CHILDRENS MINISTRY RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL

EIN: 680673591 501(c)(3) Religion

BELLEVUE, WA

Total Revenue
$439,585
Total Expenses
$305,009
Total Assets
$628,758
Net Assets
$628,758
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
BENJAMIN M DALE
Phone
4252832112
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CHILDRENS MINISTRY RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $440K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $135K, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRY RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL (CMRI) IS TO ASSIST PARENTS AND CHILDREN'S TEACHER/LEADERS IN THE PROCESS OF DISCIPLESHIP BY PROVIDING BIBLICAL RESOURCES THAT EMPHASIZE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND SCRIPTURE RETENTION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $214,428

PRINTING & DISTRIBUTION: THE PRIORITY OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRY RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL (CMRI) IS TO GET THE SCRIPTURE MEMORY MANUALS PRINTED AND INTO THE HANDS OF CHILDREN IN DEVELOPING NATIONS. IN...

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PRINTING & DISTRIBUTION: THE PRIORITY OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRY RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL (CMRI) IS TO GET THE SCRIPTURE MEMORY MANUALS PRINTED AND INTO THE HANDS OF CHILDREN IN DEVELOPING NATIONS. IN 2025, CHILDREN'S MINISTRY RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL (CMRI) RAISED FUNDS TO PRINT AND DISTRIBUTE 18,8708 MANUALS FOR AT LEAST THAT MANY CHILDREN IN CAMEROON, KENYA, UGANDA (SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA) AND INDIA, MYANMAR (SOUTH ASIA).

Program 2
Expenses: $59,276

TEACHER TRAININGS & PROJECTS: HELPING CHILDREN MOST EFFECTIVELY MEMORIZE REQUIRES TRAINED VOLUNTEERS TO CONTINUE THE SKILLS TAUGHT IN THE TEACHER TRAININGS; THIS YEAR, 2025, CMRI HELD TWO MAIN...

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TEACHER TRAININGS & PROJECTS: HELPING CHILDREN MOST EFFECTIVELY MEMORIZE REQUIRES TRAINED VOLUNTEERS TO CONTINUE THE SKILLS TAUGHT IN THE TEACHER TRAININGS; THIS YEAR, 2025, CMRI HELD TWO MAIN TRAININGS IN INDIA AND CAMEROON. IN CAMEROON, THE STRATEGIC PROJECT WAS HELPING CONSTRUCT A FACILITY WHICH HOUSES 2 ARCC VOLUNTEERS ON THEIR FARM; OVER 750 CHILDREN ARE HELPED BY THE WORK OF THESE 2 VOLUNTEERS. THIS SERVICE PROGRAM COMBINES THE TEACHER TRAINING -- FUND 2 (COVERS EXPENSES TO HOST EFFECTIVE MEMORY TRAININGS) AND THE PROJECT -- FUND 3 (FUNDS RAISED FOR SPECIFIC STRATEGIC PROJECTS).

Program 3
Expenses: $27,639

BENEVOLENCE: BENEVOLENCE IS FUNDED BY BENEVITY, A MATCHING GIFT DONATION PLATFORM USED BY CORPORATIONS (SUCH AS MICROSOFT) FOR EMPLOYEE RETENTION. CMRI USES THESE FUNDS -- WHICH CAN ONLY BE USED FOR...

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BENEVOLENCE: BENEVOLENCE IS FUNDED BY BENEVITY, A MATCHING GIFT DONATION PLATFORM USED BY CORPORATIONS (SUCH AS MICROSOFT) FOR EMPLOYEE RETENTION. CMRI USES THESE FUNDS -- WHICH CAN ONLY BE USED FOR NON-RELIGIOUS PURPOSES TO MEET PHYSICAL NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH FOOD RELIEF, MEDICAL HELP, AND TOOLS THAT ASSIST TO BREAK THE POVERTY CYCLE OF FAMILIES IN NEED. THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN HELPED REACHES INTO THE THOUSANDS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $429,915
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $9,670
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $439,585

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $113,990
Salaries & Benefits $149,948
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $301,343
Other Expenses $41,071
TOTAL EXPENSES $305,009

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $439,585 $373,395 +0.2%
Expenses $305,009 $316,060 0.0%
Net Income $134,576 $57,335 +1.3%
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
7
Independent Members
4
Employees
2
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
5
$92,209
Total Directors
7
$24,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES S WELLES PRESIDENT 6.00
Officer Director
$24,000 $0 $24,000
SHARON E WELLES VICE PRESIDENT 11.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER J HARRIS SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID L BRUNER TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD J BERGSTROM BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE M MITCHELL BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL J WELLES BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN M DALE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 32.00
Officer
$52,983 $15,226 $68,209
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 $439,585 $305,009 $628,758 $134,576
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $352,129 $298,376 $407,591 $53,753
2022 $251,981 $228,449 $353,819 $23,532
2021 $305,457 $208,769 $330,344 $96,688
2020 $213,163 $124,746 $249,489 $88,417
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