Direction For Our Times
- Assets
- $165.1k
- Revenue
- $428.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Justice, IL
- Founding
- 04/2006
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 37-1501869
Organization Overview
Direction For Our Times is located in Justice, IL. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (X83) the organization is classified as: Religious Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Direction For Our Times employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Direction For Our Times 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, Direction For Our Times generated $428.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $414.6k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.7%) per year over the past 6 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
TO INCREASE THE UNDERSTANDING OF GOD'S LOVE AND MERCY IN ALL PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EUROPEAN PROGRAM - THE ORGANIZATION FURTHERS ITS MISSION BY DISTRIBUTING BOOKS AND OTHER PRINTED MATERIALS IN EUROPE AND BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO, AND COOPERATION WITH, THE DIRECTION FOR OUR TIMES IRELAND ORGANIZATION.
MISSION ADVOCACY - THE ORGANIZATION FURTHERS ITS MISSION OF SPREADING GOD'S MESSAGE BY PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTING BOOKS, PAMPHLETS AND OTHER PRINTED MATERIALS, BY PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING OTHER RESOURCES SUCH AS AUDIO AND VIDEO, AND THROUGH RETREATS, CONFERENCES AND SPECIAL EVENTS. A SPECIAL OUTREACH THROUGH CONFERENCES AND PUBLICATIONS IS DIRECTED PRIMARILY TO YOUTH.
THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES BOOKS AND OTHER SPIRITUAL MATERIALS IN INDIA TO FURTHER ITS OUTREACH PROGRAM.
EUROPEAN PROGRAM - THE ORGANIZATION FURTHERS ITS MISSION BY DISTRIBUTING BOOKS AND OTHER PRINTED MATERIALS IN EUROPE AND BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO, AND COOPERATION WITH, THE DIRECTION FOR OUR TIMES IRELAND ORGANIZATION.
MISSION ADVOCACY - THE ORGANIZATION FURTHERS ITS MISSION OF SPREADING GOD'S MESSAGE BY PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTING BOOKS, PAMPHLETS AND OTHER PRINTED MATERIALS, BY PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING OTHER RESOURCES SUCH AS AUDIO AND VIDEO, AND THROUGH RETREATS, CONFERENCES AND SPECIAL EVENTS. A SPECIAL OUTREACH THROUGH CONFERENCES AND PUBLICATIONS IS DIRECTED PRIMARILY TO YOUTH.
THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES BOOKS AND OTHER SPIRITUAL MATERIALS IN INDIA TO FURTHER ITS OUTREACH PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathryn Clarke President | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $112,010 |
FR Darragh Connolly Vice President/chaplain | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $22,250 |
Karla Fiaoni Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Eustace Mita Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Bryan Baird Director | Trustee | 3 | $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 | $355,867 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $355,867 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $6 |
| 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 | $65,588 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $428,883 |
| 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 | $121,550 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $151,304 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,426 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $59,780 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $900 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,693 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,497 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,058 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $33,609 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,799 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $699 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,321 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $420 |
| Total functional expenses | $414,630 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $26,556 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,240 |
| 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 | $121,807 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,537 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $165,140 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,726 |
| 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 | $11,236 |
| Total liabilities | $17,962 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $147,178 |
| 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 | $165,140 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Direction For Our Times has recieved totaling $11,060.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: GENERAL | | $10,000 |
Keymer Foundation St Cloud, MN PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $60 |
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