ECS Ministries

EIN: 010555559 501(c)(3) Religion

Dubuque, IA

Total Revenue
$715,543
Total Expenses
$982,752
Total Assets
$1,466,747
Net Assets
$1,292,040
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
Patrick Clough
Phone
5635852070
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ECS Ministries, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $716K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $983K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 37% operating deficit.

Mission

To glorify God by providing biblically sound resources and structured study material to teach people from every nation to accept Christ as their Savior and Lord, grow in Christ, and share their faith with others.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $280,676 Revenue: $94,803

Worldwide Bible Study Ministry:Emmaus Worldwide develops and distributes Bible studies designed to deepen understanding of God's Word and encourage a faithful walk with Christ. With over 100 courses...

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Worldwide Bible Study Ministry:Emmaus Worldwide develops and distributes Bible studies designed to deepen understanding of God's Word and encourage a faithful walk with Christ. With over 100 courses available in 86 languages and used in more than 110 countries, our studies foster connection and growth through personal mentorship. At the core of our ministry is a network of over 2,400 Emmaus mentors worldwide who correspond with students, offering encouragement and guidance on their journey with Christ. (Continue on Schedule O)In addition to our traditional paper-based correspondence study, our Emmaus Bible and Courses app provides many of these same studies digitally in more than 30 languages, allowing people to study Scripture wherever they are. In calendar year 2024, 1,408,448 paper courses were distributed in 123 countries. In calendar year 2024, 195,311 digital app courses were started in 198 countries.

Program 2
Expenses: $341,573 Revenue: $116,212

U.S. Prison Bible Study Ministry:Emmaus Worldwide develops and distributes Bible studies designed to deepen understanding of God's Word and encourage a faithful walk with Christ. For many, that...

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U.S. Prison Bible Study Ministry:Emmaus Worldwide develops and distributes Bible studies designed to deepen understanding of God's Word and encourage a faithful walk with Christ. For many, that journey begins behind bars. Over the past two decades, we have distributed an average of 200,000 courses per year to prisons and jails across the U.S. We receive a steady flow of testimonies from inmates who have encountered God's Word personally and have experienced transformation and freedom through faith in Christ, even while still incarcerated. (Continue on Schedule O)In fiscal year 2025, approximately 76,085 printed courses were distributed to inmates in the United States.

Program 3
Expenses: $79,196

Testimony, Encouragement, and Devotional Ministry:Emmaus Worldwide gathers and shares testimonies of lives transformed through the study of God's Word across its global and U.S. prison ministries...

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Testimony, Encouragement, and Devotional Ministry:Emmaus Worldwide gathers and shares testimonies of lives transformed through the study of God's Word across its global and U.S. prison ministries. Based on this work, we develop and distribute Scripture-based devotional content informed by real-life discipleship experiences, encouraging individuals to reflect on Scripture, engage in prayer, and grow in their walk with Christ. (Continue on Schedule O)Through testimony-based and devotional resources, this ministry shares accounts of God's faithfulness and transforming work, strengthening believers and fostering spiritual growth, gratitude, and unity among participants and the broader Christian community.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $483,887
Program Service Revenue $4,692
Investment Income $20,641
Other Revenue $206,323
TOTAL REVENUE $715,543

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $34,525
Salaries & Benefits $633,492
Fundraising Expenses $145,129
Program Expenses $701,445
Other Expenses $314,735
TOTAL EXPENSES $982,752

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $715,543 $732,890 0.0%
Expenses $982,752 $973,310 +0.0%
Net Income $-267,209 $-240,420 +0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
15
Volunteers
16

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$135,231
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Patrick Clough Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$79,589 $2,094 $81,683
Karlyn Meng Chief Financial Officer 40.00
Officer
$52,028 $1,520 $53,548
Ian Taylor Board Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Price Vice Chair 0.80
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Presson Treasurer 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Woodhouse Secretary 0.80
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie Feierstein Board Member 0.80
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dorothy Naidu Board Member 0.80
Director
$0 $0 $0
Phil Parsons Board Member 0.80
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carlton Cowie Board Member (As of June) 0.80
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dennis Anderson Board Member (As of Oct) 0.80
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe Philip Board Member (As of Oct) 0.80
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $715,543 $982,752 $1,466,747 $-267,209
2024 $732,890 $973,310 $1,701,067 $-240,420
2023 $621,957 $912,108 $1,771,466 $-290,151
2022 $859,331 $732,566 $1,970,604 $126,765
2021 $552,910 $676,845 $2,151,544 $-123,935
2020 $704,167 $1,065,472 $2,255,164 $-361,305
2019 $1,135,573 $1,102,790 $2,823,997 $32,783
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