Alexandrian Forum Inc, operating under the name Watermark Gospel, is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The organization was established in 2013. 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 12/2022, Watermark Gospel employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Watermark Gospel 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 12/2022, Watermark Gospel generated $151.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $482.4k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ALEXANDRIAN FORUM (DBA WATERMARK GOSPEL) IS A NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES LIFE-CHANGING BIBLICAL TEACHING AND CLASSICAL LITERARY TRAINING. OUR UNIQUE APPROACH TO READING THE BIBLE EMPHASIZES THE GOSPEL IN EVERY BIBLICAL STORY. THROUGH VISUAL AND AUDIO MEDIA, AS WELL AS LECTURES, CLASSES, AND SEMINARS, WE ILLUSTRATE HOW THE STORIES OF THE GREAT HEROES AND HEROINES OF SCRIPTURE FROM GENESIS TO REVELATION POINT TO JESUS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
CREATION OF SHORT, 3 TO 5 MINUTE, EDUCATIONAL BIBLICAL ANIMATION VIDEOS FOR THE USE OF GENERAL AUDIENCES ONLINE AND FOR THE USE OF LIVE AND IN-PERSON BIBLE STUDY GROUPS AND CLASSES
SEMINARS AND WEEKLY CLASSES AND STUDIES ON THE BIBLE. THE FOCUS WAS ON TRAINING MINISTERS AND LAYPEOPLE IN A LITERARY AND GOSPEL-CENTERED APPROACH TO SCRIPTURE.
DEVELOPMENT AND BUILD OF A CUSTOM, PROPRIETARY WEBSITE PLATFORM TO SERVE AS A COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE LEARNING RESOURCE FOR THE MINISTRY'S UNIQUE CONTENT; IT INCLUDES FULL CMS CONTROL, MOBILE AND DESKTOP FRIENDLY EXPERIENCES AND A RESTFUL API.
DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION OF BIBLICAL RESOURCES FOR PERSONAL ENRICHMENT & TRAINING IN A GOSPEL-CENTERED APPROACH TO SCRIPTURE. THESE INCLUDED BIBLE STUDY VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDINGS AND HANDOUTS, AND DEVELOPMENT OF WRITTEN MATERIALS FOR BIBLE STUDY SUCH AS TEXTBOOKS, LESSON GUIDES, DEVOTIONALS, EBOOKS, ESSAYS, ETC...
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Warren Gage President | 40 | $30,000 | |
Leah Gage Secretary Treasurer | 40 | $75,000 | |
William Davell Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Thomas Hendrikse Chairman | 1 | $0 | |
Sam Kastensmidt Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Hector Padron Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $151,516 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $130 |
Total Revenue | $151,646 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $105,000 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $377,380 |
Total expenses | $482,380 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $40,158 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $40,158 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $40,158 |