Civic Intelligence

Be Free Ministry Inc

EIN 47-1527720 • 501(c)3 • Ellijay, GA

Profile

The mission of be free ministry is to serve,support and advance the music education and enrichment and spiritual growth of individuals in the surrounding community.

96 Craig StreetEllijay, GA 30540

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

94th percentile

1.30x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

40th percentile

-2.5%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

99th percentile

3075%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

47th percentile

-5.2%

Faster revenue growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets94th percentile

Assets

Up

$4,572

Up $4,428 (+3075%) from 2023

Liabilities

$5,958

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Down

-$1,386

Down $1,530 (-1063%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin40th percentile

Revenue

Down

$60,369

Down $3,304 (-5.2%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$61,899

Down $1,735 (-2.7%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$1,530

Down $1,569 (-4023%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0-$5.0KAssets 2014: $4,257Net Assets 2014: $4,2572014Assets 2015: $11,106Net Assets 2015: $11,1062015Assets 2016: $7,019Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2021: $237Net Assets 2021: $2372021Assets 2022: $105Net Assets 2022: $1052022Assets 2023: $144Net Assets 2023: $1442023Assets 2024: $4,572Liabilities 2024: $5,958Net Assets 2024: -$1,3862024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$4,572
Liabilities$5,958
Net Assets-$1,386
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth47th percentile

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2014: $4,688Expenses 2014: $431Net Income 2014: $4,2572014Revenue 2015: $39,947Expenses 2015: $33,098Net Income 2015: $6,8492015Revenue 2016: $43,042Expenses 2016: $48,287Net Income 2016: -$5,2452016Revenue 2021: $80,695Expenses 2021: $82,497Net Income 2021: -$1,8022021Revenue 2022: $75,075Expenses 2022: $75,207Net Income 2022: -$1322022Revenue 2023: $63,673Expenses 2023: $63,634Net Income 2023: $392023Revenue 2024: $60,369Expenses 2024: $61,899Net Income 2024: -$1,5302024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$60,369
Expenses$61,899
Net Income-$1,530
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$4,572
Liabilities
$5,958
Net assets
-$1,386
Revenue
$60,369
Expenses
$61,899
Net income
-$1,530
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.57$5.96$1.39$60.4$61.9$1.53
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.14$63.7$63.6$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.11$75.1$75.2$0.13
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.24$80.7$82.5$1.80
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.02$0.00$43.0$48.3$5.25
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.1$11.1$39.9$33.1$6.85
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.26$4.26$4.69$0.43$4.26
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$60,369
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of be free ministry is to serve, support and advance the music education and enrichment and spritual growth of individuals in the surrounding community.

The mission of be free ministry is to serve,support and advance the music education and enrichment and spiritual growth of individuals in the surrounding community.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The Ministrys achievements are providing family friendlyentertainment through the vehicle of live music and performingarts, support through ministry events and bible study for teens$0$61,899
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ashley Harris GronholmPresident/CEOFT$0--
Greg GronholmDirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Be Free Ministry Inc
EIN
47-1527720
Phone
4042104152
Address
96 CRAIG STREET, ELLIJAY, GA 30540

Signing Officer

Name
Greg H Gronholm
Title
Director
Phone
4042104152
Signed
2025-11-14

Preparer

Firm
Rl Jennings and Associates Pc
Address
506 E 3rd St, Rome, GA 30161
Preparer
Marvin Chance
Phone
7062731945
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Missions 10632.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Conferences & Travel 13322.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Social media/Website 11437.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Ministries/church support 3812.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Networking 1423.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Video Production 12911.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Zoom Conference Calls 578.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Office material 677.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Retreats/Bible Study Gatherings 1801.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Shipping 325.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Cleaning Fees 1437.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Gas 1275.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Printing 2269.”

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