Confluence Ministries

What it reported doing in 2024

Confluence ministries building at 1400 n quitman st denver, co 80204 was used to accomplish the following in 2024: english as a second language (esl): weekly esl classes were provided for 19 individuals, supported by 8 dedicated volunteers. Ged preparation in spanish: 18 students received weekly ged preparation classes in spanish, supported by 4 teachers and 4 staff members. After-school tutoring: weekly tutoring program was provided to 12 elementary students from colfax elementary school, an inner-city denver school. Ten volunteers contributed their time and resources. Backpacks and school supplies were also collected and distributed. Neighborhood engagement (wecan): hosted and facilitated monthly meetings for the local registered neighborhood organization (wecan) and provided space for board meetings. Additionally, several lunch meetings were hosted for organizations such as - the 6:4 fellowship, and other nonprofits. West colfax neighborhood festival: planned and executed west colfax neighborhood festival, including 30 nonprofits, government agencies and faith entities to gather at paco sanchez park. Over 1000 people attended the event. Multiple resources were given to those in need. Men's bible study: hosted 25 saturday morning men's bible studies for 12 men. Music and worship training: provided training and mentoring in music and worship to 30 individuals, with the support of 10 volunteers. Music room and classrooms. Musical rehearsals for city events: weekly rehearsals were held for musicians preparing to perform at city events including: cinco de mayo, make music day, dashing thru lodo, colfax marathon, parade of lights, black arts festival, imaginate, and bolder boulder marathon, among others. Community meetings and outreach: participated in and facilitated over 150 city and community meetings and outreach events. These were held on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, involving 300 volunteers and reaching a broad and diverse audience. Cross-sector collaboration: collaborations included multi-ethnic, intergenerational, and interdenominational groups, bridging different sectors of society to serve the broader community. Denver parade of lights: helped organize and participate in this major city event. Confluence managed the nativity float, contributing to an event that touched over 250,000 attendees and involved approximately 50 volunteers. Planning and preparation meetings include gathering costumes and other materials.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 89.4%; rating input score 89
• Program expense ratio: 85%; rating input score 85
• Fundraising efficiency: $21.51 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 59; 59th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 75%; rating input score 75; 20th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 4 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 50
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Fail
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -5.2%; rating input score 29; 29th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 3.47; rating input score 72; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.01; rating input score 46; 46th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 30.5%; rating input score 11; 11th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 2.1% per year; rating input score 100; 40th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: -0.7% per year; rating input score 0; 21st percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 0.9% per year; rating input score 100; 28th percentile among comparable filings