GREAT ADVENTURE MINISTRIES

EIN: 201465560 501(c)(3)

OMAHA, NE

Total Revenue
$402,007
Total Expenses
$371,598
Total Assets
$168,167
Net Assets
$168,167
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
NE
Principal Officer
CHAD PETERSON
Phone
4026907883
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GREAT ADVENTURE MINISTRIES, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit that reported $402K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 42% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $372K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE MINISTRY EXISTS TO BIBLICALLY DISCIPLE SINGLE ADULTS AND SHARE THE GOSPEL MESSAGE

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $263,897 Revenue: $321,742

SOZO COFFEEHOUSE IS OPERATED BY GREAT ADVENTURE MINISTRIES AS PART OF ITS OUTREACH PROGRAM. THE VENUE PROVIDES THE ORGANIZATON A PLACE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO HOLD ITS OURTREACH EVENTS AND CURRENTLY...

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SOZO COFFEEHOUSE IS OPERATED BY GREAT ADVENTURE MINISTRIES AS PART OF ITS OUTREACH PROGRAM. THE VENUE PROVIDES THE ORGANIZATON A PLACE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO HOLD ITS OURTREACH EVENTS AND CURRENTLY HAS A CHURCH ON SUNDAY MORNING, AA GROUPS DURING THE WEEK, AS WELL AS MANY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS HOSTING EVENTS THAT WORK WITHIN OUR TARGET AUDIENCE FOR OUR INTENDED PURPOSE.

Program 2
Expenses: $36,314

BIBLE STUDIES: TUESDAY NIGHT IS THE HEART OF THE MINISTRY. THE NIGHT IS BUILTAROUND DISCIPLESHIP AND BUILDING A FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY. IN 2025 WE WENT THROUGH MATTHEW AND ACTS. ON AVERAGE, WE HAVE...

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BIBLE STUDIES: TUESDAY NIGHT IS THE HEART OF THE MINISTRY. THE NIGHT IS BUILTAROUND DISCIPLESHIP AND BUILDING A FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY. IN 2025 WE WENT THROUGH MATTHEW AND ACTS. ON AVERAGE, WE HAVE 50-60 PEOPLE ATTENDING EACH WEEK. WE VOLUNTEER ONCE A MONTH WITH RELEASE INC. WE HAD A PANCAKE FEED FOR HALLOWEEN IN OCTOBER 2025 AND SERVED FREE BACON AND PANCAKES AND HAD 522 PEOPLE COME. WE DO SMALLER EVENTS WEEKLY THAT OUR MEMBERS ATTEND. THESE HELP TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY AND HEALTHY LIFE CHOICES FOR THOSE TRYING TO FOLLOW CHRISTIAN VALUES. THESE CAN BE EVENTS LIKE MOIVIE NIGHTS, GAME NIGHTS AND VOLLEYBALL.

Program 3
Expenses: $26,412

OUTREACH: WE ALSO CONTINUE TO DO VOLUNTEER WORK AT THE OPEN DOOR MISSION AS WELL AS FUNDRAISER ACTIVITIES FOR ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING MINISTRIES, SUCH AS ROYAL FAMILY KIDS CAMP AND THE LYDIA HOUSE...

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OUTREACH: WE ALSO CONTINUE TO DO VOLUNTEER WORK AT THE OPEN DOOR MISSION AS WELL AS FUNDRAISER ACTIVITIES FOR ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING MINISTRIES, SUCH AS ROYAL FAMILY KIDS CAMP AND THE LYDIA HOUSE. OUR MAJOR OUTREACHES CONSIST OF EVENTS THAT DRAW ON THE DEMOGRAPHIC WE ARE TRYING TO REACH, WHICH IS 18-35 YEARS OF AGE AND A GAP WITHIN THE CHURCH TODAY. IN 2025 WE HOSTED BOARD GAME NIGHTS, VOLLEYBALL, MOVIE NIGHTS, HIKING TRIPS, AND COMEDY NIGHTS. THESE ARE CONSIDERED PART OF OUR MISSION TO CREATE A HEALTHY COMMUNITY THAT FOSTERS GROWTH SPIRITUALLY THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $25,385
Program Service Revenue $68,195
Investment Income $7,989
Other Revenue $300,438
TOTAL REVENUE $402,007

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $600
Salaries & Benefits $241,985
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $326,623
Other Expenses $129,013
TOTAL EXPENSES $371,598

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $402,007 $283,279 +0.4%
Expenses $371,598 $259,221 +0.4%
Net Income $30,409 $24,058 +0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
25
Volunteers
187

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
4
$36,000
Total Directors
4
$36,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHAD PETERSON President 40.00
Officer Director
$36,000 $0 $36,000
KIMBERLY LONG Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA BOREN Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH MILLER Director 1.00
Officer 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 $402,007 $371,598 $168,167 $30,409
2024 $283,279 $259,221 $138,987 $24,058
2023 $193,790 $200,356 $102,067 $-6,566
2022 $121,251 $151,852 $98,086 $-30,601
2021 $145,310 $146,744 $122,617 $-1,434
2020 $244,554 $278,536 $122,977 $-33,982
2019 $477,646 $453,763 $140,617 $23,883
2018 $417,425 $408,931 $116,734 $8,494
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