Set Free Ministries
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Founding
- 01/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 38-3497803
Organization Overview
Set Free Ministries is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Set Free Ministries employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Set Free 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 12/2021, Set Free Ministries generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.8% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING TO TEACH PEOPLE TO KNOW AND LIVE THEIR DAILY LIVES BY THE WORD OF GOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DOMESTIC MINISTRY: SET FREE MINISTRIES (SFM) PROVIDES BIBLICAL COUNSELING SERVICES THAT APPLY BIBLICAL TRUTH AND REMOVE SPIRITUAL BARRIERS RESULTING IN DEEPENING RELATIONSHIPS WITH JESUS CHRIST. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH "FREEDOM APPOINTMENTS" OF WHICH THERE WERE OVER 400 PARTICIPANTS, IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. ADDITIONALLY, SFM PROVIDED INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES THE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS WORKING OUT OF THE LOCAL OFFICE WERE PROVIDED IN 2 SESSIONS REACHING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 INDIVIDUALS.
INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY: SET FREE MINISTRIES (SFM) PROVIDES TRAINING IN FREEDOM IN CHRIST PRINCIPLES IN CHURCHES IN UGANDA, BURUNDI, KENYA, MYANMAR, MIZORAM, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA AND DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. MISSION TRIPS ARE CONDUCTED TO UGANDA AND KENYA TO ASSIST IN THE WORK. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE SIGNIFICANT GRANTS FOR FOOD, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, LAND PURCHASE, CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOLS AND ORPHANAGES, AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND LOCAL CHURCHES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dean Vander Mey Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $116,865 |
Todd Ponstein President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Windemuller Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Bush Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Noor Sr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Tuuk Director | 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 | $1,885,420 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $50,250 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,885,420 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $801 |
| Investment income | $8,568 |
| 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 | $1,902,924 |
| 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 | $836,901 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $121,248 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $419,969 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,456 |
| Payroll taxes | $43,172 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,940 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,769 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $34,594 |
| Office expenses | $39,712 |
| Information technology | $20,981 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $58,151 |
| Travel | $30,435 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,204 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,552 |
| Insurance | $6,737 |
| All other expenses | $18,939 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,734,617 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,868,045 |
| 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 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $25,510 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,893,555 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,047 |
| 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 | $26,047 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,166,745 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $700,763 |
| 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 | $1,893,555 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Set Free Ministries has recieved totaling $71,250.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: EVANGELISM | $60,250 |
Press On Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
Luke And Whitney Pent Foundation Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: HELPING PEOPLE FINDING FREEDOM IN CHRIST | $1,000 |
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