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A More Excellent Way Ministries

EIN 27-1765193 • 501(c)3 • Pembroke Twp, IL

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE L40

Profile

Providing food, clothing and necessities to families in crisis.

2204 S 13000 E RdPembroke Twp, IL 60958

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

56th percentile

18%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE L40 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$36,400

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 30.7% of source-year revenue.

NTEE L40 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

74th percentile

12%

Faster asset growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE L • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

42nd percentile

-2.5%

Faster revenue growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE L • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Up

$124,387

Up $25,384 (+26%) from 2022

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$124,387

Up $25,384 (+26%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

Down

$118,444

Down $6,057 (-4.9%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$97,544

Down $36,566 (-27%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$20,900

Up $30,509 (+318%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth74th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $99,003Net Assets 2022: $99,0032022Assets 2024: $124,387Net Assets 2024: $124,3872024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$124,387
Liabilities-
Net Assets$124,387
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth42nd percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $124,501Expenses 2022: $134,110Net Income 2022: -$9,6092022Revenue 2024: $118,444Expenses 2024: $97,544Net Income 2024: $20,9002024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$118,444
Expenses$97,544
Net Income$20,900
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$124,387
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$124,387
Revenue
$118,444
Expenses
$97,544
Net income
$20,900
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$1.24$1.18$0.98$0.21
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.99$0.99$1.25$1.34$0.10
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$119,294
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

charitable

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Number served: Approximately 35 participants weeklyFunding:Support from grants and program funds totaling approximately $41,106Additional private donor contributions of approximately $60,000Services Provided:Hot nutritious meals served dailyEducational activities enrichment and supportField trips with expenses around $3,000 to $4,000Impact: Offering a safe nourishing and enriching environment that promotes youth development and community engagement. although this is a differnt entity then the pantry the funds also help to cover this program$101,106$100,000
Number served: Approximately 45 to 50 seniors weekly. Annual support: $41,106 in grant funding. Expenses: $33,838 for operations and supplies. Impact: Providing consistent food assistance to seniors in need enhancing their nutrition and well-being.$41,106$33,838
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Josiah WoodsCEOFT$0$36,400$36,400
Nia WhiteBoard PresidentPT$0--
Jeff Van DrunenVise-PresidentPT$0--
Jake LeeTreasurerPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
A More Excellent Way Ministries
EIN
27-1765193
In Care Of
% Cora Woods
Address
2204 S 13000 E Rd, Pembroke Twp, IL 60958

Signing Officer

Name
Josiah Woods
Title
CEO
Signed
2025-09-13
Discuss with paid preparer
No
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part IV, List of Officers

“| Employee Name:, Description:| Josiah Woods, 17.5 an hour and he is full time. his Salery is reported in the salary section|”

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