Make A Difference Ministries Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Make A Difference Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ellijay, Georgia, registered in 1995, with $4,371,315 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1200 Camp Highland Rd, Ellijay, GA, 30540 EIN 58-2064309 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.4M
▲ 102.2% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.4M
Net assets
$6.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Make A Difference Ministries Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · +23% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Make A Difference Ministries Inc: 23 mo reserves · +23% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Make A Difference Ministries Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Make A Difference Ministries Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1200 Camp Highland Rd, Ellijay, GA, 30540
- City
- Ellijay
- State
- Georgia
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.8M (FY2013) to $4.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $713KNet assets $6.6M
Operating margin
22.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.3M
Total liabilities
$713K
Net assets
$6.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,371,315▲102% | $3,385,935▲31.1% | $6,614,471▲18.6% | $7,327,053▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,161,718▼14.9% | $2,582,398▲8.4% | $5,578,985▼6.9% | $7,309,155▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,539,062▼27.7% | $2,382,618▲14.6% | $5,990,203▲2.7% | $8,048,634▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,513,620▲27.7% | $2,079,550▲10.2% | $5,831,164▲34.3% | $8,294,041▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,750,869▲34.5% | $1,887,551▲1.0% | $4,340,617▲24.8% | $7,533,838▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,044,765▼5.1% | $1,869,490▼5.9% | $3,477,299▲5.3% | $6,838,004▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,155,584▲13.9% | $1,987,310▼1.0% | $3,302,024▲5.4% | $6,737,560▲43.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,892,928▼19.5% | $2,008,019▲6.2% | $3,133,750▼12.5% | $4,684,155▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,351,641▲16.3% | $1,890,122▲3.7% | $3,583,238▲14.8% | $5,261,192▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,022,758▲12.1% | $1,822,431▲4.0% | $3,121,719▲6.9% | $4,929,086▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,804,107▲1.6% | $1,752,562▲10.2% | $2,921,392▲1.8% | $5,005,002▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,775,252 | $1,590,108▲5.7% | $2,869,847▲6.9% | $4,931,053▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,503,762▲10.2% | $2,684,703▲3.3% | $4,851,590▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,364,763▲23.6% | $2,599,794▲41.9% | $4,747,092▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,103,945 | $1,831,915 | $3,979,986 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $8.1M total
47 grants to Make A Difference Ministries Inc totaling $8.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Make A Difference Ministries Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Make A Difference Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 58-2064309, based in Ellijay, Georgia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Make A Difference Ministries Inc's EIN?
- Make A Difference Ministries Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 58-2064309.
- How much revenue does Make A Difference Ministries Inc report?
- Make A Difference Ministries Inc reported $4,371,315 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Make A Difference Ministries Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Make A Difference Ministries Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Make A Difference Ministries Inc (EIN 58-2064309) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.