Civic Intelligence

Ghent Area Ministry

EIN 26-0082182 • 501(c)3 • Norfolk, VA

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

Ministry to needy persons in ghent area of norfolk va. Gam is a charitable ministry of 15 congregations to meet the needs of the poor distressed underprivileged and homeless who approached member congregations with frequency throughout the year. Gam provides food clothing utility rent rx transportation and other assistance.

1301 Colonial Ave Ste 2Norfolk, VA 23517

www.gamhelpsnorfolk.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

69th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.01x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

66th percentile

12%

Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

88th percentile

61%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

87th percentile

63%

Faster revenue growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets69th percentile

Assets

Up

$52,698

Up $20,000 (+61%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$906

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$51,792

Up $20,000 (+63%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin66th percentile

Revenue

Up

$162,893

Up $63,062 (+63%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$142,893

Up $28,206 (+25%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$20,000

Up $34,856 (+235%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2020: $24,772Net Assets 2020: $24,7722020Assets 2021: $22,594Net Assets 2021: $22,5942021Assets 2022: $38,601Net Assets 2022: $38,6012022Assets 2023: $44,852Net Assets 2023: $44,8522023Assets 2024: $32,698Liabilities 2024: $906Net Assets 2024: $31,7922024Assets 2025: $52,698Liabilities 2025: $906Net Assets 2025: $51,7922025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$52,698
Liabilities$906
Net Assets$51,792
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth87th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2020: $84,040Expenses 2020: $75,180Net Income 2020: $8,8602020Revenue 2021: $75,008Expenses 2021: $77,186Net Income 2021: -$2,1782021Revenue 2022: $65,185Expenses 2022: $60,447Net Income 2022: $4,7382022Revenue 2023: $75,076Expenses 2023: $68,825Net Income 2023: $6,2512023Revenue 2024: $99,831Expenses 2024: $114,687Net Income 2024: -$14,8562024Revenue 2025: $162,893Expenses 2025: $142,893Net Income 2025: $20,0002025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$162,893
Expenses$142,893
Net Income$20,000
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$52,698
Liabilities
$906
Net assets
$51,792
Revenue
$162,893
Expenses
$142,893
Net income
$20,000
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.01$0.52$1.63$1.43$0.20
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.01$0.32$1.00$1.15$0.15
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.45$0.75$0.69$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.39$0.65$0.60$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.23$0.75$0.77$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.25$0.84$0.75$0.09
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 4, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$162,893
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ministry to needy persons in ghent area of norfolk va. Gam is a charitable ministry of 15 congregations to meet the needs of the poor distressed underprivileged and homeless who approached member congregations with frequency throughout the year. Gam provides food clothing utility rent rx transportation and other assistance.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Distribution point for food from Food Bank and donated clothing to needy individuals and families. Financial assistance for housing Rx utilities and transportation. Approximately 800 individuals assisted$0$86,948
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jack FergusonBoard PresidentPT$0--
Jackie KoonTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ghent Area Ministry
EIN
26-0082182
Address
1301 COLONIAL AVE STE 2, NORFOLK, VA 23517

Signing Officer

Name
Jack Ferguson
Title
Board President
Phone
7573771745
Signed
2026-03-04
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, line 16

“| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Financial assistance- Rent Utilities Public Transportation ID Replacement, $10192| Quickbooks, $3483| Insurance bank charges advertising, $3749| Food pantry, $76539|”

Part II, line 26

“| Explanation:, BOYAmount:, EOYAmount:| Other assets, $906, $906|”

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