THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT

EIN: 383002347 501(c)(3) Religion

EAST LANSING, MI

Total Revenue
$771,776
Total Expenses
$839,359
Total Assets
$2,765,593
Net Assets
$877,790
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Organization Details

Principal Officer
JAMES MUNK
Phone
5173368530
Tax Period
2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31

THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $772K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 38% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL AND THE STRENGTHENING OF GOD'S PEOPLE- CATHOLIC, PROTESTANT, AND ORTHODOX- WORLDWIDE, THROUGH A PROGRAM OF ACTIVE EVANGELISM, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FORMATION, DOCTRINAL AND MORAL INSTRUCTION, ECUMENISM, AND PROGRAMS FOR THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $372,614 Revenue: $118,284

MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES - PREACHING THE GOSPEL AND STRENGTHENING CHRISTIAN LIFE THROUGH A PROGRAM OF ACTIVE EVANGELISM, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FORMATION, WORLDWIDE MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES, AND DOCTRINAL AND...

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MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES - PREACHING THE GOSPEL AND STRENGTHENING CHRISTIAN LIFE THROUGH A PROGRAM OF ACTIVE EVANGELISM, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FORMATION, WORLDWIDE MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES, AND DOCTRINAL AND MORAL INSTRUCTION.

Program 2
Expenses: $70

"YOUNG PROFESSIONALS" IS THE TERM WE USE IN THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT TO IDENTIFY OUR MEMBERS THAT HAVE GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL AND ARE NOT CURRENTLY ATTENDING A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING BOTH...

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"YOUNG PROFESSIONALS" IS THE TERM WE USE IN THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT TO IDENTIFY OUR MEMBERS THAT HAVE GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL AND ARE NOT CURRENTLY ATTENDING A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING BOTH MEMBERS THAT HAVE GRADUATED FROM A HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION, AS WELL AS MEMBERS THAT OPTED TO PURSUE ANOTHER PATH THAT DIDN'T INVOLVE ATTENDING COLLEGE. MANY OF OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT OUR REGION HAVE ACTIVE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUPS. OUR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUPS ARE COMPRISED OF MEMBERS THAT FEEL CALLED TO LIVING OUT THEIR FAITH IN AN ECUMENICAL COMMUNITY THAT ALSO HELPS THEM TO GROW AS DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST. THIS CAN LOOK LIKE PARTICIPATING IN BIBLE STUDIES, SERVING IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY, AND PRIORITIZING FELLOWSHIP WITH EACH OTHER THROUGH THINGS LIKE BOARD GAME NIGHTS, HIKES, OR CO-ED SPORTS LEAGUES.

Program 3
Expenses: $223,829 Revenue: $78,352

KAIROS NORTH AMERICA IS THE REGIONAL YOUTH WORK PROGRAM OF THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT. OUR PURPOSE IS TO SERVE THE YOUTH OF THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT BY AWAKENING THEM TO A VENTURESOME FAITH, INVITING...

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KAIROS NORTH AMERICA IS THE REGIONAL YOUTH WORK PROGRAM OF THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT. OUR PURPOSE IS TO SERVE THE YOUTH OF THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT BY AWAKENING THEM TO A VENTURESOME FAITH, INVITING THEM TO GIVE A GENEROUS RESPONSE TO THE LORD, AND OFFERING THEM A PLACE TO SERVE. OUR ULTIMATE AIM IN ALL THAT WE DO IS RADICAL, LIFELONG DISCIPLESHIP FOR OURSELVES AND FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE SERVE. WE UNDERSTAND THAT THE TEENAGE YEARS ARE PARTICULARLY IMPACTFUL FOR THE TRAJECTORY OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S LIFE, AND AS SUCH, WE SEEK TO ENCOUNTER YOUNG PEOPLE IN THIS STAGE OF LIFE THROUGH HIGH IMPACT EVENTS THAT CALL THEM DEEPER INTO RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST AND OPEN THEM UP TO THE ADVENTURE OF DISCIPLESHIP. FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WE OFFER TWO SERVICE PROGRAMS; THE TWO MONTH KAIROS ADVENTURE GUIDE PROGRAM AND THE YEAR LONG GAP PROGRAM. WE ALSO PROVIDE TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO OUR NETWORK OF THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT YOUTH GROUPS AROUND THE REGION AND RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AS THEY TACKLE THE CHALLENGES OF RAISING CHILDREN IN THE MODERN WORLD.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $532,286
Program Service Revenue $196,636
Investment Income $34,000
Other Revenue $8,854
TOTAL REVENUE $771,776

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $121,268
Salaries & Benefits $173,018
Fundraising Expenses $10,354
Program Expenses $596,513
Other Expenses $545,073
TOTAL EXPENSES $839,359

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $771,776 $1,234,940 -0.4%
Expenses $839,359 $1,885,537 -0.6%
Net Income $-67,583 $-650,597 -0.9%
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
8
Independent Members
6
Employees
9
Volunteers
140

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
$67,558
Total Directors
12
$67,558
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES MUNK TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$35,308 $0 $35,308
DANIEL SMITH TREASURER/SE 1.00
Officer Director
$32,250 $0 $32,250
FRED BUNSA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER DEFORD SECRETARY 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STUART FERGUSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGORY FLOYD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID GROPPEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID HUGHES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY SMITH PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID WILLIAMSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN WILSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN YOCUM 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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $771,776 $839,359 $2,765,593 $-67,583
2024 $274,655 $262,584 $2,878,661 $12,071
2023 $1,234,940 $1,885,537 $2,541,046 $-650,597
2022 $3,158,783 $3,126,624 $3,109,078 $32,159
2021 $2,730,907 $2,506,656 $3,185,887 $224,251
2020 $2,596,627 $2,157,958 $2,392,949 $438,669
2019 $2,044,263 $1,912,488 $1,868,193 $131,775
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