Christian Services Inc Of America

Organization Overview

Christian Services Inc Of America is located in Hattiesburg, MS. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Christian Services Inc Of America employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Christian Services Inc Of America 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 12/2021, Christian Services Inc Of America generated $874.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $906.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF CHRISTIAN SERVICES IS TO BREAK CHAINS OF BONDAGE, BRING HOPE, & CHANGE LIVES THROUGH THE PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION OF GOD'S LOVE - THROUGH FEEDING PROGRAMS, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, RESIDENTIAL HOMELESS/RECOVERY PROGRAM, SELF-IMPROVEMENT CLASSES, THRIFT STORE, FOOD DISTRIBUTION & COMMUNITY EVENTS. OUR GOAL IS TO SEE A UNIFIED BODY OF CHRIST REACHING SOULS AND HELPING THOSE IN NEED.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SOUP KITCHEN: ONE HOT MEAL IS SERVED 5 DAYS EACH WEEK IN A CENTRALLY LOCATED DINING ROOM CALLED THE SOUP KITCHEN AND DELIVERED TO THE HOME-BOUND, ELDERLY, AND DISABLED THROUGH OUR MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM. IN 2021, 150,131 MEALS WERE SERVED TOGETHER WITH LOVE, COMPASSION AND PRAYER. THE SOUP KITCHEN PROGRAM IS MANNED PRIMARILY BY OVER 156 LOCAL VOLUNTEERS, LIBERTY MINISTRY STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKERS, GUIDED BY A KITCHEN MANAGER, ASSISTANT MANAGER, AND A FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR.


LIBERTY MINISTRIES: THE HOMELESS LODGING & RECOVERY PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, LOVING, DISCIPLINED ENVIRONMENT FOR HOMELESS OR ADDICTED MEN TO LIVE, LEARN, AND BREAK FREE FROM LIFE-CONTROLLING PROBLEMS. IN 2021, 33 MEN WERE HOUSED FOR 2,942 NIGHTS. THE PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED BY A PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND TWO RESIDENTIAL STAFF MEMBERS. STUDENTS COMMIT TO ONE YEAR OF RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY AND PARTICIPATE DAILY IN DESIGNATED STUDIES, COUNSELING, AND WORK-THERAPY PROGRAMS. SENIOR STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND ENCOURAGED TO MENTOR THE NEWER STUDENTS.


LOVING HANDS MINISTRY: OUR BENEVOLENCE FUND PROVIDED EMERGENCY AID FOR GROCERIES, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, MEDICINE, ETC. TO 4,568 INDIVIDUALS IN 1,569 FAMILIES DURING 2021. OVER 175 APPLICATIONS WERE PROCESSED EACH MONTH. COSTS INCLUDE OPERATIONAL EXPENSES AND SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS. APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE ARE TAKEN BY VOLUNTEERS, WHO COMPASSIONATELY GATHER INFORMATION REGARDING A CLIENT'S CIRCUMSTANCES AND ARE ABLE TO PRAY WITH THE CLIENT, AS WELL. APPLICATIONS ARE PROCESSED AND APPROVED BY THE CSI STAFF. A SPECIAL UTILITY GRANT FROM PRVEPA HELPED TO COVER SOME OF THE SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE EXPENSES.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE: AN OUTREACH STORE THAT SELLS AND DISTRIBUTES DONATED ITEMS, TEACHING EVENTS, AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Marguerite West
CEO
$42,726
George Azar
President
$0
Adam Calhoun
Vice Chairman
$0
Debbie Azar
Director
$0
Tom Montgomery
Director
$0
Kathryn Franklin
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$71,451
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$16,205
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$633,677
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $114,465
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$721,333
Total Program Service Revenue$18,338
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $2,750
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$3,453
Net Income from Fundraising Events $4,038
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $131,638
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $874,644

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Christian Services Inc Of America has awarded $52,950 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

PETAL CHILDREN'S TASK FORCE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Petal, MS

PURPOSE: FEEDING CLIENTS

$20,850

EDWARDS ST MISSION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Hattiesburg, MS

PURPOSE: FEEDING CLIENTS

$11,400

MISSION THE CROSS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Laurel, MS

PURPOSE: FEEDING CLIENTS

$9,450

Chunky, MS

PURPOSE: FEEDING CLIENTS

$6,075

MT CARMEL MINISTRIES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Hattiesburg, MS

PURPOSE: FEEDING CLIENTS

$5,175
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Christian Services Inc Of America has recieved totaling $4,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Lilies Of The Field Ministries Inc

Hattiesburg, MS

PURPOSE: MINISTRY DONATION

$2,000
Louis Lou Ann And Melissa Poynter Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$2,000
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