THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC MINISTRIES

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MIKE MALAN

Phone

7193884938

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC MINISTRIES, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $805K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 111% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE CSM IS TO LEVERAGE THE UNIQUE RESOURCES AND REACH OF A LARGE, MULTI-CAMPUS CHURCH (WOODMEN VALLEY CHAPEL) TO MEET UNIQUE COMMUNITY NEEDS THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS IN A GROWING REGION. THE CSM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNERSHIPS TYPICALLY UNAVAILABLE TO A LOCAL CHURCH. CSM CREATES A SEPARATE ENTITY FROM WOODMEN VALLEY CHAPEL TO OPEARTE AND MANAGE SOME OF ITS UNIQUE ENDEAVORS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,670,071 Revenue: $805,042

CURRENTLY THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES OF THE CSM ARE RESEARCHING AND DEVELOPING A RE-ENTRY PROGRAM FOR INMATES OF THE ARKANSAS VALLEY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AND...

CURRENTLY THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES OF THE CSM ARE RESEARCHING AND DEVELOPING A RE-ENTRY PROGRAM FOR INMATES OF THE ARKANSAS VALLEY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AND ADMINISTRATORS COACHING AND MENTORING, ASSISTING WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOW-INCOME SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT IN CONJUNCTION WITH GRECCIO HOUSING, AND PROVIDING A US BASED CHARITY FOR M4EUROPE TO GENERATE FUNDRAISING DOLLARS IN THE UNITED STATES FOR THEIR EUROPEAN MISSION.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $787,642

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $17,400

TOTAL REVENUE $805,042

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,658,713

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,670,071

Other Expenses $42,346

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,701,059

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$805,042	$665,561	+0.2%
Expenses	$1,701,059	$689,251	+1.5%
Net Income	$-896,017	$-23,690	+36.8%

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

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
JOHN MULDER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RANDY SCOTT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSH LINDSTROM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE MALAN	SECRETARY/TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STU DAVIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM ANDERSON	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE INGHAM	CHAIR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW AYERS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBIN JOHNSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROD CHISHOLM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOEL MALICK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BECKY LEINWEBER	DIRECTOR	1.00	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	$805,042	$1,701,059	$232,126	$-896,017
2024	$665,561	$689,251	$244,764	$-23,690
2023	$741,962	$608,796	$271,975	$133,166