Liabilities / Assets
86th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.
Echo Ministries Inc.
990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 73-1690438
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.61x
Liabilities / Revenue
77th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
55th percentile
Higher net margin than 55% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
70th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 9.2% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
95th percentile
Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
62nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$291,955
Up $168,600 (+137%) from 2014
Net Assets
Up$114,753
Up $29,339 (+34%) from 2014
Liabilities
Up$177,202
Up $139,261 (+367%) from 2014
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$617,514
Up $54,817 (+9.7%) from 2014
Expenses
Down$588,175
Down $882 (-0.1%) from 2014
Net Income
Up$29,339
Up $55,699 (+211%) from 2014
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
- Signed
- Nov 8, 2016
- Return Version
- 2015v2.1
- Gross Receipts
- $617,514
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Echo ministries is a non-profit organization, whose purpose is to promote god-glorifying christian concerts and education by bringing performers to college campuses and churches.
Echo ministries is a non-profit organization, dedicated to producing god-glorifying christian concerts at college campuses and churches.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $115,627 | $280,643 | ▲ $165,016 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $6,436 | $7,257 | ▲ $821 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $801 | $2,053 | ▲ $1,252 |
| Accounts Receivable | $491 | $2,002 | ▲ $1,511 |
| Total Assets | $123,355 | $291,955 | ▲ $168,600 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Deferred Revenue | - | $156,280 | - |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $37,941 | $20,517 | ▼ $17,424 |
| Other Liabilities | $0 | $405 | ▲ $405 |
| Total Liabilities | $37,941 | $177,202 | ▲ $139,261 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $85,414 | $114,753 | ▲ $29,339 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $85,414 | $114,753 | ▲ $29,339 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $123,355 | $291,955 | ▲ $168,600 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | $7,257 | $6,920 | $14,177 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Best | Executive Director | FT | $48,804 | $8,174 | $56,978 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Andy Jolivette | Board Chair |
| Alex Gerbig | Board Member |
| Analisa Gerbig | Board Member |
| Terry Fasching | Board Member |
| Todd Mulliken | Board Member |
| Andrew Vick | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $9,227
- Program Service Revenue
- $608,219
- Investment Income
- $68
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $9,227
- Change in Net Assets
- $29,339
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $527,463 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $60,712 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $847 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $37,091 | $11,225 | $488 | $48,804 |
| All Other Expenses | $30,097 | $3,109 | $240 | $33,446 |
| Advertising | $16,403 | - | - | $16,403 |
| Other Expenses | $15,089 | - | - | $15,089 |
| Travel | $11,008 | - | - | $11,008 |
| Insurance | $6,717 | $2,484 | - | $9,201 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $6,212 | $1,880 | $82 | $8,174 |
| Royalties | $7,768 | - | - | $7,768 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $6,088 | - | $6,088 |
| Payroll Taxes | $2,838 | $859 | $37 | $3,734 |
| Depreciation Depletion | - | $2,370 | - | $2,370 |
| Office Expenses | $648 | $731 | - | $1,379 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $558,582 | $28,746 | $847 | $588,175 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mn Nonresident Tax Payable | $405 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- Yes
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- No
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- No
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11
“A preliminary copy of the return is given to the executive director for review.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“The organization's policy documents are available upon request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Echo Ministries Inc
- EIN
- 73-1690438
- Phone
- 6122535151
- Address
- 2355 FAIRVIEW AVE N 203, ST PAUL, MN 55113
Signing Officer
- Name
- Matthew Best
- Title
- Executive Director
- Phone
- 6122535151
- Signed
- 2016-11-08
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Matthew Best
- Formed
- 2003
- Legal Domicile
- Mn
- Voting Board Members
- 7
- Independent Board Members
- 6
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 0
Preparer
- Firm
- Ellingson & Ellingson Ltd
- Address
- 5101 VERNON AVE S 501, EDINA, MN 55436
- Preparer
- Jane M Ehresmann
- Phone
- 9529290315
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E
“Contract labor: program service expenses 7,054. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,054. Production: program service expenses 7,020. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,020. Automobile: program service expenses 5,139. Management and general expenses 447. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,586. Taxes and license: program service expenses 2,432. Management and general expenses 225. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,657. Stationery and printing: program service expenses 2,135. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 169. Total expenses 2,304. Telephone: program service expenses 1,481. Management and general expenses 394. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,875. Licenses and fees: program service expenses 1,861. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,861. Dues & subscriptions: program service expenses 1,282. Management and general expenses 321. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,603. Bank and credit card charges: program service expenses 677. Management and general expenses 601. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,278. Mailing fees: program service expenses 714. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 71. Total expenses 785. Meals & entertainment: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 691. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 691. Volunteer and board hospitality: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 291. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 291. Internet/website: program service expenses 139. Management and general expenses 139. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 278. Miscellaneous: program service expenses 163. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 163.”
Financial Statement Notes
PART X, LINE 2:
“The organizations income tax returns for the fiscal years ending december 31, 2013, 2014, and 2015 are subject to examination by the irs, generally for three years after they were filed.”
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Filings
Displayed year
2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $291,955
- Liabilities
- $177,202
- Net assets
- $114,753
- Revenue
- $617,514
- Expenses
- $588,175
- Net income
- $29,339