PLATINUM2024

Cynthia Garris Ministries Inc

Acts 17:6, "these are they who have come to turn the world upside down"

Mission

Cynthia Garris Ministries (CGM) is dedicated to reaching the nations with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to bring the healing power of God to every life, and let the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be known.

Ruling year info

2021

Principal Officer

Cynthia Garris

Main address

350 Northern BLVD STE 324-1185

Albany, NY 12204 USA

Show more contact info

EIN

87-2134758

NTEE code info

Christian (X20)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Communication

Blog

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

This profile needs more info.

If it is your nonprofit, add a problem overview.

Login and update

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Holiday Help

Holiday Help is our seasonal program where we send out members of our ministry to help out with other organizations. We also send out Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners to families in need. We have helped organizations like The Salvation Army, as well as the City Mission as well as a number of local organizations in the Capital Region of NYS.

Population(s) Served
Christians
Families
Economically disadvantaged people
Victims and oppressed people
Unemployed people

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of individuals attending community events or trainings

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Holiday Help

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

In 2023, we did not hold a holiday event. We focused on updating the facility, etc.

Number of testimonies offered

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Testimonies/prayer requests that come in with information about our prayer line etc.

Number of print, radio, or online ads developed

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

We run weekly ads on Facebook, and increased those ads at the end of 2023 by adding another platform, Instagram. We also run Google ads, which did not increase in 2023.

Number of community events or trainings held and attendance

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

We didn't hold a holiday event in 2023.

Average number of dollars given by new donors

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of website sessions

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Our average daily website views.

Number of website pageviews

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Based on our most popular pages.

Number of Facebook followers

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Average online donation

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

1. Reduce Debt by 20%:
- Conduct a thorough review of your current financial situation to identify areas where costs can be reduced.
- Develop a debt repayment plan with clear milestones and timelines.
- Increase fundraising efforts specifically aimed at debt reduction.
- Consider reallocating resources to prioritize debt repayment while still maintaining essential services.

2. Establish a Second Office in Texas:
- Research potential locations in Texas that align with your organization's mission and target demographic.
- Secure funding or seek out grants specifically designated for expanding nonprofit organizations.
- Develop a timeline for opening the second office, including logistics such as staffing (more board members), equipment, and administrative setup.
- Build partnerships with local churches, organizations, and community leaders in Texas to support the establishment of the new office.

3. Pastor Preaching in Texas and New York Areas:
- Coordinate speaking engagements and outreach events in both Texas and New York to maximize the pastor's impact.
- Utilize social media and digital platforms to promote the pastor's schedule and reach a wider audience.
- Collaborate with churches, ministries, and organizations in each area to facilitate speaking opportunities.
- Provide resources such as books, podcasts, and online content to complement the pastor's messages and engage with the audience beyond the events.

4. Hold Food Drives and Holiday Meal Giveaways:
- Plan and promote regular food drives throughout the year, leveraging partnerships with local businesses, churches, and community organizations.
- Organize holiday meal giveaways, including Thanksgiving and Christmas, to provide meals to families in need.
- Utilize social media and local media outlets to raise awareness and encourage participation in food drives and giveaways.
- Recruit volunteers to assist with collection, sorting, and distribution of food items.

5. Host Events Without Using Credit:
- Develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy to generate revenue for hosting events.
- Diversify fundraising efforts, including individual donations, corporate sponsorships, grant applications, and fundraising events.
- Set fundraising goals for each event and track progress regularly.
- Explore cost-saving measures such as in-kind donations, volunteer support, and partnerships with local businesses.

Our Overall Strategy:
- Regularly review progress towards goals and adjust strategies as needed.
- Foster a culture of transparency and accountability within the organization.
- Cultivate relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners to support long-term sustainability.
- Invest in staff training and development to enhance organizational capacity and effectiveness.

Financials

Cynthia Garris Ministries Inc
lock

Unlock financial insights by subscribing to our monthly plan.

Subscribe

Unlock nonprofit financial insights that will help you make more informed decisions. Try our monthly plan today.

  • Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
  • Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
  • Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations

Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights?
Learn more about GuideStar Pro.

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

lock

Connect with nonprofit leaders

Subscribe

Build relationships with key people who manage and lead nonprofit organizations with GuideStar Pro. Try a low commitment monthly plan today.

  • Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
  • Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
  • Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations

Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights? Learn More about GuideStar Pro.

lock

Connect with nonprofit leaders

Subscribe

Build relationships with key people who manage and lead nonprofit organizations with GuideStar Pro. Try a low commitment monthly plan today.

  • Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
  • Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
  • Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations

Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights? Learn More about GuideStar Pro.

Cynthia Garris Ministries Inc

Board of directors
as of 04/29/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Cynthia Garris

April Baskerville

Cynthia Garris Ministries

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

GuideStar worked with BoardSource, the national leader in nonprofit board leadership and governance, to create this section.

  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 11/2/2022

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Black/African American
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability