AMBUSH MINISTRIES INC (EIN 841415725) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRIS TEIPEL

Phone

3072744398

Tax Period

2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

AMBUSH MINISTRIES INC, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $223K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $303K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 36% operating deficit.

Mission

MINISTRY

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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 $3,670

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $3,997

Other Revenue $215,175

TOTAL REVENUE $222,842

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $28,750

Salaries & Benefits $168,424

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $302,671

Other Expenses $105,497

TOTAL EXPENSES $302,671

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$222,842	$152,967	+0.5%
Expenses	$302,671	$337,604	-0.1%
Net Income	$-79,829	$-184,637	-0.6%

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

Employees

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

$82,200

Total Directors

$82,200

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHRIS TEIPEL	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$82,200	$0	$82,200
DAVID LIVELY	VICE-PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLIE REED	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TERRY MERCER	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DON WATZEL	TREASURER	2.00	Officer 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	$222,842	$302,671	$874,907	$-79,829
2024	$152,967	$337,604	$969,074	$-184,637
2023	$282,033	$298,128	$1,077,617	$-16,095
2022	$185,723	$242,619	$1,102,177	$-56,896
2021	$157,412	$225,601	$1,278,187	$-68,189
2020	$102,719	$200,577	$1,215,711	$-97,858
2019	$46,729	$117,381	$1,317,895	$-70,652

AMBUSH MINISTRIES INC