Civic Intelligence

Better Way Ministries

EIN 31-1173550 • 501(c)3 • Columbus, OH

Profile

Better Way Ministries, d/b/a Columbus Dream Center, is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to providing hope to low-income, homeless, and under-served individuals and families in Columbus, Ohio. The Dream Center forms partnerships with area churches, organizations, and individuals to fund and provide resources for its various outreach programs.

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38 W Greenwood AveColumbus, OH 43201

www.columbusdreamcenter.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

0.90x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.47x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

35th percentile

-1.4%

Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$155,966

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-9.6%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

74th percentile

29%

Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$852,556

Down $334,005 (-28%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$763,988

Up $34,796 (+4.8%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$88,568

Down $368,801 (-81%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$1,632,294

Up $108,343 (+7.1%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,654,801

Up $218,959 (+15%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$22,507

Down $110,616 (-126%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2012: $184,959Liabilities 2012: $16,491Net Assets 2012: $168,4682012Assets 2013: $239,896Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $239,8962013Assets 2014: $249,347Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $249,3472014Assets 2022: $1,186,561Liabilities 2022: $729,192Net Assets 2022: $457,3692022Assets 2024: $852,556Liabilities 2024: $763,988Net Assets 2024: $88,5682024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$852,556
Liabilities$763,988
Net Assets$88,568

Operations Trend

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2012: $473,6302012Revenue 2013: $499,152Expenses 2013: $427,724Net Income 2013: $71,4282013Revenue 2014: $554,102Expenses 2014: $544,651Net Income 2014: $9,4512014Revenue 2022: $1,523,951Expenses 2022: $1,435,842Net Income 2022: $88,1092022Revenue 2024: $1,632,294Expenses 2024: $1,654,801Net Income 2024: -$22,5072024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,632,294
Expenses$1,654,801
Net Income-$22,507

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 14, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$1,830,609
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Better Way Ministries, d/b/a Columbus Dream Center, is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to providing hope to low-income, homeless, and under-served individuals and families in Columbus, Ohio. The Dream Center forms partnerships with area churches, organizations, and individuals to fund and provide resources for its various outreach programs.

Provide hope to low-income, homeless, and under-served individuals and families.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$333,696-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$432,693$207,246▼ $225,447
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$333,570$191,304▼ $142,266
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,909--
Pledges and Grants Receivable$6,990--
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0--
Investments Program Related$0--
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$943,614$852,556▼ $91,058
Other Assets Total$162,452$120,310▼ $42,142
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$815,431$734,674▼ $80,757
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$17,108$29,314▲ $12,206
Total Liabilities$832,539$763,988▼ $68,551
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$70,316$56,707▼ $13,609
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$40,759$31,861▼ $8,898
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$111,075$88,568▼ $22,507
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$943,614$852,556▼ $91,058

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$130,807$60,212$191,019
Other Land Buildings$45,260$111,887$157,147
Equipment$31,179$41,428$72,607
Other Assets Org$6,169--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Cris GordonExecutive DirectorFT$37,168$118,798$155,966
Todd MarrahDirector--$75,108$75,108

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Steve CampbellPresident
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,485,993
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$135,384
Other Revenue
$10,917
All Other Contributions
$1,167,211
Change in Net Assets
$-22,507

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Food Inventory582$228,485Cost
Clothing and Household Goods-$144,063Cost
Other Non Cash Contri Table258$9,799Cost
Total Noncash Contributions840$382,347-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,632,294
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$171,239
Other Revenue Adjustments
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,803,533
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,632,294
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$757,385
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$571,123
Other Expenses$326,293
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$550,823--$550,823
Other Salaries and Wages$208,610$162,829-$371,439
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$115,202$54,646-$169,848
Comp Disqual Persons$134,661--$134,661
Fees for Services Other$68,610$5,443$0$74,053
Office Expenses$13,720$44,743-$58,463
Pension Plan Contributions$39,027$18,512-$57,539
Occupancy$45,021$4,915-$49,936
Travel$30,323$9,034-$39,357
Depreciation Depletion$34,699$3,855-$38,554
Fees for Services Accounting-$24,047-$24,047
Payroll Taxes$16,209$7,689-$23,898
Grants to Domestic Orgs$20,300--$20,300
All Other Expenses$4,245$11,482$0$15,727
Advertising$11,988--$11,988
Other Expenses$4,027$5,957-$9,984
Fees for Services Legal$1,913$822-$2,735
Information Technology$340$1,109-$1,449
Total Functional Expenses$1,299,718$355,083$0$1,654,801

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,826,040
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,654,801
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,654,801
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$171,239
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Other Expense Adjustments$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Grace ClinicsDelaware, OH501(c)(3)Organizational support$10,300
LA Dream CenterLos Angeles, CA501(c)(3)Organizational support$10,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Family member of Todd Marrah, DirectorWages and BenefitsNo$169,848
-Family Member of Todd Marrah, DirectorWages and benefitsNo$74,286
-Family member of Cris Gordon, Executive DirectorWages and benefitsNo$60,375

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Nonqualified Retirement Plan Liability$614,084
Operating Lease Liability$114,141
Financing Lease Liability$6,449
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons

Chris Gordon and Todd Marrah - Family relationship

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7A Members or stockholders electing members of governing body

The governing board of directors of Rock City Church, with which the Corporation is affiliated as an integrated auxiliary, shall be permitted to appoint additional board members to the organization's board of directors to establish a majority. Any any time, Rock City Church may choose to remove and replace the board members it appoints and it may veto any nomination to the board.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7B Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders

The Executive Director may be removed with cause by a majority vote of the members of Rock City Church's board of directors. The directors of Rock City Church shall also approve the decision of the organization to dissolve or transfer any real or personal property.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 8B Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body

The organization has no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Therefore, this line was answered no in accordance with the instructions.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B Review of form 990 by governing body

Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm and reviewed in detail by the organization's top management. The reviewed Form 990 is then provided to the board of directors for review prior to filing with the IRS.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A Process to establish compensation of top management official

The Independent Compensation Committee sets and establishes the compensation for the Executive Director. Comparability data from comparable roles of similar sized non-profits is utilized. This process is documented in the HR file.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public

The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.

Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1A

Compensation reported in Part VII, column D and E is the amount reported on the individual's W-2, box 1 or 5 (whichever amount is greater) per the IRS instructions. In the case of minister's compensation when box 5 of the W-2 is not applicable, box 1 compensation is used. Employee deferrals to qualified retirement plans are normally captured in box 5, not box 1 of Form W-2. For reporting purposes we have included the minister's retirement plan deferrals in Part VII, column F.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B

The organization does not compensate any other officers or key employees. Therefore, this line was answered no in accordance with the instructions.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Better Way Ministries
EIN
31-1173550
Phone
6145473138
Address
38 W Greenwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
Doing Business As
Columbus Dream Center

Signing Officer

Name
Cris Gordon
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-07-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1987
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
19
Volunteers
1,387

Preparer

Firm
CRI Capin Crouse Advisors LLC
Address
345 Massachusetts Ave Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Preparer
Sara Tibbott
Phone
5055022746
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2 New program services

During fiscal year 2024, the organization started a free medical clinic in partnership with Grace Clinics out of the Hilliard Dream Center Location. See Part III, Line 4c.

Form 990, Part V, Line 2A

Columbus Dream Center does not file any W-2s as all employees are outsourced from a professional employment organization (PEO). The number reported on this line represents the number of employees the filing organizations leased from the PEO. Columbus Dream Center reimburses the professional employment organization for the employees' compensation and the reimbursements are reported on 990 Part VII, Section A and 990 Part IX, Lines 5 - 10.

Form 990, General Footnote

Better Way Ministries d/b/a Columbus Dream Center became an integrated auxiliary of Rock City Church of Columbus in 2015, with whom it shares common doctrines, principles, disciplines, and practices. Per letter dated November 17, 2015, the IRS determined that Columbus Dream Center is an integrated auxiliary of a church exempt from taxation under 501(a) and as such does not have a Form 990 filing requirement. Notwithstanding Columbus Dream Center's Form 990 filing exemption, Columbus Dream Center has elected voluntarily to file Form 990 out of a desire to foster transparency and accountability. Columbus Dream Center's voluntary decision to file Form 990 should in no way be interpreted as being inconsistent with its status as an integrated auxiliary or be deemed a waiver of any of the rights or privileges that accompany its recognized status an integrated auxiliary. Columbus Dream Center continues to operate in all ways as an integrated auxiliary under the Code.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Hilliard Dream Center - Medical Clinic - In October of 2023, the Columbus Dream Center launched a free medical clinic to assist those in the community with medical evaluations and services.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Any grants to organizations are thoroughly vetted for alignments of statements of faith and missions by the Executive Director and the Dream Center team. Grants to external organizations are only offered to those approved ministry partners. Any donations or grants to partners are reviewed by the team and approved by the director before being made to ensure accuracy and intent. Better Way Ministries DBA The Columbus Dream Center seeks to ensure the benefits offered through its programs are impacting those who need it the most. The Dream Center offers assistance based on community needs. The organization focuses its efforts on the underserved communities and invites in the homeless community through its doors for sack lunches, meal nights, clothing, laundry, shower facilities, etc.
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