Witness To Love Marriage Prep Renewal Ministry is located in Saint Martinville, LA. The organization was established in 2015. 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, Witness To Love Marriage Prep Renewal Ministry employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Witness To Love Marriage Prep Renewal Ministry 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, Witness To Love Marriage Prep Renewal Ministry generated $711.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $715.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 45.8% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LOCAL CHURCHES WITH THE TOOLS TO TRANSFORM EXISTING PROGRAMS OF MARRIAGE PREPARATION INTO WELLSPRINGS OF DYNAMIC MARRIAGE DISCIPLESHIP THAT FOSTER BOTH PARISH CONNECTION AND NURTURE AUTHENTIC ACCOMPANIMENT BEFORE AND AFTER THE WEDDING DAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WITNESS TO LOVE IS A POWERFUL TOOL HELPING PASTORS BETTER PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR MARRIAGE, AS WELL AS HELP RENEW AND REBUILD COMMUNITIES THROUGH OUR LOCAL CHURCHES. FOUNDED IN 2015, THE WITNESS TO LOVE METHODOLOGY IS PROVING TO PREVENT DIVORCE THROUGH SOLID RELATIONSHIPS OF INVOLVEMENT IN CHURCH COMMUNITIES. WITNESS TO LOVE INCORPORATES ACCOMPANIMENT AND MENTORING BETWEEN AN ENGAGED COUPLE AND THEIR "CHOSEN" MENTOR COUPLE AND USES THE LATEST PSYCHOLOGY TECHNIQUES OF "ATTACHMENT THEORY" FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF "RELATIONAL VIRTUE." IN ADDITION TO THE SIGNIFICANT LOWERING OF DIVORCE RATES FOR NEWLY MARRIED COUPLES, THE PROGRAM STRENGTHENS EXISTING MARRIAGES OF MENTOR COUPLES AND DEEPENS BOTH COUPLES'S CONNECTION TO THEIR CHURCHES. THE RESULTS CONTINUE TO BE SEEN THROUGH CONVERSIONS AND INCREASED CHURCH ATTENDANCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mary-Rose Verret President/secretary/co-Exe | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $93,441 |
Ryan Verret Vice-President/co-Executiv | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $93,441 |
Charles Tixier Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Archbishop Gregory Aymond Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mother Agnes Mary Donovan Sv Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
FR Eric Cadin 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 | $345,981 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $345,981 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $43,282 |
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 | $322,306 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $711,569 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $213,382 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,007 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $157,825 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $29,159 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,800 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,351 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $41,542 |
Advertising and promotion | $22,661 |
Office expenses | $22,894 |
Information technology | $58,212 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,321 |
Travel | $28,661 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $52,879 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,330 |
All other expenses | $69,583 |
Total functional expenses | $715,600 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $120,976 |
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 | $9,494 |
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 | $130,470 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,815 |
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 | $19,815 |
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 | $110,655 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $130,470 |