SONS OF THUNDER MINISTRIES & PUBLICATIONS INC

EIN: 202687181 501(c)(3) Religion

Marylhurst, OR

Total Revenue
$453,285
Total Expenses
$359,961
Total Assets
$3,414,450
Net Assets
$3,414,450
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
AK
Principal Officer
John Crowder
Phone
8773433245
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SONS OF THUNDER MINISTRIES & PUBLICATIONS INC, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $453K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $93K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

We are a Christian ministry, missions and resource provider for spiritual teachings. We host conference events, provide spiritual formation seminars and also host evangelism efforts and charitable outreaches to the poor. This includes the construction and support of children's homes for orphans and other humanitarian relief in developing nations.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $243,399 Revenue: $0

Christianity Programs: Sons of Thunder hosted conferences and teaching seminars at various locations in 2023 for the benefit of spiritual development. Expenses in this category of service...

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Christianity Programs: Sons of Thunder hosted conferences and teaching seminars at various locations in 2023 for the benefit of spiritual development. Expenses in this category of service accomplishment reflect costs for airline and ground transportation, hotels and other travel expenses associated with itinerant ministry, along with various conference expenses such as facility and sound equipment rental. We also host seminars on online formats. SOT continued development on our seminary program. In addition, we offer generous grants to like-minded nonprofit Christian groups engaged in similar ministry goals, which are included in this category.

Program 2
Expenses: $19,365 Revenue: $0

Mission Outreaches: Sons of Thunder provides numerous outreach programs to developing regions to some of the poorest areas of the world, ministering in impoverished areas and slums with spiritual...

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Mission Outreaches: Sons of Thunder provides numerous outreach programs to developing regions to some of the poorest areas of the world, ministering in impoverished areas and slums with spiritual gatherings and outreach work. This category of service includes relief funds raised for refugees, ministry to the poor and sacerdotal work. Expenses may include flights, ground transportation, accommodations and diverse costs associated with team endeavors.

Program 3
Expenses: $36,450 Revenue: $0

International Child Sponsorship Program: We operate a children's home we constructed for orphans near Mumbai, India, and this service accomplishment reflects the regular monthly support we provide...

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International Child Sponsorship Program: We operate a children's home we constructed for orphans near Mumbai, India, and this service accomplishment reflects the regular monthly support we provide for food, education, a schoolbus and living expenses. Funds in this category are independently managed by children's home parents Ranjana and Nisar Immanuel, with detailed oversight, reporting and accountability to us at Sons of Thunder. In addition, we also operate and support a children's home in the Philippines near Manila, enabling us to rescue more abandoned children from the streets.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $368,340
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $84,945
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $453,285

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $49,540
Salaries & Benefits $92,376
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $359,961
Other Expenses $218,045
TOTAL EXPENSES $359,961

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $453,285 $517,834 -0.1%
Expenses $359,961 $370,667 0.0%
Net Income $93,324 $147,167 -0.4%
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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
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
30

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
2
$0
Total Directors
1
$60,000
Key Employees
1
$13,500
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
John Crowder President 45
Director
$60,000 $0 $60,000
Brandon Tripp Independent Contractor 15
Key Emp
$13,500 $0 $13,500
Lily Crowder Secretary 5
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Chad Davis Treasurer 2
Officer
$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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $453,285 $359,961 $3,414,450 $93,324
2023 $517,834 $370,667 $3,321,126 $147,167
2022 $488,452 $483,948 $3,173,959 $4,504
2021 $880,132 $460,275 $3,169,455 $419,857
2020 $637,476 $389,591 $2,655,335 $247,885
2019 $764,009 $518,871 $2,407,450 $245,138
2018 $524,128 $427,788 $2,162,312 $96,340
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