Civic Intelligence

Backstage Ministries Inc

EIN 82-3642828 • 501(c)3 • Baxley, GA

Profile

To aid abused women and families

3649 Spring Branch RoadBaxley, GA 31513
Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

93rd percentile

65%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

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 2025

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

34th percentile

-20%

Faster revenue growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Down

$0

Down $20,574 (-100%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$0

Down $20,574 (-100%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$20,650

Up $6,570 (+47%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$9,393

Up $956 (+11%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$11,257

Up $5,614 (+99%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2018: $500Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $5002018Assets 2020: $14,833Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $14,8332020Assets 2021: $14,931Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $14,9312021Assets 2023: $20,574Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $20,5742023Assets 2024: $0Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $02024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$0
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$0

Operations Trend

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2018: $45,000Expenses 2018: $44,500Net Income 2018: $5002018Revenue 2020: $22,441Expenses 2020: $22,441Net Income 2020: $02020Revenue 2021: $21,966Expenses 2021: $21,868Net Income 2021: $982021Revenue 2023: $14,080Expenses 2023: $8,437Net Income 2023: $5,6432023Revenue 2024: $20,650Expenses 2024: $9,393Net Income 2024: $11,2572024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$20,650
Expenses$9,393
Net Income$11,257

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 8, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$20,650
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Provided housing for families fleeing from an abusive situation and also provided counseling

To aid abused women and families

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Total Assets$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$0→ $0
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
KennethupchurcBoard Member
LaurieupchurchPrincipaloffic
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$20,650
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$20,650
Change in Net Assets
$11,257
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$9,393
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Insurance-$2,468-$2,468
All Other Expenses-$2,143-$2,143
Depreciation Depletion---$1,237
Other Expenses-$596-$596
Fees for Services Legal-$490-$490
Office Expenses-$32-$32
Total Functional Expenses$0$8,156$0$9,393
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
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
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Backstage Ministries Inc
EIN
82-3642828
Phone
9122780999
Address
3649 SPRING BRANCH ROAD, BAXLEY, GA 31513

Signing Officer

Name
Laurie Upchurch
Title
Principal Officer
Phone
9122780999
Signed
2025-07-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kenneth Upchurch
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Crosbys Tax Service
Address
446 S MAIN STREET STE 3, BAXLEY, GA 31513
Preparer
Kristin Crosby
Phone
9123675005
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990 Page 10

ALL EXPENSES

Form 990 Page 4

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