SPARROW MINISTRIES INC

EIN: 833356410 501(c)(3) Religion

Lutherville, MD

Total Revenue
$183,086
Total Expenses
$218,780
Total Assets
$119,223
Net Assets
$119,223
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
Virginia C Becker
Phone
4109213955
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SPARROW MINISTRIES INC, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $183K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $219K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

Sparrow Ministries Mission: To prepare couples to begin well and coach couples gently through the unfolding, ongoing adventure story of their marriage. Sparrow Ministries objective is to support engaged couples in preparation for a life spent together and support married couples through the life stages of their marriage. This will be accomplished by offering workshops for large groups, small group meetings of 5-6 couples over a short term of 4-8 weeks, coaching individual couples on an as needed basis, and training leaders in local churches via speaking engagements.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $164,966
Program Service Revenue $18,120
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $183,086

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $192,321
Fundraising Expenses $64,571
Program Expenses $118,857
Other Expenses $26,459
TOTAL EXPENSES $218,780

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $183,086 $199,353 -0.1%
Expenses $218,780 $245,521 -0.1%
Net Income $-35,694 $-46,168 -0.2%
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
5
Independent Members
2
Employees
3
Volunteers
3

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
$176,950
Total Directors
1
$0
Key Employees
2
$176,950
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Virginia C Becker Co-Executive Director 50
Officer Key Emp Highest
$77,000 $14,071 $91,071
Erich Becker Co-Executive Director 50
Officer Key Emp Highest
$77,000 $8,879 $85,879
Matthew Good Client Management 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
Samuel Erdman Financial Management 1.5
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Court Chairperson 2
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
2025 $183,086 $218,780 $119,223 $-35,694
2024 $199,352 $245,520 $154,917 $-46,168
2023 $239,007 $214,207 $201,085 $24,800
2021 $219,512 $166,605 $204,881 $52,907
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