Friends Of The Great Commission
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $5.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Founding
- 09/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-5506318
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Great Commission is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Friends Of The Great Commission employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Great Commission 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 12/2023, Friends Of The Great Commission generated $5.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 74.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 72.3% 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.
Since 2021, Friends Of The Great Commission has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $767,926. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SIMPLIFY MINISTRY AND MISSION BY PROVIDING DONOR, ADMIN, AND COMPLIANCE EXPERTISE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FRIENDS OF THE GREAT COMMISSION'S PRIMARY PROGRAM IS TO ASSIST PEOPLE, PROJECTS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE CARRYING OUT MISSIONS AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE PURPOSE OF ADVANCING THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, HELPING TO IMPROVE EDUCATION, AND HELPING TO PROVIDE RELIEF FROM POVERTY. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PROGRAM IS TO COLLECT DONATIONS AND DISTRIBUTE THEM TO THOSE CONDUCTING MISSIONARY WORK AROUND THE WORLD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed President (part Year) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Chairman/founder | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Member At Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Member At Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Member At Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $90,250 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,266,988 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,357,238 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $222,902 |
| Investment income | $41,592 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $785 |
| 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 | $11,848 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,634,560 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $159,369 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $3,131,211 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,719 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,719 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $189,843 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $15,062 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,005 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $42,222 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $910,723 |
| Advertising and promotion | $66,715 |
| Office expenses | $99,942 |
| Information technology | $54,766 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $53,572 |
| Travel | $84,568 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,589 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,253,563 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $998,731 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $270,134 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,265 |
| 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 | $5,819 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $523,262 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $53,830 |
| Total assets | $1,854,041 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,082 |
| 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 | $140,096 |
| Total liabilities | $181,178 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$37,691 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,710,554 |
| 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 | $1,854,041 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The Great Commission has awarded $159,369 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
HOPE OF AFRICA PURPOSE: Program support | $74,643 |
CAREY INTERNATIONAL PASTORAL TRAINING PURPOSE: Program support | $23,115 |
PIONEERS PURPOSE: Program support | $36,752 |
SHALOM CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES PURPOSE: Program support | $17,409 |
GLOBAL NEWS ALLIANCE PURPOSE: Program support | $7,450 |