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Middle Ground Ministries

EIN 27-0069968 • 501(c)3 • Hamilton, OH

Profile

Education and Counseling for Youth

1714 FairgroveHamilton, OH 45011

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

48th percentile

0.7%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

68th percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Up

$401

Up $401 from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$401

Up $401 from 2022

Revenue

Up

$54,771

Up $13,243 (+32%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$54,370

Up $13,467 (+33%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$401

Down $224 (-36%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2011: $45,456Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $45,4562011Assets 2012: $75,261Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $75,2612012Assets 2014: $60,155Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $60,1552014Assets 2015: $5,486Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $5,4862015Assets 2016: $7,584Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $7,5842016Assets 2017: $14,469Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $14,4692017Assets 2019: $19,299Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $19,2992019Assets 2021: $0Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021Assets 2022: $0Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $02022Assets 2024: $401Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $4012024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$401
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$401

Operations Trend

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KExpenses 2011: $328,3752011Expenses 2012: $315,3702012Revenue 2014: $216,240Expenses 2014: $194,396Net Income 2014: $21,8442014Revenue 2015: $89,590Expenses 2015: $85,408Net Income 2015: $4,1822015Revenue 2016: $122,518Expenses 2016: $120,420Net Income 2016: $2,0982016Revenue 2017: $121,240Expenses 2017: $114,355Net Income 2017: $6,8852017Revenue 2019: $59,414Expenses 2019: $54,681Net Income 2019: $4,7332019Revenue 2021: $37,417Expenses 2021: $39,976Net Income 2021: -$2,5592021Revenue 2022: $41,528Expenses 2022: $40,903Net Income 2022: $6252022Revenue 2024: $54,771Expenses 2024: $54,370Net Income 2024: $4012024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$54,771
Expenses$54,370
Net Income$401

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 8, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$294,806
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Education and Counseling for Youth

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$401-
Total Assets$0$401▲ $401
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$401-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$401▲ $401
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$401▲ $401
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Paul Hurst JrDirector/Minister
Jodie HallSenior Volunteer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$54,771
Change in Net Assets
$401
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$54,370
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$0$44,923$0$44,923
Office Expenses$0$3,837$0$3,837
Other Expenses$0$60$0$60
Total Functional Expenses$5,550$48,820$0$54,370
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$294,806
Gaming Direct Expenses$240,035
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
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Middle Ground Ministries
EIN
27-0069968
Phone
5138893662
Address
1714 Fairgrove, Hamilton, OH 45011

Signing Officer

Name
Paul Hurst
Title
Director
Phone
5138893662
Signed
2025-10-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paul Hurst
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Timothy A Stieg Co
Address
304 Riverfront Plz, Hamilton, OH 45011
Preparer
Timothy Stieg
Phone
5138872867
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

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