BENCHMARK ADVENTURE MINISTRIES INC (EIN 621538488) - 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

1994

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JAMES EVANS

Phone

6159729033

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BENCHMARK ADVENTURE MINISTRIES INC, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $452K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $121K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF BENCHMARK ADVENTURE MINISTRIES IS TO STIMULATE SIGNIFICANT LIFE CHANGE TOWARD WHOLENESS IN CHRISTTHROUGH INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURES.

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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 $171,119

Program Service Revenue $263,943

Investment Income $13,506

Other Revenue $3,194

TOTAL REVENUE $451,762

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $95,102

Fundraising Expenses $1,001

Program Expenses $315,266

Other Expenses $236,052

TOTAL EXPENSES $331,154

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$451,762	$369,270	+0.2%
Expenses	$331,154	$340,177	0.0%
Net Income	$120,608	$29,093	+3.1%

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

N/A

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

$71,010

Total Directors

$71,010

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JAMES EVANS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	45.00	Officer Director	$71,010	$0	$71,010
LOUIS JOSEPH IV	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KINLEY WINCHESTER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JON BETTS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSHUA EIDSON	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GREG MCLANE	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA EVANS	CORPORATE SECRETARY	2.00	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
2024	$451,762	$331,154	$418,942	$120,608
2023	$369,270	$340,177	$296,805	$29,093
2022	$362,090	$309,491	$269,377	$52,599
2021	$253,392	$252,543	$215,630	$849
2020	$293,457	$215,033	$212,774	$78,424

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