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Purpose Institute Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 04-3615764

Aug 01, 2020 to Jul 31, 2021 • Filed on Feb 02, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.PURPOSEINSTITUTE.COM
PO Box 6433Canton, OH 44706

(800) 735-7956

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

50th percentile

8.4%

Higher net margin than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$39,616

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.7% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

74th percentile

34%

Faster asset growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

38th percentile

-10%

Faster revenue growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets72nd percentile

Assets

Up

$151,826

Up $38,797 (+34%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$145,020

Up $34,340 (+31%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$6,806

Up $4,457 (+190%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin50th percentile

Revenue

Down

$410,282

Down $45,664 (-10%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$375,942

Down $88,019 (-19%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$34,340

Up $42,355 (+528%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth74th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2011: $80,755Liabilities 2011: $9,737Net Assets 2011: $71,0182011Assets 2012: $45,660Liabilities 2012: $7,390Net Assets 2012: $38,2702012Assets 2013: $80,281Liabilities 2013: $6,422Net Assets 2013: $73,8592013Assets 2014: $135,053Liabilities 2014: $20,521Net Assets 2014: $114,5322014Assets 2015: $180,797Liabilities 2015: $7,669Net Assets 2015: $173,1282015Assets 2016: $191,932Liabilities 2016: $3,877Net Assets 2016: $188,0552016Assets 2017: $172,112Liabilities 2017: $14,625Net Assets 2017: $157,4872017Assets 2018: $128,905Liabilities 2018: $7,356Net Assets 2018: $121,5492018Assets 2019: $125,782Liabilities 2019: $7,086Net Assets 2019: $118,6962019Assets 2020: $113,029Liabilities 2020: $2,349Net Assets 2020: $110,6802020Assets 2021: $151,826Liabilities 2021: $6,806Net Assets 2021: $145,0202021Assets 2022: $116,837Liabilities 2022: $2,325Net Assets 2022: $114,5122022Assets 2023: $100,850Liabilities 2023: $16,659Net Assets 2023: $84,1912023Assets 2024: $95,697Liabilities 2024: $9,877Net Assets 2024: $85,8202024Assets 2025: $55,943Liabilities 2025: $8,840Net Assets 2025: $47,1032025

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$151,826
Liabilities$6,806
Net Assets$145,020
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth38th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $348,570Expenses 2011: $329,688Net Income 2011: $18,8822011Revenue 2012: $364,352Expenses 2012: $397,099Net Income 2012: -$32,7472012Revenue 2013: $406,248Expenses 2013: $370,659Net Income 2013: $35,5892013Revenue 2014: $503,241Expenses 2014: $462,568Net Income 2014: $40,6732014Revenue 2015: $520,290Expenses 2015: $465,864Net Income 2015: $54,4262015Revenue 2016: $480,342Expenses 2016: $465,415Net Income 2016: $14,9272016Revenue 2017: $504,530Expenses 2017: $535,098Net Income 2017: -$30,5682017Revenue 2018: $475,262Expenses 2018: $511,200Net Income 2018: -$35,9382018Revenue 2019: $517,334Expenses 2019: $520,187Net Income 2019: -$2,8532019Revenue 2020: $455,946Expenses 2020: $463,961Net Income 2020: -$8,0152020Revenue 2021: $410,282Expenses 2021: $375,942Net Income 2021: $34,3402021Revenue 2022: $405,096Expenses 2022: $435,604Net Income 2022: -$30,5082022Revenue 2023: $963,079Expenses 2023: $993,400Net Income 2023: -$30,3212023Revenue 2024: $859,530Expenses 2024: $857,901Net Income 2024: $1,6292024Revenue 2025: $907,937Expenses 2025: $946,654Net Income 2025: -$38,7172025

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$410,282
Expenses$375,942
Net Income$34,340
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2020 to Jul 31, 2021
Signed
Feb 2, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$410,282
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Training in ministerial studies and leadership provided to pastors and ministers.

Training in ministerial studies and leadership provided to pastors and ministers

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$59,703$130,906▲ $71,203
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$49,972$20,920▼ $29,052
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,354--
Total Assets$113,029$151,826▲ $38,797
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,349$6,806▲ $4,457
Total Liabilities$2,349$6,806▲ $4,457
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$110,680$145,020▲ $34,340
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$110,680$145,020▲ $34,340
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$113,029$151,826▲ $38,797

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$20,920$182,231$203,151
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Brian MichaelDirector of Campuses-$39,616$39,616
Finis Joe EllisPresidentPT$29,152$29,152
Thomas EllisDirector of Marketing-$9,257$9,257
Dr James LittlesDirector of Academics-$8,557$8,557
Steve SchobertDirector of Operations-$8,433$8,433

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Diana ReedExecutive Board
George SzabolcsiExecutive Board
James LashleyExecutive Board
John PutnamExecutive Board
Sergey TomyevExecutive Board
Tim GaddyExecutive Board
Timothy LeeExecutive Board
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$13,741
Program Service Revenue
$396,230
Investment Income
$311
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$39
Change in Net Assets
$34,340
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$237,021
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$138,921
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$159,195$1,739-$159,195
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$99,507--$99,507
Other Salaries and Wages-$36,518-$36,518
Depreciation Depletion$17,432$11,621-$29,053
Advertising-$13,591-$13,591
All Other Expenses$5,392$2,482-$7,874
Conferences and Meetings-$6,656-$6,656
Office Expenses-$4,928-$4,928
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,400-$4,400
Payroll Taxes-$2,896-$2,896
Insurance-$539-$539
Total Functional Expenses$286,837$89,105$0$375,942
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI Line 2

“Thomas Ellis is the son of Finis Ellis”

Part VI Line 8A

“The Board of Trustees record minutes of each meeting”

Part VI Line 8A

“held throughout the year”

Part VI Line 8B

“All meetings held are documented”

Part VI Line 10B

“See Sch O”

Part VI Line 11B

“CPA prepares the Form 990 and board members may review”

Part VI Line 11B

“upon request.”

Part VI Line 15A or B

“All officer compensation is determined by the board of trustees.”

Part VI Line 15A or B

“Compensation of similar organizations is used to determine compensation”

Part VI Line 19

“The governing documents and financial statements are available”

Part VI Line 19

“to the public unpon request to view them at the organization.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Purpose Institute Inc
EIN
04-3615764
In Care Of
% Finis Joe Ellis
Phone
8007357956
Address
PO BOX 6433, CANTON, OH 44706

Signing Officer

Name
Finis Joe Ellis
Title
President
Phone
8007357956
Signed
2022-02-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Finis Joe Ellis
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Delano Sherley & Associates
Address
8366 Princeton-Glendale Rd, Suite B5, West Chester, OH 45069
Preparer
Alexander Sherley CPA
Phone
5137371314
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Section B Line 10B

“The organization conducts training in several locations, each location”

Section B Line 10B

“meets eight times a year. Each location is considered a campis, but there”

Section B Line 10B

“is no formal reporting for each campus to the home office as all”

Section B Line 10B

“administration of the classes is conducted online”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2held throughout the year
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3All meetings held are documented
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5CPA prepares the Form 990 and board members may review
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7All officer compensation is determined by the board of trustees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Compensation of similar organizations is used to determine compensation
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9The governing documents and financial statements are available
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10to the public unpon request to view them at the organization.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11The organization conducts training in several locations, each location
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12meets eight times a year. Each location is considered a campis, but there
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt13is no formal reporting for each campus to the home office as all
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$151,826
Liabilities
$6,806
Net assets
$145,020
Revenue
$410,282
Expenses
$375,942
Net income
$34,340
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.09$0.47$9.08$9.47$0.39
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.10$0.86$8.60$8.58$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.17$0.84$9.63$9.93$0.30
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$0.02$1.15$4.05$4.36$0.31
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.52$0.07$1.45$4.10$3.76$0.34
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.02$1.11$4.56$4.64$0.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.26$0.07$1.19$5.17$5.20$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.07$1.22$4.75$5.11$0.36
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.72$0.15$1.57$5.05$5.35$0.31
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.92$0.04$1.88$4.80$4.65$0.15
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.81$0.08$1.73$5.20$4.66$0.54
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.35$0.21$1.15$5.03$4.63$0.41
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.80$0.06$0.74$4.06$3.71$0.36
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.46$0.07$0.38$3.64$3.97$0.33
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.81$0.10$0.71$3.49$3.30$0.19