Explore God is located in Mechanicsville, VA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Explore God 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 06/2022, Explore God generated $86.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $454.9k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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EXPLORE GOD CREATES AND LEVERAGES QUALITY CONTENT AND MEDIA THAT ENABLES YOUNG ADULTS, SEEKERS, AND CHRISTIANS TO: EXPLORE GOD, EXPERIENCE GOD, ENGAGE IN GOD'S PLAN FOR THEIR LIFE USING CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY, WE FACILITATE SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS, EQUIP CHURCHES TO REACH OUT TO THE NEXT GENERATION, AND PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS AND MINISTRIES TO FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE PRIMARY CHARITABLE FOCUS OF EXPLORE GOD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS WE, INC.) AND EXPLORE GOD NETWORK IS TO CREATE AND LEVERAGE QUALITY CONTENT AND MEDIA THAT ENABLES YOUNG ADULTS, SEEKERS, AND CHRISTIANS TO EXPLORE GOD, EXPERIENCE GOD, AND ENGAGE IN GOD'S PLAN FOR THEIR LIFE. USING CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY, WE FACILITATE SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS, EQUIP CHURCHES TO REACH OUT TO THE NEXT GENERATION, AND PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS AND MINISTRIES TO FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION.DURING , FY22 EXPLORE GOD:-REACHED PEOPLE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE TO ANSWER PEOPLE'S QUESTIONS ABOUT GOD AND FAITH AND HELP THEM GROW SPIRITUALLY. -ENGAGED MORE THAN 11 MILLION ENGLISH AND SPANISH-SPEAKING INDIVIDUALS IN 79 COUNTRIES ON SOCIAL MEDIA WITH OUR ARTICLES, VIDEOS, GRAPHICS, AND DISCUSSION QUESTIONS.- RESOURCED CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES ACROSS THE WORLD WITH FREE OUTREACH MATERIALS AND TRAINING.- EQUIPPED DISCUSSION GROUP FACILITATORS ACROSS THE WORLD WITH FREE SERIES MATERIALS AND TRAINING SO THEY COULD HOST SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jeff Growler Director & President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dave Hammock Director & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jamie Radtke Treasurer | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Michelle Diedrich Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $85,593 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $20,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $85,593 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $86,278 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $18,000 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $11,392 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,496 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $33,630 |
Advertising and promotion | $914 |
Office expenses | $2,369 |
Information technology | $61,943 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $22,260 |
Insurance | $1,079 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $454,931 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Explore God has recieved totaling $201,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
E3 Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $195,000 |
Honey Foundation Richmond, VA PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $6,000 |
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