DAVID RIVES MINISTRIES

EIN: 320205369 501(c)(3) Religion

DICKSON, TN

Total Revenue
$2,664,735
Total Expenses
$1,280,059
Total Assets
$10,585,095
Net Assets
$10,549,067
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
DAVID RIVES
Phone
9312127990
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DAVID RIVES MINISTRIES, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 70% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $1.4M, a strong 52% operating margin.

Mission

DAVID RIVES MINISTRIES REVEALS GOD'S GLORY THROUGH CREATION SCIENCE AND STEAM EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $715,435 Revenue: $191,426

DAVID RIVES MINISTRIES HAS PRODUCED OVER 130 VIDEO TITLES IN DVD FORMAT AND BROADCASTS WORLDWIDE ON TELEVISION. THE WEEKLY TV SHOW, HOSTED BY DAVID RIVES, EXPLORES THE WONDERS OF GOD'S CREATION...

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DAVID RIVES MINISTRIES HAS PRODUCED OVER 130 VIDEO TITLES IN DVD FORMAT AND BROADCASTS WORLDWIDE ON TELEVISION. THE WEEKLY TV SHOW, HOSTED BY DAVID RIVES, EXPLORES THE WONDERS OF GOD'S CREATION, WONDERS WITHOUT NUMBER EXPLORING GOD'S FINGERPRINTS THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSE AND HIS INFINITE NUMBER OF WONDERS, USING SCIENCE AND BIBLICAL HISTORY. UTILIZING TOP EXPERTS IN MULTIPLE SCIENTIFIC FIELDS, DAVID RIVES SUCCINCTLY BREAKS-DOWN COMPLEX TOPICS INTO LAYMEN'S TERMS. BOTH EDUCATIONAL AND INSPIRATIONAL, THIS RELIGIOUS PROGRAM PROVIDES EVIDENCE AND WITNESSING TOOLS FOR THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. IN 2023, THE MINISTRIES PRODUCED 20 NEW SHOWS FOR GENESIS SCIENCE NETWORK. FOUNDED BY DAVID RIVES MINISTRIES, THIS FREE TV NETWORK HAS BEEN AIRING 24/7 AROUND THE GLOBE SINCE APRIL 2015. GENESIS SCIENCE NETWORK WAS CREATED DUE TO A LACK OF CHRISTIAN OPTIONS REGARDING BIBLE HISTORY AND SCIENCE. WE BROADCAST THIS NETWORK FREE, 24/7, EVEN AT TREMENDOUS MONTHLY BANDWIDTH COSTS, BECAUSE DAVID BELIEVES THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO REACH THOSE WHO NEED TO HEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $185,050

WONDERS CENTER & SCIENCE MUSEUM: AT OVER 100,000 SQUARE FEET, THE WONDERS CENTER & SCIENCE MUSEUM IS ONE OF THE LARGEST MUSEUMS IN THE ENTIRE REGION AND THE LARGEST SCIENCE MUSEUM IN THE WORLD THAT...

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WONDERS CENTER & SCIENCE MUSEUM: AT OVER 100,000 SQUARE FEET, THE WONDERS CENTER & SCIENCE MUSEUM IS ONE OF THE LARGEST MUSEUMS IN THE ENTIRE REGION AND THE LARGEST SCIENCE MUSEUM IN THE WORLD THAT UPHOLDS BIBLICAL VALUES. JUST 35 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE, EACH EXHIBIT IS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE VISITORS AS IT HIGHLIGHTS WONDERS IN SCIENCE AND HISTORY.

Program 3
Expenses: $39,358

THE CREATION CLUB MAGAZINE: FOR NEARLY A DECADE, A LARGE PART OF OUR MINISTRY OUTREACH HAS BEEN PRESENTED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH ONLINE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY, LEAVING THOSE WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS OR...

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THE CREATION CLUB MAGAZINE: FOR NEARLY A DECADE, A LARGE PART OF OUR MINISTRY OUTREACH HAS BEEN PRESENTED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH ONLINE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY, LEAVING THOSE WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS OR TECH KNOWLEDGE 'OUT IN THE COLD.' THE MAGAZINE GIVES GIFTED WRITERS AND CONTRIBUTORS A PLACE TO SHARE THEIR CONTENT RELATING TO BIBLICAL CREATION. IN 2023, THE MINISTRIES SHIPPED 40,000 MAGAZINES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,464,719
Program Service Revenue $80,327
Investment Income $8,590
Other Revenue $111,099
TOTAL REVENUE $2,664,735

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $236
Salaries & Benefits $271,559
Fundraising Expenses $25,583
Program Expenses $939,843
Other Expenses $1,008,264
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,280,059

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,664,735 $8,856,619 -0.7%
Expenses $1,280,059 $883,039 +0.4%
Net Income $1,384,676 $7,973,580 -0.8%
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
5
Independent Members
2
Employees
9
Volunteers
9

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
3
$68,188
Total Directors
5
$68,188
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID RIVES PRESIDENT/DI 40.00
Officer Director
$39,123 $0 $39,123
MURRY RIVES VICE PRES./D 40.00
Officer Director
$29,065 $0 $29,065
ELIZABETH RIVES SECRETARY/DI 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLY LINDEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS BARNES 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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,664,735 $1,280,059 $10,585,095 $1,384,676
2022 $8,856,619 $883,039 $9,209,789 $7,973,580
2021 $717,609 $446,084 $1,223,721 $271,525
2020 $435,934 $388,460 $957,811 $47,474
2019 $308,098 $341,830 $901,230 $-33,732
2018 $659,250 $266,701 $933,773 $392,549
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