David Rives Ministries
- Assets
- $9.2m
- Revenue
- $8.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Dickson, TN
- Founding
- 11/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 32-0205369
Organization Overview
David Rives Ministries is located in Dickson, TN. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, David Rives Ministries employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. David Rives 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 12/2022, David Rives Ministries generated $8.9m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $883.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 43.8% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DAVID RIVES MINISTRIES REVEALS GOD'S GLORY THROUGH CREATION SCIENCE AND STEAM EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DAVID RIVES MINISTRIES HAS PRODUCED OVER 90 VIDEO TITLES IN DVD FORMAT AND BROADCASTS WORLDWIDE ON TELEVISION. THE WEEKLY TV SHOW, HOSTED BY DAVID RIVES, EXPLORES THE WONDERS OF GOD'S CREATION WONDERS WITHOUT NUMBER! EXPLORING GOD'S FINGERPRINTS THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSE AND HIS INFINITE NUMBER OF WONDERS, USING SCIENCE AND BIBLICAL HISTORY. UTILIZING TOP EXPERTS IN MULTIPLE SCIENTIFIC FIELDS, DAVID RIVES SUCCINCTLY BREAKS-DOWN COMPLEX TOPICS INTO LAYMEN'S TERMS. BOTH EDUCATIONAL AND INSPIRATIONAL, THIS RELIGIOUS PROGRAM PROVIDES EVIDENCE AND WITNESSING TOOLS FOR THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. IN 2022, THE MINISTRIES PRODUCED 36 NEW SHOWS FOR TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK AND 20 NEW DVDS.
WONDERS CENTER & SCIENCE MUSEUM: AT OVER 100,000 SQUARE FEET, THE WONDERS CENTER & SCIENCE MUSEUM IS ONE OF THE LARGEST MUSEUMS IN THE ENTIRE REGION AND THE LARGEST SCIENCE MUSEUM IN THE WORLD THAT UPHOLDS BIBLICAL VALUES. JUST 35 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE, EACH EXHIBIT IS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE VISITORS AS IT HIGHLIGHTS WONDERS IN SCIENCE AND HISTORY.
GENESIS SCIENCE NETWORK: FOUNDED BY DAVID RIVES MINISTRIES IN 2015, THIS FREE TV NETWORK HAS BEEN AIRING 24/7 AROUND THE GLOBE SINCE APRIL 2015. GENESIS SCIENCE NETWORK WAS BORN DUE TO A LACK OF CHRISTIAN OPTIONS REGARDING BIBLE HISTORY AND SCIENCE. WE BROADCAST THIS NETWORK FREE, 24/7, EVEN AT TREMENDOUS MONTHLY BANDWIDTH COSTS, BECAUSE DAVID BELIEVES THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO REACH THOSE WHO NEED TO HEAR.
THE CREATION CLUB MAGAZINE: FOR NEARLY A DECADE, A LARGE PART OF OUR MINISTRY OUTREACH HAS BEEN PRESENTED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH ONLINE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY, LEAVING THOSE WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS OR TECH KNOWLEDGE 'OUT IN THE COLD.' THE MAGAZINE GIVES GIFTED WRITERS AND CONTRIBUTORS A PLACE TO SHARE THEIR CONTENT RELATING TO BIBLICAL CREATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Rives President | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $38,500 |
Murry Rives Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $25,000 |
Elizabeth Rives Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Thomas Barnes Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Holly Linden Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Wayne Farris Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $8,761,586 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,761,586 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,820 |
| 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 | $92,213 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,856,619 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $100 |
| 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. | $63,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,575 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $115,879 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,722 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,969 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $28,590 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,776 |
| Office expenses | $57,675 |
| Information technology | $17,958 |
| Royalties | $17,260 |
| Occupancy | $192,857 |
| Travel | $40,294 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $394 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $177,379 |
| Insurance | $27,288 |
| All other expenses | $4,133 |
| Total functional expenses | $883,039 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,867,090 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $1,242 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $741 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $45,876 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,294,840 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $9,209,789 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,398 |
| 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 | $45,398 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,770,656 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,393,735 |
| 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 | $9,209,789 |