The Relevate Group, DBA Thinq Media 
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Summary
For two decades, THINQ Media has helped people think well about the most pressing issues in culture and create conversations that lead to wisdom. We've convened thousands of Christian leaders across the world for like-minded connection and collaboration and equipped them with relevant resources and wisdom.
Contact information
Mailing address:
The Relevate Group
PO Box 922
Franklin, TN 37065
Website: www.thinqmedia.com
Phone:
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 721553084
CEO/President: Gabe Lyons
Chairman: Pete Richardson
Board size: 9
Founder: Gabe Lyons
Ruling year: 2003
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
THINQ's vision is to raise up one million thought leaders who will impact 100 million people. To that end, we are working to educate the influencers.
Mission statement
To assist in the responsible presentation of the Biblical worldview as the only comprehensive life system that answers all of humanity's questions.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Christian Growth
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 851 of 1123 | 49 of 65 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 954 of 1124 | 53 of 65 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 997 of 1124 | 58 of 65 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 234 of 1123 | 15 of 65 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 7% | 11% | 18% | 8% | 8% | 14% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 10% | 14% | 5% | 5% | 7% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 85% | 90% | 76% | 67% | 65% | 50% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 13% | 12% | 7% | 6% | 6% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 15% | 10% | 24% | 33% | 35% | 50% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 68% | 73% | 80% | 83% | 82% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 98% | 76% | 115% | 77% | 87% | 111% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 51% | 84% | 61% | 72% | 91% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 2% | 24% | -15% | 23% | 13% | -11% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | 63% | -49% | 75% | 152% | -121% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 12% | 20% | 15% | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.10 | 1.63 | 2.07 | 1.80 | 2.35 | 3.62 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.44 | 2.59 | 1.18 | 1.04 | 1.05 | 1.03 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.80 | 4.21 | 2.44 | 1.87 | 2.47 | 3.74 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 9.66 | 2.18 | 1.86 | 3.40 | 1.22 | 1.36 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.46 | 0.54 | 0.29 | 0.82 | 0.73 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.70 | 1.54 | 2.27 | 4.52 | 0.89 | 0.85 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 17% | 18% | 46% | 28% | 78% | 71% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 76% | 51% | 26% | 40% | 10% | 8% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Cash | $772,197 | $864,998 | $930,423 | $549,077 | $244,354 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $137,445 | $273,067 | $27,114 | $217,575 | $237,434 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $909,642 | $1,138,065 | $957,537 | $766,652 | $481,788 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $1,447,742 | $200,395 | $41,426 | $40,517 | $16,304 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,447,742 | $200,395 | $41,426 | $40,517 | $16,304 |
| Total assets | $2,357,384 | $1,338,460 | $998,963 | $807,169 | $498,092 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $84,544 | $154,965 | $10,531 | $182,475 | $28,571 |
| Other current liabilities | $332,777 | $458,017 | $270,778 | $444,123 | $325,259 |
| Total current liabilities | $417,321 | $612,982 | $281,309 | $626,598 | $353,830 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $417,321 | $612,982 | $281,309 | $626,598 | $353,830 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,915,063 | $705,478 | $717,654 | $180,571 | ($5,738) |
| With donor restrictions | $25,000 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $150,000 |
| Net assets | $1,940,063 | $725,478 | $717,654 | $180,571 | $144,262 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Total contributions | $4,533,824 | $1,838,748 | $1,566,348 | $1,408,324 | $808,522 |
| Program service revenue | $552,060 | $574,019 | $791,703 | $903,211 | $822,128 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | ($41,113) | $649 | $112 | $170 | $205 |
| Other revenue | $3,934 | $2,322 | ($27,524) | ($143,639) | ($1,644) |
| Total other revenue | $514,881 | $576,990 | $764,291 | $759,742 | $820,689 |
| Total revenue | $5,048,705 | $2,415,738 | $2,330,639 | $2,168,066 | $1,629,211 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Program services | $2,591,480 | $2,034,841 | $1,432,757 | $1,566,161 | $1,482,717 |
| Management and general | $749,918 | $404,993 | $239,933 | $213,619 | $210,027 |
| Fundraising | $492,722 | $334,920 | $120,866 | $113,477 | $110,449 |
| Total expenses | $3,834,120 | $2,774,754 | $1,793,556 | $1,893,257 | $1,803,193 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $1,214,585 | ($359,016) | $537,083 | $274,809 | ($173,982) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $1,214,585 | ($359,016) | $537,083 | $274,809 | ($173,982) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Gabe Lyons | Presidentceodirector | $266,770 |
| Rob McCloskey | Director of Operations | $143,170 |
| Rebekah Lyons | Directorstrategistmarketing | $92,528 |
| Jonathan Pitts | Director | $21,000 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2023
Response from ministry
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