VICTORY LIFE MINISTRY OF HUNT CNTY Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

VICTORY LIFE MINISTRY OF HUNT CNTY

EIN 27-3033185

What they do

WE ARE A CHRISTIAN REHABILITATION FACILITY THAT OFFERS MENS, WOMENS, and YOUTH HOMES for THOSE IN NEED or ON THE STREETS. WE OFFER A 12 MONTH REHAB PROGRAM

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $61.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2016The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders5 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

52.14%of revenue went to mission work61.1% of expenses · Program services

15.53%of revenue went to fundraising18.2% of expenses

$85.37spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

17.70%of revenue went to management and office costs20.7% of expenses

$0.52in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

100.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $46,496 for RAYMOND A ZIFER (PASTOR DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2016

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$741,298

Mission workProgram services$386,54652.14% of revenue61.1% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$131,17717.70% of revenue20.7% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$115,13615.53% of revenue18.2% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$108,43914.63% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$632,85985.37% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Money in and money out

Revenue$741,298

Expenses$632,859

Annual surplus $108,439 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$386,546 · 61.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$131,177 · 20.7% of expenses

Fundraising$115,136 · 18.2% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$741,298

Expenses$632,859

Assets$328,985

Contributions$741,226

Mission work (program services)$386,546

Fundraising$115,136

Management and general$131,177

Stocks and bonds$10,000

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2016

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

RAYMOND A ZIFERPASTOR DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $46,496

HEATHER ZIFERDIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $22,134

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (5)

RAYMOND A ZIFERPASTOR DIRECTOR

HEATHER ZIFERDIRECTOR

BRET HOLLONBOARD MEMBER

DONALD SMITHBUSINESS ADVISOR

SAVANNAH PLASKETSECRETARY ADVISOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2018
Location: 15990 STATE HIGHWAY 64, BEN WHEELER, TX 75754-2140
County: Van Zandt
In care of: RAYMOND A ZIFER
Primary officer: RAYMOND A ZIFER, PASTOR DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(903) 852-3045

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2016
Tax period began: January 1, 2016
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: COUCH & RUSSELL FINANCIAL GROUP