Abiding Fathers is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2011. 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, Abiding Fathers employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Abiding Fathers 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, Abiding Fathers generated $280.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $267.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.0% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BIBLICALLY TEACHING MEN THAT GOD HAS GIVEN FATHERS THE RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY TO DISCIPLE THEIR WIFE, CHILDREN AND FUTURE GENERATIONS; AND TO KNOW THE CONSEQUENCES OF ACCEPTING OR REJECTING THIS CHALLENGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ABIDING FATHERS COLLEAGUE INSTITUTE - TRAINING MATURE FATHERS AS COLLEAGUES TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND SUPPORT SO THEY MAY SUCCEED THROUGH SIX 10-WEEK SESSIONS. ABIDING FATHERS WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE TEXAS STATE JAIL SYSTEM TO PROVIDE CURRICULUM TO OVER 1,200 FATHERS.
ABIDING FATHERS, PADRE DE CORAZON, CONDUCTS NUMEROUS PASTORA/KEY LEADERS TRAINING CONFERENCES WITH OVER 400 ATTENDEES. ABIDING FATHERS PRODUCES WEEKLY RADIO PROGRAMS, PODCASTS, AND ONLINE MESSAGES/SERMONS IN DALLAS, TX AND PUERTO RICO THAT REACH AN AUDIENCE OF OVER 1,000 PER WEEK. ABIDING FATHERS RECORDS MANY OF THESE MESSAGES/SERMONS AND POSTS THEM ON THEIR VARIOUS SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS SO THEY CAN BE ACCESSED BY OTHER FATHERS AND GRANDFATHERS.
ABIDING FATHERS HOLDS MONTHLY FATHERS FORUMS WITH OVER 250 ATTENDEES. CERTAIN MESSAGES ARE RECORDED AND POSTED ON DIFFERENT SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS FOR ONLINE ACCESS BY MANY OTHER FATHERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bill Dotson Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Sebastian Sheetz Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sterling Hillman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Clarence Miller Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Pritzkau Board Chairman | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Robyn Bush Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $194,360 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $194,360 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $82,283 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $280,485 |
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. | $33,820 |
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 | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,409 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $16,582 |
Total functional expenses | $267,359 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $152,282 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $152,282 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $152,282 |
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 | $152,282 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Abiding Fathers has recieved totaling $20,650.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $13,450 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $6,000 |
Paticum Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS | $1,200 |
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