PEACE ON EARTH 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

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Lincoln Knowles

Phone

4176270325

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

PEACE ON EARTH MINISTRIES, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $226K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $200K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

Peace on Earth Ministries (POEM), Joplin, MO, exists to build unity between Christian Churches and Churches of Christ in America so that together Christians and churches can join together in ministering to needy Christian projects in other parts of the world, i.e., Poland, Russia, Ukraine, India, Cuba, and other places that need assistance from POEM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $122,718 Revenue: $9,643

Publications: POEM produces two publications - One Body, a quarterly magazine promoting unity between Christian Churches and Churches of Christ in America and a monthly ministry newsletter called the...

Program 2

Expenses: $37,767 Revenue: $0

International Missionary support: POEM sends financial aid to Christians missionaries and churches in Poland, Ukraine, Russia and India. Funding is primarily by donations.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $215,366

Program Service Revenue $9,643

Investment Income $1,011

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $226,020

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $37,767

Salaries & Benefits $106,660

Fundraising Expenses $19,285

Program Expenses $160,485

Other Expenses $55,356

TOTAL EXPENSES $199,783

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$226,020	$208,078	+0.1%
Expenses	$199,783	$212,460	-0.1%
Net Income	$26,237	$-4,382	-7.0%

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

Volunteers

N/A

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

$57,475

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Victor Knowles	President	30	Officer	$29,557	$0	$29,557
Lincoln Knowles	Vice President	20	Officer	$19,000	$0	$19,000
William Wadell	Treasurer	10	Officer	$8,918	$0	$8,918
Rick Cherok	Director	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Don Lewis	Director	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Boyce Mouton	Director	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tim Snell	Director	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Woody Wilkinson	Director	0	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	$226,020	$199,783	$156,146	$26,237