THISTLEBEND MINISTRIES INC (EIN 450571304) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LAURIE AKER

Phone

5022164599

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THISTLEBEND MINISTRIES INC, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $105K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 29% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $139K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 32% operating deficit.

Mission

A MENTORING AND DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY THAT PROVIDES RESOURCES, SUPPORT AND TRAINING TO WOMEN THAT CALLS, EQUIPS AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO FOLLOW JESUS IN FAITHFUL OBEDIENCE.

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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 $100,017

Program Service Revenue $4,278

Investment Income $177

Other Revenue $389

TOTAL REVENUE $104,861

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $69,155

Fundraising Expenses $5,249

Program Expenses $121,374

Other Expenses $64,177

TOTAL EXPENSES $138,879

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$104,861	$147,349	-0.3%
Expenses	$138,879	$184,303	-0.2%
Net Income	$-34,018	$-36,954	-0.1%

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

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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

$30,800

Total Directors

$30,150

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LAURIE AKER	EXECUTIVE DI	60.00	Officer	$30,800	$0	$30,800
KEVIN AKER	DIRECTOR	20.00	Director	$30,150	$0	$30,150
DOUG DONALDSON	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANET PRICE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF SAMPSON	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAWN SIZEMORE	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSIE THOMPSON	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN SAMPSON	DIRWKLY DISC	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
2025	$104,861	$138,879	$92,518	$-34,018
2024	$147,349	$184,303	$125,497	$-36,954
2023	$152,625	$206,763	$157,847	$-54,138
2022	$145,523	$205,458	$205,867	$-59,935
2021	$113,449	$219,806	$263,699	$-106,357
2020	$54,244	$182,413	$369,993	$-128,169
2019	$651,100	$224,009	$498,162	$427,091

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