Nonprofit · EIN 43-1815310
KANAKUK MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · BRANSON, MO 65616
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $37,754,925 | $38,659,489 | -$904,564 | $53,766,528 | $11,232,221 | $42,534,307 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2023
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,658,723
- of which government grants
- $2,313,298
- Program service revenue
- $29,442,751
- Investment income
- -$723,333
- Net rental income
- -$23,887
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$901,036
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $376,361
- Other revenue
- $376,784
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,999,759
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $958,659
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,550,507
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,818,072
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $33,819
- Accounting fees
- $38,691
- Occupancy
- $6,343,970
- Travel
- $866,012
- Depreciation
- $4,551,804
- Program services (functional)
- $30,060,348
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,023,812
- Fundraising (functional)
- $575,329
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $49,435,943
- Total assets, end of year
- $53,766,528
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,232,221
- Net assets, end of year
- $42,534,307
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $45,294,242
- Publicly traded securities
- $250,000
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $40,910,491
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,623,816
- Gross unrelated business income
- $24,310
- Gross receipts
- $40,559,213
- Employees
- 2,146
- Volunteers
- 202
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- MO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2023, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Goodwin | President Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $172,724 | $120,833 |
| John Jensen | CBO/Secretary Officer | 45 | $129,273 | $111,111 |
| Mark Webster | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 45 | $154,160 | $24,314 |
| Bruce Koerber | Controller/Treasurer Officer | 45 | $88,982 | $71,319 |
| Debbie-Jo White | Vice President/Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $29,020 | $121,348 |
| Lyle Quiring | Director of Technology Services Highest-paid employee | 45 | $103,169 | $20,282 |
| Tamera Smith | Director of Finance/Asst Treasurer Officer | 45 | $85,017 | $18,594 |
| Joe White | CEO/Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $37,072 | $5,950 |
| Cooper White | Founding Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pattye Moore | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ron Baldwin | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Barnes | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Utley | Director at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1353 LAKE SHORE DR, BRANSON, MO 65616-9470
- In care of
- % BRUCE KOERBER
- Principal officer (990 for 2022)
- Doug Goodwin, 1353 Lake Shore Dr, Branson, MO 65616
- Signed the 990
- Doug Goodwin, President
- Phone
- (417) 266-3000
- Website
- www.kanakuk.com
- Return prepared by
- Capin Crouse LLP
Mission
1) To relieve poverty by providing food, clothing, medical supplies, and other basic needs to underprivileged or impoverished children; 2) To advance the Kingdom of God and promote Christian virtue in individuals by providing support for Christian evangelistic organization and programs; 3) To educate children and advance the Kingdom of God by operating camps to teach Christian faith and athletic skills; 4) To assist other religious, charitable, and educational organizations in the conduct of similar activities.
Program accomplishments
- The Camp Ministries program held camping activities at eight separate camping facilities in FY 2023. In FY 2023, 575 families were served at the K-Kauai Family Kamp. The kid-camps served over 10,082 children and teens. Campers are encouraged to grow in their relationship with the Lord, their families, and their friends. Also, the traveling day camp had 5,224 children participate.Expenses $27,523,538 · grants $3,528,252 · revenue $28,791,070
- Link Year - The Kanakuk Link Year program is a gap year program with college credit, individualized mentoring, focused discovery of spiritual gifts and identity, Spiritual growth and Biblical training for college, and encouragement toward world and community impact. The program ministered to 79 enrolled students over the spring and fall semesters. Link Academy is a high school sports academy focused on biblical training, spiritual growth, and quality education preparing each student for college. All of this is done while playing a national basketball schedule.Expenses $1,888,128 · grants $36,354 · revenue $1,028,042
- The Kanakuk International program includes support of like-minded ministries that service youth in Haiti and Rwanda. In addition to financial support for education, nutrition and spiritual needs, Kanakuk also sends short term missionaries to serve over 5,000 people in these countries.Expenses $530,926 · grants $435,153
- Alumni Foundation - To serve, encourage, and connect Kanakuk Alumni so that they may continue to impact the world for Christ.Expenses $117,756
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Not required (church). Churches are not required to file. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | Not on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-1815310
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Church
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Not required (church)
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X21)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-T | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $37,754,925 | $38,659,489 | $53,766,528 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $37,973,061 | $35,386,498 | $49,435,943 | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 43-1815310).
Questions about KANAKUK MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of KANAKUK MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KANAKUK MINISTRIES is 43-1815310.
- Is KANAKUK MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to KANAKUK MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KANAKUK MINISTRIES file?
- Form Not required (church). Churches are not required to file.
- When is the next return of KANAKUK MINISTRIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KANAKUK MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2023.
- Who is the principal officer of KANAKUK MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2023 names Doug Goodwin.
- Who are the officers and directors of KANAKUK MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2023 lists 13 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $172,724 (Doug Goodwin, President).
- How much revenue does KANAKUK MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $37,754,925, expenses of $38,659,489 and total assets of $53,766,528 at year end.
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