Ransom Ministries Inc, operating under the name Ransom Cafe, is located in Mobile, AL. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (M40) the organization is classified as: Safety Education, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ransom Cafe employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ransom Cafe 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, Ransom Cafe generated $583.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $575.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.7% 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:
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TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO UTILIZE THEIR GOD-GIVEN GIFTS AND TALENTS IN THEIR CAREER AND COMMUNITY THROUGH RANSOM REPROGRAM AND RANSOM RECYCLING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS RANSOM MINISTRIES HAS TRANSITIONED AWAY FROM CAFES FEEDING THE HUNGRY. THOSE CAFE MINISTRIES HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO THE CHURCHES WHERE THEY WERE LOCATED. NOW RANSOM MINISTRIES HAS BEGUN A JOB TRAINING PROGRAM CALLED REPROGRAM. THIS IS A JOB READINESS AND LIFE SKILL TRAINING PROGRAM THAT SEEKS TO HELP STUDENTS MOVE OUT OF DEPENDENCE AND INTO FULFILLING CAREERS. THEY ALSO HAVE A PROGRAM CALLED RANSOM RECYCLING. THIS IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE THAT PROVIDES REPROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH ENTRY LEVEL EMPLOYMENT AND MENTORSHIP IN THEIR JOURNEY TO BECOME QUALITY EMPLOYEES. IN 2019, 132 PEOPLE MATRICULATED THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Matt Armbruster Exec Director | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $39,623 |
John Mccrory Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Blake Martin Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Pack President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Beaverstock Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Johannah Bullard Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $68,750 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $198,486 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $267,236 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $316,085 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $583,321 |
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. | $57,219 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,714 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $308,338 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,863 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $25,554 |
Office expenses | $5,312 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $52,284 |
Travel | $16,531 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $9,959 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,683 |
Insurance | $8,145 |
All other expenses | $7,429 |
Total functional expenses | $575,877 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $121,468 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $175,460 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $296,928 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,021 |
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 | $260,927 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $266,948 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $29,980 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $296,928 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ransom Ministries Inc has recieved totaling $86,383.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $86,383 |
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The Sustainable Workplace Alliance Inc Lake Wales, FL | $286,147 | $2,031,488 |
Sunshine Safety Council Inc South Daytona, FL | $803,589 | $1,455,375 |
Suncoast Safety Council Inc Clearwater, FL | $1,218,125 | $1,576,352 |
National Safe Boating Council Inc Clearwater, FL | $869,297 | $1,091,134 |
Ransom Ministries Inc Mobile, AL | $296,928 | $583,321 |
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