Mark Driscoll Ministries

The information for Mark Driscoll Ministries is as of the organization's most recent filing in June 2020. This organization is located in Tulsa, OK. It has been in existence for 5 years, following its founding in 2015.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

Mark Driscoll Ministries' NTEE code is X20. The "X" tells us that the organization is classified along with Religion-Related organizations. The "20" tells us that the organization is a Christianity organization. The NTEE describes Christianity organizations as religious organizations that provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Every organization is also governed by a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code. The most common type is a 501(c)(3) organization. However, there are actually 29 different types of organizations that are identified by the Internal Revenue Code. This organization happens to be a 501(c)(3) organization. The IRS describes these organizations as those engaged in Religious, Educational, Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Public Safety, Amateur Sports, or Prevention of Cruelty to Children or Animals work.

Perhaps the most accurate way to get a sense of what the organization hopes to achieve is by looking at its mission. The mission of Mark Driscoll Ministries is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Program Areas

Through conducted speaking engagements at various churches and events throughout the United States, the organization developed ministry resources such as teaching materials, sermons and writings, and provided leadership and consulting for the development of ministries and churches.

Organization Staffing

Mark Driscoll Ministries is run by Mark Driscoll, who is the President. The organization has 1 employee, of whom 1 is paid more than $100k per year (according to the organization's most recent 990 tax filing). There are no volunteers supporting the paid staff.

Board Governance

Mark Driscoll Ministries is well-governed. The organization has three voting members and two independent members, so there is a clear balance of power. Additionally, potential conflicts of interest do not exist, and the organization has not delegated management to an outside firm. Board and committee meetings are documented, and the organization has a conflict of interest policy that requires disclosure of any potential conflicts. Furthermore, the organization substantiates and reviews both leadership and officer salaries. However, the organization does not have a written whistleblower policy, a document retention policy, or provide copies of the 990 to the board prior to filing. Despite this, Mark Driscoll Ministries is well-governed and has taken steps to ensure transparency and accountability.

Organization Growth

Mark Driscoll Ministries has seen growth over the past two years. Contributions & Grants Received, Other Revenue, Total Revenue and Employee Salaries have all increased over this time period, while Total Expenses have decreased. The number of employees has stayed the same.