Twelfth Step Ministry Inc

“In may 2024, the organization became aware of a fraud incident involving a phishing scheme. The fraud resulted in the misdirection of approximately 485,000 intended for payment for a construction contractor. The organization is actively pursuing all possible avenues to recover the funds, including working with financial institutions and law enforcement. As of december 31, 2024, the organization has recovered approximately 133,000. The organization recorded an accounts receivable and a corresponding allowance for credit losses of 352,526 for the remaining balance.”

“Twelfth step ministry has one member, lovers lane united methodist church.”

“Twelfth step ministry's board of directors are elected by lovers lane united methodist church.”

“The form 990 is prepared by a third party cpa who provides the form to the organization for review. The board officers are provided a copy to review, discuss and make any necessary changes. Upon receiving approval, the cpa firm processes the return for signature and filing and provides an electronic copy to the board.”

“Each director, principal officer, or any member with governing board delegated powers, must disclose any existence of a financial interest to the board of directors or executive committee. The board or executive committee will meet to discuss and vote to decide if a conflict of interest exists. The person with the potential conflict is to be recused from involvement in any discussion or decision for determining if the conflict exists.”

“Twelfth step ministry considers outside compensation data when determining the compensation packackage for officers, executive directors, and other top management officials. The final compensation package is determined by the members of the board who are independent to the individual being compensated.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“The twelfth step ministry at the center for spiritual development is a safe, inclusive community which provides hope, help, support, education and training for individuals, families, and professionals in the recovery community of north texas.”

“Twelfth step ministry continues to host meetings for 12 step fellowships. Typically on any given month there will be 1500 participants who attend meetings in person and 500 visits virtually at temporary locations due to the organization's main facility being under construction. In addition to hosting meetings, as a trusted resource to partners in the recovery community, the ministry assists families and individuals referred to them. Clinical providers know the ministry will help families and individuals select an appropriate meeting, sober living options and other treatment providers. Ministry staff meet with families and individuals and offer them a safe, confidential, and non-clinical environment to discuss challenges and concerns. Staff describe how 12 step meetings are run, the benefits of sober living and recovery and offer hope for the future.”

“The compensation reported on parts vii and ix for the executive director was paid to lovers lane united methodist church as reimbursement for the compensation paid to the executive director by the church. As such, the filing organization does not have a requirement to file forms 941, 944, or w-3 to report the compensation as shown in parts vii and ix.”