STRONG CROSS RANCH

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2004

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRISTIAN BLESSING

Phone

3036445910

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

STRONG CROSS RANCH, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $133K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year.

Mission

STRONG CROSS RANCH PROVIDES GOODS AND SERVICES TO MISSIONARIES, PASTORS OR CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS THAT COME TO STAY AT THE RANCH AND ENJOY A TIME OF REST. WE ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MISSIONARIES IN ASIA AND AFRICA

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

IN MAKEKENG, LIMPOPO, SOUTH AFRICA WE ASSISTED WITH FEEDING PROGRAM (100 CHILDREN). PROVIDED WEEKLY ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN. PROVIDED WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES FOR LADIES. WORKED WITH 500 CHILDREN IN...

IN MAKEKENG, LIMPOPO, SOUTH AFRICA WE ASSISTED WITH FEEDING PROGRAM (100 CHILDREN). PROVIDED WEEKLY ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN. PROVIDED WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES FOR LADIES. WORKED WITH 500 CHILDREN IN VARYING RURAL AREAS. PROVIDING SPORTS ACTIVITIES AND BIBLE STUDIES.

Program 2

DEVELOPE LEADERSHIP TEAM, MIKOPANE, LIMPOPO, SOUTH AFRICA. WORK WITH SEVEN TO TEN YOUNG ADULTS IN DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS. PROVIDED WEEKLY LEADERSHIP TRAINING. SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. FOOD AND TRANSPORTATIO PROVISION. BIBLE SCHOOL CURRICULM. PURCHASED LAPTOPS AND PHONES TO ASSIST WITH THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS. GAVE OPPORTUNITY FOR HANDS ON MINISTRY EXPERIENCE. PROVIDED TUITION FOR DRIVING SCHOOL AND OTHER LIFE SKILLS.

Program 3

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR RURAL PASTOR AND COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR FUTURE PASTORS. WORKED WEEKLY WITH APPROX 20 RURAL PASTORS IN PROVIDING BIBLE- BASED AND PRACTICAL SKILLS LESSONS. COST INCLUDES...

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR RURAL PASTOR AND COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR FUTURE PASTORS. WORKED WEEKLY WITH APPROX 20 RURAL PASTORS IN PROVIDING BIBLE- BASED AND PRACTICAL SKILLS LESSONS. COST INCLUDES CURRICULUM AND TRANSPORTATION FEES. WORKED WITH ONE COLLEGE AGE STUDENT INTERESTED IN PASTORAL MINISTRY. COST INCLUDED TUITION, LAPTOP,CURRICULUM AND TUTORING. CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY. MET WITH APPROX 500 CHILDREN IN RURAL AREAS. CONFERENCES. HOSTED CONFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR HUSBANDS, FATHERS, PASTORAL COUPLES AND WOMEN IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $133,408

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $133,408

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $570

Program Expenses $127,884

Other Expenses $131,459

TOTAL EXPENSES $131,459

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$133,408	$151,913	-0.1%
Expenses	$131,459	$159,222	-0.2%
Net Income	$1,949	$-7,309	-1.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PAUL ANDERSON	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTIAN BLESSING	PRESIDENT	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TONYA BLESSING	SEC./TREAS.	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT BOTTOMS	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
IDELLA KERCHER	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
AL STRAARUP	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$133,408	$131,459	$5,709	$1,949
2022	$151,913	$159,222	$3,760	$-7,309
2021	$146,358	$151,884	$11,069	$-5,526
2020	$136,101	$139,202	$16,595	$-3,101
2019	$182,671	$181,732	$19,732	$939
2018	$191,533	$202,338	$19,164	$-10,805