2024-11-08T17:48:27-05:00 2023-12-31 371031116 CJ SCHLOSSER & COMPANY LLC 233 E CENTER DR ALTON IL 620025931 990 2023-01-01 770667660 GRAND STAFF MINISTRIES INC GRAN 6205436518 PO BOX 321 BUHLER KS 67522 LISA BARLAND TREASURER 6205436518 2024-11-01 false PATRICIA SHREWSBERRY P01061955 6184657717 2024-11-07 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z REBECCA J SPENCER 407 KANSAS AVE HUTCHINSON KS 67502 351792 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 4 55 0 208683 240501 93708 97840 197 236 3103 4443 305691 343020 0 0 38940 45116 0 0 282840 237489 321780 282605 -16089 60415 162270 219160 4691 1166 157579 217994 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 true 161205 86275 GRAND STAFF MINISTRIES FUNDED AND OVERSAW THE OPERATION OF SHEPHERD'S CARE FACILITY IN ESWATINI, AFRICA, INCLUDING AN ORPHANAGE (CAREHOME), PRESCHOOL AND CHURCH. IN 2023 THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SECOND CAREHOME FOR ABUSED GIRLS WAS COMPLETED, STAFFED AND FOUR NEW GIRLS WERE WELCOMED TO THEIR NEW HOME. THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT INCLUDED A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM TO SUPPLEMENT CAREHOME POWER NEEDS. FORTY-FOUR CHILDREN ATTENDED PRESCHOOL OBTAINING A HEAD START IN LEARNING AND IN KNOWING JESUS, RECEIVING TWO CONSISTENT MEALS A DAY. BASKET WEAVING SKILLS WERE PASSED FROM THE ORIGINAL 2022 TRAINING WITH THE RESULT OF 16 WOMEN SELLING THEIR CREATIONS AT FAIR MARKET VALUE TO BE RESOLD AT THE GRAND STAFF THRIFT BOUTIQUE IN BUHLER, KANSAS. THIS SOURCE OF INCOME IS ONE OF ONLY A FEW AVAILABLE IN THIS REMOTE VILLAGE. OTHER WOMEN WERE TRAINED HOW TO SEW, PROVIDING THEM A MARKETABLE SKILL. THIS AMOUNT INCLUDES TRAVEL TO ESWATINI TWICE A YEAR TO ASSIST IN THE WORK THAT IS SUSTAINED BY NATIVE PEOPLE. 20030 15640 GSM PAID FOR TUITION, FEES, SUPPLIES, UNIFORMS, SHOES, AND TRANSPORTATION FOR 34 CHILDREN TO ATTEND ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL IN THE VILLAGE OF SIPETE AND A FEW OTHER VILLAGES IN ESWATINI. ADDITIONALLY, SEVEN STUDENTS WERE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED TO ATTEND POST-SECONDARY TRAINING (TRADE SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY), INCLUDING ROOM & BOARD AS NECESSARY. 12923 5520 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 OLDEST CAREHOME GIRLS WERE LAUNCHED INTO ADULT LIFE, ONE THROUGH MARRIAGE AND THE OTHER WITH THE TOOLS FOR A CATERING BUSINESS. TWO OTHER FORMER SPONSORED YOUNG MEN WERE GIVEN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP THEM THRIVE. LOCAL BENEVOLENCE (UNITED STATES) 194158 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 4 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 12294 0 0 PATTIE YATES BELDEN DIRECTOR 26.00 X 12045 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 36339 false false false 22309 218192 240501 THRIFT STORE SALES 97840 97840 97840 236 236 6092 22309 6092 7123 2680 4443 4443 343020 97840 4679 36339 36339 3762 3762 5015 5015 625 625 259 259 1681 1681 1596 1596 33498 33498 MISSION 194158 194158 MISC MINISTRY EXPENSES 3595 3595 BANK SERVICE CHARGES 2037 2037 BUSINESS LICENSES & PERMI 40 40 282605 194158 88447 0 162270 219160 162270 219160 4691 1166 4691 1166 X 157579 217994 157579 217994 162270 219160 60415 X false false X 166994 144215 171401 208683 240501 931794 166994 144215 171401 208683 240501 931794 931794 50 62 157 197 236 702 4372 1337 1761 12235 13215 32920 965416 480238 0.96520 0.97470 X PART II, LINE 10 FUNDRAISER/INVENTORY REVENUE 19,705 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true SOUTHERN AFRICA 1 8 PROGRAM SERVICES TRAVEL/SITE VISITS 24505 SOUTHERN AFRICA 1 8 PROGRAM SERVICES CARE FACILITY & EXP 169653 2 16 2 16 194158 194158 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 24,505 0 SOUTHERN AFRICA 169,653 0 SILENT AUCTION 28401 22309 6092 6092 28401 22309 6092 6092 6092 FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 3 THE ORGANIZATION HAS SHIFTED FOCUS FROM SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL IN OTHER RURAL VILLAGES TO PROVIDING MORE SUPPORT AT THE ESTABLISHED CARE CENTER IN SIPETE. A FEW OF THOSE STUDENTS FROM OTHER VILLAGES WILL CONTINUE TO RECEIVE SUPPORT UNTIL THEY'VE COMPLETED UNIVERSITY. IN SIPETE, A SECOND CARE HOME HAS BEEN OPENED AND THERE ARE PLANS FOR AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE FUTURE. SCHOOL SPONSORSHIPS WILL CONTINUE, BUT WILL BE GRANTED TO CHILDREN LIVING IN SIPETE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A GRAND STAFF MINISTRIES FUNDED AND OVERSAW THE OPERATION OF SHEPHERD'S CARE FACILITY IN ESWATINI, AFRICA, INCLUDING AN ORPHANAGE (CAREHOME), PRESCHOOL AND CHURCH. IN 2023 THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SECOND CAREHOME FOR ABUSED GIRLS WAS COMPLETED, STAFFED AND FOUR NEW GIRLS WERE WELCOMED TO THEIR NEW HOME. THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT INCLUDED A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM TO SUPPLEMENT CAREHOME POWER NEEDS. FORTY-FOUR CHILDREN ATTENDED PRESCHOOL OBTAINING A HEAD START IN LEARNING AND IN KNOWING JESUS, RECEIVING TWO CONSISTENT MEALS A DAY. BASKET WEAVING SKILLS WERE PASSED FROM THE ORIGINAL 2022 TRAINING WITH THE RESULT OF 16 WOMEN SELLING THEIR CREATIONS AT FAIR MARKET VALUE TO BE RESOLD AT THE GRAND STAFF THRIFT BOUTIQUE IN BUHLER, KANSAS. THIS SOURCE OF INCOME IS ONE OF ONLY A FEW AVAILABLE IN THIS REMOTE VILLAGE. OTHER WOMEN WERE TRAINED HOW TO SEW, PROVIDING THEM A MARKETABLE SKILL. THIS AMOUNT INCLUDES TRAVEL TO ESWATINI TWICE A YEAR TO ASSIST IN THE WORK THAT IS SUSTAINED BY NATIVE PEOPLE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D LOCAL BENEVOLENCE (UNITED STATES) FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ONLY VOTES TO BREAK A TIE. 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.