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Grow Churches Inc

EIN 27-2966777 • 501(c)3 • Cincinnati, OH

Profile

The specific purpose for which the corporation is initially organized is to teach and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ at every available venue, to provide Bible based classes, to provide resources, training and funding for churches and ministries worldwide, to license, ordain and oversee ministries of the Gospel, and to also engage in activities which are necessary, suitable or convenient for the accomplishment of that purpose, or which are incidental thereto or connected therewith which are connected therewith which are consistent with Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. This corporation is organized and operated exclusively for religious purposes within the meaning of Section 501c3, Internal Revenue Code.

PO Box 499020Cincinnati, OH 45249

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

18th percentile

-34%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$18,000

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.5% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

27th percentile

-29%

Faster asset growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

17th percentile

-53%

Faster revenue growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$81,814

Down $33,491 (-29%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$3,758

Up $1,936 (+106%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$78,056

Down $35,427 (-31%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$103,075

Down $115,381 (-53%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$138,502

Up $32,419 (+31%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$35,427

Down $147,800 (-132%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2024: $115,305Liabilities 2024: $1,822Net Assets 2024: $113,4832024Assets 2025: $81,814Liabilities 2025: $3,758Net Assets 2025: $78,0562025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$81,814
Liabilities$3,758
Net Assets$78,056

Operations Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2024: $218,456Expenses 2024: $106,083Net Income 2024: $112,3732024Revenue 2025: $103,075Expenses 2025: $138,502Net Income 2025: -$35,4272025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$103,075
Expenses$138,502
Net Income-$35,427

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 16, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$103,075
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The specific purpose for which the corporation is initially organized is to teach and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ at every available venue, to provide Bible based classes, to provide resources, training and funding for churches and ministries worldwide, to license, ordain and oversee ministries of the Gospel, and to also engage in activities which are necessary, suitable or convenient for the accomplishment of that purpose, or which are incidental thereto or connected therewith which are connected therewith which are consistent with Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. This corporation is organized and operated exclusively for religious purposes within the meaning of Section 501c3, Internal Revenue Code.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The specific purpose for which the corporation is initially organized is to teach and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ at every available venue, to provide Bible based classes, to provide resources, training and funding for churches and ministries worldwide, to license, ordain and oversee ministries of the Gospel, and to also engage in activities which are necessary, suitable or convenient for the accomplishment of that purpose, or which are incidental thereto or connected therewith which are connected therewith which are consistent with Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. This corporation is organized and operated exclusively for religious purposes within the meaning of Section 501c3, Internal Revenue Code.-$138,502
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MELANIE STONEPresidentFT$18,000-$18,000
BOBBY STONEVice PresidentFT$13,015-$13,015
RICK NICKLESTreasurer-$0--
SHANE RHODEHAMELDirector-$0--
CHRIS CUTLIFFEDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Grow Churches Inc
EIN
27-2966777
Phone
5132008112
Address
PO BOX 499020, CINCINNATI, OH 45249

Signing Officer

Name
Melanie Stone
Title
President
Signed
2026-02-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Guy Wilcox CPA
Address
2270 Castle Lake Drive, Tyrone, GA 30290
Preparer
Guy Wilcox
Phone
7706329933
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1

Grow global expense $44688

Other Expenses.2

Travel and meetings $25641

Other Expenses.3

MINISTRY EXPENSE $5651

Other Expenses.4

Office and administration $3092

Other Expenses.5

Missions giving expense $1750

Other Expenses.6

Printing and copying $1319

Other Expenses.7

TELEPHONE $1070

Other Expenses.8

Website and internet $1004

Other Expenses.9

BANK CHARGES $744

Other Expenses.10

Payroll processing fee $480

Other Expenses.11

CONTRACT SERVICES $361

Total Liabilities.1

CREDIT CARD - Beginning $1822 CREDIT CARD - Ending $3758

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