Nonprofit · EIN 84-3668625
DARK HORSE MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · NEWBERG, OR 97132
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $90,558 | $154,481 | -$63,923 | $54,145 | $160,937 | -$106,792 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $35,099 | $116,396 | -$81,297 | $76,475 | $119,344 | -$42,869 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $90,558
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $31,085
- Occupancy
- $429
- Printing, publications and postage
- $8
- Other expenses
- $114,459
- Program services (functional)
- $129,493
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $76,475
- Total assets, end of year
- $54,145
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $160,937
- Net assets, end of year
- -$106,792
- Cash, savings and investments
- $48,574
- Gross receipts
- $90,558
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAD COCKERELL | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| RANDE BRUHN | CFO-SECRETARY-TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 12 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER SKAGGS | DIRECTOR | 12 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAD COCKERELL | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| RANDE BRUHN | CFO-SECRETARY-TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 12 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER SKAGGS | DIRECTOR | 12 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 316 E 1ST ST, NEWBERG, OR 97132-2906
- In care of
- % GENE JACKSON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- PO Box 2218, Rocklin CA 95677
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Chad Cockerell, PO Box 2218, Rocklin CA 95677
- Signed the 990-EZ
- RANDE BRUHN, CFO/SECRETARY/TREASURER
- Phone
- (503) 799-9370
- Website
- WWW.SOMASOULWORKS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MCDONALD JACOBS PC
Mission
THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF DARK HORSE MINISTRIES, INC IS TO IMPLEMENT AND FOSTER CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND/OR SCIENTIFIC INITIATIVES PRIMARILY WITHIN THE ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA INDUSTRIES WHICH: PROMOTE CHRISTIAN VALUES; HELP CREATE, PROVIDE AND MANAGE VARIOUS TYPES OF VEHICLES, METHODS, AND CULTURAL TOOLS AND ARTIFACTS FOR CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE; AND ALSO ASSIST OTHER CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR CHRISTIAN VALUES AND OBJECTIVES WORKING TOWARD SIMILAR INFLUENCES WITHIN THE ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA INDUSTRIES.
Program accomplishments
- DEVELOPMENT OF A FULL FEATURE LENGTH FILM THAT EMBODIES CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES: INDEPENDENT ARTISTS CONTINUED TO BE EMPLOYED TO DEVELOP CERTAIN ASSETS THAT WILL BE NEEDED TO PRODUCE THIS FILM. DEVELOPMENT AND COMPLETION OF A FULL FEATURE LENGTH FILM IS A LONG AND EXPENSIVE PROCESS, SO THIS PROJECT WILL BE ONGOING FOR SOMETIME.Expenses $15,614
- WEEKLY MISSIONAL TRAINING FOR STAFF ENGAGED IN VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT THAT SUPPORTS THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS STAFF THAT ARE ENGAGED IN THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING THEM WITH TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION TO THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY. SUCH TRAINING ENGAGES THE STAFF TO TRAIN THEM IN CHRISTIAN VALUES AND HOW THOSE VALUES MIGHT BE PROMULGATED IN THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY THROUGH WORK RELATIONSHIPS, PRODUCT DESIGN, CUSTOMER ENCOUNTERS, PUBLIC RELATIONS, ETC.Expenses $17,101
- IMLADRIS CONFERENCE: THIS INDUSTRY-WIDE CONFERENCE IS DESIGNED TO BE A FORUM FOR SUPPORT AND ENGAGEMENT FOR VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY PLAYERS SUCH AS BUSINESS PEOPLE, CREATIVES, PRODUCERS, ETC., WHO SUPPORT DARK HORSE MINISTRY'S INTENTION TO INFLUENCE THE VIDEO GAMING INDUSTRY WITH CHRISTIAN VALUES. THIS TWO-AND-A HALF DAY CONFERENCE IN 2024, ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 120 PEOPLE OF VARIOUS AGES, GENDERS, EXPERIENCES, PERSPECTIVES, LOCATIONS, AND MATURITY WITH RESPECT TO LIVING OUT CHRISTIAN VALUES, WAS THE FOURTH OF ITS KIND AND RECEIVED VERY POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM THE ATTENDEES INSOFAR AS IT PROVIDED THEM WITH COLLEGIAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT IN AN INDUSTRY NOT KNOWN FOR SUPPORTING CHRISTIAN VALUES. THE CONFERENCE THIS YEAR CONTINUED TO INCLUDE SOME HIGHER-LEVEL INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS WHO MAY BE ABLE TO EXPAND THE MINISTRY'S INDUSTRY INFLUENCE. THE ATTENDEES RESOUNDINGLY INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS EXPERIENCE GROW AND CONTINUE. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DISCUSSION ABOUT HOW TO FORM MORE PARTNERSHIPS WITHIN THIS SEGMENT OF THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY AND HOW TO BETTER PROPEL AND REPRESENT CHRISTIAN VALUES. MORE AND LARGER SPONSORSHIPS OF THIS EVENT ARE NOW EXPECTED IN THE FUTURE.Expenses $77,218
- DARK HORSE ALSO CONTINUES TO ENGAGE IN SEVERAL OTHER SMALLER INITIATIVES THAT SEEK TO EXPAND THE ORGANIZATION'S CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE WITHIN THE ENTERTAINMENT SECTOR, INCLUDING PODCASTS, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, VIDEO TRAINING TOOLS AND PARTICIPATION WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT MINISTRIES AS VOLUNTEERS AND COLLABORATORS FOR THEIR RELATED ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE DARK HORSE'S ABILITY TO EFFECT ITS OWN PROGRAMS.Expenses $19,560 · grants $8,500
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-3668625
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $54,145
- Income (IRS master file)
- $90,558
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $90,558 | $154,481 | $54,145 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $35,099 | $116,396 | $76,475 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Chad Cockerell | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 84-3668625).
Questions about DARK HORSE MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of DARK HORSE MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DARK HORSE MINISTRIES is 84-3668625.
- Is DARK HORSE MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to DARK HORSE MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DARK HORSE MINISTRIES file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DARK HORSE MINISTRIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DARK HORSE MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of DARK HORSE MINISTRIES?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Chad Cockerell.
- Who are the officers and directors of DARK HORSE MINISTRIES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DARK HORSE MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $90,558, expenses of $154,481 and total assets of $54,145 at year end.
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