Civic Intelligence

The Sowers Ministry

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 94-3149727

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Feb 26, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.SOWERS.ORG
PO Box 5148Kingwood, TX 77325

(281) 354-3035

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

1.67x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

20th percentile

-14%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$85,000

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 27.3% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-88%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

56th percentile

4.8%

Faster revenue growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Down

$5,174

Down $38,769 (-88%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

-$3,477

Down $42,173 (-109%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$8,651

Up $3,404 (+65%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Up

$311,529

Up $14,197 (+4.8%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$353,702

Up $78,540 (+29%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$42,173

Down $64,343 (-290%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2010: $57,403Liabilities 2010: $1,600Net Assets 2010: $55,8032010Assets 2011: $48,014Liabilities 2011: $22,027Net Assets 2011: $25,9872011Assets 2012: $58,665Liabilities 2012: $14,762Net Assets 2012: $43,9032012Assets 2013: $25,193Liabilities 2013: $8,667Net Assets 2013: $16,5262013Assets 2014: $43,943Liabilities 2014: $5,247Net Assets 2014: $38,6962014Assets 2015: $5,174Liabilities 2015: $8,651Net Assets 2015: -$3,4772015Assets 2016: $3,895Liabilities 2016: $1,892Net Assets 2016: $2,0032016Assets 2017: $13,175Liabilities 2017: $11,410Net Assets 2017: $1,7652017Assets 2018: $32,092Liabilities 2018: $18,274Net Assets 2018: $13,8182018Assets 2019: $27,574Liabilities 2019: $12,467Net Assets 2019: $15,1072019Assets 2020: $18,488Liabilities 2020: $3,798Net Assets 2020: $14,6902020Assets 2021: $19,995Liabilities 2021: $4,586Net Assets 2021: $15,4092021Assets 2022: $11,973Liabilities 2022: $13,148Net Assets 2022: -$1,1752022Assets 2023: $42,410Liabilities 2023: $14,207Net Assets 2023: $28,2032023Assets 2024: $20,253Liabilities 2024: $16,508Net Assets 2024: $3,7452024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$5,174
Liabilities$8,651
Net Assets-$3,477
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth56th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $273,8132010Expenses 2011: $274,0332011Expenses 2012: $294,0962012Revenue 2013: $355,224Expenses 2013: $382,601Net Income 2013: -$27,3772013Revenue 2014: $297,332Expenses 2014: $275,162Net Income 2014: $22,1702014Revenue 2015: $311,529Expenses 2015: $353,702Net Income 2015: -$42,1732015Revenue 2016: $440,228Expenses 2016: $434,748Net Income 2016: $5,4802016Revenue 2017: $563,347Expenses 2017: $563,585Net Income 2017: -$2382017Revenue 2018: $597,749Expenses 2018: $585,696Net Income 2018: $12,0532018Revenue 2019: $705,758Expenses 2019: $704,469Net Income 2019: $1,2892019Revenue 2020: $496,493Expenses 2020: $496,910Net Income 2020: -$4172020Revenue 2021: $546,798Expenses 2021: $546,079Net Income 2021: $7192021Revenue 2022: $571,325Expenses 2022: $587,909Net Income 2022: -$16,5842022Revenue 2023: $627,982Expenses 2023: $598,604Net Income 2023: $29,3782023Revenue 2024: $548,086Expenses 2024: $572,544Net Income 2024: -$24,4582024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$311,529
Expenses$353,702
Net Income-$42,173
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Feb 26, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$311,529
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To spread the gospel of jesus christ.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$7,562--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$36,381$5,174▼ $31,207
Total Assets$43,943$5,174▼ $38,769
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$5,247$8,651▲ $3,404
Total Liabilities$5,247$8,651▲ $3,404
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$38,696$-3,477▼ $42,173
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$38,696$-3,477▼ $42,173
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$43,943$5,174▼ $38,769

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings-$37,635$37,635
Equipment-$15,041$15,041
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Neil AndersonPres./DirectorFT$75,000$10,000$85,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Richard FeldmanDirector
Raymond GoodrichSecretary
Maria AndersonTreasurer
Terry ChesbroughVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$311,529
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$311,529
Change in Net Assets
$-42,173
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$230,068
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$123,634
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$66,155$18,845-$85,000
Other Salaries and Wages$29,787$6,101-$35,888
Office Expenses$13,205$6,185-$19,390
Insurance$9,191$4,609-$13,800
Occupancy-$8,800-$8,800
Depreciation Depletion$7,527$35-$7,562
Fees for Services Accounting$632$6,383-$7,015
Other Expenses$3,222$1,611-$4,833
Travel$2,668$391-$3,059
Payroll Taxes$2,554$192-$2,746
Interest-$2,187-$2,187
Total Functional Expenses$294,856$58,846$0$353,702
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
Credit Card Payable$8,651
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Neil anderson father maria anderson daughter”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The managing director/president reviews and approves the 990 tax return completed by our independent cpa.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“A request needs to be made to the sowers ministry and sowers will make the requested documents available to the individual.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Sowers Ministry
EIN
94-3149727
Phone
2813543035
Address
PO BOX 5148, KINGWOOD, TX 77325

Signing Officer

Name
Neil Anderson
Title
Pres./Director
Phone
8326891907
Signed
2016-02-26

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Neil Anderson
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
6
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
L G Harrison LLC
Address
1416A STONEHOLLOW DRIVE, KINGWOOD, TX 77339-2492
Preparer
Lynda G Harrison CPA
Phone
2815481040
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

“Of educating and advancing the preaching of the gospel. Thousands of pieces of literature, bibles and other teaching materials were bought, printed and distributed to the people free of charge. Other teaching materials such as videotapes and teaching books were provided to all of the trainees.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“The sowers minstry, inc. Was able to support many full time missionaries and their families on a monthly basis in india, nepal, china, ukraine and the usa. Many crusades and training seminars were conducted to bring people to christ. Several thousand men and women were trained to walk in deeper relationship with christ. Several hundred young people were trained on how to bring the gospel to people in our generation. Thousands of children in asia were provided with food, shelter, clothes and education. The sowers ministry purchased computer equipment and books for the purpose of educating and advancing the preaching of the gospel. Thousands of pieces of literature, bibles and other teaching materials were bought, printed and distributed to the people free of charge. Other teaching materials such as videotapes and teaching books were provided to all of the trainees.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2NEIL ANDERSON FATHER MARIA ANDERSON DAUGHTER
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE MANAGING DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE 990 TAX RETURN COMPLETED BY OUR INDEPENDENT CPA.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4A REQUEST NEEDS TO BE MADE TO THE SOWERS MINISTRY AND SOWERS WILL MAKE THE REQUESTED DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE INDIVIDUAL.
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,174
Liabilities
$8,651
Net assets
-$3,477
Revenue
$311,529
Expenses
$353,702
Net income
-$42,173
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.17$0.04$5.48$5.73$0.24
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.14$0.28$6.28$5.99$0.29
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.13$0.01$5.71$5.88$0.17
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.05$0.15$5.47$5.46$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.04$0.15$4.96$4.97$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.12$0.15$7.06$7.04$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.18$0.14$5.98$5.86$0.12
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.11$0.02$5.63$5.64$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.02$0.02$4.40$4.35$0.05
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.09$0.03$3.12$3.54$0.42
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.05$0.39$2.97$2.75$0.22
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.09$0.17$3.55$3.83$0.27
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.59$0.15$0.44$2.94
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.48$0.22$0.26$2.74
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.57$0.02$0.56$2.74