irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $141KPROMOTING CHRISTIAN WITNESS THROUGH THE OPERATION OF CAMPUS CHRISTIAN CENTER, A PLACE TO ENGAGE THE ASU CAMPUS WITH CHRISTIAN CREATIVITY, INTELLIGENCE, COLLABORATION AND WITNESS. MULTIPLE GROUPS UTILIZE MEETING SPACE WEEKLY INCLUDING TWO CHURCHES AND 30 OTHER GROUPS ON AVERAGE. ARIZONA CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN STUDIES (ACCS) IS ALSO BASED AT CAMPUS CHRISTIAN CENTER AND SERVES TO ENGAGE ASU STUDENTS IN THE SCHOLARLY PRESENTATION OF HOW FAITH IMPACTS VARIOUS ACADEMIC FIELDS AND DISCUSSIONS. EDEN COFFEE HOUSE, BASED OUT OF CAMPUS CHRISTIAN CENTER, SERVES TO ENGAGE ASU STUDENTS.
- #2 $14KPROMOTING THE CHRISTIAN FAITH THROUGH THE OPERATION OF QUO VADIS CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE, OFFERing NEW AND USED BOOKS, INCLUDING BIBLES IN 80 LANGUAGES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Arizona Center for Christian Studies (ACCS)
Explores the integration of faith and academic studies through lectures and discussions.
Campus Christian Center (C3)
Provides a meeting space for Christian ministries and supports outreach efforts to ASU students.
Eden Tea & Coffee House
A coffeehouse aimed at creating a welcoming space for students to gather and connect.
Quo Vadis Bookstore
Sells Christian literature and serves as a community hub for various events and gatherings.
activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 16
- Hosting Community EventsHosts various community events including book clubs, Thanksgiving dinners, fundraising dinners, international student parties, arts nights, game nights, book signings, missionary receptions, and talks by professors.
- Hosting Community EventsHosts various community events at the Campus Christian Center, including book clubs, Thanksgiving dinners, fundraising dinners, international student parties, arts nights, game nights, book signings, missionary receptions, and talks by professors.
- Hosting of Christian ministries and collaborative events at C3Hosts over 20 ministries monthly at the Campus Christian Center for collaboration, planning, and outreach, and organizes weekly activities including prayer meetings, Bible studies, English classes, and small and large group gatherings. Also hosts community events such as book clubs, Thanksgiving dinners, international student parties, arts nights, game nights, and professor talks.
- Operating Eden Tea and Coffee House Cafe-Based Youth & Community TrainingOperates Eden Tea and Coffee House, located within the Hiebert House at C3, to provide a space for students to experience community.
- Operating Quo Vadis Christian Books Christian Literature Publishing & DistributionOperates Quo Vadis Christian Books, a non-profit bookstore that sells new and used Christian literature, including Bibles in over 80 languages, often at 15-20% below retail price. The bookstore also reaches out to various communities including international students, ASU faculty/students/staff, and prisons.
- Operating Quo Vadis Christian Books Christian Literature Publishing & DistributionOperates Quo Vadis Christian Books, a non-profit bookstore that provides new and used Christian literature, including Bibles in over 80 different languages, and sells them at 15-20% below retail price. The bookstore reaches out to international students, ASU faculty, students, and staff, physically-challenged students, athletes, the elderly, and prisons.
- Operating the Arizona Center for Christian Studies (ACCS) Campus Spiritual Formation ProgramsOperates the Arizona Center for Christian Studies (ACCS), a scholarly organization dedicated to exploring Christian faith perspectives within academic studies.
- Operating the Arizona Center for Christian Studies (ACCS) Campus Spiritual Formation ProgramsOperates the Arizona Center for Christian Studies (ACCS), a scholarly organization that explores Christian faith perspectives on academic studies.
- Operating the Campus Christian Center (C3) Campus Spiritual Formation ProgramsOperates the Campus Christian Center (C3) at 1034 S Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe, across from Arizona State University (ASU), providing meeting spaces for small groups, groups of 20-30, and up to 100 people in a worship center, including a dedicated prayer room, a full kitchen, and a self-service coffee shop. C3 serves as a unifying force for Christian ministries on campus, connecting students with Christian ministries at ASU and hosting over 20 ministries monthly for collaboration, activity planning, and outreach events.
- Operating the Campus Christian Center (C3) Campus Spiritual Formation ProgramsOperates the Campus Christian Center (C3) in Tempe, across from Arizona State University (ASU), providing meeting spaces, a prayer room, kitchen, and coffee shop for Christian ministries and students. The center hosts over 20 ministries monthly and serves as a unifying force for Christian ministries at ASU.
- Operation of Arizona Center for Christian Studies (ACCS) Campus Spiritual Formation ProgramsOperates the Arizona Center for Christian Studies (ACCS), a scholarly organization that explores intersections between Christian faith and academic disciplines.
- Operation of Campus Christian Center (C3) in Tempe Campus Spiritual Formation ProgramsOperates the Campus Christian Center (C3) at 1034 S Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe, across from Arizona State University, providing a central hub for Christian ministries serving the ASU community. The facility includes a worship center, prayer room, full kitchen, and meeting spaces for groups of 20–100.
- Operation of Eden Tea and Coffee House Cafe-Based Youth & Community TrainingOperates Eden Tea and Coffee House within the Hiebert House at C3, opened in Fall 2022, to provide a welcoming space for students to build community and engage in fellowship.
- Operation of Quo Vadis Christian Bookstore Christian Literature Publishing & DistributionOperates Quo Vadis Christian Books, a nonprofit bookstore offering new and used Christian literature—including Bibles in over 80 languages—at 15–20% below retail price. The store may hold the largest in-store inventory of foreign-language Bibles in the United States and sources additional languages upon request.
- Providing Community Space through Eden Tea and Coffee House Cafe-Based Youth & Community TrainingOperates Eden Tea and Coffee House within the Hiebert House at C3, providing a dedicated space for students to foster community.
- Support for campus and international student outreach Campus Spiritual Formation ProgramsConnects students with Christian ministries at Arizona State University and conducts outreach to international students, ASU faculty and staff, athletes, the elderly, and prisons through partnerships with missionaries, pastors, and churches in Tempe.
capacity building · 1
- Capacity building for new churches and ministries Campus Spiritual Formation ProgramsServes as an incubator for new faith-based organizations, having functioned as the founding location for at least six churches and numerous campus ministries.
strategies · 18
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Biblical and Doctrinal Foundation unique to this orgOperates on the conviction that the Bible is divinely inspired and authoritative in all matters of faith and practice, affirming core Christian doctrines and historic creeds as foundational to its identity and work.
- Community Hub and Inclusive Gathering Space community_hub unique to this orgThe organization establishes and operates welcoming community spaces, such as coffee houses and bookstores, to serve as hubs for gathering, fostering connections, and providing support to diverse groups within the community, regardless of their faith, while also facilitating spiritual and community gatherings.
- Creating Inclusive Community Hubs community_hub unique to this orgThe organization establishes welcoming community hubs, such as coffee houses and bookstores, to foster connections, provide gathering spaces, and support Christian ministries, creating an inclusive atmosphere for diverse groups within the community.
- Empowering and Supporting Independent Christian Ministries ministry_empowerment unique to this orgThe organization acts as a fiscal sponsor and resource provider, empowering individual ministries, including para-church groups and independent ministers, to fulfill their religious missions and outreach efforts by offering organizational resources, fundraising assistance, and meeting spaces.
- Empowering and Supporting Independent Ministries ministry_empowerment unique to this orgThe organization empowers and assists individual and independent ministries, including para-church groups, by providing organizational resources, fundraising assistance, and meeting spaces to help them fulfill their religious missions and reach specific communities like university campuses.
- Empowerment of Independent Ministries ministry_empowerment unique to this orgProvides organizational, financial, and logistical support to independent and para-church ministries that lack traditional denominational backing, enabling them to fulfill their religious missions and reach target communities effectively.
- Facilitating Collaboration Among Campus Ministries collaboration_facilitation unique to this orgThe organization encourages unity and partnership among diverse campus ministries by providing shared facilities and fostering joint prayer and service, with a focus on sharing Christ with the university community.
- Facilitating Collaboration and Unity Among Campus Ministries collaboration_facilitation unique to this orgThe organization actively encourages and enables collaboration, partnership, and unity among diverse campus ministries by providing shared facilities and fostering joint efforts focused on sharing Christian values within the university community.
- Faith-Based Outreach Through Community Hubs faith-based_outreach unique to this orgUses physical spaces such as coffee houses and bookstores as welcoming, inclusive environments to build relationships, foster spiritual dialogue, and share the Gospel with university students and the broader community.
- Faith-Based Outreach and Community Engagement faith-based_outreach unique to this orgThe organization spreads the gospel of Jesus Christ through spiritual guidance and outreach, utilizing various platforms such as coffee houses, volunteer engagement, and partnerships to connect with university students and broader communities, integrating faith-based vision with community engagement.
- Faith-Based Outreach and Evangelism faith-based_outreach unique to this orgThe organization engages in direct outreach to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, utilizing various platforms such as coffee houses, volunteer efforts, and partnerships to reach university campuses and broader communities.
- Financial and Operational Support for Partner Ministries financial_support_for_partner_organizations unique to this orgEnables the sustainability of partner ministries—such as Christian bookstores and outreach initiatives—by covering operational costs and facilitating fundraising, allowing them to focus on mission-driven activities.
- Inclusive Community Building and Spiritual Support inclusive_community_building unique to this orgCreates a welcoming, supportive environment for diverse community members—including students, faculty, internationals, and individuals with disabilities—by offering mentorship, care, and opportunities for spiritual growth and connection.
- Integrating Faith and Academic Scholarship faith-learning_integration unique to this orgThe organization explores and integrates a Christian faith perspective into academic studies, fostering intelligent dialogue across disciplines through lectures, conferences, research, and collaborations with scholars and academic institutions.
- Integration of Faith and Academic Learning faith-learning_integration unique to this orgFosters intellectual engagement between Christian faith and academic disciplines through lectures, research, publications, and collaborative academic initiatives that encourage critical dialogue and faith-informed scholarship.
- Integration of Faith and Academic Scholarship faith-learning_integration unique to this orgThe organization promotes the exploration of academic studies from a Christian faith perspective, fostering intelligent dialogue, and integrating faith and learning through various academic initiatives, collaborations, and scholarly events.
- Resource Provision for Campus Ministries resource_provision unique to this orgStrengthens campus and local church ministries by providing essential resources such as meeting spaces, collaborative facilities, and logistical support near Arizona State University to enhance their outreach and spiritual programming.
- Volunteer-Driven Ministry Model volunteer_engagement unique to this orgRelies on volunteer engagement to carry out its mission, leveraging individuals’ spiritual gifts and talents to support outreach, operations, and community programming.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$662K
Contributions & grants$649K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$130%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$608K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$372K
Cash$222K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$367K
Liquid reserves4.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -18.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN SANDERS | BOARD MEMBER - CMICO-DIRECTO | 40 | $33K |
| SARAH SANDERS | SECRETARY - CMICO-DIRECTOR C | 40 | $33K |
board members · 8
- BEN JOSEPH — BOARD MEMBER - CMI
- CINDY SNEAD — BOARD MEMBER - CMI
- DALE FURNISH — BOARD MEMBER - CMI
- DAN SNEAD — BOARD MEMBER - CMI
- DAVID SMITH — BOARD MEMBER - CMI
- FRED PERRY — BOARD MEMBER - CMICO-MGR QUO
- MIKE SHERER — CHAIRMAN - CMI
- RON BEHEE — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - CMI
relationships · 19
who they work with
- ASU Partner — Brings the gospel message to ASU students and the university community.
- ASU Partner — Targets students from Arizona State University (ASU) for its coffeehouse outreach.
- Amie Pierone Partner — Supports C3 Coffee House Ministry.
- Arizona State University Partner — Ministers to students and faculty at Arizona State University.
- Arizona State University Partner — Partners with individuals for student ministry at Arizona State University.
- Ben and Sarah Sanders Partner — Supports the Campus Christian Center (C3) as directors.
- Benjamin Bisgrove Partner — Supports student ministry focused on scripture, culture, and worship.
- Bill and Sabine Soper Partner — Supports ministry to German and Middle East refugees and immigrants in Germany.
- Brother Walt Partner — Supports training national leaders to fulfill Christ’s Great Commission.
- Campus Christian Center (C3) Partner — Opened the Eden Tea & Coffee House at the C3 Hiebert House, located across from ASU’s Tempe campus.
- Consortium of Christian Study Centers Partner — Affiliated with this organization committed to Christian scholarship.
- Emmanuel & Mabel Chijindu Partner — Supports ministry in Arizona and Nigeria.
- Greg & Sheli McFarland Partner — Supports EPIC Ministries.
- Jim Pourchot Partner — Supports Gatekeepers Watch faculty & staff ministry.
- Joe & Beverly Vaughan Partner — Supports apologetics ministry to local youth and ASU students.
- Quo Vadis Christian Bookstore Partner — Supports the bookstore's outreach efforts with rent and expenses, and helps it maintain its presence.
- Rich & Melissa Short Partner — Supports Mobile Member Care Consultants.
- Rich Family Partner — Supports CARECANS local ministry involving other families to the homeless.
- Thriving Learners Institute Partner — Supports Uganda Development Ministry.