Civic Intelligence

Ministry Leadership Initiative

EIN 82-4308014 • 501(c)3 • Prairie Village, KS

Profile

MLI partners with local churches and religious organizations to enrich the lives of young people with Christian witness by: developing authentic, intentional, and highly proficient leadership, sharing the love and grace of Jesus Christ with young people.

7409 Ash StPrairie Village, KS 66208

ministryleading.org

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 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

8th percentile

-125%

Higher net margin than 8% 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

10th percentile

-100%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

14th percentile

-63%

Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$0

Down $55,773 (-100%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$0

Down $55,773 (-100%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Down

$44,536

Down $75,953 (-63%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$100,309

Down $11,782 (-11%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$55,773

Down $64,171 (-764%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2019: $28,576Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $28,5762019Assets 2020: $30,568Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $30,5682020Assets 2021: $53,047Liabilities 2021: $6,000Net Assets 2021: $47,0472021Assets 2022: $47,375Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $47,3752022Assets 2023: $55,773Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $55,7732023Assets 2024: $0Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $02024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$0
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$0
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth14th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50K-$100KRevenue 2019: $89,322Expenses 2019: $60,746Net Income 2019: $28,5762019Revenue 2020: $98,527Expenses 2020: $96,535Net Income 2020: $1,9922020Revenue 2021: $118,741Expenses 2021: $102,262Net Income 2021: $16,4792021Revenue 2022: $111,759Expenses 2022: $111,431Net Income 2022: $3282022Revenue 2023: $120,489Expenses 2023: $112,091Net Income 2023: $8,3982023Revenue 2024: $44,536Expenses 2024: $100,309Net Income 2024: -$55,7732024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$44,536
Expenses$100,309
Net Income-$55,773
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
$0
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$0
Revenue
$44,536
Expenses
$100,309
Net income
-$55,773
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.45$1.00$0.56
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.00$0.56$1.20$1.12$0.08
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.00$0.47$1.12$1.11$0.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.06$0.47$1.19$1.02$0.16
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.00$0.31$0.99$0.97$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.00$0.29$0.89$0.61$0.29
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$44,536
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

MLI partners with local churches and religious organizations to enrich the lives of young people with Christian witness by: developing authentic, intentional, and highly proficient leadership, sharing the love and grace of Jesus Christ with young people.

Ministry Leadership Initiative partners with local churches and religious organizations to enrich the lives of young people with Christian witness by: developing authentic, intentional, and highly proficient leadership, sharing the love and grace of Jesus Christ with young people.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$35,651$0▼ $35,651
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$19,747$0▼ $19,747
Accounts Receivable$375$0▼ $375
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Total Assets$55,773$0▼ $55,773
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$55,773$0▼ $55,773
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$55,773$0▼ $55,773
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$55,773$0▼ $55,773
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rick WalterChairperson
Sally WrightVice-Chairperson
Chris AndersenDirector
Dietrich KirkDirector
Jacob MartinDirector
Katie BrownDirector
Kris KvamDirector
Mark WebbDirector
Tony LiuDirector
Matt VaughanExecutive Director
Sara AitkenSecretary
Thomas McIntyreTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$26,819
Program Service Revenue
$17,500
Investment Income
$217
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$26,819
Change in Net Assets
$-55,773
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$80,180
Other Expenses$20,129
Total Fundraising Expense$638
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$80,180--$80,180
All Other Expenses$17,500--$17,500
Fees for Services Accounting-$859$638$1,497
Office Expenses-$642-$642
Fees for Services Management-$490-$490
Total Functional Expenses$97,680$1,991$638$100,309
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
The Center for Youth Ministry trainingBrentwood, TN501(c)(3)Ministry Leadership Initiative entered into a strategic partnership with The Center for Youth Ministry Training in 2024, pausing some services and operations. Ministry Leadership Initiative made the following grants to The Center for Youth Ministry Training (20-4473859) in 2024: $44,000 disbursement of a reserve fund, entrusted to the care and oversight of the CYMT board of directors as documented in the MLI meeting minutes; $10,000 disbursement of funds to support staffing in the Midwest; $26,180 disbursement of funds designated for continued ministry operations in the Midwest.$80,180
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
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
Yes
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 11B

“Form 990 is provided to members of the Board of Directors (who maintained status as directors at the end of the filing year) prior to filing.”

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

“The conflict of interest policy was not violated by any board member in 2024.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Ministry Leadership Initiative entered into a strategic partnership with The Center for Youth Ministry Training in 2024 to provide contracted services. In this agreement, Ministry Leadership Initiative maintained no employees in 2024.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Standard operating documents, such as the 990, Conflict of Interest Policy, insurance documents, and documents of incorporation are available upon request. All publications and letters include the EIN, and the 990 document is publicly available through GuideStar.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ministry Leadership Initiative
EIN
82-4308014
Phone
9139722530
Address
7409 Ash St, Prairie Village, KS 66208

Signing Officer

Name
Matthew Vaughan
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9139722530
Signed
2025-11-14

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Matt Vaughan
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Ks
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
12
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 3

“Ministry Leadership Initiative entered into a strategic partnership with The Center for Youth Ministry Training in 2024, pausing some services and operations.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Ministry Leadership Initiative entered into a strategic partnership with The Center for Youth Ministry Training in 2024 to provide contracted services.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Ministry Leadership Initiative entered into a strategic partnership with The Center for Youth Ministry Training in 2024, pausing some services and operations. Ministry Leadership Initiative made the following grants to The Center for Youth Ministry Training (20-4473859) in 2024: $44,000 disbursement of a reserve fund, entrusted to the care and oversight of the CYMT board of directors as documented in the MLI meeting minutes; $10,000 disbursement of funds to support staffing in the Midwest; $26,180 disbursement of funds designated for continued ministry operations in the Midwest.
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0Ministry Leadership Initiative offers a two-year Instructional Cohort Program, comprised of groups of youth and children's ministry leaders serving in local churches. A core of expert practitioners, composed of pastors, counselors, educators, and experienced youth ministers, provides practical ministry training; at the same time, a robust team of theology professors and instructors teach theological education. Ministry Leadership Initiative entered into a strategic partnership with The Center for Youth Ministry Training in 2024 to provide contracted services.
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0Ministry Leadership Initiative entered into a strategic partnership with The Center for Youth Ministry Training in 2024, pausing some services and operations. Ministry Leadership Initiative made the following grants to The Center for Youth Ministry Training (20-4473859) in 2024: $44,000 disbursement of a reserve fund, entrusted to the care and oversight of the CYMT board of directors as documented in the MLI meeting minutes; $10,000 disbursement of funds to support staffing in the Midwest; $26,180 disbursement of funds designated for continued ministry operations in the Midwest.
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0The Center for Youth Ministry training
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0309 Franklin Road
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Ministry Leadership Initiative entered into a strategic partnership with The Center for Youth Ministry Training in 2024, pausing some services and operations. Ministry Leadership Initiative made the following grants to The Center for Youth Ministry Training (20-4473859) in 2024: $44,000 disbursement of a reserve fund, entrusted to the care and oversight of the CYMT board of directors as documented in the MLI meeting minutes; $10,000 disbursement of funds to support staffing in the Midwest; $26,180 disbursement of funds designated for continued ministry operations in the Midwest.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Ministry Leadership Initiative entered into a strategic partnership with The Center for Youth Ministry Training in 2024, pausing some services and operations. Ministry Leadership Initiative made the following grants to The Center for Youth Ministry Training (20-4473859) in 2024: $44,000 disbursement of a reserve fund, entrusted to the care and oversight of the CYMT board of directors as documented in the MLI meeting minutes; $10,000 disbursement of funds to support staffing in the Midwest; $26,180 disbursement of funds designated for continued ministry operations in the Midwest.
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0Matt Vaughan
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0Executive Director
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Matthew Vaughan, Executive Director for Ministry Leadership Initiative, previously served as a full-time employee. That status changed to a volunteer role in 2024 when Mr. Vaughan became an employee of The Center for Youth Ministry Training (20-4473859). Ministry Leadership Initiative had no paid employees in 2024.
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IRS990ScheduleN/DispositionOfAssetsDetail/AssetsDistriOrExpnssPaidDesc0Ministry Leadership Initiative entered into a strategic partnership with The Center for Youth Ministry Training in 2024 to provide contracted services.
IRS990ScheduleN/DispositionOfAssetsDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0The Center for Youth Ministry Training
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IRS990ScheduleN/DispositionOfAssetsDetail/MethodOfFMVDeterminationTxt0Ministry Leadership Initiative entered into a strategic partnership with The Center for Youth Ministry Training in 2024, pausing some services and operations. Ministry Leadership Initiative made the following grants to The Center for Youth Ministry Training (20-4473859) in 2024: $44,000 disbursement of a reserve fund, entrusted to the care and oversight of the CYMT board of directors as documented in the MLI meeting minutes; $10,000 disbursement of funds to support staffing in the Midwest; $26,180 disbursement of funds designated for continued ministry operations in the Midwest.
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IRS990ScheduleN/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Matt Vaughan, Executive Director for Ministry Leadership Initiative, will serve The Center for Youth Ministry Training as a member of its staff. Dietrich Kirk, Member of the Board of Directors, serves The Center for Youth Ministry Training as its Executive Director. Rick Walter, Member of the Board of Directors, will serve The Center for Youth Ministry Training as a Member of the Board of Directors. Tony Liu, Member of the Board of Directors, will serve The Center for Youth Ministry Training as a Member of the Board of Directors.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Ministry Leadership Initiative entered into a strategic partnership with The Center for Youth Ministry Training in 2024, pausing some services and operations.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Form 990 is provided to members of the Board of Directors (who maintained status as directors at the end of the filing year) prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The conflict of interest policy was not violated by any board member in 2024.

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