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Ministry Essentials Inc

EIN 75-2661374 • 501(c)3 • Wheaton, IL

Profile

We offer proactive soul care to global workers, national chirstian leaders and third culture kids by: joining their journey of faith, challenging their assumptions about life and god, and igniting a deeper hope in him.

PO Box 4947Wheaton, IL 60189-4947

www.meintl.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

34th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 34% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

27th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 27% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

36th percentile

-1.0%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

59th percentile

$81,532

Higher top officer pay than 59% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.4% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

33rd percentile

-1.8%

Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

38th percentile

0.8%

Faster revenue growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets34th percentile

Assets

Down

$892,211

Down $16,041 (-1.8%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$10,692

Up $2,854 (+36%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$881,519

Down $18,895 (-2.1%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue27th percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,835,713

Up $15,041 (+0.8%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,854,608

Up $104,873 (+6.0%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$18,895

Down $89,832 (-127%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth33rd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $383,605Liabilities 2011: $1,286Net Assets 2011: $382,3192011Assets 2012: $382,198Liabilities 2012: $7Net Assets 2012: $382,1912012Assets 2013: $360,022Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $360,0222013Assets 2014: $388,689Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $388,6892014Assets 2015: $371,040Liabilities 2015: $350Net Assets 2015: $370,6902015Assets 2016: $380,794Liabilities 2016: $1,300Net Assets 2016: $379,4942016Assets 2017: $359,713Liabilities 2017: $3,707Net Assets 2017: $356,0062017Assets 2018: $426,068Liabilities 2018: $3,316Net Assets 2018: $422,7522018Assets 2019: $606,937Liabilities 2019: $13,272Net Assets 2019: $593,6652019Assets 2020: $754,072Liabilities 2020: $8,506Net Assets 2020: $745,5662020Assets 2021: $816,982Liabilities 2021: $4,169Net Assets 2021: $812,8132021Assets 2022: $835,835Liabilities 2022: $6,358Net Assets 2022: $829,4772022Assets 2023: $908,252Liabilities 2023: $7,838Net Assets 2023: $900,4142023Assets 2024: $892,211Liabilities 2024: $10,692Net Assets 2024: $881,5192024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$892,211
Liabilities$10,692
Net Assets$881,519
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth38th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $731,824Expenses 2011: $710,926Net Income 2011: $20,8982011Expenses 2012: $651,4292012Revenue 2013: $576,756Expenses 2013: $598,912Net Income 2013: -$22,1562013Revenue 2014: $636,695Expenses 2014: $608,028Net Income 2014: $28,6672014Revenue 2015: $635,662Expenses 2015: $653,661Net Income 2015: -$17,9992015Revenue 2016: $814,305Expenses 2016: $805,502Net Income 2016: $8,8032016Revenue 2017: $836,519Expenses 2017: $860,007Net Income 2017: -$23,4882017Revenue 2018: $954,466Expenses 2018: $887,720Net Income 2018: $66,7462018Revenue 2019: $1,246,394Expenses 2019: $1,071,822Net Income 2019: $174,5722019Revenue 2020: $1,369,729Expenses 2020: $1,217,828Net Income 2020: $151,9012020Revenue 2021: $1,525,160Expenses 2021: $1,457,913Net Income 2021: $67,2472021Revenue 2022: $1,625,845Expenses 2022: $1,609,181Net Income 2022: $16,6642022Revenue 2023: $1,820,672Expenses 2023: $1,749,735Net Income 2023: $70,9372023Revenue 2024: $1,835,713Expenses 2024: $1,854,608Net Income 2024: -$18,8952024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,835,713
Expenses$1,854,608
Net Income-$18,895
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$892,211
Liabilities
$10,692
Net assets
$881,519
Revenue
$1,835,713
Expenses
$1,854,608
Net income
-$18,895
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.89$0.01$0.88$1.84$1.85$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.91$0.01$0.90$1.82$1.75$0.07
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.01$0.83$1.63$1.61$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.00$0.81$1.53$1.46$0.07
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.75$0.01$0.75$1.37$1.22$0.15
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.01$0.59$1.25$1.07$0.17
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.00$0.42$0.95$0.89$0.07
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.00$0.36$0.84$0.86$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$0.81$0.81$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.00$0.37$0.64$0.65$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.00$0.39$0.64$0.61$0.03
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.00$0.36$0.58$0.60$0.02
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.38$0.00$0.38$0.65
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$0.73$0.71$0.02
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 8, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,835,713
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Mei is a non-profit mission agency that establishes and cultivates spiritual community among christian leaders and their families serving internationally. Within this context of community mei provides soul care, spiritual nourishment, and developmental resources to address both urgent and long-term needs of christian leaders and their families.

Mei is a non-profit mission agency that establishes and cultivates spiritual community among christian leaders and their families serving internationally. Within this context of community mei provides soul care, spiritual nourishment, and developmental resources to address both urgent and long-term needs of chistian leaders and their families.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$297,961$359,138▲ $61,177
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$464,485$343,440▼ $121,045
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$141,750$132,679▼ $9,071
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,056$31,954▲ $27,898
Accounts Receivable-$25,000-
Total Assets$908,252$892,211▼ $16,041
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,838$10,692▲ $2,854
Total Liabilities$7,838$10,692▲ $2,854
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$587,542$543,053▼ $44,489
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$312,872$338,466▲ $25,594
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$900,414$881,519▼ $18,895
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$908,252$892,211▼ $16,041

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$81,584$121,123$202,707
Leasehold Improvements$45,640$30,573$76,213
Equipment$5,176$13,232$18,408
Other Land Buildings$279$2,395$2,674
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay59th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
James WartianManaging DirectorFT$80,095$1,437$81,532
David ShepherdGuiding Director (president)FT$50,676$17,607$68,283
Jeanni ShepherdDeveloping DirectorFT$37,314-$37,314

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Annette HaskinsChair
Kevin HaskinsDirector
Tom BrownDirector
Karen FenzSecretary
Jim BalazsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,830,776
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$4,937
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,830,776
Change in Net Assets
$-18,895

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded4$28,652Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions4$28,652-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,835,713
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,835,713
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,835,713
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,091,538
Other Expenses$646,320
Total Fundraising Expense$117,438
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$116,750
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$795,604$27,468$42,774$865,846
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$101,642$76,131$9,356$187,129
Travel$146,768$3,552$29,512$179,832
Occupancy$151,985-$225$152,210
Foreign Grants$111,000--$111,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$39,462-$39,462
Payroll Taxes$29,036$3,353$1,687$34,076
Conferences and Meetings$26,486$6,383$69$32,938
All Other Expenses$15,927$9,693$37$25,657
Fees for Services Legal$26$21,288-$21,314
Depreciation Depletion-$19,634-$19,634
Office Expenses$11,591$4,913$610$17,114
Insurance-$15,873-$15,873
Other Expenses$3,805$4,894$1,504$10,203
Information Technology$3,156$2,228$650$6,034
Grants to Domestic Individuals$5,750--$5,750
Other Employee Benefits$1,733$2,735$19$4,487
Fees for Services Other$204$321$2$527
Total Functional Expenses$1,491,573$245,597$117,438$1,854,608

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,854,608
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,854,608
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,854,608
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
11
Spending
$111,000

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
EuropeGrants to Recipients-111$111,000
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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 A, Line 2

“David shepherd, president, and jeanni shepherd, director, are husband and wife. Kevin haskins, director, and annette haskins, chair, are husband and wife.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The 990 is reviewed by the president and others, questions are posed and answered and final approval provided prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“All are required to sign the policy and required to disclose any conflicts as they arise.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“A number of mission agencies' policies for determining salaries are researched. Findings are presented to the entire board. Adjustments are made to the salary formula and voted into the record.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“A physical or electronic copy is available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ministry Essentials Inc
EIN
75-2661374
Phone
6305805750
Address
PO BOX 4947, WHEATON, IL 60189-4947

Signing Officer

Name
David Shepherd
Title
President
Phone
6305805750
Signed
2025-09-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David Shepherd
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
22
Volunteers
27

Preparer

Firm
DUGAN & LOPATKA CPA'S PC
Address
4320 WINFIELD ROAD SUITE 450, WARRENVILLE, IL 60555-4036
Preparer
Ron Marklund
Phone
6306654440
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Hiring fees : program service expenses 204. Management and general expenses 321. Fundraising expenses 2. Total expenses 527.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Program assessments and intensives: program service expenses 9,302. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,302. Miscellaneous: program service expenses 3,390. Management and general expenses 5,350. Fundraising expenses 37. Total expenses 8,777. License fees and registrations: program service expenses 3,235. Management and general expenses 4,343. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,578.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The process has not changed from the previous year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Mei files income tax returns in the u.s. Federal jurisdiction and in various states. With few exceptions, mei is no longer subject to u.s federal, state and local, or non-u.s. Income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2021. Mei does not expect a material net change in unrecognized tax benefit or liabilites in the next twelve months.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0WE OFFER PROACTIVE SOUL CARE TO GLOBAL WORKERS, NATIONAL CHRISTIAN LEADERS AND THIRD CULTURE KIDS BY: JOINING THEIR JOURNEY OF FAITH, CHALLENGING THEIR ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT LIFE AND GOD, AND IGNITING A DEEPER HOPE IN HIM.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MEI FILES INCOME TAX RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION AND IN VARIOUS STATES. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, MEI IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO U.S FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL, OR NON-U.S. INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2021. MEI DOES NOT EXPECT A MATERIAL NET CHANGE IN UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFIT OR LIABILITES IN THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0EUROPE
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS
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IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd00
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IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt0WIRE TRANSFER
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ACCRUAL BASIS
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART 1, LINE 3F
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IRS990ScheduleL/GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp/PersonNm0TOM BROWN
IRS990ScheduleL/GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipWithOrgTxt0TOM BROWN IS A BOARD DIRECTOR
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IRS990ScheduleM/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS.
IRS990ScheduleM/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, COLUMN (B):
IRS990ScheduleM/ThirdPartiesUsedInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DAVID SHEPHERD, PRESIDENT, AND JEANNI SHEPHERD, DIRECTOR, ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE. KEVIN HASKINS, DIRECTOR, AND ANNETTE HASKINS, CHAIR, ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND OTHERS, QUESTIONS ARE POSED AND ANSWERED AND FINAL APPROVAL PROVIDED PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ALL ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE POLICY AND REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS AS THEY ARISE.

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