International Messengers is located in Clear Lake, IA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (X21) the organization is classified as: Protestant, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, International Messengers employed 92 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. International Messengers 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, International Messengers generated $6.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.2% 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
I.M. IS AN EVANGELICAL MISSIONS ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF INTERNATIONAL STAFF. WE ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS THROUGH PARTNERING WITH LOCAL CHURCHES TO RENEW, TRAIN AND MOBILIZE BELIEVERS FOR ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN REACHING THE WORLD FOR CHRIST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INTERNATIONAL MESSENGERS NORMALLY CONDUCTS OVER 40 EVANGELISTIC SHORT-TERM MINISTRIES EACH YEAR, SENDS OVER 300 NORTH AMERICANS ON SHORT-TERM MISSIONARY ENDEAVORS, SUPPORTS OVER 175 FULL-TIME MISSIONARIES AROUND THE WORLD, AND CONDUCTS NEARLY 100 EVENTS DESIGNED TO CHALLENGE AND DISCIPLE THE NORTH AMERICAN CHURCH--THESE INCLUDE PREACHING IN CHURCHES, SPEAKING AT CAMPS, CONDUCTING RETREATS, PRAYER SERVICES, MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT MINISTRIES, AND VARIOUS TYPES OF MISSIONS PRESENTATIONS. THE GOALS OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE TWO-FOLD: 1) TO REACH MORE PEOPLE WITH THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT HAVING A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST, AND 2) TO ENCOURAGE AND EQUIP PEOPLE TO BE A PART OF SHARING THAT GOOD NEWS WITH OTHERS. MUCH OF THE WORK WE DO IS MEASURED IN INTANGIBLES RATHER THAN IN STATISTICAL DATA. THE NUMBERS ABOVE GIVE SOME IDEA OF THE SCOPE OF THE WORK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ed Kleiman Member/staff | Trustee | 40 | $112,717 |
Brent Howland Member/staff | Trustee | 40 | $91,385 |
Darwin Anderson Member/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $77,629 |
Jeff O'connell Member | Trustee | 0 | $24,025 |
J Paul Schmidt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $21,730 |
Steve Sharp Member/staff | Trustee | 20 | $4,980 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $6,936,972 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $29,141 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,936,972 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $9,963 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$244 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,946,691 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $312,397 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $96,790 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,174,492 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $137,525 |
Payroll taxes | $159,322 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,487 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,986 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $95,718 |
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 | $39,927 |
Insurance | $17,671 |
All other expenses | $147,361 |
Total functional expenses | $6,255,460 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,108,688 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,352,967 |
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 | $109,573 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $240,429 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $12,858 |
Investments—other securities | $1,024,432 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,932,816 |
Total assets | $5,781,763 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $114,662 |
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 | $114,662 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,111,118 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,555,983 |
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 | $5,781,763 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that International Messengers has recieved totaling $1,300.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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B E C K Foundation West Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: TO BE USED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT MISSION WORK | $1,300 |
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