2025-02-12T14:06:43+00:00 2024-06-30 332621854 CRI Capin Crouse Advisors LLC 345 Massachusetts Ave Suite 300 Indianapolis IN 46204 990 2023-07-01 362345199 Greater Europe Mission GREA 8004364488 209 E Liberty Dr Wheaton IL 601875472 Christopher Tweedy CFO 8004364488 2025-02-12 true Ashley Peabody P01385870 5055022746 2025-02-12 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jonathan Burns 209 E Liberty Dr Wheaton IL 601875472 29564241 false X www.gemission.org X 1949 IL Building Discipleship movements that are transforming Europe 9 8 323 753 0 0 26144653 28316348 109421 47565 3487859 476797 107079 -715546 29849012 28125164 4790835 5735737 0 17260452 17328702 0 1142370 6373463 5446882 28424750 28511321 1424262 -386157 17720570 19475042 1189883 2842739 16530687 16632303 The mission of Greater Europe Mission (GEM) is to reach Europe by multiplying disciples and growing Christ's church in order to see God expand His Kingdom through all peoples of Europe to the world. false false 23822522 5735737 47565 GEM exists to relationally connect and reach the unbelieving and uncommitted across Europe, grow and deepen them in their faith through intentional discipleship and to empower and send them out to impact their world for Jesus Christ.Areas that GEM focuses on to do this are church planting, discipleship multiplication, biblical education, refugee ministries, justice ministries, and professional ministries. GEM seeks to minister to others out of their own transformation, seeing the lost saved, and disciples multiplied with a humble heart while honoring God's resources. 23822522 true true false false false false false true false true false false true true false false true false true true true true true true false false false false true false false false false false false true false true false false false false true true true false false true X 55 0 true 323 true false true FR GM false false false false false false false false false false X 9 8 false false true false false true false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X CedarStone 6305805750 209 E Liberty Dr Wheaton IL 601875472 Carl Hefton Board Member - Vice Chair 0.5 0.3 X X 0 0 0 Emily Firnstahl Board Secretary 0.5 0.3 X X 0 0 0 Jonathan Burns President 40.0 0.6 X X 185443 0 96005 Kathy Sharp Board Member - Chair 0.5 0.3 X X 0 0 0 Andrea Ganahl Board Member 0.5 X 0 0 0 Corey Grindal Board Member - Finance Committee Chair 0.5 0.3 X 0 0 0 Duane Martin Board Member (part year) 0.5 X 0 0 0 Eric Wakeling Board Member 0.5 0.3 X 0 0 0 Greg Ladd Board Member 0.5 X 0 0 0 Jeremy Fudge Board Member 0.5 X 0 0 0 Christopher Tweedy CFO 36.0 4.0 X 124302 0 70465 Johnathan Gilberts Vice President, International 40.0 X 71490 0 62564 Thad K McAuley COO 40.0 X 95797 0 99589 Douglas Mitts Missionary (US) 40.0 X 105963 0 58998 Gregory Nichols Missionary (Czech Republic) 40.0 X 101371 0 52130 Jason Holm Missionary (Germany) 40.0 X 113982 0 35456 Kevin Brown GEM US Executive Director 40.0 X 105429 0 85842 Ryan Ashley Missionary (Ireland) 40.0 X 104281 0 50517 1008058 0 611566 7 false true false Cedarstone Holdings Inc 209 E Liberty Drive Wheaton IL 60187 Accounting & Business processes 639315 Westfall Group PO Box 81712 Chamblee GA 30366 Speaking Engagements 229789 Robert Bugh 38W525 Forest Glen Ct Saint Charles IL 60175 Advancement 124800 Westfall Speakers LLC 202 3rd Avenue North Franklin TN 37064 Speaking Engagements 104165 4 1975500 226982 26113866 295460 28316348 Conference fees 611430 24751 24751 22814 22814 0 0 47565 458116 458116 97788 97788 0 0 582378 563697 18681 0 18681 18681 0 1975500 875226 -875226 -875226 266 154 112 112 61780 0 0 61780 61780 28125164 47565 0 -238749 5735737 5735737 820631 636619 49094 134918 75095 71339 1503 2253 13724422 11876261 1461074 387087 554075 469655 66890 17530 1886444 1430555 417971 37918 268035 222501 31117 14417 125082 125082 51832 51832 919102 93805 643380 181917 106636 64631 36624 5381 655088 301604 322105 31379 224635 140183 64286 20166 120667 112759 6029 1879 2491429 2137126 88339 265964 163602 150472 2564 10566 49484 49484 120185 1407 118763 15 Program Expenses 231510 216555 5207 9748 Education/Training 174075 149035 4461 20579 Memberships, dues 13555 12278 624 653 0 0 0 0 28511321 23822522 3546429 1142370 X 3041332 2455322 37173 548837 558705 2339040 5076633 1899216 180509 190129 193292 31904 0 0 0 0 559647 532951 2332 2178 606221 232092 79472 75458 25197 4014 10199314 12655553 124318 96018 0 194402 1491947 17720570 19475042 364059 619205 113898 125223 0 0 711926 2098311 1189883 2842739 X 7511090 7952426 9019597 8679877 16530687 16632303 17720570 19475042 X -386157 455182 32591 X false true X true false X 22057544 23245865 25833275 26144653 28316348 125597685 0 0 22057544 23245865 25833275 26144653 28316348 125597685 0 125597685 329935 437934 431059 401986 555904 2156818 0 5654 15329 62267 13545 61780 158575 127913078 297486 0.9819 0.9840 X Schedule A, Part II Public Support Test Greater Europe Mission is presently classified by the IRS under IRC Section 170(b)(1)(A)(i) as a church and as an exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3). According to the IRS, Greater Europe Mission is not required to file IRS Form 990, but has elected to file voluntarily. As a church, Greater Europe Mission is not required to complete a public support schedule. Schedule A, Part II is completed to verify the church can qualify under public charity status section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and, therefore, qualifies to use the first listed special rule for Schedule B reporting. Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - MISC. REVENUE, COLUMN A - 5654.0, COLUMN B - 15329.0, COLUMN C - 62267.0, COLUMN D - 13545.0, COLUMN E - 61780.0, COLUMN F - 158575.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false true X 79472 75458 4014 4014 Receivables from related organization 1365280 Annuities 125223 Deposits 1444 1491947 Annuities 21545 Trust payable 1000 Pension liability 403044 Due to related organization 1672722 2098311 Schedule D, Part IV, Line 2b Explanation of escrow agreement The organization holds an annuity asset on behalf of the Portuguese Bible Institute. The asset is included in other assets on Form 990, Part X, line 15 and the custodial liability is reported on line 21. true Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Grantmaking 5735737 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 4 372 Program Services church planting, discipleship multiplication, biblical education, refugee ministries, justice ministries, and professional ministries 18086786 4 372 0 0 4 372 23822523 0 23822523 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) church planting, discipleship multiplication, biblical education, refugee ministries, justice ministries, and professional ministries 5390 wire transfer Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) church planting, discipleship multiplication, biblical education, refugee ministries, justice ministries, and professional ministries 6000 wire transfer Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) church planting, discipleship multiplication, biblical education, refugee ministries, justice ministries, and professional ministries 11000 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multiplication, biblical education, refugee ministries, justice ministries, and professional ministries 3124973 wire transfer 29 0 Outreach Program support Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 5 79519 Wire Transfer false false false false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds GEM maintains signed grant agreements with all grantees receiving more than $5k - these grant agreements restrict the use of funds to the stated purpose which is within the scope of GEM's mission and vision. The grantees are also required to annually submit financial statements to GEM for review, and GEM maintains a file of this financial reporting. In most cases, GEM also has missionaries on the ground who have direct involvement in the ministries of the grantees. Grants to individuals were only done on a limited basis only within the context of the war in Ukraine with individuals having to report back on their use within 30 days. Individuals were cross-checked against the US government's database for security. Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual Schedule F, Part II, Line 1 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual Schedule F, Part III Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) -Accrual X X X X X X true Westfall Group PO Box 81712 Chamblee GA 30366 Fundraising Event false 1363095 229789 1133306 Westfall Speakers LLC 202 3rd Avenue North Franklin TN 37064 Fundraising Event false 612405 104165 508240 1975500 333954 1641546 Weekend Retreat 1975500 1975500 0 2203 873023 0 0 1975500 1975500 0 2203 873023 875226 -875226 Schedule G, Part I, Line 3 Greater Europe Mission is a church and is exempt from applying to register to solicit contributions in all states that require registration. Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b(v) payment of fees or payment of expenses WESTFALL GROUP-AN ADDITIONAL $539,069 WAS PAID TO WESTFALL GROUP FOR OTHER EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS IN THE PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF THE FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR WHICH THEY WERE ENGAGED.; X X X true true X X X false false false false false false false false false Jonathan Burns President 184821 0 0 0 622 0 18109 0 77896 0 281448 0 0 0 Christopher Tweedy CFO 102720 0 0 0 21582 0 17619 0 52846 0 194767 0 0 0 Thad K McAuley COO 87948 0 0 0 7849 0 15728 0 83861 0 195386 0 0 0 Kevin Brown GEM US Executive Director 101650 0 0 0 3779 0 37133 0 48709 0 191271 0 0 0 Douglas Mitts Missionary (US) 86389 0 0 0 19574 0 12305 0 46693 0 164961 0 0 0 Ryan Ashley Missionary (Ireland) 76618 0 0 0 27663 0 7437 0 43080 0 154798 0 0 0 Gregory Nichols Missionary (Czech Republic) 100992 0 0 0 379 0 5681 0 46449 0 153501 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Travel for companions Jonathan Burns (President) and Kevin Brown (U.S. Executive Director) were provided travel for their spouses to accompany them on trips. This travel was included in taxable compensation. Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Tax indemnification and gross-up payments Gross up payments were made for taxable items provided to Jonathan Burns (President), Johnathan Gilberts (Vice President), Christopher Tweedy (CFO), Kevin Brown (U.S. Executive Director), and Thad McAuley (COO). Gross up amounts are included in taxable income. Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Housing allowance or residence for personal use Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 107, ministerial housing allowances are provided for qualifying ministerial employees. This is not included in taxable compensation. Jonathan Burns (President), Johnathan Gilberts (Vice President), Christopher Tweedy (CFO), Kevin Brown (U.S. Executive Director), Thad McAuley (COO), Ryan Ashley (Missionary), Douglas Mitts (Missionary), Gregory Nichols (Missionary), and Jason Holm (Missionary) all met the qualifications for and received a ministerial housing allowance during the tax year. Rebecca Salvo Family Relationship with Duane Martin, Board Member 75095 Wages and benefits false X 27 295460 Other - Quoted Market Value 0 false true false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Securities - Publicly traded - The number of contributions represent the number of contributions received, not the number of items donated. Form 990, Part I, Line 1 Greater Europe Mission is a church and therefore exempt from filing a Form 990. GEM has elected to voluntarily file this Form 990 with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a The President of GEM is granted a seat as ex-officio voting member of the GEM U.S. Board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 Significant changes to organizational documents The GEM US Bylaws were previously amended to remove two ex-officio voting positions from the Board. Per the changes, the Chairman of Greater Europe Mission Canada and the additional delegate of GEM Canada no longer hold ex-officio voting positions on the GEM US Board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm and reviewed in detail by the organization's top management. The reviewed Form 990 is then provided to the board of directors prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy The organization requires all officers and board members to annually complete a Conflict of Interest disclosure statement. These are collected and reviewed by the Board Secretary and verified by the President's Executive Assistant. If an individual has a conflict of interest with a decision at hand, the independent members shall be given adequate time to discuss and act on the transaction without the related party in attendance or participating in the deliberations and decisions. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official The compensation of the organization's President is set by the Executive Committee and approved by the independent members of the Board. The Salary & Benefits Committee researches comparability data including surveys from Bluewater, US Department of Labor, TNC, CLA, Missio-Nexus, and ECFA. Additional considerations are taken to ensure the President's compensation is in compliance with applicable international labor and compensation laws. Deliberations and decisions are documented in the Board minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees All other officer salaries are reviewed and agreed to by the finance committee based on the suggestions of the President. The same comparability data is used to support compensation packages. The organization follows a documented compensation philosophy and a standardized compensation scale that is adjusted by CPI in years when compensation data has not been updated. Deliberations and decisions are documented via email and maintained in the HR files. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request. Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a Columns (D) and (F) Compensation reported in Part VII, column D and Schedule J, Part II, column B is the amount reported on the individual's W-2, box 1 or 5 (whichever amount is greater) per the IRS instructions. In the case of minister's compensation when box 5 of the W-2 is not applicable, box 1 compensation is used. Employee deferrals to qualified retirement plans are normally captured in box 5, not box 1 of Form W-2. For reporting purposes we have included the minister's retirement plan deferrals in Part VII, column F and Schedule J, Part II, column C. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2f Other Program Service Revenue Misc program revenue - Total Revenue: 22814, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 22814, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue Misc Revenue - Total Revenue: 61780, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: 61780; Form 990, Part IX, Line 5 10 & 17, Column (D) As part of their commitment to serving with GEM, GEM missionaries are required to raise their own support. Compensation expenses allocated to fundraising on lines 5-10 and travel expenses allocated to fundraising on line 17 include $524,075 of compensation paid to GEM Missionaries as well as their travel costs to/from the mission field to reflect the time they spend raising their support. 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