Better Way Ministries, d/b/a Columbus Dream Center, is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to providing hope to low-income, homeless, and under-served individuals and families in Columbus, Ohio. The Dream Center forms partnerships with area churches, organizations, and individuals to fund and provide resources for its various outreach programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$853K
-9.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$10K
About Better Way Ministries
Based on IRS filings
Better Way Ministries is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in COLUMBUS, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $853K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $135K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $852,556 | $943,614 | $1,186,561 |
| Revenue | $1,632,294 | $1,264,720 | $1,523,951 |
| Expenses | $1,654,801 | $1,611,014 | $1,435,842 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $135,384 | — | $23,039 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cris Gordon | Executive Director | 40 | $37,168 |
| Steve Campbell | President | 1 | — |
| Todd Marrah | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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