MAKE A DIFFERENCE MINISTRIES INC (EIN 582064309) - 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

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

WILLIAM S CHAPMAN JR

Tax Period

2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

MAKE A DIFFERENCE MINISTRIES INC, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 102% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $985K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

Make A Difference Ministries crafts impactful experiences that develop leaders and engage the heart through summer camps, family retreats, church retreats and group retreats. We aim to engage the heart and awaken passion in each person, family, and group that enters our grounds, leaving each person focused on pursuing an authentic walk with Jesus Christ.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,490,834

Program Service Revenue $1,567,559

Investment Income $46,021

Other Revenue $266,901

TOTAL REVENUE $4,371,315

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,236,681

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,252,557

Other Expenses $2,149,254

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,385,935

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,371,315	$2,161,718	+1.0%
Expenses	$3,385,935	$2,582,398	+0.3%
Net Income	$985,380	$-420,680	-3.3%

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

N/A

Employees

142

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

$245,671

Total Directors

$304,010

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JAMES WARD	Executive Dir.	40.00	Director	$156,000	$0	$156,000
WILLIAM S CHAPMAN JR	President	40.00	Officer Director	$103,010	$45,000	$148,010
DANNY MCKINNEY	COO	40.00	Officer	$76,405	$21,256	$97,661
DALE ALEXANDER	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC BASSEL	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE KOVAK	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACOB LEWIS	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL MCCLUNG	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONATHAN MEISTER	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID PYLE	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE ROWLAND	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANDON WALLACE	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL WILLIS	Director	0.00	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	$4,371,315	$3,385,935	$7,327,053	$985,380
2024	$2,161,718	$2,582,398	$7,309,155	$-420,680
2023	$2,539,062	$2,382,618	$8,048,634	$156,444
2022	$3,513,620	$2,079,550	$8,294,041	$1,434,070
2021	$2,750,869	$1,887,551	$7,533,838	$863,318
2020	$2,044,765	$1,869,490	$6,838,004	$175,275
2019	$2,155,584	$1,987,310	$6,737,560	$168,274
2018	$1,892,928	$2,008,019	$4,684,155	$-115,091

MAKE A DIFFERENCE MINISTRIES INC