Civic Intelligence

Mighty Fortress Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 85-4329062

Oct 01, 2022 to Sep 30, 2023 • Filed on Jan 24, 2024

Organization ProfileMIGHTYFORTRESSFOUNDATION.ORG
3773 Geddes RoadAnn Arbor, MI 48105

(734) 665-1329

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

23rd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.03x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

90th percentile

48%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

65th percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets23rd percentile

Assets

Up

$1,879,449

Up $185,072 (+11%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,876,049

Up $186,047 (+11%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$3,400

Down $975 (-22%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin90th percentile

Revenue

Up

$125,299

Up $162,224 (+439%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$65,441

Down $24,534 (-27%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$59,858

Up $186,758 (+147%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth65th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2023

Assets$1,879,449
Liabilities$3,400
Net Assets$1,876,049
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2023

Revenue$125,299
Expenses$65,441
Net Income$59,858
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2022 to Sep 30, 2023
Signed
Jan 24, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$678,040
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 specific identified ministry initiatives to inspire those ministries to make followers of jesus.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,666,486$1,866,365▲ $199,879
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$26,766$11,959▼ $14,807
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,125$1,125→ $0
Total Assets$1,694,377$1,879,449▲ $185,072
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,375$3,400▼ $975
Total Liabilities$4,375$3,400▼ $975
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,690,002$1,876,049▲ $186,047
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,690,002$1,876,049▲ $186,047
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,694,377$1,879,449▲ $185,072
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay39th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ronald SteinkeChairperson
Kurt KuckDirector
Rev Erwin KostizenDirector
David VallieSecretary & Treasurer
Rev Joel HoyerVice-chariperson
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$89,596
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$35,703
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$89,596
Change in Net Assets
$59,858

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$125,299
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$125,299
Total Revenue per Form 990
$125,299
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$52,650
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$12,791
Total Fundraising Expense$91
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management-$20,100-$20,100
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,784-$14,784
Grants to Domestic Orgs$12,791--$12,791
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$11,629-$11,629
Other Expenses-$2,707-$2,707
Advertising-$1,677-$1,677
Insurance-$1,500-$1,500
Office Expenses-$142-$142
Information Technology--$91$91
Fees for Services Legal-$20-$20
Total Functional Expenses$12,791$52,559$91$65,441

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$65,441
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$65,441
Total Expenses per Form 990$65,441
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
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
2024-01-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James R Saalfeld
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

“The mighty fortress foundation participated in a joint grant to support churches and church organizations.”

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, 2023, no liability for unrecognized tax benefits has been recorded.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE MIGHTY FORTRESS FOUNDATION PARTICIPATED IN A JOINT GRANT TO SUPPORT CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT FORMED ANY COMMITTEES AT THIS TIME
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE DRAFT TAX RETURN IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD AND REVIEWED BEFORE FINAL APPROVAL AND FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3EACH 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.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,879,449
Liabilities
$3,400
Net assets
$1,876,049
Revenue
$125,299
Expenses
$65,441
Net income
$59,858
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