING, SUPPORT M:28 TRAINING CENTERS, LITERATURE DISTRIBUTION, HUMANITARIAN AID DISTRIBUTION, DISASTER RELIEF, RELEASING CHILDREN AND ADULTS FROM POVERTY AS WELL AS MAKING A MEASURABLE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN NEED. ALPHA MINISTRIES IS ALSO SERVING THE PERSECUTED BELIEVERS THROUGH PRACTICAL AND SPIRITUAL ASSISTANCE WHILE LEADING BELIEVERS IN THE FREE WORLD INTO FELLOWSHIP WITH THEM. ALPHA MINISTRIES DIRECTLY ASSISTS FRONTLINE MESSENGERS, WORKERS AND BELIEVERS WHO CARRY OUT THEIR GOD GIVEN CALL IN THE FACE OF HOSTILITY AND PERSECUTION. PERSECUTION INCLUDES IMPRISONMENT, LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT AND POSSESSIONS, BEATINGS, AS WELL AS SOMETIMES EVEN THE DEATH OF THE BELIEVER. THEIR SUPPORT NEEDS ARE OFTEN UNIQUE AND DIFFERS ACCORDING TO THE REGION. WE PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT SUPPORT THROUGH M:28 TRAINING, IMPACT CENTER AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING, LIBERTY STOREHOUSE, AND ADOPT A MESSENGER. OTHER FIELD DRIVEN PROJECTS PROVIDE SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL AID TO THOSE THAT SUFFER FROM ATTACKS DUE TO THEIR FAITH, AS WELL AS HELPING THE WORKER ON THE FRONTLINES MEET THOSE NEEDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rev Benny Matthews President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $75,197 |
Mr Denny Matthews Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mr Robert Adcock Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Faith-Hannah Matthew Huggins Treasurer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Christian Osburn Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Mr Charles Burks Director | Trustee | 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 | $1,699,941 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,699,941 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $11,136 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $3,000 |
| 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 | $1,714,077 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $903,024 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $75,197 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,520 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $23,500 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,286 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,505 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,816 |
| 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 | $8,342 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,816 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $19,516 |
| Insurance | $5,732 |
| All other expenses | $59,251 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,558,911 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $331,636 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $623,140 |
| 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 | $1,851 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $649,308 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,605,935 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,695 |
| 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 | $5,522 |
| Total liabilities | $45,217 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,560,718 |
| 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 | $1,605,935 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Alpha Ministries has recieved totaling $331,100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Harold C Smith Foundation Wheaton, IL PURPOSE: PERSECUTED CHURCH - HOLISTIC CRISIS RELIEF TO INDIA, RATION KITS, AND RELIEF GIFT. | $300,000 |
One Voice Mission Colorado Springs, CO PURPOSE: SPREAD CHRIST'S WORD | $19,500 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $11,600 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Rescue Missions Ministries Inc Durham, NC | $22,198,926 | $18,805,895 |
Word Among Us Inc Frederick, MD | $22,622,798 | $15,315,908 |
Sat-7 North America Easton, MD | $8,795,990 | $14,809,049 |
Advancing Native Missions Afton, VA | $4,333,922 | $11,124,622 |
National Pro-Life Alliance Springfield, VA | $3,799,169 | $8,934,186 |
Artists In Christian Testimony Brentwood, TN | $4,393,846 | $10,064,345 |
Acca Inc Annandale Christian Community For Action Annandale, VA | $4,445,077 | $8,164,971 |
Love Worth Finding Ministries Inc Memphis, TN | $3,628,719 | $7,504,607 |
Cabarrus Cooperative Christian Ministry Inc Concord, NC | $3,832,033 | $7,565,999 |
G O Ministries Inc Louisville, KY | $3,216,170 | $6,018,777 |
Clover Garden School Inc Burlington, NC | $26,998,192 | $6,754,546 |
Christian Light Publications Inc Harrisonburg, VA | $15,496,794 | $6,422,762 |