Precept

EIN: 620841438 501(c)(3) Religion

Chattanooga, TN

Total Revenue
$10,977,960
Total Expenses
$13,716,297
Total Assets
$4,847,498
Net Assets
$3,869,438
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1970
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
David Arthur
Phone
4238926814
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Precept, founded in 1970, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $11.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $13.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

Engaging people in relationship with God through knowing His Word

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,542,776
Program Service Revenue $96,203
Investment Income $27,620
Other Revenue $3,311,361
TOTAL REVENUE $10,977,960

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,423,966
Salaries & Benefits $6,687,129
Fundraising Expenses $588,058
Program Expenses $10,770,224
Other Expenses $3,605,202
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,716,297

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $10,977,960 $11,912,882 -0.1%
Expenses $13,716,297 $15,057,934 -0.1%
Net Income $-2,738,337 $-3,145,052 -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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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
79
Volunteers
8

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
2
$467,598
Total Directors
9
$109,155
Key Employees
1
$214,954
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kay Arthur Cofounder & Brand Ambassador 40.00
Director
$103,123 $6,032 $109,155
Steve Strand Board Chairman 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ken Guise Board member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cary Humphries Board member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marilyn Crone Board member & Board Vice Chair 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deanna Lee Board member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ashley Freer Board member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg Board member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Wilcox - Ended 62024 Board Vice Chair 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Arthur CEO; President 40.00
Officer
$214,625 $31,229 $245,854
Ken Bowers Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$195,744 $26,000 $221,744
Mark Adams EVP Operations & Finance 40.00
Key Emp
$172,716 $42,238 $214,954
Debbie Poe VP People Services 40.00
Highest
$136,770 $8,556 $145,326
Shannon Robbins RDD Texas 40.00
Highest
$111,379 $30,663 $142,042
Jeremy Lucarelli VP Bible Study Content & Media 40.00
Highest
$114,637 $34,985 $149,622
Mia Oglice VP International Ministry 40.00
Highest
$107,420 $5,525 $112,945
Bob Willett Director, Production & Facilities 40.00
Highest
$114,897 $12,229 $127,126
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
2024 $10,977,960 $13,716,297 $4,847,498 $-2,738,337
2023 $11,912,882 $15,057,934 $7,164,297 $-3,145,052
2022 $13,043,409 $13,763,464 $10,493,085 $-720,055
2021 $15,669,576 $11,826,128 $10,987,140 $3,843,448
2020 $11,229,018 $11,994,028 $8,101,063 $-765,010
2019 $11,616,691 $12,856,116 $7,928,549 $-1,239,425
2018 $12,307,449 $12,200,457 $8,953,880 $106,992
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