NonprofitsChrist In Action Ministries Inc

Christ In Action Ministries Inc

ELKWOOD, VA

Total revenue

$4.5M

Total expenses

$2.7M

Net assets

$6.5M

Grants received

$428K

15 grants

EIN

840888130

Tax year

2024

Mission

Christ In Action is dedicated to the Biblical mandate of reaching those who need to hear the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ, especially families who have been devastated by natural or man-made disasters primarily across the United States.

Programs

8 programs

Furnishing HopeIs an initiative that collects donations of new and gently used furniture and partners with local churches and organizations to help residents who have been able to rebuild their house ater a catastrophic event, but need assistance re-furnishing their homes. this at no cost to the homeowners and typically falls into the long-term recovery window, at 6 to 12 months after the initial event, allowing time for rebuilding and recovery before helping them move to the next step All services are provided free of charge regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ae, disabilit, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Expenses: $761K

LIGHT PROJECTChrist In Action provides grants for THE LIGHT PROJECT, providing humanitarian aid to Indonesia through resourcing churches and providing shelter and recovery for survivors of human trafficking. All services are provided free of charge regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Expenses: $90K

FBFROur Faith Based First Responders training equip lay-people and clergy alike to minister in times of crisis. With 4 distinct classes they cover a broad range of topics from Disaster Preparedness to Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) blending best practices from the mental health profession as well as Biblical principles. Two of our courses are written by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) and accredited through University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC).

Expenses: $77K

CIA PHILIPPINESIn 2018 Christ In Action established a base of operations in Zamboanga Philippines to respond locally to the myriad of natural disaster that these islands are hit with on a regular basis. We provide training, funding, and oversight for the local indigenous leaders who serve when called upon. All services are provided free of charge regardless of race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Expenses: $10K

Cia mobile alabama

Expenses: $4K

CIA Midwest DisasterIn 2025 Christ in Action established a base of operations in Wisconsin to serve in regional Disaster Response that would not require a national mobilization, in addition to supporting large scale responses across the country when called upon. All services are provided free of charge regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identiy.

Expenses: $2K

PASTOR'S CONVENTION/RETREATChrist In Action facilitates retreats, offering peer support, debriefing, and encouragement for pastors who have walked with their congregation through disaster situations. Additonally following these retreats we offer cohorts for ongoing support as they move forward. All services are provided free of charge regardless of race, color, national origin, age, or disability. Due to the content and context f these retreats it is suited specifically for those of a JUdeo-Christian faith and accomodations limit our audience to either male or female.

Expenses: $1K

CIA Ellsworth, MEIn 2019 Christ In Action established a base of operations in Maine to serve as a warming shelter in the harsh winter in the event of ice storms and power failure. This includes a place to sleep, showers, and meals when needed. All services are provided free of charge regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$4.3M
Program service revenue$98K
Investment income$93K
Other revenue$16K
Total revenue$4.5M

Expenses

Grants paid$849K
Salaries & benefits$180K
Fundraising$271K
Other expenses$1.7M
Total expenses$2.7M
Total assets$6.6M
Net assets$6.5M

People

3 listed

NameRoleCompensation

DENNIS NISSLEY

President & CEO

Board

$85K

60 hrs/wk

KEVIN REILLY

Secretary/Treas

Board

$30K

45 hrs/wk

SANDY NISSLEY

Vice President

Board

10 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 15 of 15

FromAmountPurposeYear
$225K
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
2024
$10K
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATING MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.
2024
$20K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$500
Support of recipient organization's mission to provide aid to families devistated by disastaers.
2023
$5K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$5K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$17K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$28K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017

Funded by

$428K from 7 funders · 15 grants · 2017–2024

Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc

$225K · 1 grant · 2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$75K · 5 grants · 2017–2023

Andrew Wommack Ministries Inc

$68K · 2 grants · 2017–2019

National Philanthropic Trust

$45K · 4 grants · 2019–2023

Jones Family Foundation

$10K · 1 grant · 2024

Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

$6K · 1 grant · 2023

Details

EIN840888130
Subsection03
Ruling date1985-06
Formed1982
Employees2
Volunteers480
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