Gaining Christ 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

Brig Jones

Phone

6364641460

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Gaining Christ Ministries, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $375K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $109K, a strong 29% operating margin.

Mission

An outreach, evangelism, discipleship, preaching and counseling ministry lead, by Brig Jones (MDiv, ordained pastor) from St. Louis, to encourage men in Christ throughout the United States.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $233,915

Outreach ministry to over 200 men through discipleship, counseling, an and fellowship throughout the greater St. Louis region

Program 2

Expenses: $31,625

Retreats for biblical training

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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 $373,215

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,362

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $374,577

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $160,200

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $265,540

Other Expenses $105,342

TOTAL EXPENSES $265,542

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$374,577	$309,728	+0.2%
Expenses	$265,542	$313,834	-0.2%
Net Income	$109,035	$-4,106	-27.6%

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	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SCOTT LEE	Board member	Officer	$0	$0	$0
STEVE LAUER	Board member	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JOHN WAITES	Board Member	Officer	$0	$0	$0
AARON SUTTON	Board Member	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BRIG JONES	President	Highest	$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	$374,577	$265,542	$292,532	$109,035
2023	$309,728	$313,834	$183,497	$-4,106
2022	$223,521	$192,485	$187,602	$31,036
2021	$244,492	$198,704	$156,565	$45,788
2020	$208,351	$154,225	$110,778	$54,126