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Think Institute Nfp

EIN 88-3225438 • 501(c)3 • Geneva, IL

990-N CoverageNTEE X99

Profile

A Christian discipleship and evangelism ministry with a particular emphasis on the role of men as spiritual leaders and defenders of the faith. The purpose of the Think Institute, NFP is to provide Christians with the education, resources, and community necessary to effectively witness and disciple within their spheres of influence .

39W406 W Burnham LaneGeneva, IL 60134

thethink.institute

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

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2024

Net Margin

49th percentile

5.2%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE X99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$107,430

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 74.5% of source-year revenue.

NTEE X99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

90th percentile

126%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE X99 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

61st percentile

7.1%

Faster revenue growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE X99 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$13,503

Up $7,528 (+126%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$13,503

Up $7,528 (+126%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$144,289

Up $9,549 (+7.1%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$136,761

Up $4,930 (+3.7%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$7,528

Up $4,619 (+159%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2023: $5,975Net Assets 2023: $5,9752023Assets 2024: $13,503Net Assets 2024: $13,5032024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$13,503
Liabilities-
Net Assets$13,503

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2023: $134,740Expenses 2023: $131,831Net Income 2023: $2,9092023Revenue 2024: $144,289Expenses 2024: $136,761Net Income 2024: $7,5282024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$144,289
Expenses$136,761
Net Income$7,528

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 27, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$144,289
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

A Christian discipleship and evangelism ministry with a particular emphasis on the role of men as spiritual leaders and defenders of the faith. The purpose of The Think Institute, NFP, is to provide Christians with the education, resources, and community necessary to effectively witness and disciple within their spheres of influence.

A Christian discipleship and evangelism ministry with a particular emphasis on the role of men as spiritual leaders and defenders of the faith. The purpose of the Think Institute, NFP is to provide Christians with the education, resources, and community necessary to effectively witness and disciple within their spheres of influence .

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Church camp trainings, public speaking engagements. Services provided: Bible teaching, apologetics training, sermons, education. Number of people benefited -502$0$4,911
Media ministry: podcasts, website, YouTube channel, provide downloadable resources, Services provided: education, videos, audio-visual episodes on worldview and outreach. Number of people benefited - 156,924$0$4,671
Men's ministry: discipleship education, online community, resources, conversations, Services provided: Mentorship, coaching, writing opportunities, leadership and theological training. Number benefited: 10$0$1,327
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Joel SettecasePresidentFT$99,538$7,892$107,430
Anna M DornerTreasurer-$0--
Kevin BlessumSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Think Institute Nfp
EIN
88-3225438
Phone
7738195635
Address
39W406 W Burnham Lane, Geneva, IL 60134

Signing Officer

Name
Joel Settecase
Title
President
Phone
7738195635
Signed
2025-09-27
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Computer Subscriptions $1,327

Computer subscriptions

Meals Expense $1,567

meals for programs and meetings

Merchant Service Fees $5,104

Bloomerang Services Fees

Payroll Service Fees $587

Payroll Services

Program Expenses $2,427

Materials and other costs for education and training

Telephone / Internet $3,457

telephone and internet

Travel $2,131

Travel costs for events and speaking engagements

Website $941

Web hosting costs

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