Civic Intelligence

Mighty Fortress Foundation

EIN 85-4329062 • 501(c)3 • Ann Arbor, MI

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

Our mission is to inspire congregations, schools and ministries to make followers of jesus. We serve ministries within the michigan district of the lutheran church - missouri synod and other christian ministries through grant opportunities, congregational services and other financial support. Funds are derived from the receipt of donations and legacy gifts.

3773 Geddes RoadAnn Arbor, MI 48105

mightyfortressfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.42x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

97th percentile

5.18x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

94th percentile

67%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

94th percentile

97%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

271%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Up

$4,327,194

Up $2,130,861 (+97%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$1,813,712

Up $1,810,337 (+53640%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$2,513,482

Up $320,524 (+15%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue97th percentileNet Margin94th percentile

Revenue

Up

$349,909

Up $255,467 (+271%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$116,186

Up $28,769 (+33%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$233,723

Up $226,698 (+3227%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2021: $2,017,227Liabilities 2021: $480Net Assets 2021: $2,016,7472021Assets 2022: $1,694,377Liabilities 2022: $4,375Net Assets 2022: $1,690,0022022Assets 2023: $1,879,449Liabilities 2023: $3,400Net Assets 2023: $1,876,0492023Assets 2024: $2,196,333Liabilities 2024: $3,375Net Assets 2024: $2,192,9582024Assets 2025: $4,327,194Liabilities 2025: $1,813,712Net Assets 2025: $2,513,4822025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$4,327,194
Liabilities$1,813,712
Net Assets$2,513,482
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2021: $2,043,324Expenses 2021: $34,567Net Income 2021: $2,008,7572021Revenue 2022: -$36,925Expenses 2022: $89,975Net Income 2022: -$126,9002022Revenue 2023: $125,299Expenses 2023: $65,441Net Income 2023: $59,8582023Revenue 2024: $94,442Expenses 2024: $87,417Net Income 2024: $7,0252024Revenue 2025: $349,909Expenses 2025: $116,186Net Income 2025: $233,7232025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$349,909
Expenses$116,186
Net Income$233,723
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,327,194
Liabilities
$1,813,712
Net assets
$2,513,482
Revenue
$349,909
Expenses
$116,186
Net income
$233,723
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.33$1.81$2.51$0.35$0.12$0.23
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.20$0.00$2.19$0.09$0.09$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.88$0.00$1.88$0.13$0.07$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.69$0.00$1.69$0.04$0.09$0.13
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.02$0.00$2.02$2.04$0.03$2.01
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025
Signed
Jan 26, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$545,682
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to inspire congregations, schools and ministries to make followers of jesus. We serve ministries within the michigan district of the lutheran church - missouri synod and other christian ministries through grant opportunities, congregational services and other financial support. Funds are derived from the receipt of donations and legacy gifts.

To support identified ministry initiatives to inspire those ministries to make followers of jesus.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$2,177,404$2,520,893▲ $343,489
Investments Program Related-$1,789,124-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$10,304$16,052▲ $5,748
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,625$1,125▼ $7,500
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0--
Total Assets$2,196,333$4,327,194▲ $2,130,861
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$1,806,762▲ $1,806,762
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,375$6,950▲ $3,575
Total Liabilities$3,375$1,813,712▲ $1,810,337
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,192,958$2,513,482▲ $320,524
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,192,958$2,513,482▲ $320,524
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,196,333$4,327,194▲ $2,130,861

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Investment Program Related Org$-8,494--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ronald SteinkeChairperson
Kurt KuckDirector
Rev John BookshawDirector
Rev Robert AppoldDirector
James R SaalfeldAuthorized Representative
David VallieSecretary & Treasurer
Rev Joel HoyerVice-chariperson
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$233,428
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$116,481
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$233,428
Change in Net Assets
$233,723

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$334,681
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$15,228
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$86,801
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$421,482
Total Revenue per Form 990
$349,909
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$110,186
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$6,000
Total Fundraising Expense$3,125
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management-$22,000-$22,000
Interest$18,620--$18,620
Fees for Services Accounting-$17,182-$17,182
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$15,228-$15,228
Advertising-$6,727-$6,727
Grants to Domestic Orgs$6,000--$6,000
Fees for Services Legal-$2,595-$2,595
Other Expenses$18,000$3,007$2,575$2,575
Fees for Services Other-$2,000-$2,000
Insurance-$1,500-$1,500
Information Technology--$550$550
Office Expenses-$202-$202
Total Functional Expenses$42,620$70,441$3,125$116,186

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$116,186
Expenses per Audited Statements$100,958
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$100,958
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$15,228
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Church Extension FundAnn Arbor, MI501(c)(3)TO HELP FUND THE CHURCH EXTENSION FUND'S MINISTRY WORKER WELLNESS GRANT PROGRAM.$6,000
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Installment Notes$1,806,762
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The foundation has not formed any committees at this time”

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

“The draft tax return is presented to the board and reviewed before final approval and filing.”

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

“Each board member annually assesses and submits documentation to the foundation of their consideration of any potential conflicts of interest that they are aware of. The foundation reviews and maintains this documentation and the entire board is made aware of any matters of concern that are noted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Mighty Fortress Foundation
EIN
85-4329062
Phone
7346651329
Address
3773 GEDDES ROAD, ANN ARBOR, MI 48105

Signing Officer

Name
James R Saalfeld
Title
Authorized Representative
Phone
7346651329
Signed
2026-01-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James R Saalfeld
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Gordon Advisors Pc
Address
1301 W LONG LAKE RD STE 200, TROY, MI 48098
Preparer
Douglas R Wright CPA
Phone
2489520200
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Management evaluates, at least annually, whether any tax positions reported on returns are more likely than not to be sustained if challenged. Management believes no such positions exist that would have significant impact on the foundation's financial position and results of operations. As of september 30, 2025, no liability for unrecognized tax benefits has been recorded.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MANAGEMENT EVALUATES, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, WHETHER ANY TAX POSITIONS REPORTED ON RETURNS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED IF CHALLENGED. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES NO SUCH POSITIONS EXIST THAT WOULD HAVE SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE FOUNDATION'S FINANCIAL POSITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, NO LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS HAS BEEN RECORDED.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BASED ON THE CONTINUATION OF A JOINT GRANT PROGRAM WITH CHURCH EXTENSION FUND ("CEF") ORIGINALLY FROM 2023-2024, THE MIGHTY FORTRESS FOUNDATION WAS AWARE OF ALL GRANTS APPROVED AND PAID ON A QUARTERLY BASIS. INFORMATION THAT THE MIGHTY FORTRESS WAS AWARE OF INCLUDED (I) THE MINISTRY THAT REQUESTED THE GRANT, (II) THE CITY IN WHICH THE MINISTRY IS LOCATED, (III) THE DATE THE GRANT REQUEST WAS RECEIVED, (IV) THE DATE THE GRANT REQUEST WAS REVIEWED, (V) THE APPROVED GRANT AMOUNT, (VI) THE DATE THE GRANT WAS PAID, AND (VII) THE SPECIFICS OF THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS. CEF HANDLED THE ACTUAL PAYMENT OF GRANT FUNDS WITH CORRESPONDING RECEIPTS PROVIDED TO THE MIGHTY FORTRESS FOUNDATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT FORMED ANY COMMITTEES AT THIS TIME
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE DRAFT TAX RETURN IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD AND REVIEWED BEFORE FINAL APPROVAL AND FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EACH BOARD MEMBER ANNUALLY ASSESSES AND SUBMITS DOCUMENTATION TO THE FOUNDATION OF THEIR CONSIDERATION OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF. THE FOUNDATION REVIEWS AND MAINTAINS THIS DOCUMENTATION AND THE ENTIRE BOARD IS MADE AWARE OF ANY MATTERS OF CONCERN THAT ARE NOTED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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