Elca Youth Ministry Network is located in Owatonna, MN. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (X21) the organization is classified as: Protestant, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Elca Youth Ministry Network employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Elca Youth Ministry Network 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 06/2021, Elca Youth Ministry Network generated $208.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $107.7k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (20.8%) 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:
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THE ELCA YOUTH MINISTRY NETWORK STRENGTHENS AND EMPOWERS ADULT LEADERS OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY IN SERVICE TO CHRIST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE NETWORK EXTRAVAGANZA IN 2021 DREW OVER 1750 PROFESSIONAL AND VOLUNTEER YOUTH MINISTRY LEADERS TOGETHER FOR 4 DAYS AND 3 NIGHTS OF QUALITY EDUCATION, NETWORKING, SUPPORT AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH. THIS YEAR, BECAUSE OF COVID, THE EVENT WAS HELD IN AN ONLINE FORMAT. GENERAL SESSIONS EXPOSED THE GROUP TO NATIONALLY KNOWN SPEAKERS AND MUSIC GROUPS AND FOCUSED ON ENCOURAGEMENT AND INSPIRATION. OVER 60 WORKSHOP OPTIONS GAVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL AND CONGREGATIONAL TEAMS TO LEARN SPECIFIC SKILLS. A LARGE EXHIBIT HALL SHOWCASED OVER 70 RESOURCE PROVIDERS AND VENDORS. EVENING EVENTS AND RECEPTIONS GAVE YOUTH MINISTRY LEADERS OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET, SHARE EXPERIENCES, NETWORK AND DEVELOP SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH EACH OTHER.
SYMBOL IS A PROGRAM TO SUPPORT ELCA SYNOD STAFF IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROMOTE YOUTH MINISTRY. THE ELCA YOUTH NETWORK ACTS AS A FISCAL AGENT. A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF 15,000 OVER TWO YEARS WAS RECEIVED TO SUPPORT THIS PROGRAM.
THE ELCA YOUTH NETWORK PUBLISHES A NEWSLETTER TO MEMBERS. ALSO, THE NETWORK DEVELOPED A WEBSITE, MARTINS LIST TO FACILITATE CONGREGATIONS SHARING RESOURCES AND THE CONNECT JOURNAL, AN ONLINE JOURNAL TO PRESENT NEW IDEAS AND RESOURCES. A MONTHLY PODCAST WITH CONVERSATIONS AND INTERVIEW ABOUT CURRENTLY MINISTRY RESOURCES HAS ALSO BEEN PRODUCED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rev Todd Buegler Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Rachel Alley Youth Minist | Trustee | $0 | |
Becky Cole Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Dan Fugate Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Heather Hansen Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Rev Regina Goodrich Board Member | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,002 |
Investment income | $75 |
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 | $208,568 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,700 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $360 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,728 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,325 |
Advertising and promotion | $997 |
Office expenses | $5,623 |
Information technology | $10,128 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,050 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,283 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $107,655 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $68,812 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $50,786 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $119,598 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $119,598 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Elca Youth Ministry Network has recieved totaling $250.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $172 |
Synchrony Foundation Stamford, CT PURPOSE: EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $78 |
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