Civic Intelligence

The Encouraging Word Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 20-1829608

Apr 01, 2019 to Mar 31, 2020 • Filed on Jul 22, 2020

PO Box 2110Spartanburg, SC 29304-2110

(864) 699-1765

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

49th percentile

4.7%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$225,313

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.4% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

76th percentile

26%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

69th percentile

13%

Faster revenue growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Assets

Up

$564,150

Up $115,844 (+26%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$484,718

Up $100,470 (+26%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$79,432

Up $15,374 (+24%) from 2019

Revenue

Up

$2,158,101

Up $251,014 (+13%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$2,057,631

Down $40,637 (-1.9%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$100,470

Up $291,651 (+153%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $722,319Liabilities 2011: $5,757Net Assets 2011: $716,5622011Assets 2012: $628,596Liabilities 2012: $8,116Net Assets 2012: $620,4802012Assets 2013: $642,864Liabilities 2013: $63,725Net Assets 2013: $579,1392013Assets 2014: $727,080Liabilities 2014: $62,371Net Assets 2014: $664,7092014Assets 2015: $726,407Liabilities 2015: $17,516Net Assets 2015: $708,8912015Assets 2016: $758,372Liabilities 2016: $19,295Net Assets 2016: $739,0772016Assets 2017: $698,830Liabilities 2017: $20,259Net Assets 2017: $678,5712017Assets 2018: $631,740Liabilities 2018: $56,311Net Assets 2018: $575,4292018Assets 2019: $448,306Liabilities 2019: $64,058Net Assets 2019: $384,2482019Assets 2020: $564,150Liabilities 2020: $79,432Net Assets 2020: $484,7182020Assets 2021: $790,361Liabilities 2021: $50,253Net Assets 2021: $740,1082021Assets 2022: $793,280Liabilities 2022: $55,591Net Assets 2022: $737,6892022Assets 2023: $527,177Liabilities 2023: $63,293Net Assets 2023: $463,8842023Assets 2024: $357,958Liabilities 2024: $30,255Net Assets 2024: $327,7032024Assets 2025: $603,018Liabilities 2025: $10,570Net Assets 2025: $592,4482025

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$564,150
Liabilities$79,432
Net Assets$484,718

Operations Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $1,040,8302011Expenses 2012: $980,1902012Expenses 2013: $996,9242013Revenue 2014: $1,124,415Expenses 2014: $1,038,845Net Income 2014: $85,5702014Revenue 2015: $1,163,453Expenses 2015: $1,119,271Net Income 2015: $44,1822015Revenue 2016: $1,197,896Expenses 2016: $1,167,708Net Income 2016: $30,1882016Revenue 2017: $1,139,066Expenses 2017: $1,199,572Net Income 2017: -$60,5062017Revenue 2018: $1,543,864Expenses 2018: $1,647,006Net Income 2018: -$103,1422018Revenue 2019: $1,907,087Expenses 2019: $2,098,268Net Income 2019: -$191,1812019Revenue 2020: $2,158,101Expenses 2020: $2,057,631Net Income 2020: $100,4702020Revenue 2021: $1,765,394Expenses 2021: $1,510,004Net Income 2021: $255,3902021Revenue 2022: $1,352,254Expenses 2022: $1,354,673Net Income 2022: -$2,4192022Revenue 2023: $1,102,012Expenses 2023: $1,375,816Net Income 2023: -$273,8042023Revenue 2024: $724,061Expenses 2024: $860,243Net Income 2024: -$136,1822024Revenue 2025: $1,103,552Expenses 2025: $838,807Net Income 2025: $264,7452025

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$2,158,101
Expenses$2,057,631
Net Income$100,470
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2019 to Mar 31, 2020
Signed
Jul 22, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$2,181,803
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the encouraging word is to share god's truth with a searching world. It's purpose is to glorify god by teaching and preaching the message of christ to all we can by every available means in such a way that people accept christ and become active followers of jesus through a local christian church. This is done primarily through national television broadcasts of messages by dr. Don wilton. The encouraging word also distributes ministry resources and has a 24 hour toll-free prayer line at (866) 899-word(9673).

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$9,594$293,671▲ $284,077
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$303,158$133,891▼ $169,267
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$40,733$45,971▲ $5,238
Inventories for Sale or Use$42,264$43,877▲ $1,613
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$48,907$43,090▼ $5,817
Intangible Assets$3,650$3,650→ $0
Total Assets$448,306$564,150▲ $115,844
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$64,058$79,432▲ $15,374
Total Liabilities$64,058$79,432▲ $15,374
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$133,029$300,640▲ $167,611
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$251,219$184,078▼ $67,141
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$384,248$484,718▲ $100,470
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$448,306$564,150▲ $115,844

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$6,723$223,867$230,590
Leasehold Improvements$36,367$81,798$118,165
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Mike BatchelorVice President of DevelopmFT$225,313$225,313
Sam DavisExecutive DirectorPT$24,480$24,480

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Donald J WiltonPresident/chairman
Michael N SwaimVice President
Bill StewartDirector
Charles WallDirector
Dave EdwardsDirector
Jimmy GibbsDirector
John FarisDirector
Luanne TaylorDirector
Ron HewittDirector
Sally LoveDirector
Wendy EmerickDirector
Greg EasterlinSecretary/treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Lightquest Media INCMedia/advertising Specialists7666 E 61ST ST SUITE 120, Tulsa, OK 74133$365,751
Mm CommunicationsCommunications1075 MAXWELL MILL RD, Fort Mill, SC 29708$115,296
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,068,883
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$184
Other Revenue
$89,034
All Other Contributions
$2,057,783
Change in Net Assets
$100,470

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,158,101
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,158,101
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,158,101
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,418,348
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$639,283
Total Fundraising Expense$268,176
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$255,497$96,964$172,959$525,420
All Other Expenses$154,604$62,444$12,102$229,150
Office Expenses$118,048$5,398$15,274$138,720
Other Employee Benefits$35,001$10,916$7,617$53,534
Fees for Services Other-$34,620$1,610$36,230
Payroll Taxes$16,651$7,277$8,286$32,214
Pension Plan Contributions$14,351$4,936$8,828$28,115
Information Technology$1,383$21,353-$22,736
Insurance$13,571$4,334$817$18,722
Depreciation Depletion$9,620$1,069-$10,689
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,650-$10,650
Travel$1,254$849$1,740$3,843
Occupancy$1,890$210-$2,100
Fees for Services Legal-$1,420-$1,420
Other Expenses$1,265-$38,943$1,265
Advertising$917--$917
Total Functional Expenses$1,527,015$262,440$268,176$2,057,631

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,057,631
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,057,631
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,057,631
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Other Accrued Expenses$79,432
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

Organization's process to review form 990 the form 990 is prepared by an outside accounting firm. It is first reviewed by the executive director and then presented to the finance team for their review and approval. Form 990 is then presented at the next board of directors meeting for their review and approval. Once the board has approved, the form is signed and filed.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

Every year, the board of directors and employees of the organization are required to review and sign the organization's code of ethics which includes conflict of interests. The personnel committee has oversight responsibility for this policy.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

Comensation process for top officials compensation is determined by the president, chairman of personnel and is approved by the finance team in the annual budget process. Form 990,part vi, line 15b - compensation for officers compensation is determined by the president, chairman of personnel and is approved by the finance team in the annual budget process.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Governing documents, conflict of interest policies and financial statements are not made available to the public.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Encouraging Word Inc
EIN
20-1829608
Phone
8646991765
Address
PO BOX 2110, SPARTANBURG, SC 29304-2110

Signing Officer

Name
Sam Davis
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8646991765
Signed
2020-07-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sam Davis
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Sc
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
10
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Swaimbrown Pa
Address
PO BOX 6404, SPARTANBURG, SC 29304
Preparer
Valerie W Heyde
Phone
8645850176
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990 Part XII, Line 2C

No change from prior year

Form 990 Part IX, Line 24E

Other expenses: bank charges: $15,928 captioning: $23,500 clay shoot: $5,440 contract services: $5,387 dues & subscriptions: $2,938 employee development: $31,213 licenses & fees: $21,559 printed material: $50,016 purchased resources: $25,339 rent: $21,228 supplies: audio: $5,481 shipping: $4,574 website: $13,552 miscellaneous: $2,995

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

The encouraging word evaluates its uncertain tax positions using the provisions defined according to the accounting standards code. Accordingly, a loss contingency is recognized when it is probable that a liability has been incurred as of the date of the financial statements, relative to open tax years, and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Open tax years are considered to be the preceding three tax years for federal and all applicable state returns. The amount recognized is subject to estimate and management judgment with respect to the likely outcome of each uncertain tax position. The amount that is ultimately sustained for an individual uncertain tax position or for all uncertain tax positions in the aggregate could differ from amounts recognized. The encouraging word has determined that no such liabilities exist as of march 31, 2020.

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IRS990/MissionDesc0THE MISSION OF THE ENCOURAGING WORD IS TO SHARE GOD'S TRUTH WITH A SEARCHING WORLD. IT'S PURPOSE IS TO GLORIFY GOD BY TEACHING AND PREACHING THE MESSAGE OF CHRIST TO ALL WE CAN BY EVERY AVAILABLE MEANS IN SUCH A WAY THAT PEOPLE ACCEPT CHRIST AND BECOME ACTIVE FOLLOWERS OF JESUS THROUGH A LOCAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH. THIS IS DONE PRIMARILY THROUGH NATIONAL TELEVISION BROADCASTS OF MESSAGES BY DR. DON WILTON. THE ENCOURAGING WORD ALSO DISTRIBUTES MINISTRY RESOURCES AND HAS A 24 HOUR TOLL-FREE PRAYER LINE AT (866) 899-WORD(9673).
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ENCOURAGING WORD EVALUATES ITS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS USING THE PROVISIONS DEFINED ACCORDING TO THE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODE. ACCORDINGLY, A LOSS CONTINGENCY IS RECOGNIZED WHEN IT IS PROBABLE THAT A LIABILITY HAS BEEN INCURRED AS OF THE DATE OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, RELATIVE TO OPEN TAX YEARS, AND THE AMOUNT OF THE LOSS CAN BE REASONABLY ESTIMATED. OPEN TAX YEARS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE THE PRECEDING THREE TAX YEARS FOR FEDERAL AND ALL APPLICABLE STATE RETURNS. THE AMOUNT RECOGNIZED IS SUBJECT TO ESTIMATE AND MANAGEMENT JUDGMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE LIKELY OUTCOME OF EACH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION. THE AMOUNT THAT IS ULTIMATELY SUSTAINED FOR AN INDIVIDUAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION OR FOR ALL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN THE AGGREGATE COULD DIFFER FROM AMOUNTS RECOGNIZED. THE ENCOURAGING WORD HAS DETERMINED THAT NO SUCH LIABILITIES EXIST AS OF MARCH 31, 2020.
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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.60$0.01$0.59$1.10$0.84$0.26
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.36$0.03$0.33$0.72$0.86$0.14
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.06$0.46$1.10$1.38$0.27
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.06$0.74$1.35$1.35$0.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.05$0.74$1.77$1.51$0.26
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.08$0.48$2.16$2.06$0.10
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.45$0.06$0.38$1.91$2.10$0.19
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.63$0.06$0.58$1.54$1.65$0.10
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.02$0.68$1.14$1.20$0.06
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.76$0.02$0.74$1.20$1.17$0.03
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.73$0.02$0.71$1.16$1.12$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.06$0.66$1.12$1.04$0.09
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.64$0.06$0.58$1.00
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.63$0.01$0.62$0.98
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.72$0.01$0.72$1.04