Greater Things
- Assets
- $506.1k
- Revenue
- $343.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
- Founding
- 12/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-5538716
Organization Overview
Greater Things is located in Knoxville, TN. 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, Greater Things employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Things 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, Greater Things generated $343.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $318.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 19.2% per year over the past 5 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
GREATER THINGS IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY BUILDING FOR CHRISTIAN PURPOSES; TO EMPOWER AND EQUIP WOMEN AND MEN IN THEIR EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH; PROVIDING TOOLS, RESOURCES AND INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING THAT EQUIPS AND ENABLES PRODUCTIVE, HEALTHY AND BIBLICAL LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GREATER THINGS HOSTED MULTIPLE OFF-SITE EVENTS IN 2023 THAT WERE OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY THAT REACHED ROUGHLY 350 PEOPLE AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS. THESE EVENTS INCLUDED A MARRIAGE RETREAT WITH ROUGHLY (20) COUPLES, A WOMEN'S FALL RETREAT WITH ROUGHLY (30) WOMEN IN ATTENDANCE. WE HOSTED A MEN'S RETREAT WITH (12) MEN, A WOMEN'S SPRING RETREAT, A WOMAN'S ALL DAY INTENSIVE TRAINING (ROUGHLY 75 WOMEN IN ATTENDANCE AT EACH) AND ANOTHER COMMUNITY EVENT NEAR CHRISTMAS WITH ROUGHLY (120) PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE. ALL OF THESE EVENTS SUPPORTED OUR OVERALL MISSION TO STRENGTHEN AND EMPOWER WOMEN (AND MEN) AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL TRAINING AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES.
PROGRAMMING EVENTS WERE RUN IN THE GREATER THINGS BUILDING AT 6812 BAUM DR THAT REACHED ROUGHLY (90) PEOPLE EVER WEEK. THESE INCLUDED FIVE STANDING WEEKLY MEETINGS THAT OFFER SMALL AND SAFE COMMUNITIES TO BUILD TRUST AND CONFIDENCE: SUNDAY NIGHT, TUESDAY NIGHT, WEDNESDAY DAY, WEDNESDAY NIGHT, THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY MORNING. ADDITIONALLY, SEVERAL ONE-TIME LARGER GROUP GATHERINGS WERE HELD, INCLUDING A WOMEN'S TRAINING EVENT, FINANCIAL BUDGETING CLASES FOR WOMEN AND COUPLES, AND HOLIDAY GATHERINGS FOR PALM SUNDAY, EASTER, THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS. ALL OF THESE EVENTS SUPPORTED OUR OVERALL MISSION TO STRENGTHEN AND EMPOWER WOMEN MEN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL TRAINING AND VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH IN SAFE COMMUNITY.
PART OF THE MISSION OF GREATER THINGS IS TO ELEVATE WOMEN IN THEIR CAREERS, GOALS AND AMBITIONS. WE PROVIDE OFFICE SPACE AND MEETING SPACE BELOW FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR WOMEN-LED STARTUP BUSINESSES AND MINISTRIES. AS PART OF THEIR INFORMAL PARTNERSHIP WITH GREATER THINGS, WE PROVIDE ONE ON ONE AND GROUP MENTORSHIP, VARIOUS SMALL BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL TRAINING, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS EXPOSURE FOR THEIR BUSINESS AND MINISTRY WITHIN THE GREATER THINGS COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. IN 2023 WE OFFERED SPACE TO (8) DIFFERENT WOMEN-LED BUSINESS OR MINISTRIES. NOTE ON EXPENSES: WE COUNT ALL OF THE EXPENSES FOR THIS PROGRAM IN OUR RENT & UTILITIES FOR OUR BUILDING ELSEWHERE IN THIS 990.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura Jones Collins Secretary/treasurer And Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $4,780 |
Jana Spicka President And Board Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $0 |
Charles Spicka Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $896 |
Beth Hungerford Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jana Spicka President And Board Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $0 |
Laura Jones Collins Secretary/treasurer And Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $4,780 |
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 | $215,974 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $215,974 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $94,008 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $33,820 |
| 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 | $343,802 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $5,676 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $896 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $35,488 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,715 |
| Fees for services: Management | $84,846 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,907 |
| Office expenses | $17,916 |
| Information technology | $2,250 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $130,533 |
| Travel | $3,677 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,477 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,318 |
| All other expenses | $3,480 |
| Total functional expenses | $318,883 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,217 |
| 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 | $499,900 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $506,117 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,290 |
| 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 | $417,090 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $428,380 |
| 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 | $26,460 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $51,277 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $506,117 |