2025-11-17T10:00:52-05:00 2024-12-31 371031116 CJ SCHLOSSER & COMPANY LLC 233 E CENTER DR ALTON IL 620025931 990 2024-01-01 770667660 GRAND STAFF MINISTRIES INC GRAN 6205436518 PO BOX 186 HUTCHINSON KS 675040186 LISA BARLAND TREASURER 6205436518 2025-11-14 false PATRICIA SHREWSBERRY P01061955 6184657717 2025-11-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X REBECCA J SPENCER 407 KANSAS AVE HUTCHINSON KS 67502 301769 false X WWW.GRANDSTAFFMINISTRIES.COM X 2006 KS WE WILL PROMOTE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, EDUCATING OTHERS WITH REGARDS TO INDIVIDUALLY KNOWING CHRIST AND MAKING HIM KNOWN, AND PRACTICALLY MEETING PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF HURTING PEOPLE EVERYWHERE. 6 6 3 48 0 240501 178280 97840 114129 236 328 4443 2848 343020 295585 0 0 45116 50450 0 0 237489 193757 282605 244207 60415 51378 219160 276136 1166 6764 217994 269372 X WE WILL PROMOTE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, EDUCATING OTHERS WITH REGARDS TO INDIVIDUALLY KNOWING CHRIST AND MAKING HIM KNOWN, AND PRACTICALLY MEETING PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF HURTING PEOPLE EVERYWHERE. false false 105403 52635 GRAND STAFF MINISTRIES, INC FUNDED AND OVERSAW THE OPERATION OF SHEPHERD'S CARE FACILITY IN ESWATINI, AFRICA, INCLUDING AN ORPHANAGE WITH TWO CARE HOMES, A PRESCHOOL FOR 4 AND 5 YEAR OLDS, AND A CHURCH. A TOTAL OF 23 GIRLS LIVED IN THE SHEPHERD'S CARE HOMES, WHICH COVERED THEIR SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, MEDICAL/DENTAL NEEDS & EDUCATION. TWO OF THE GIRLS WHO STRUGGLED IN THE CLASSROOM TRANSFERRED THEIR CLASSES TO CATERING SCHOOL AND GRADUATED IN NOVEMBER. ONE GIRL WHO ALSO STRUGGLED IN THE CLASSROOM LAUNCHED A PROJECT TO RAISE FRYERS (CHICKENS); ALTHOUGH SHE MADE NO PROFIT, IT WAS A LEARNING CURVE, WHICH SHE'LL TAKE INTO HER NEXT PROJECT. THE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR THE CARE HOMES INCLUDES HOUSE PARENTS, OFFICE STAFF, A GARDENER, SECURITY GUARDS, VEHICLE MAINTENANCE, & VISITS FROM THE U.S. FOUNDERS TO TRAIN AND ENCOURAGE. THIS AMOUNT INCLUDES TRAVEL FOR ONE TRIP TO ESWATINI IN 2024 TO ASSIST IN THE WORK THAT IS SUSTAINED BY NATIVE PEOPLE. 33870 16866 EDUCATION: FORTY-TWO CHILDREN ATTENDED LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL, OBTAINING A HEAD START IN LEARNING AND IN KNOWING JESUS. EACH CHILD RECIEVED TWO MEALS A DAY. GSM ALSO PAID FOR TUITION, FEES, SUPPLIES, UNIFORMS, SHOES, AND TRANSPORTATION FOR 17 CHILDREN TO ATTEND ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL IN THE VILLAGE OF SIPETE AND A FEW OTHER VILLAGES IN ESWATINI. ONE ATTENDED SKILLS TRAINING AT THE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF WHERE HE LEARNED WOODWORKING AND ELECTRICAL WORK. ADDITIONALLY, 8 STUDENTS WERE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED TO ATTEND POST-SECONDARY TRAINING (TRADE SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY), INCLUDING ROOM & BOARD AS NEEDED. 10257 5850 CHARITY: THE CHURCH ON SITE PROVIDED COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT FOR UP TO 60 CHILDREN ON SUNDAYS, OVER 20 WOMEN, AND A FEW MEN. THIS IS CRUCIALLY IMPORTANT IN THE VILLAGE, SINCE IT'S A 45 MINUTE DRIVE FROM TOWN, AND CAR OWNERSHIP IS NEARLY NONEXISTENT. UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF AN EFFECTIVE YOUTH PASTOR, THE CHURCH HAD A THRIVING YOUTH GROUP THAT GREW IN THEIR FAITH AND SHARED THE GOSPEL WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS. THEY ATTENDED A SPECIAL CONFERENCE AS A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION AND GIFT TO THEM. EIGHT WOMEN FROM THE CHURCH CONTINUED TO MAKE AND SELL BASKETS AT FAIR TRADE PRICES. THESE BASKETS WERE THEN RESOLD AT GRAND STAFF THRIFT BOUTIQUE IN BUHLER, KS. THIS INCOME FOR THE WOMEN IS ONE OF THE RARE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS REMOTE VILLAGE. GSM DISTRIBUTED FOOD TO HUNGRY FAMILIES AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN. FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY HEALTHCARE WAS PROVIDED AS NEEDS BECAME APPARENT. THE TWO OTHER FORMERLY-SPONSORED YOUNG MEN WERE GIVEN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP THEM THRIVE. CHURCH SUPPLIES AND TENT REPAIR WEERE ALSO PROVIDED FROM THESE FUNDS. LOCAL BENEVOLENCE (UNITED STATES) 149530 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 3 0 3 true false false false false false false false false X 6 6 true false false false false false false true true false false true true false false false false false false false X REBECCA J SPENCER 6205436518 407 KANSAS AVE HUTCHINSON KS 67502 CINDY HOGAN DIRECTOR 26.00 X 14336 0 0 PATTIE BELDEN YATES DIRECTOR 26.00 X 12363 0 0 REBECCA J SPENCER EXEC DIR/PRE 30.00 X X 12000 0 0 LISA BARLAND TREASURER 16.00 X 0 0 0 JULIE GARRETT SECRETARY 2.00 X 0 0 0 TRACY SPENCER VICE PRESIDE 2.00 X 0 0 0 38699 false false false 23812 154468 178280 THRIFT STORE SALES 114129 114129 114129 328 328 4723 23812 4723 4309 1461 2848 2848 295585 114129 3176 38699 38699 5882 5882 5869 5869 900 900 245 245 2907 2907 1834 1834 32260 32260 MISSION 149530 149530 MISC MINISTRY EXPENSES 4763 4763 BANK SERVICE CHARGES 1795 1795 BUSINESS LICENSES & PERMI 80 80 -557 -557 244207 149530 94677 0 219160 3189 272947 219160 276136 1166 6764 1166 6764 X 217994 269372 217994 269372 219160 276136 51378 X false false X 144215 171401 208683 240501 178280 943080 144215 171401 208683 240501 178280 943080 943080 62 157 197 236 328 980 1337 1761 12235 13215 9032 37580 981640 502782 0.96070 0.96520 X PART II, LINE 10 FUNDRAISER/INVENTORY REVENUE 28,548 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true SOUTHERN AFRICA 1 8 PROGRAM SERVICES TRAVEL/SITE VISITS 19836 SOUTHERN AFRICA 1 8 PROGRAM SERVICES CARE FACILITY & EXP 129694 2 16 2 16 149530 149530 false false false false false false SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION WORKS IN CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH ITS PARTNERING GRANTEE ORGANIZATION IN ESWATINI. THE BOARD TREASURER AND CEO TRACK THE USE OF FUNDS BY OBTAINING MONTHLY REPORTS AND BANK STATEMENTS DETAILING THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH FUNDS ARE UTILIZED BY THE COLLABORATING ORGANIZATION. CHECKS AND BALANCES ARE IN PLACE SO THAT NO ONE PERSON CAN ACCESS FUNDS. EVERY WITHDRAWAL FROM OUR SWAZI BANK ACCOUNT REQUIRES TWO SIGNATURES. WE MAINTAIN SIX PEOPLE AS OUR MAIN STAFF THERE FOR ACCOUNTABILITY. FORMAL REQUESTS ARE REQUIRED FOR EXPENDITURES NOT ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR MONTHLY DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS. BOARD MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS TRAVEL TO AFRICA TO INSPECT THE FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE ORGANIZATION, AND TO REVIEW FUTURE POTENTIAL PROJECTS AND NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES. SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 3 SOUTHERN AFRICA 19,836 0 SOUTHERN AFRICA 129,694 0 SILENT AUCTION 28535 23812 4723 4723 28535 23812 4723 4723 4723 FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A GRAND STAFF MINISTRIES, INC FUNDED AND OVERSAW THE OPERATION OF SHEPHERD'S CARE FACILITY IN ESWATINI, AFRICA, INCLUDING AN ORPHANAGE WITH TWO CARE HOMES, A PRESCHOOL FOR 4 AND 5 YEAR OLDS, AND A CHURCH. A TOTAL OF 23 GIRLS LIVED IN THE SHEPHERD'S CARE HOMES, WHICH COVERED THEIR SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, MEDICAL/DENTAL NEEDS & EDUCATION. TWO OF THE GIRLS WHO STRUGGLED IN THE CLASSROOM TRANSFERRED THEIR CLASSES TO CATERING SCHOOL AND GRADUATED IN NOVEMBER. ONE GIRL WHO ALSO STRUGGLED IN THE CLASSROOM LAUNCHED A PROJECT TO RAISE FRYERS (CHICKENS); ALTHOUGH SHE MADE NO PROFIT, IT WAS A LEARNING CURVE, WHICH SHE'LL TAKE INTO HER NEXT PROJECT. THE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR THE CARE HOMES INCLUDES HOUSE PARENTS, OFFICE STAFF, A GARDENER, SECURITY GUARDS, VEHICLE MAINTENANCE, & VISITS FROM THE U.S. FOUNDERS TO TRAIN AND ENCOURAGE. THIS AMOUNT INCLUDES TRAVEL FOR ONE TRIP TO ESWATINI IN 2024 TO ASSIST IN THE WORK THAT IS SUSTAINED BY NATIVE PEOPLE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C CHARITY: THE CHURCH ON SITE PROVIDED COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT FOR UP TO 60 CHILDREN ON SUNDAYS, OVER 20 WOMEN, AND A FEW MEN. THIS IS CRUCIALLY IMPORTANT IN THE VILLAGE, SINCE IT'S A 45 MINUTE DRIVE FROM TOWN, AND CAR OWNERSHIP IS NEARLY NONEXISTENT. UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF AN EFFECTIVE YOUTH PASTOR, THE CHURCH HAD A THRIVING YOUTH GROUP THAT GREW IN THEIR FAITH AND SHARED THE GOSPEL WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS. THEY ATTENDED A SPECIAL CONFERENCE AS A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION AND GIFT TO THEM. EIGHT WOMEN FROM THE CHURCH CONTINUED TO MAKE AND SELL BASKETS AT FAIR TRADE PRICES. THESE BASKETS WERE THEN RESOLD AT GRAND STAFF THRIFT BOUTIQUE IN BUHLER, KS. THIS INCOME FOR THE WOMEN IS ONE OF THE RARE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS REMOTE VILLAGE. GSM DISTRIBUTED FOOD TO HUNGRY FAMILIES AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN. FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY HEALTHCARE WAS PROVIDED AS NEEDS BECAME APPARENT. THE TWO OTHER FORMERLY-SPONSORED YOUNG MEN WERE GIVEN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP THEM THRIVE. CHURCH SUPPLIES AND TENT REPAIR WEERE ALSO PROVIDED FROM THESE FUNDS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D LOCAL BENEVOLENCE (UNITED STATES) FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 TRACY SPENCER REBECCA SPENCER VICE PRES EXEC DIR/PRE SPOUSE PATTIE BELDEN YATES REBECCA SPENCER DIRECTOR EXEC DIR/PRE MOTHER/DAUGHTER FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B PRESIDENT, TREASURER, AND ALL DIRECTORS RECEIVE, REVIEW, AND APPROVE THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REQUIRED IRS TAX FORMS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST THROUGH THE WEBSITE.