ROCK THE DESERT MINISTRIES INC

EIN: 300062891 501(c)(3) Religion

MIDLAND, TX

Total Revenue
$24,081
Total Expenses
$209,955
Total Assets
$1,968,816
Net Assets
$1,875,823
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
DOUG TULL
Phone
4325633434
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ROCK THE DESERT MINISTRIES INC, founded in 2002, is a micro nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $24K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 89% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $210K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 772% operating deficit.

Mission

IT IS THE MISSION OF ROCK THE DESERT TO REACH TODAY'S GENERATION THROUGH CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES SO THAT THEY MAY HEAR THE LIFE CHANGING MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $61,699

ROCK THE DESERT WAS KNOWN AS THE 5TH LARGEST CHRISTIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL IN THE COUNTRY. THE 3 DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL TYPICALLY INCLUDED OVER 30 CHRISTIAN MUSIC PERFORMANCES, FOOD VENDORS, AND CAMPING. THE...

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ROCK THE DESERT WAS KNOWN AS THE 5TH LARGEST CHRISTIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL IN THE COUNTRY. THE 3 DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL TYPICALLY INCLUDED OVER 30 CHRISTIAN MUSIC PERFORMANCES, FOOD VENDORS, AND CAMPING. THE MUSIC FESTIVAL WAS ATTENDED BY THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FROM MORE THAN A DOZEN STATES. ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE FESTIVAL WERE MEASURED BY SUCCESS IN OUR PRAYER TENT, SKATEPARK, AND BAPTISMS. WE HAD A DEDICTED VOLUNTEER MINISTRY TEAM THAT MENTORED AND PRAYED WITH FESTIVAL ATTENDEES, AND HELPED DIRECT THEM IN THE WAY OF THE LORD. THE FESTIVAL WAS SUSPENDED DURING 2020.

Program 2
Expenses: $56,913

RTD SKATEPARK ACHIEVEMENTS ARE MEASURED BY SUCCESS OF THE NUMBER OF SKATERS COMING TO TUESDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDIES, THE WELL ATTENDED COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS WE HAVE THROUGHOUT...

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RTD SKATEPARK ACHIEVEMENTS ARE MEASURED BY SUCCESS OF THE NUMBER OF SKATERS COMING TO TUESDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDIES, THE WELL ATTENDED COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS WE HAVE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE NUMBER OF SKATERS WHO HAVE DEDICATED THEIR LIVES TO CHRIST, AND THE NUMBER OF NEW SKATERS AND FAMILIES COMING OUT TO SKATE THE PARK. WE ALSO HAVE A VERY DEDICATED GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF RUNNING THE PARK AND MINISTERING TO THE YOUTH.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,903
Program Service Revenue $10,163
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $6,015
TOTAL REVENUE $24,081

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $54,384
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $118,612
Other Expenses $155,571
TOTAL EXPENSES $209,955

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $24,081 $218,303 -0.9%
Expenses $209,955 $276,298 -0.2%
Net Income $-185,874 $-57,995 +2.2%
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
4
Independent Members
2
Employees
2
Volunteers
5

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
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CINDY PAYTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK PAYTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG TULL President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCY TULL Executive Dir. 10.00
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
2024 $24,081 $209,955 $1,968,816 $-185,874
2023 $218,303 $276,298 $2,135,039 $-57,995
2022 $339,470 $248,403 $2,199,810 $91,067
2021 $164,365 $187,298 $2,183,238 $-22,933
2020 $128,672 $206,388 $2,196,506 $-77,716
2019 $850,295 $964,847 $2,257,626 $-114,552
2018 $1,089,202 $1,031,909 $2,439,495 $57,293
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