Wakening Ministry Llc

Nonprofit profile at a glance

EIN: 850996542
IRS 990-EZ coverage: 2020–2024
Forms available: Form 990-EZ 2024
Location: Catawba, NC, USA
Phone: 7047701858
Rating: 83
Verdict: STRONG
Rating confidence: Moderate
Sector: Protestant
Affiliation: Christianity

Reported finances

Revenue: $36,910
Expenses: $39,408
Assets: $5,187
Liabilities: $1,254

Source: IRS Form 990-EZ. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Amounts in USD.

Leadership & pay

9 people listed

People named in this filing

REV LINDA ZASTOVNIK (EXEC DIR, BD)
REV ASHLEY THOMAS (BOARD MEMBER)
REV JOHN RYAN (BOARD MEMBER)

Selected names, not a complete roster or a statement of current roles. Open leadership details for the complete filed list.

Source: IRS Form 990-EZ. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Names and roles reflect this filing, not necessarily current officeholders.

Overview

Mission

(i) beginning in 2020, in the throes of covid, rev. Linda zastovnik, ordained clergy in the united methodist church, began wakening ministry l.l.c. Initially, it's primary purpose was to provide quality christian education and connect people across the miles, many of whom had become disenchanted with, and even harmed by, the church. We meet people where they are - in their homes - and offer multiple and creative ways to connect with others. We invite personal relationships and deep conversation with each study. Some studies have even grown to become a support group, "circle of friends", that informs and strengthens christian faith. (ii) to make disciples for jesus christ through trusting relationships and relevant studies, both in-person and online, by means of: (a) exciting bible studies and book studies; (b) creative classes and groups that foster spiritual growth; (c) caring support for those living with cancer and grief; (d) experienced church ministry consulting for all age levels

What it reported doing in 2024

During 2024, wakening ministry (wm) continues to connect with people seeking to understand christian faith and living a life that reflects that faith. Our community spans across the miles, including persons from 27 states, and even into canada. Our ministry focuses on quality rather than quantity - meaning we seek to deepen the friendships we are making. While we welcome all and seek to share this ministry beyond all limits, we strive to strengthen the relationships of those who are currently attending. During 2024, we began "postcards from the camper," where video messages are posted on youtube and emailed to our mailing list. These are quick-hit, less than 10-minute, videos that connect a faith-based message to camping out in god's wonderful gift of nature. We are continuing the momentum we started in 2020 and look forward to strengthening and increasing our community. The primary draw continues to be online book and bible studies, but also involves thought provoking religious and cultural studies. These include a book study - "wakening anti-racism" - initially explored to learn more about black history in america, and is now moving onto teaching about jewish history in israel. Wakening ministry continues to exist due to the ongoing generosity of our donors. While there is a cost for one-on-one spiritual direction and pastoral care, retreats, and pilgrimages, all classes and the "circle of friends" are offered at no charge.

Operating model

Revenue model: Donor-supported. 81% of the money available for current operations came from contributions and gifts.
Distribution model: Direct operator. The filing allocates 100% of reported program-service expenses outside its grant, affiliate-payment, and member-benefit lines. This expense classification does not rule out separately announced grant awards.

The verdict

STRONG - A large share of available resources goes toward mission work and the filed numbers largely add up. Expenses are high relative to revenue and total assets are small relative to annual expenses; liquid coverage is unknown.

Rating breakdown

Financial Efficiency: 90
Transparency & Controls: 82
Sustainability: 28
Growth: 80

Detailed rating inputs

Financial Efficiency

Mission deployment rate: 92.4%; rating input score 92
Program expense ratio: 86.5%; rating input score 87

Transparency & Controls

Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
Major donor itemization: Limited

Sustainability

Operating margin: -6.8%; rating input score 34; 34th percentile among comparable filings
Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.13; rating input score 13; 13th percentile among comparable filings
Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.24; rating input score 13; 13th percentile among comparable filings
Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 56; 56th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

Program expense growth: 23.4% per year; rating input score 100; 84th percentile among comparable filings
Revenue growth: 10.7% per year; rating input score 100; 82nd percentile among comparable filings
Asset growth: -11.1% per year; rating input score 0; 16th percentile among comparable filings

Details

Where the money goes: 92.4% of revenue deployed · 86.5% of spending went to programs
Governance: Filed governance answers
Accomplishments: 1 filed program accomplishment · $34K in reported program spending
Leadership: top reported pay $0 · 9 people listed
Consistency: 7 of 7 current checks pass
Schedules: 2 filed schedules
Filing history: 4 filing years from 2020 to 2024
Contacts: How to reach this organization
Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.

Key Signals

Signals prioritize questions for review. They are not findings of misconduct.

Moderate — Sustainability: Operating margin scored 34/100.
High — Sustainability: Total-asset coverage ratio scored 13/100.
High — Growth: Asset growth scored 0/100.
High — Sustainability: Liabilities to assets ratio scored 13/100.
Review — Sustainability: Officer compensation ratio scored 56/100.