URBAN DISCOVERY MINISTRIES INC

EIN: 541556498 501(c)(3) Religion

NORFOLK, VA

Total Revenue
$716,473
Total Expenses
$652,696
Total Assets
$1,190,863
Net Assets
$1,189,716
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
MICHAEL FARISS
Phone
7573631007
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

URBAN DISCOVERY MINISTRIES INC, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $716K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 71% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $653K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

TO DO MERCY AND JUSTICE WORK IN THE INNER CITY WITH A GOAL OF ESTABLISHING LOCAL CHURCHES IN URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS. THE PROJECT MAY RESULT IN ESTABLISHING LEARNING CENTERS, SPORTS MINISTRIES AND CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS. THE MISSION ALSO INCLUDES ASSISTING AFRICAN AMERICANS TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS THROUGH MISSION TRIPS TO JAMAICAN MISSIONS AND TO DO INNER CITY SUMMER CAMPS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $575,768

PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT CHURCH PLANTING IN INNER-CITY NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH LEARING CENTERS, SPORTS ACTIVITIES, CHURCH SERVICES AND SMALL GROUP MEETINGS. TO ENGAGE AFRICAN AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENTS IN...

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PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT CHURCH PLANTING IN INNER-CITY NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH LEARING CENTERS, SPORTS ACTIVITIES, CHURCH SERVICES AND SMALL GROUP MEETINGS. TO ENGAGE AFRICAN AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENTS IN THE WORK OF WORLD WIDE MISSIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $699,615
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $16,858
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $716,473

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $276,545
Fundraising Expenses $19,099
Program Expenses $575,768
Other Expenses $376,151
TOTAL EXPENSES $652,696

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $716,473 $418,346 +0.7%
Expenses $652,696 $589,695 +0.1%
Net Income $63,777 $-171,349 -1.4%
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
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
6
Volunteers
86

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
$51,010
Total Directors
9
$51,010
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL FARISS PRESIDENT/CE 40.00
Officer Director
$47,252 $3,758 $51,010
MARK COCKERILL BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY HARDISON BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAWANA LOVE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH PAPWORTH TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES PARKER CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TREVOR POWELL TREASURER (T 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN TELFEYAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATELYN WARNER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
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 $716,473 $652,696 $1,190,863 $63,777
2024 $418,346 $589,695 $1,130,736 $-171,349
2023 $499,304 $545,220 $1,299,118 $-45,916
2022 $546,175 $539,087 $1,344,844 $7,088
2021 $568,825 $507,836 $1,338,178 $60,989
2020 $581,632 $569,651 $1,277,280 $11,981
2020 $581,632 $569,651 $1,277,280 $11,981
2019 $587,179 $568,701 $1,277,045 $18,478
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