Gods Not Dead Foundation
- Assets
- $3.3m
- Revenue
- -$1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 52
- Location
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Founding
- 08/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-1162397
Organization Overview
Gods Not Dead Foundation is located in Scottsdale, AZ. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Gods Not Dead Foundation employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gods Not Dead Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BE A LEADER IN PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING CHRISTIAN FAMILY-FRIENDLY MEDIA THAT (CONT'D ON SCH O) INSPIRES AND ENGAGES WORLDWIDE, AND SUPPORTING MEDIA, TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS THAT SERVE THE SAME GOALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GOD'S NOT DEAD FOUNDATION (GNDF) CONTINUES TO SERVE INCREASING NUMBERS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AS IT RELATES TO ITS RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THE BOARD DECIDED TO DIVEST ITS INTEREST IN THE STREAMING VIDEO ON DEMAND (SVOD) OPERATION AT THE END OF 2020 AFTER BEING APPROACHED WITH A PURCHASE OFFER BY A MAJOR, WORLDWIDE COMPANY. THIS TRANSACTION WAS FINALIZED IN DECEMBER OF 2020 AND COMPLETED IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2021. THIS DIVESTITURE ALLOWED GNDF TO SUPPORT OTHER TELEVISION PROGRAMS, FILM PRODUCTION, STREAMING SERVICES AND MULTI-MEDIA SERVICES AS WELL AS TO BEGIN GRANT-MAKING DECISIONS RELATIVE TO ORGANIZATIONS GENERATING THIS TYPE OF MATERIAL FOR THE PURPOSES OF SPREADING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. THE BOARD IS RE-ORIENTING ITS FUTURE ACTIVITIES IN CONTINUATION OF (CONT'D ON SCH O) ITS MISSION IN A VARIETY OF RELATED AREAS OF MISSION IMPACTING OPPORTUNITIES. DURING 2021 WE BEGAN NEW ACTIVITIES AROUND MEDIA INVESTMENTS AND MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY RELATED GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS ALIGNED WITH OUR MISSIONS. WE EXPECT TO DO MORE OF THIS IN 2022.ONE OF GNDF'S SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IS TO "ADVANCE THE GOSPEL MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH VARIOUS MEDIA". GNDF'S WILL REVISE ITS APPROACH TO ACCOMPLISH THIS BY EXPLORING PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ALIGNED MINISTRIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Creswell Directorto Sept President/board Chair (from Sept) | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Beverly Destefano Secretary (thru Mar) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Searcy President/board Chair (thru Sept) | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kathleen Winn Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Kepes Director (from Mar) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Google Marketing Services | 12/30/20 | $11,421,815 |
Comcast Technology Solutions Platform Development Services | 12/30/20 | $1,918,661 |
Facebook Marketing Services | 12/30/20 | $8,474,138 |
Pure Flix Entertainment Llc Advisory Services | 12/30/20 | $750,000 |
24i Media Usa Llc Platform Development Services | 12/30/20 | $2,616,244 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $35,906 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $35,906 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | -$2,500 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,350,160 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | -$1,312,838 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,000 |
| 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 | $2,435 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $40,129 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $68,016 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20,397 |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,922 |
| Office expenses | $816 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $102,274 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $266,643 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,663,322 |
| 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 | $362,790 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $247,500 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,273,612 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,441 |
| 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 | $18,441 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,255,171 |
| 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 | $3,273,612 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Gods Not Dead Foundation has recieved totaling $25,035.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Impact Investing Charitable Foundation Inc Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: HUMANITARIAN HELP | $15,000 |
The Noblitt Foundation Jackson, MS PURPOSE: TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $35 |
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