Unknown Nations
- Assets
- $5.7m
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 41
- Location
- Comstock Park, MI
- Founding
- 09/1995
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 38-3213457
Organization Overview
Unknown Nations, operating under the name World Mission, is located in Comstock Park, MI. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2023, World Mission employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Mission 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 06/2023, World Mission generated $6.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.8m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.7% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
UNKNOWN NATIONS IS A CHRISTIAN NONPROFIT FOCUSED ON REACHING THE UNREACHED IN AREAS THAT ARE LESS THAN 2% CHRISTIAN. THESE ARE THE MOST ZERO-ACCESS, BARRIER RIDDEN, SPOKEN WORD RELIANT PEOPLE GROUPS ON THE PLANET. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH OUR THREE STRATEGIC INITIATIVES OF CREATING PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE WORD OF GOD, TARGETED HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS AND DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DISTRIBUTION OF THE TREASURE IN THE AREA FROM 10 DEGREES TO 40 DEGREES NORTH OF THE EQUATOR (THE 10/40 WINDOW) WHERE THERE IS THE HIGHEST CONCENTRATION OF UNREACHED PEOPLE. THE TREASURE IS SUPPLIED WITH TEACHING AND LISTENING GROUPS ESTABLISHED WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF PLANTING A LOCAL CHURCH
DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING. DISCIPLESHIP CENTERS AND OUTPOSTS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED TO TRAIN THE MOST PROMISING LOCAL LEADERS TO TEACH, ESTABLISH LISTENING GROUPS AND START AN INDIGENOUS CHURCH PLANTING MOVEMENT. THIS DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING CAN RANGE FROM A 1 OR 2 DAY TRAINING SESSION TO A MULTI-YEAR PROGRAM FOR YOUTH.
HUMANITARIAN AID. VERY OFTEN THE UNREACHED AREAS ARE COMPRISED OF PEOPLE LIVING AT A SUBSISTENCE LEVEL. WHEN A NATURAL DISASTER OCCURS (FIRE, FLOOD, DROUGHT, ETC.), OR DISPLACEMENT DUE TO GOVERNMENT OR GROUP PERSECUTION, IT PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE THE HANDS AND FEET OF JESUS THROUGH PROVISION OF HUMANITARIAN AID. WHILE THERE WE ARE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE AND TEACH ABOUT THE LOVE OF CHRIST.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Young Sr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dave Dishaw President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kurt Poll Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sally Vanderploeg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Baker Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Robert Parker Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $164,006 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,232,753 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $913,360 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,396,759 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $642,195 |
| Investment income | $16,570 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $6,000 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,097,611 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$17,817 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$70,002 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,110,009 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $327,920 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $3,565,556 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $461,324 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,173 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $523,657 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,884 |
| Payroll taxes | $62,587 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,909 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,550 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $160,333 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,781 |
| Office expenses | $55,629 |
| Information technology | $43,796 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $80,580 |
| 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 | $20,728 |
| Insurance | $12,942 |
| All other expenses | $13,614 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,791,092 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,360,396 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,537,504 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $38,587 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $547,353 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $138,402 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,053,552 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $33,260 |
| Total assets | $5,709,054 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $372,319 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $33,582 |
| 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 | $33,214 |
| Total liabilities | $439,115 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,301,167 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $968,772 |
| 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 | $5,709,054 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Unknown Nations has awarded $324,033 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LEGACY THRIFT CENTERS PURPOSE: RENT | $20,283 |
HBS INC PURPOSE: DONATED USE OF BUILDING AT FMV | $218,750 |
NEPALI SPEAKING COMMUNITY CHURCH PURPOSE: MISSION PROJECT, NEPAL MINISTRIES. | $85,000 |