Ministry Leadership Initiative partners with local churches and religious organizations to enrich the lives of young people with Christian witness by: developing authentic, intentional, and highly proficient leadership, sharing the love and grace of Jesus Christ with young people.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$80K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$80K
About Ministry Leadership Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Ministry Leadership Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $217.
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 | — | $55,773 | $47,375 |
| Revenue | $44,536 | $120,489 | $111,759 |
| Expenses | $100,309 | $112,091 | $111,431 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $217 | $395 | $319 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Center for Youth Ministry training ($80,180).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Center for Youth Ministry training Brentwood, TN | Ministry Leadership Initiative entered into a strategic partnership with The Center for Youth Ministry Training in 2024, pausing some services and operations. Ministry Leadership Initiative made the following grants to The Center for Youth Ministry Training (20-4473859) in 2024: $44,000 disbursement of a reserve fund, entrusted to the care and oversight of the CYMT board of directors as documented in the MLI meeting minutes; $10,000 disbursement of funds to support staffing in the Midwest; $26,180 disbursement of funds designated for continued ministry operations in the Midwest. | $80,180 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Vaughan | Executive Director | 5 | — |
| Rick Walter | Chairperson | 1 | — |
| Sally Wright | Vice-Chairperson | 1 | — |
| Thomas McIntyre | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Sara Aitken | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Chris Andersen | Director | 1 | — |
| Kris Kvam | Director | 1 | — |
| Tony Liu | Director | 1 | — |
| Jacob Martin | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark Webb | Director | 1 | — |
| Dietrich Kirk | Director | 1 | — |
| Katie Brown | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ministry Leadership Initiative?
Ministry Leadership Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ministry Leadership Initiative operate?
Ministry Leadership Initiative has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does Ministry Leadership Initiative award?
In 2024, Ministry Leadership Initiative awarded 1 grants totaling $80K — an average of about $80K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ministry Leadership Initiative's EIN?
Ministry Leadership Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4308014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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