Kingdom Building Ministries

EIN: 311191922 501(c)(3)

Aurora, CO

Total Revenue
$2,036,277
Total Expenses
$2,262,632
Total Assets
$2,411,121
Net Assets
$2,242,355
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
CO
Phone
3037458191
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Kingdom Building Ministries, founded in 1986, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

This mission of Forge is to expand Gods Kingdom by challenging people to fully devote their lives to God and equipping them to live lives of active ministry. Our goal is to set hearts on fire and lives on purpose.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $933,261 Revenue: $235,006

Itinerant Speaking Ministry - During the year ended December 31, 2024, Forge speakers had the privilege of challenging people at 196 separate events. Forge speakers challenge individuals to spiritual...

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Itinerant Speaking Ministry - During the year ended December 31, 2024, Forge speakers had the privilege of challenging people at 196 separate events. Forge speakers challenge individuals to spiritual decisions including first-time commitments to Jesus Christ, recommitments to Christ, and commitments to spiritual multiplication in others. Forge had 18 itinerant speakers for the year ended December 31, 2024, who partnered with local churches, denominations, universities, and ministry organizations to challenge people to become laborers. To develop future speakers in the Itinerant Speaking Ministry, Forge has launched the Firebrand program to equip future speakers to grow into the calling upon their lives. Forge had 10 Firebrand speakers during the year ended December 31, 2024.

Program 2
Expenses: $672,964

Equipping - This youth and young adult training program is an intensive discipleship training that equips laborers to love God deeply, live a life of unique and distinct ministry, and leave an...

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Equipping - This youth and young adult training program is an intensive discipleship training that equips laborers to love God deeply, live a life of unique and distinct ministry, and leave an eternal spiritual legacy. This full-time, ranging from two-week up to two-month, program for young adults ages 18-29 includes classroom teaching, the potential of an international missions trip, and stateside service projects. Deep Camp - A multi-generational, 5-day discipleship training experience designed to take people deep in their walk with the Lord. The program includes sermons delivered by Forges Itinerant Speaking team and is focused on equipping participants to live with hearts on fire and lives on purpose. Other Forge Equipping Programs: Forge also offers various shorter programs throughout the year, including Plan A Conferences, Forge Fests, Forge Mobile-Equipping at a Distance, Life Arrow Planning, Outreach Camps, and Detour.

Program 3
Expenses: $356,180 Revenue: $13,172

Resources Ministry - Forge strives to put the life-changing messages of its speakers into accessible resources (print, electronic, audio, and video) which can be passed person to person. Primary...

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Resources Ministry - Forge strives to put the life-changing messages of its speakers into accessible resources (print, electronic, audio, and video) which can be passed person to person. Primary resources include website content, the Forge app, the Forge Podcast called Fuel for the Harvest audio, and video messages of Forge speakers, booklets, and full-length books such as Plan A and Forged by Fire by ministry president, Dwight Robertson, as well as other books such as Mudrunner by Charlie Marq, ministry COO.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,682,420
Program Service Revenue $235,006
Investment Income $43,035
Other Revenue $75,816
TOTAL REVENUE $2,036,277

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $164,877
Salaries & Benefits $1,170,670
Fundraising Expenses $93,178
Program Expenses $1,962,405
Other Expenses $927,085
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,262,632

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,036,277 $1,826,245 +0.1%
Expenses $2,262,632 $2,128,549 +0.1%
Net Income $-226,355 $-302,304 -0.3%
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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
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
25
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
4
$422,000
Total Directors
11
$185,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Dwight Robertson President CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$95,000 $90,000 $185,000
John C Marquis Chief Operating Officer 40.00
Officer
$25,800 $97,200 $123,000
Adrian Despres Vice President 40.00
Officer
$34,000 $80,000 $114,000
Scott Porter Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jordan Kasper Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jenny Showalter Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Byron Holm Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kerry Bowman Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carol Fread Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Spottsville Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dan Coy Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jonathan Moreno Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Derek Gibson Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Todd Bright CFO 6.00
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 $2,036,277 $2,262,632 $2,411,121 $-226,355
2023 $1,826,245 $2,128,549 $2,584,266 $-302,304
2022 $2,751,997 $1,828,219 $2,861,849 $923,778
2021 $1,954,564 $1,520,175 $2,358,482 $434,389
2020 $1,903,980 $1,328,321 $1,943,571 $575,659
2019 $1,932,834 $1,862,228 $1,405,927 $70,606
2018 $1,708,110 $1,897,916 $1,441,482 $-189,806
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