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City Of Zion Church

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Religion-Related, Spiritual Development / Protestant (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$161k (2024)

Expenses
$189k (2024)

Total Assets
$27.2k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$161,372
Expenses
$188,625
Net Income
-$27,253
Net Assets
$27,181
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $158,176
98.0%
Program Services $1,930
1.2%
Investment Income $1,266
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,350
43.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,181
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $27,181
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gregory Strong (Pastor) $65,050 $0 $0
John Edwards (Treasurerdeacon) $12,000 $0 $0
Shelia Thompson (Secretaryminister) $0 $0 $0
Lakisha Edwards (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Davina Cook (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Yvette Gandy (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Charles Webb (Elder) $0 $0 $0
Fonda Webb (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Niesha Mcgraw Johnson (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Beulah L James (Minister) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$155,928
Expenses
$158,732
Net Income
-$2,804
Net Assets
$54,434
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $152,855
98.0%
Program Services $1,393
0.9%
Investment Income $1,680
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,275
41.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $54,434
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $54,434
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gregory Strong (Pastor) $65,275 $0 $0
John Edwards (Treasurerdeacon) $12,000 $0 $0
Fonda Webb (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Charles Webb (Elder) $0 $0 $0
Beulah L James (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Niesha Mcgraw Johnson (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Lakisha Edwards (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Shelia Thompson (Secretaryminister) $0 $0 $0
Yvette Gandy (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Davina Cook (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$176,805
Expenses
$176,805
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$57,238
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $175,106
99.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,400
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $299
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $57,025
32.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,238
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $57,238
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gregory Strong (Pastor) $57,025 $0 $0
Charles Webb (Elder) $0 $0 $0
Yvette Gandy (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Niesha Mcgraw Johnson (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Fonda Webb (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Shelia Thompson (Secretaryminister) $0 $0 $0
John Edwards (Treasurerdeacon) $0 $0 $0
Davina Cook (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Lakisha Edwards (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$198,608
Expenses
$152,342
Net Income
$46,266
Net Assets
$57,238
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $198,608
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,570
36.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,550
10.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,238
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $57,238
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gregory Strong (Pastor) $55,570 $0 $0
Kim Watson (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Donald Watson (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Yvette Gandy (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Davina Cook (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Shelia Thompson (Secretaryminister) $0 $0 $0
John Edwards (Treasurerdeacon) $0 $0 $0
Mineva Strong (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Lakisha Edwards (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$238,240
Expenses
$227,268
Net Income
$10,972
Net Assets
$10,972
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $238,240
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $62,491
27.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,972
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $10,972
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kim Watson (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Donald Watson (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Yvette Gandy (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Davina Cook (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Mineva Strong (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
John Edwards (Treasurerdeacon) $0 $0 $0
Shelia Thompson (Secretaryminister) $0 $0 $0
Lakisha Edwards (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Strong (Pastor) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$243,207
Expenses
$223,802
Net Income
$19,405
Net Assets
-$45,689
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $235,521
96.8%
Program Services $7,686
3.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,880
20.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$45,689
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets -$45,689
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gregory Strong (Pastor) $45,880 $0 $0
John Edwards (Treasurerdeacon) $0 $0 $0
Shelia Thompson (Secretaryminister) $0 $0 $0
Lakisha Edwards (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Mineva Strong (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Donald Watson (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Kim Watson (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Davina Cook (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Yvette Gandy (Minister) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$279,522
Expenses
$286,569
Net Income
-$7,047
Net Assets
-$65,094
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $271,867
97.3%
Program Services $7,655
2.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $46,142
16.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$65,094
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets -$65,094
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gregory Strong (Pastor) $46,142 $0 $0
John Edwards (Treasurerdeacon) $0 $0 $0
Shelia Thompson (Secretaryminister) $0 $0 $0
Lakisha Edwards (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Mineva Strong (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Donald Watson (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Kim Watson (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Davina Cook (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Dwight Cook (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Yvette Gandy (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Julius Thompson (Deacon) $0 $0 $0
Bernard J Lee (Elder) $0 $0 $0
Gina Brooks Lee (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$373,602
Expenses
$363,278
Net Income
$10,324
Net Assets
-$58,047
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $362,819
97.1%
Program Services $10,013
2.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $770
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,625
11.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$58,047
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets -$58,047
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gregory Strong (Pastor) $40,625 $0 $0
John Edwards (Treasurerdeacon) $0 $0 $0
Shelia Thompson (Secretaryminister) $0 $0 $0
Lakisha Edwards (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Mineva Strong (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Donald Watson (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Kim Watson (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Davina Cook (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Dwight Cook (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Yvette Gandy (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Julius Thompson (Deacon) $0 $0 $0
Bernard J Lee (Elder) $0 $0 $0
Gina Brooks Lee (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$447,552
Expenses
$465,460
Net Income
-$17,908
Net Assets
-$68,371
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $396,405
88.6%
Program Services $46,099
10.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,048
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,483
14.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$68,371
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets -$68,371
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gregory Strong (Pastor) $65,483 $0 $0
John Edwards (Treasurerdeacon) $0 $0 $0
Shelia Thompson (Secretaryminister) $0 $0 $0
Lakisha Edwards (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Mineva Strong (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Donald Watson (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Kim Watson (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Davina Cook (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Dwight Cook (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Yvette Gandy (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Julius Thompson (Deacon) $0 $0 $0
Bernard J Lee (Elder) $0 $0 $0
Gina Brooks Lee (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$443,684
Expenses
$463,544
Net Income
-$19,860
Net Assets
-$50,463
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $391,210
88.2%
Program Services $41,618
9.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,856
2.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,247
15.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$50,463
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets -$50,463
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gregory Strong (Pastor) $73,247 $0 $0
John Edwards (Treasurerdeacon) $0 $0 $0
Shelia Thompson (Secretaryminister) $0 $0 $0
Lakisha Edwards (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Mineva Strong (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Donald Watson (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Kim Watson (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Davina Cook (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Dwight Cook (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Yvette Gandy (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Julius Thompson (Deacon) $0 $0 $0
Bernard J Lee (Elder) $0 $0 $0
Gina Brooks Lee (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$533,122
Expenses
$562,710
Net Income
-$29,588
Net Assets
-$30,603
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $441,191
82.8%
Program Services $83,717
15.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,214
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,264
13.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$30,603
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets -$30,603
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gregory Strong (Pastor) $75,264 $0 $0
John Edwards (Treasurerdeacon) $0 $0 $0
Shelia Thompson (Secretaryminister) $0 $0 $0
Lakisha Edwards (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Mineva Strong (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Washington (Deacon) $0 $0 $0
Tarsha Washington (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Donald Watson (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Kim Watson (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Davina Cook (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Dwight Cook (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Yvette Gandy (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Julius Thompson (Deacon) $0 $0 $0
Craig Woodfolk (Deacon) $0 $0 $0
James Leblank (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Marchelle Leblank (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$520,059
Expenses
$530,751
Net Income
-$10,692
Net Assets
-$1,015
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $461,286
88.7%
Program Services $52,265
10.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,508
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,729
13.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets -$1,015
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets -$1,015
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gregory Strong (Pastor) $69,729 $0 $0
John Edwards (Treasurerdeacon) $0 $0 $0
Shelia Thompson (Secretaryminister) $0 $0 $0
Lakisha Edwards (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Mineva Strong (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Washington (Deacon) $0 $0 $0
Tarsha Washington (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Donald Watson (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Kim Watson (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Davina Cook (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
Dwight Cook (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Yvette Gandy (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Julius Thompson (Deacon) $0 $0 $0
Craig Woodfolk (Deacon) $0 $0 $0
Marla Woodfolk (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0
James Leblac (Minister) $0 $0 $0
Marchelle Leblac (Deaconess) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$556,815
Expenses
$506,495
Net Income
$50,320
Net Assets
$59,997
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $520,153
93.4%
Program Services $23,411
4.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $13,251
2.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,086
10.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $59,997
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $59,997

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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