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Echo Ministries Incorporated

990EZ • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 26-1510058

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on May 11, 2015

PO Box 757Helen, GA 30545

(770) 316-9200

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.05x

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

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.03x

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

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

27th percentile

-6.8%

Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$44,954

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 43.9% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

30th percentile

-8.5%

Faster asset growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

70th percentile

18%

Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Assets

Down

$58,600

Down $5,423 (-8.5%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$55,402

Down $6,989 (-11%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$3,198

Up $1,566 (+96%) from 2013

Revenue

Up

$102,468

Up $15,803 (+18%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$109,457

Up $11,525 (+12%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

-$6,989

Up $4,278 (+38%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2012: $73,658Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $73,6582012Assets 2013: $64,023Liabilities 2013: $1,632Net Assets 2013: $62,3912013Assets 2014: $58,600Liabilities 2014: $3,198Net Assets 2014: $55,4022014Assets 2015: $59,186Liabilities 2015: $2,235Net Assets 2015: $56,9512015Assets 2018: $94,713Liabilities 2018: $1,414Net Assets 2018: $93,2992018Assets 2019: $110,404Liabilities 2019: $3,523Net Assets 2019: $106,8812019Assets 2020: $123,409Liabilities 2020: $21,596Net Assets 2020: $101,8132020Assets 2021: $125,846Liabilities 2021: $5,679Net Assets 2021: $120,1672021Assets 2022: $150,867Liabilities 2022: $7,869Net Assets 2022: $142,9982022Assets 2024: $152,546Liabilities 2024: $5,254Net Assets 2024: $147,2922024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$58,600
Liabilities$3,198
Net Assets$55,402

Operations Trend

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2012: $57,481Expenses 2012: $59,647Net Income 2012: -$2,1662012Revenue 2013: $86,665Expenses 2013: $97,932Net Income 2013: -$11,2672013Revenue 2014: $102,468Expenses 2014: $109,457Net Income 2014: -$6,9892014Revenue 2015: $97,105Expenses 2015: $96,355Net Income 2015: $7502015Revenue 2018: $130,669Expenses 2018: $106,304Net Income 2018: $24,3652018Revenue 2019: $186,648Expenses 2019: $173,066Net Income 2019: $13,5822019Revenue 2020: $179,943Expenses 2020: $185,011Net Income 2020: -$5,0682020Revenue 2021: $254,652Expenses 2021: $236,298Net Income 2021: $18,3542021Revenue 2022: $276,304Expenses 2022: $253,473Net Income 2022: $22,8312022Revenue 2024: $295,464Expenses 2024: $307,818Net Income 2024: -$12,3542024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$102,468
Expenses$109,457
Net Income-$6,989
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
May 11, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$102,468
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Christian ministry creating community for single adults to grow in their relationshiop with Jesus Christ amd one another.

Christian ministry to single adults

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
See attached Schedule O Supplemental Information Spiritual Growth-$35,263
See attached Schedule O Supplemental Information Purpose Statement Fellowship-$20,002
See attached Schedule O Supplemental Information Outreach-$7,142
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Gregory FordDirectorFT$40,000$4,954$44,954
Rich ForbesTreasurer-$0--
Melissa DurandSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Echo Ministries
EIN
26-1510058
Address
PO Box 757, Helen, GA 30545

Signing Officer

Name
Greg Ford
Title
President
Phone
7703169200
Signed
2015-05-11
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Preparer

Firm
Robert Smith CPA
Address
1003 Camden Lane, Woodstock, GA 30189
Preparer
Robert Smith
Phone
4042872742
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

General explanation attachment

Part III Line 28: We accomplish our misssion by focusing our programming on the essentials of Fellowship, Spiritual Growth, and Outreach. Fellowship: Is created to foster a genuine connection to a body of Believers through various Christ-centered events.(Expenses $20,002)Part III Line 29: Spiritual Growth is designed to challenge & equip singles to deepen their intimacy and knowledge of God, plus surrender to His plan and purpose. These include Bible studies, prayer meetings, devotionals, discipleship, retreats, worship services, speakers.(Expenses $35,263)Part III Line 30: Outreach events are opportunities where we come together as a group to share the love of Jesus Christ by ministering to others through service projects, evangelism and prayer.(Attendance 2,488, Expenses $ 7,142)

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

Description AmountDepreciation from 4562 758Events 9,671Auto-Gas 4,317Telephone 1,104Consulting 2,647Insurance 2,086Marketing 6,985General Administration 5,920Payroll Taxes 4,511Fundraising 1,636

Description of other assets Part II line 24

Category Beginning of Year End of YearTrailer 1,315 1,315Computer Equipment 444 444Consulting Package 3,995 0Rounding 3 0

Description of total liabilities Part II line 26

Category Beginning of Year End of YearPayroll Taxes Payable 918 1,692Accumulated Depreciation 714 1,506

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