Liabilities / Assets
84th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 39-3571010 • 501(c)3 • Costa Mesa, CA
Profile
Mel bruechert ministries brings christ's love to costa mesa to the ends of earth. Outreach is to local youth and surrounding adults, to meet spiritual, physical, and basic needs. We pastor several youth homes, reach parents, schools and seminarians. We provide meals, bible study, change culture, and stretch the church to meet the local and nations.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
84th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
83rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
88th percentile
Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
81st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Revenue Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Assets
$36,881
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Liabilities
$5,765
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
$31,116
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Revenue
$67,015
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Expenses
$35,899
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Income
$31,116
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
Mel bruechert ministries brings christ's love to costa mesa to the ends of earth. Outreach is to local youth and surrounding adults, to meet spiritual, physical, and basic needs. We pastor several youth homes, reach parents, schools and seminarians. We provide meals, bible study, change culture, and stretch the church to meet the local and nations.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| MET COMMUNITY NEEDS: PROVIDED FOOD ASSISTANCE (200 MEALS PER WEEK), CLOTHING SUPPORT (300 OUTFITS), EDUCATION (10 MUSICIANS AND 14 SEMINARY STUDENTS), BIBLES (600), AND CITY SERVICE (YOU ARE LOVED CAMPAIGN, PAINT FOSTER HOME). | $6,008 | $14,897 |
| SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND OUTREACH: LOCAL YOUTH (80 PARTICIPANTS), FOSTER YOUTH (60 PARTICIPANTS), AND ADULTS (40 PARTICIPANTS). ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES, CHURCH SERVICES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (30 PARTICIPANTS), AND SPECIAL EVENTS SERVING APPROXIMATELY 1,000 INDIVIDUALS. | $0 | $10,432 |
| PASTORAL SUPPORT: THREE YOUTH HOMES BY BRINGING CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTLY TO ORPHANS, MEETING PRACTICAL NEEDS, AND HELPING DEVELOP RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS WHO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO REACH ALL YOUTH HOMES IN THE COSTA MESA AND NEWPORT BEACH AREAS WITH CONTINUED SUPPORT TO THE AGED OUT FOSTER ADULTS, AS WELL AS SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE AND STRENGTH TO STAFF. | $0 | $2,864 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE BRUECHERT | President/CEO | - | $0 | - | - |
| SILVIA VARGAS | Director Of Operations/Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| RYAN MANNE | Director Of Ministry Records | - | $0 | - | - |
“Description: interest. Amount: 1,227.”
“Description: other income . Amount: 2,631.”
“Activity classification: scholarships. Grantee name: various. Amount given: 6,008.”
“Description: meals. Amount: 7,040. Description: bible study. Amount: 5,130. Description: supplies. Amount: 3,593. Description: malawians leadership trip. Amount: 2,829. Description: office expense. Amount: 1,906. Description: gifts. Amount: 1,581. Description: car and truck expense. Amount: 1,133. Description: travel. Amount: 540. Description: advertising and marketing. Amount: 255. Description: merchant fees. Amount: 84. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 24,091.”
“Description: credit card. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 5,765.”
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|---|---|---|
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| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 9498879340 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 270 BOWLING GREEN DR |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | COSTA MESA |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | CA |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 926266105 |
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| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 36881 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 63157 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | 31116 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 5500 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 36881 |
| IRS990EZ/GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt | 0 | 6008 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 67015 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InitialReturnInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 1227 |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 31116 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 31116 |
| IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt | 0 | 300 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | MELANIE BRUECHERT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | SILVIA VARGAS |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | RYAN MANNE |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | PRESIDENT/CEO |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/TREASURER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | DIRECTOR OF MINISTRY RECORDS |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 24091 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 2631 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | MEL BRUECHERT MINISTRIES BRINGS CHRIST'S LOVE TO COSTA MESA TO THE ENDS OF EARTH. OUTREACH IS TO LOCAL YOUTH AND SURROUNDING ADULTS, TO MEET SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, AND BASIC NEEDS. WE PASTOR SEVERAL YOUTH HOMES, REACH PARENTS, SCHOOLS AND SEMINARIANS. WE PROVIDE MEALS, BIBLE STUDY, CHANGE CULTURE, AND STRETCH THE CHURCH TO MEET THE LOCAL AND NATIONS. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND OUTREACH: LOCAL YOUTH (80 PARTICIPANTS), FOSTER YOUTH (60 PARTICIPANTS), AND ADULTS (40 PARTICIPANTS). ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES, CHURCH SERVICES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (30 PARTICIPANTS), AND SPECIAL EVENTS SERVING APPROXIMATELY 1,000 INDIVIDUALS. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | MET COMMUNITY NEEDS: PROVIDED FOOD ASSISTANCE (200 MEALS PER WEEK), CLOTHING SUPPORT (300 OUTFITS), EDUCATION (10 MUSICIANS AND 14 SEMINARY STUDENTS), BIBLES (600), AND CITY SERVICE (YOU ARE LOVED CAMPAIGN, PAINT FOSTER HOME). |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 2 | PASTORAL SUPPORT: THREE YOUTH HOMES BY BRINGING CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTLY TO ORPHANS, MEETING PRACTICAL NEEDS, AND HELPING DEVELOP RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS WHO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO REACH ALL YOUTH HOMES IN THE COSTA MESA AND NEWPORT BEACH AREAS WITH CONTINUED SUPPORT TO THE AGED OUT FOSTER ADULTS, AS WELL AS SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE AND STRENGTH TO STAFF. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 1 | 6008 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 10432 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 1 | 14897 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 2 | 2864 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | CA |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 5765 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 35899 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 28193 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 67015 |
| IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | N/A |
| IRS990ScheduleA/First5Years170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 63157 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 63157 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 1227 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1227 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 2631 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2631 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 63157 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 63157 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 63157 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 67015 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | DESCRIPTION: INTEREST. AMOUNT: 1,227. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | DESCRIPTION: OTHER INCOME . AMOUNT: 2,631. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: SCHOLARSHIPS. GRANTEE NAME: VARIOUS. AMOUNT GIVEN: 6,008. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | DESCRIPTION: MEALS. AMOUNT: 7,040. DESCRIPTION: BIBLE STUDY. AMOUNT: 5,130. DESCRIPTION: SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 3,593. DESCRIPTION: MALAWIANS LEADERSHIP TRIP. AMOUNT: 2,829. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 1,906. DESCRIPTION: GIFTS. AMOUNT: 1,581. DESCRIPTION: CAR AND TRUCK EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 1,133. DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL. AMOUNT: 540. DESCRIPTION: ADVERTISING AND MARKETING. AMOUNT: 255. DESCRIPTION: MERCHANT FEES. AMOUNT: 84. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 24,091. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | DESCRIPTION: CREDIT CARD. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 5,765. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 4 - OTHER INVESTMENT INCOME |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 - OTHER REVENUE |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 - GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 - OTHER LIABILITIES |
| TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | MELANIE BRUECHERT |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | PRESIDENT/CEO |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 9498879340 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2026-04-13 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | MEL BRUECHERT MINISTRIES |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | MELB |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 393571010 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 9498879340 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 270 BOWLING GREEN DR |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | COSTA MESA |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | CA |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 926266105 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 410746749 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1188 PADRE DRIVE STE 101 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | SALINAS |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | CA |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 93901 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 8317596300 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt | 0 | 2026-04-13 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | KIELY HOLCOMB CPA |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2026-04-13T12:11:37-05:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2025-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2025-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2025 |
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