Border Buddies Ministries Inc

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2005

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Michael J Miller

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Border Buddies Ministries Inc, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $235K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

To promote the spiritual and physical well-being of disadvantaged children and young people in Central America through living and teaching the gospel.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $80,821 Revenue: $117,558

The ministry involves regular weekly meetings with youth from Honduras. Minimally weekly, bible studies and various activities are performed throughout the year as well to encourage the young people in the principles of Gods Word. Activities are those which are not otherwise available to the boys and girls, including special outings, special events (paintball, movies, beach visits) and rentals of sports facilities as well as usual week to week activities. Donations are made to the poor and needy of Honduras.

Program 2

Expenses: $69,834 Revenue: $79,422

Sponsorship funds are secured from many donors committing to provide for childrens education (tuition), books, necessary supplies, and needed clothing and footwear. All students reside in Honduras...

Sponsorship funds are secured from many donors committing to provide for childrens education (tuition), books, necessary supplies, and needed clothing and footwear. All students reside in Honduras. Commitments of sponsorships are made per child and, in the will of God, for the duration of their education. The expenses in excess of student sponsorship contributions are funded from the general fund.

Program 3

Expenses: $48,299 Revenue: $37,019

Teams of volunteers from the US work in Honduras on construction projects, including a local public school and other construction services. Any expenses in excess of team revenues are funded from the...

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $117,558

Program Service Revenue $117,866

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $32

TOTAL REVENUE $235,456

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $30,115

Salaries & Benefits $17,962

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $217,600

Other Expenses $202,785

TOTAL EXPENSES $250,862

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$235,456	$208,715	+0.1%
Expenses	$250,862	$201,398	+0.2%
Net Income	$-15,406	$7,317	-3.1%

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

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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
Bruce Williams	Accountant	7.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Randy Lawrence	Spiritual Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Claire Ricketts	Missions Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gerri Sias-Roche	Helping Hands Coordinator	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Erway	Website Administrator	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Glenda Miller	Board Member	50.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Laura Cummings	Secretary	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael J Miller	President	50.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Paul Wills	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Bradford Hinman	Vice President	3.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$235,456	$250,862	$324,389	$-15,406
2022	$208,715	$201,398	$322,759	$7,317
2022	$196,215	$201,398	$322,759	$-5,183
2020	$239,951	$183,330	$312,710	$56,621
2019	$274,605	$253,680	$280,654	$20,925
2018	$270,805	$267,355	$287,302	$3,450