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Tax Returns

(IRS form 990)


For

THE
SWORD
OF
THE SPIRIT
2015, 2016, 2017
What is IRS Form 990? Intuit, makers of Turbotax, describe the form:

“IRS Form 990 is an informational tax form that most tax-exempt organizations must file
annually. In a nutshell, the form gives the IRS an overview of the organization's activities,
governance and detailed financial information.
Form 990 also includes a section for the organization to outline its accomplishments in the
previous year to justify maintaining its tax-exempt status. In collecting this information, the IRS
wants to ensure that organizations continue to qualify for tax exemption after the status is
granted.

The following are the most recent, publicly available tax documents of the Sword of the
Spirit Covenant Community. The person filing the document is Gerald Munk listing the
address of the organization as 4828 S Hagadorn St, East Lansing MI 48823.

There were seven voting members of the Sword of the Spirit ‘governing body,’ three
independent voting members of the governing body, 26 employees and 100 volunteers
listed in the 2015 tax document which is publicly available online.

Interesting tidbit: The Servants of the Word – a celibate, single for the Lord men’s group
founded by Steven B Clark - received $186,701 in fees in 2015. Under the section marked
“Description of Services,” their ‘services’ are described as ‘contract wages.’

Total Revenues for 2015 were $1,675,848, slightly smaller than Total Expenses of
$1,681,225.

It is unclear if these funds include the tithes of each member community, or their tithe to
the Sword of the Spirit umbrella organization.

Plenty of interesting reading in documents about money from a secretive group with a
history of cult accusations.

John Flaherty
August 30, 2019
Grand Island, NE
flahertyjohnp@hotmail.com

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lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I DLN: 934932860121361

Form
990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax OMB No 1545-0047

Under section 501 (c), 527, or 4947 ( a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code ( except private
foundations)
2015
Departnnt of the Treasury 1- Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public
Internal Revenue Service - Information a bout Form 990 and its instructions is at www.IRS.gov/form990

A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 04-01-2015 , and ending 03-31-2016
C Name of organization D Employer identification number
B Check if applicable
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
F Address change 38-3002347
F Name change Doing business as

1 Initial return
E Telephone number
Final Number and street (or P 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite
fl return/terminated 4828 S HAGADORN

1 Amended return City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
EAST LANSING, MI 48823 G Gross receipts $ 1,675,848
1 Application pending

F Name and address of principal officer H(a) Is this a group return for
GERALD MUNK subordinates? (-Yes
4828 S HAGADORN
H(b) Are all subordinates F-Yes (-No
EAST LANSING, MI 48823
included?
If "No," attach a list (see instructions)
I Tax-exempt status F 501(c)(3) 1 501(c) ( ) I (insert no ) 1 4947(a)(1) or F 527 H(c) Group exemption number 0-
J Website :1- WWW SOS-NAR COM

K Form of organization F Corporation 1 Trust F_ Association (- Other 0- L Year of formation M State of legal domicile

Summary
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities
TO PROMOTE THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL AND THE STRENGTHENING OF GOD'S PEOPLE- CATHOLIC, PROTESTANT,
AND ORTHODOX- WORLDWIDE, THROUGH A PROGRAM OF ACTIVE EVANGELISM, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FORMATION,
DOCTRINAL AND MORAL INSTRUCTION, ECUMENISM, AND PROGRAMS FOR THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED

2 Check this box Of- if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets

r;r 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line la) . . . . . . . 3 7
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) . 4 3
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) . 5 26
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 100
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 . 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 . . . . . . . . 7b
Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) . 995,835 931,000
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) . 298,142 720,289
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d . 9,449 2,711
n-
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 15,261 21,848
12 Total revenue-add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line
1,318,687 1,675,848
12)
13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3 ) . . 263,760 418,430
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) . 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 270 , 795 447 , 780
5-10)
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) 0

b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0-20,614
LLJ 6 mm " ME10
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 1 1a -11d, 11f-24e) . . . . 645,116 815,015
18 Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 1,179,671 1,681,225
19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 139,016 -5,377

Beginning of Current Year End of Year

20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,224,074 1,296,783


%T 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) . . . . . . . . . . . . 710,543 821,527
ZLL 22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20
Si g nature Block
U nder penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, includin
my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete Declaration of preps
preparer has any knowledge

Signature of officer
Sign
Here GERALD MUNK VICE-PRES/TREASURER
Type or print name and title

Print/Type preparer's name Preparers signature


GREGORY D CLUM GREGORY D CLUM
Paid
Firm's name 1- BREDERNITZ WAGNER & CO PC
Preparer Firm's address 1-109 W CLINTON STREET
Use Only
HOWELL, MI 488431565

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructs
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Form 990 ( 2015) Page 2
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part III .F
1 Briefly describe the organization 's mission
TO PROMOTE THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL AND THE STRENGTHENING OF GOD'S PEOPLE- CATHOLIC, PROTESTANT, AND
ORTHODOX- WORLDWIDE, THROUGH A PROGRAM OF ACTIVE EVANGELISM, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FORMATION, DOCTRINAL
AND MORAL INSTRUCTION, ECUMENISM, AND PROGRAMS FORTHE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED

2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fYes FNo
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0
3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fYes FNo
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0
4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by
expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others,
the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported

4a (Code ) (Expenses $ 958,327 including grants of $ 123,936 ) (Revenue $ 659,231


MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES- PREACHING THE GOSPEL AND STRENGTHENING CHRISTIAN LIFE, WORLDWIDE MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES, AND CAMPUS MINISTRY

4b (Code ) (Expenses $ 364,335 including grants of $ 294,494 (Revenue $ 61,058


SWORD OF THE SPIRIT GOVERNMENT

4c (Code ) (Expenses $ 229,551 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $


CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0


(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $
4e Total program service expenses 0- 1,552,213
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015) Page 3
Offfff - Checklist of Re q uired Schedules
Yes No
1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," Yes
complete Schedule A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 95 . 2 Yes
3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to No
candidates for public office? If "Yes,"complete Schedule C, Part I 3
4 Section 501 ( c)(3) organizations.
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 No

5 Is the organization a section 501 (c)(4), 501 (c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues,
assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19?
5 No
If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the
right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts?
No
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
7 No
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II 95 .
8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets?
8 No
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a
custodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt
9 No
negotiation services?If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, 10 No
permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V IN . .
11 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII,
VIII, IX, or X as applicable
a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
lla No
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI. IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Did the organization report an amount for investments-other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of
No
its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII 95 . llb
c Did the organization report an amount for investments-program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of
11c No
its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII IN . . . . .
d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets
No
reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX 95 . . . . . . . . . . . lid
e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
lle Yes
IN
f Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that
11 f No
addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X 95
12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12a Yes
b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
12b No
If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," completeScheduleE
13 No
14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? . 14a No
b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising,
business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments
valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV . . . . . . . . . 95 1 14b Yes

15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or
15 Yes
for any foreign organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV . . . . . IN 1
16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other
16 No
assistance to or for foreign individuals? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV . . . 95 1
17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part 17 No
IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) . . . .
18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part
VIII, lines lc and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . 18 No
19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If
19 No
"Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes,"completeScheduleH . . 20a No
b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015) Page 4
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or 21 Yes
domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II . . . .
22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part 22 No
IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and III .
23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's
23 Yes
current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S
24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000
as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If"Yes," answer lines 24b through 24d
N
and complete Schedule K. If "No,"go to line 25a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24a
b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?
24b
c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? 24c
d Did the organization act as an on behalf of issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? . 24d
25a Section 501(c )( 3), 501(c)(4), and 501 ( c)(29) organizations.
Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes,"
25a No
complete Schedule L, Part I .
b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior
year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization 's prior Forms 990 or 990- EZ? 25b No
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current
or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? 26 No
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ID
27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial
contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family 27 No
member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III . . . . . . . . . 19
28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV
instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions)
a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"complete Schedule L,
Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9^9 28a F No
b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28b Yes
c A n entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was
28c No
an officer, director, trustee, or director indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . 19 1
29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," completeScheduleM 29 No
30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified
30 No
conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M . . . . . . . . . . . .
31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31 No

32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets?
If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II . 32 No

33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations
33 No
sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Partl .
34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, orIV,
34 No
and Part V, line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 35a No

b If'Yes'to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled
35b
entity within the meaning of section 512 (b)(13 )? If "Yes,"complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . .
36 Section 501(c )( 3) organizations . Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related
36 No
organization? If "Yes,"complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . . . . . . . . . . .
37 Did the organization conduct more than 5 % of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization
37 No
and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 1 lb and 19?
38 Yes
Note . All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015) Page 5
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
MEW-
Check if Schedule 0 contains a res p onse or note to an y line in this Part V . F_
Yes No
la Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable . la 4
b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line la Enter-0- if not applicable lb
c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable
gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? . .
2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered
by this return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a
b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Jc
Note .If the sum of lines la and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $ 1,000 or more during the year? . . a No
b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year?If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O . . 3b
4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority
over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial
account)? . . 4a I I No
b If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country 0-
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts
(FBA R)
5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? 5a No
b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b No

c If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T?


5c
6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the 6a No
organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? . .
b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts
were not tax deductible? . . 6b
7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and 7a
services provided to the payor?
b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 7b
c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to
file Form 82827 . . 7c
d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year . . . . I 7d

e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? . . 7f
g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as
required? 7g
h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a
Form 1098-C? 7h
8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time
during the year? . . 8
9a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? . . 9a
b Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 9b
10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter
a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 . 10a
b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club 10b
facilities
11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter
a Gross income from members or shareholders . . . . . . . . 11a
b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources
against amounts due or received from them ) . . . . . . . . . 11b

12a Section 4947( a)(1) non -exempt charitable trusts.Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? 12a
b If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the
year 12b

13 Section 501(c )( 29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?Note . See the instructions for
additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0 13a
b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states
in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans 13b

c Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c


14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? . 14a No
b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments?If "No,"provide an explanation in Schedule O 14b
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015) Page 6
Governance , Management, and Disclosure
For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 1Ob below,
describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions.
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI .F
Section A . Governing Bodv and Management
Yes I No
la Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax
la 7
year
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing
body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee
or similar committee, explain in Schedule 0
b Enter the number of voting members included in line la, above, who are
independent lb 3
2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any
other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? 2 No
3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct
3 No
supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person?
4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was
filed? 4 No
5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? 5 No
6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 No
7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or
more members of the governing body? . . 7a No
b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, 7b No
or persons other than the governing body?
8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the
year by the following
a The governing body? 8a Yes
b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b Yes
9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the
organization's mailing address? If "Yes,"provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 . . . . . . . 9 1 1 No
Section B. Policies ( This Section B re quests information about p olicies not re quired b y the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes No
10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? 10a No
b If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters,
affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? 10b
11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing
the form? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11a Yes
b Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990
12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No,"go to line 13 . 12a No
b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give
rise to conflicts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12b
c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe
in Schedule 0 how this was done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12c
13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13 No
14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? . 14 No
15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by
independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official 15a Yes
b Other officers or key employees of the organization 15b Yes
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions)
16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a
taxable entity during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16a No
b If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its
participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the
organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? 16b
Section C. Disclosure
17 List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed-
MI
18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable ), 990, and 990 -T (501(c)
(3 )s only) available for public inspection Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply
fl Own website F Another' s website F Upon request fl Other (explain in Schedule O )
19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether ( and if so, how ) the organization made its governing documents , conflict of
interest policy , and financial statements available to the public during the tax year
20 State the name, address , and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization ' s books and records
-THE SWORD OFTHE SPIRIT 4828 S HAGADORN EAST LANSING, MI 48823 (517) 336-8530
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Compensation of Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , Highest Compensated
Employees , and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII .(-
Section A . Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees
la Complete this table for all persons required to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's
tax year
* List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation Enter-0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid
* List all of the organization 's current key employees, if any See instructions for definition of "key employee "
* List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations
* List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
* List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
List persons in the following order individual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highest
compensated employees, and former such persons
1 Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)


Name and Title Average Position (do not check Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per more than one box, unless compensation compensation amount of
week (list person is both an officer from the from related other
any hours and a director/trustee) organization organizations compensation
for related 0 7 ,o = T (W- 2/1099- (W- 2/1099- from the
organizations L Z a MISC) MISC) organization
below m C, and related
dotted line) co-: rt CD `- organizations
rj 2 +o

(1) GERALD MUNK 30 00


...................................................................... """"""""' X X 35,809 0 17,097
VICE-PRES/TR

(2) PAUL DINOLFO 20 00


...................................................................... """"""""' X X 22,351 0 10,485
PRESIDENT/SE

(3) ROBERT TEDESCO 5 00


...................................................................... """"""""' X 8,831 0 0
BOARD MEMBER

(4) DAVID TOUHILL 5 00


...................................................................... """"""""' X 8,831 0 0
BOARD MEMBER

(5) JOHN YOCUM 15 00


...................................................................... ................ X 0 0 0
BOARD MEMBER

(6) DAVID HUGHES 15 00


...................................................................... ................ X 0 0 0
BOARD MEMBER

(7) STUART FERGUSON 5 00


...................................................................... ................ X 0 0 0
BOARD MEMBER

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Section A. Officers, Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) (B) (C) (D) ( E) (F)


Name and Title Average Position (do not check Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per more than one box, unless compensation compensation amount of other
week (list person is both an officer from the from related compensation
any hours and a director/trustee) organization (W- organizations (W- from the
for related 0 0 T 2/1099-MISC) 2/1099-MISC) organization and
organizations LD related
below m_ ( q organizations
dotted line) c 11
ID

K
m

lb Sub -Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . . . . 0-
d Total ( add lines lb and 1c ) 0- 75,822 27,582

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than
$100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization -

No
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee
on l i n e la? If "Yes," complete Schedule Jfor such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 No
4 For any individual listed on line la, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the
organization and related organizations greater than $150,0007 If "Yes," complete Schedule -7 for such
individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 M
No
Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for
services rendered to the organization?If "Yes," complete Schedule Jfor such person . .

Section B. Independent Contractors


1 Complete this table for yourfive highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of
compensation from the organization Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year
(A) (B) (C)
Name and business address Description of services Compensation
THE SERVANTS OF THE WORD, CONTRACT WAGES 186,701
PO BOX 7087
ANN ARBOR , MI 48107

2 Total number of independent contractors ( including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than
$100,000 of compensation from the organization - 1
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Statement of Revenue

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Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A)
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, ( A) (B) (C) (D)
Program service Management and Fundraising
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII . Total expenses
expenses general expenses expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and
domestic governments See Part IV, line 21 . . . .
50,688 50,688

2 Grants and other assistance to domestic


individuals See Part IV, line 22 .

3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign


governments, and foreign individuals See Part IV, lines 15
and 16 367,742 367,742

4 Benefits paid to or for members .


5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and
key employees . .
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons
(as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons
described in section 4958(c)(3)(B)
7 Other salaries and wages 416,830 380,154 31,593 5,083

8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k)


and 403(b) employer contributions) .
9 Other employee benefits . .
10 Payroll taxes 30,950 28,227 2,346 377

11 Fees for services (non-employees)


a Management . .
b Legal . .
c Accounting 3,906 1 1 3,906

d Lobbying . .
e Professional fundraising services See Part IV, line 17
f Investment management fees . .
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A)
amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 327,266 267,111 56,171 3,984

12 Advertising and promotion .


13 Office expenses 6,232 5,432 725 75

14 Information technology 2,263 1,972 263 28

15 Royalties
16 Occupancy 19,888 17,333 2,313 242

17 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . 30,256 21,385 8,871

18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal,


state, or local public officials
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings . .
20 Interest . .
21 Payments to affiliates
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization
23 Insurance 3,638 3,170 423 45

24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (List


miscellaneous expenses in line 24e If line 24e amount exceeds
10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on
Schedule 0 )
a PROGRAM EXPENSES 387,554 387,554
b FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 10,593 10,593
c SUPPLIES 9,116 7,945 1,060 111

d COST OF BOOK SALES 8,053 8,053


e All other expenses 6,250 5,447 727 76

25 Total functional expenses . Add lines 1 through 24e 1,681,225 1,552,213 108,398 20,614

26 Joint costs.Complete this line only if the organization


reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined
educational campaign and fundraising solicitation
Check here F- if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720)

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Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part X .
(A) (B)
Beginning of year End of year
1 Cash-non-interest-bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . 117,156 1 180,156

2 Savings and temporary cash investments . . . . . . . . 190,817 2 189,801

3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 3


4 Accounts receivable, net 22,949

5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors,
trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part
II of
Schedule L . .
5
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under
section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and
contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9)
voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete
Part II of Schedule L
c+^ 6
7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7
8 Inventories for sale or use 14,466 8 15,733

9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges . 12,477 9


10a Land, buildings, and equipment cost or other basis
Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a
b Less accumulated depreciation 10b lOc
11 Investments-publicly traded securities . 866,209 11 911,093

12 Investments-other securities See Part IV, line 11 12


13 Investments-program-related See Part IV, line 11 13
14 Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
15 Other assets See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . . . . . . 15
16 Total assets .Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) . 1,224,074 16 1,296,783

17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 11,923 17


18 Grants payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
19 Deferred revenue 7,734 19
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 20
21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV of Schedule D 21
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees,
key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons Complete Part II of Schedule L . . . . . . . . . 22
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties,
and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24)
Complete Part X of Schedule D
690,886 25 821,527

26 Total liabilities .Add lines 17 through 25 . . . . . . . . 710,543 26 821,527

Organizations that follow SFAS 117 ( ASC 958 ), check here 1- F and complete
lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
gu 27 Unrestricted net assets 511,436 27 470,518

M 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 2,095 28 4,738

29 Permanently restricted net assets 29


r
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (A SC 958 ), check here 1- fl and
complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 30
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund 31
4T 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32
33 Total net assets or fund balances 513,531 33 475,256
z
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances . . . . . . . 1,224,074 34 1,296,783
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« Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI (-

1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . .
1 1,675,848
2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . .
2 1,681,225
3 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1
3 -5,377
4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year ( must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4 513,531
5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments
5 -11,727
6 Donated services and use of facilities
6
7 Investment expenses . .
7
8 Prior period adjustments . .
8 -21,171
9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0)
9
10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33,
column (B)) 10 475,256
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII F
Yes No
1 MODIFIED
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 fl Cash fl Accrual F7Other CASH
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule 0
2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a No
If'Yes,'check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on
a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both
fl Separate basis fl Consolidated basis fl Both consolidated and separate basis

b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b Yes


If'Yes,'check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate
basis, consolidated basis, or both
F Separate basis fl Consolidated basis fl Both consolidated and separate basis

c If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight
of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? 2c Yes
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in
Schedule 0
3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the
Single Audit Act and 0 MB Circular A-1 33? 3a
b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the
required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits 3b
Form 990 (2015)
efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493286012136
OMB No 1545-0047
SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support
(Form 990 or 990EZ) Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)( 3) organization or a section
4947( a) (1) nonexempt charitable trust. 2015
Department of the Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Open to Public
Treasury Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990- EZ) and its instructions is at
Internal Revenue Service Inspection
www.irs.gov/form990 .
Name of the organization Employer identification number
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
38-3002347
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See Instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box )
1 1 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(i).
2 1 A school described in section 170 (b)(1)(A)(ii).(Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ))
3 1 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
4 1 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170 (b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the
hospital's name, city, and state
5 fl An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section
170(b )(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II )
6 fl A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7 F An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public
described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(vi ). (Complete Part II )
8 1 A community trust described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(vi ) (Complete Part II )
9 1 An organization that normally receives (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions-subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support
from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the
organization after June 30, 1975 Seesection 509(a )(2). (Complete Part III )
10 fl An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4).
11 fl An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of
one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2) See section 509 (a)(3). C heck
the box in lines 11 a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines Ile, 11f, and 11g
a fl Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the
supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting
organization You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.
b fl Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or
management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s) You
must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.
c fl Type III functionally integrated . A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its
supported organization(s) (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
d fl Type III non-functionally integrated . A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is
not functionally integrated The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement
(see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.
e fl Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally
integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization
f Enter the number of supported organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g Provide the following information about the supported organization(s)

(i) (ii)EIN (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)


Name of supported organization Type of Is the organization Amount of Amount of other
organization listed in your governing monetary support support (see
(described on lines document? (see instructions) instructions)
1- 9 above (see
instructions))

Yes No

Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ . Cat No 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990- EZ) 2015
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 2
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170 ( b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under
Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A . Public Support
Calendar year ( a)2011 ( b)2012 (c)2013 (d)2014 (e)2015 (f)Total
(or fiscal year beginning in) IkI
1 Gifts, grants , contributions, and
membership fees received (Do 776,011 770,829 962,188 995,835 931,000 4,435,863
not include any unusual grants
2 Tax revenues levied for the
organization ' s benefit and either
paid to or expended on its behalf
3 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit
to the organization without charge
4 Total . Add lines 1 through 3 776,011 770,829 962,188 995,835 931,000 4,435,863
5 The portion of total contributions
by each person (other than a
governmental unit or publicly
supported organization ) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the
amount shown on line 11, column
(f)
6 Public support . Subtract line 5
4,435,863
from line 4
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year ( a)2011 ( b)2012 (c)2013 (d)2014 ( e)2015 (f)Total
(or fiscal year beginning in) ^
7 Amounts from line 4 776,011 770,829 962,188 995,835 931,000 4,435,863
8 Gross income from interest,
dividends, payments received on
27 , 220 25,996 28,238 9,449 8,304 99,207
securities loans, rents , royalties
and income from similar sources
9 Net income from unrelated
business activities , whether or
not the business is regularly
carried on
10 Other income Do not include
gain or loss from the sale of 248,370 313,695 321,935 318,119 749,242 1,951,361
capital assets ( Explain in Part
VI )
11 Total support . Add lines 7 6,486,431
through 10
12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc (see instructions) I 12
13 First five years.If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ItE
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14 Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) 14 68 390 %
15 Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 15 71 400 %
16a 331 / 3%support test - 2015 .If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
b 33 1 / 3%support test - 2014.If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
17a 10%-facts-and -circumstancestest - 2015 .Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here . Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
b 10%-facts-and-circumstancestest-2014 .Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts- and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization
18 Private foundation .If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 3
IMMITM Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part
II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A . Public Su pp ort
Calendar year
(a)2011 (b)2012 (c)2013 (d)2014 (e)2015 (f)Total
(or fiscal year beginning in)
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and
membership fees received (Do
not include any "unusual grants ")
2 Gross receipts from admissions,
merchandise sold or services
performed, or facilities furnished
in any activity that is related to
the organization's tax-exempt
purpose
3 Gross receipts from activities
that are not an unrelated trade or
business under section 513
4 Tax revenues levied for the
organization's benefit and either
paid to or expended on its behalf
5 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit
to the organization without charge
6 Total . Add lines 1 through 5
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2,
and 3 received from disqualified
persons
b Amounts included on lines 2 and
3 received from other than
disqualified persons that exceed
the greater of $5,000 or 1% of
the amount on line 13 for the year
c Add lines 7a and 7b
8 Public support . (Subtract line 7c
from line 6 ) imm ML
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(a)2011 (b)2012 (c)2013 (d)2014 (e)2015 (f)Total
(or fiscal year beginning in) ^
9 Amounts from line 6
10a Gross income from interest,
dividends, payments received on
securities loans, rents, royalties
and income from similar sources
b Unrelated business taxable
income (less section 511 taxes)
from businesses acquired after
June 30, 1975
c Add lines 10a and 10b
11 Net income from unrelated
business activities not included
in line 10b, whether or not the
business is regularly carried on
12 Other income Do not include
gain or loss from the sale of
capital assets (Explain in Part
VI )
13 Total support . (Add lines 9, 1Oc,
11, and 12 )
14 First five years.If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c )(3) organization,
check this box and stop here
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15 Public support percentage for 2015 ( line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 15
16 Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17 Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 17
18 Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 18
19a 33 1/3%support tests-2015 . If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not
more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization llik^F_
b 33 1 / 3% support tests-2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a , and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line
18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization lk'F-
20 Private foundation.If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions llik^F_

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CM3Zr Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B If you checked
11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E If you checked 11d of Part
I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V
Section A . All Supporting Organizations
No
1 Are all of the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing documents?
If "No,"describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
2 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under
section 509(a)(1) or (2)?
If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section
509(a)(1) or (2).
3a Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)?
If "Yes,"answer(b) and (c) below.
b Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and
satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)?
If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
c Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B)
purposes?
If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")?
If "Yes"and if you checked 1 la or 1 lb in Part I, ans wer (b) and (c) below. 4a
b Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign
supported organization?
4b
If "Yes,"describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised
by or in connection with its supported organizations.
c Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under
sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)7
If "Yes,"explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported
organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(8) purposes.
5a Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year?
If "Yes,"answer (b) and (c) below Of applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN
numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, 0//) the
authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was
accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
b Type I or Type II only . Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated it
the organization's organizing document?
c Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

6 Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to
anyone other than (a) its supported organizations, (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited b
one or more of its supported organizations, or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one
or more of the filing organization's supported organizations? If "Yes,"provide detail in Part VI.
7 Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor
(defined in IRC 4958(c)(3 )(C )), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity
with regard to a substantial contributor? If "Yes,"complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8 Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7?
If "Yes,"complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).
9a Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified
persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509
(a)(1) or (2 ))7 If "Yes,"provide detail in Part VI.

b Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the
supporting organization had an interest? If "Yes,"provide detail in Part VI.

c Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit
from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If "Yes,"provide detail in Part VI.

10a Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules ofIRC 4943 because ofIRC 4943(f)
(regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting
organizations)? If "Yes,"answerb below.
b Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
whether the organization had excess business holdings).

11 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below,
the governing body of a supported organization?

b A family member of a person described in (a) above?


c A 35 % controlled entity of a person described in (a) or ( b) above?If " Yes"to a, b, orc, provide detai l in Part VI.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 5
Li^ Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section B. Tvne I Sunnortina Organizations
No
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly
appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization's directors or trustees at all times during the tax year?
If "No,"describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the
organization's activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to
appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or
restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

2 Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s
that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization?
If "Yes,"explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that
operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations


No
Were a majority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or
trustees of each of the organization's supported organization(s)?
If "No,"describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons
that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D . All Type III Supporting Organizations


No
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the
organization's tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior
tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of
the organization's governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided
2 Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported
organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization?
If "No,"explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the 2
supported organization(s).
3 By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization's supported organizations have a significant
voice in the organization's investment policies and in directing the use of the organization's income or assets at
all times during the tax year?
If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization's supported organizations played in this regard. 3

Section E . Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations


1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year ( see instructions)
a fl The organization satisfied the Activities Test Complete line 2 below
b fl The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations Complete line 3 below
c fl The organization supported a governmental entity Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see
instructions)
2 Activities Test Answer ( a) and ( b) below.
a Did substantially all of the organization's activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the
supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive?
If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and exp lain how these activities directly
furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the
organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
b Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization's involvement, one or more of
the organization's supported organization(s) would have been engaged in?
If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization's position that its supported organization(s) would have
engaged in these activities but for the organization's involvement.
3 Parent of Supported Organizations Answer ( a) and (b) below.
a Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers , directors , or trustees o
each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
b Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies , programs and activities of each
of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 6
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1 Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov 20, 1970 See instructions . All other
Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E (-

(B) Current Year


Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year
(optional)

1 Net short-term capital gain 1


2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4
5 Depreciation and depletion 5
Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of
6 gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property
held for production of income (see instructions) 6
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8

(B) Current Year


Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year
(optional)

1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see


instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year) 1
a Average monthly value of securities la
b Average monthly cash balances lb
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c
d Total (add lines la, 1b, and 1c) ld
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
e (explain in detail in Part VI)
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2
3 Subtract line 2 from line ld 3
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater
amount, see instructions) 4
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5
6 Multiply line 5 by 035 6
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year


1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5
6 Distributable Amount . Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to
emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6
7 Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see
instructions) fl

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990- EZ) 2015


Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 7
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a )( 3) Supporting Organizations ( continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year

1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes

2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity

3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations

4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets

5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)

6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI) See instructions

7 Total annual distributions . Add lines 1 through 6

8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide


details in Part VI) See instructions

9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6

10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

section t - Distribution Allocations (see


inctr..rtinncl
Distributable

1 ally, iii yCU iZ Ni iii LlJ CJSJ

3 Excess distributions ca

d From 2013

h Applied to 2015 distributable amoun


i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see

4 Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7

a Applied to underdistributions or prior

c Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4

2015, if any Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2


(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015 Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines

c Excess from 2013. . .

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) (2015)


Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 8
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV,
Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2;
Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b;
Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line le; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5,
and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

I Return Reference I Explanation I


PART II, LINE 10 (OTHER INCOME 1,951,361
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493286012136
OMB No 1545-0047
SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Supplemental Financial Statements
0- Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, 20 5
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
Departnent of the Treasury 0- Attach to Form 990. Open
Internal Revenue Ser ice Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990 . Insp e ctioF
Name of the organization Employer identification number
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
38-3002347
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.
Complete if the orcianization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year

2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during


year)
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)

4 Aggregate value at end of year

5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization ' s property , subject to the organization ' s exclusive legal control? F Yes I No

6 Did the organization inform all grantees , donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose
conferring impermissible private benefit? fl Yes fl No
Conservation Easements . Complete if the organization answered " Yes" on Form 990, Part IV , line 7.
1 Purpose ( s) of conservation easements held by the organization ( check all that apply)
1 Preservation of land for public use ( e g , recreation or education ) 1 Preservation of an historically important land area
1 Protection of natural habitat 1 Preservation of a certified historic structure
1 Preservation of open space
2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation
easement on the last day of the tax year
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements 2a
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) 2c
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a
historic structure listed in the National Register 2d

3 N umber of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year 0-

4 N umber of states where property subject to conservation easement is located 0-


5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring , inspection , handling of
violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? fl Yes fl No

6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the
year
0-
7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
0-$
8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2 ( d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)
(B)(1) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? fl Yes fl No

9 In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes
the organization's accounting for conservation easements
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
la If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (A SC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet
works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public
service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items
b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet
works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public
service, provide the following amounts relating to these items

(i) Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1

(ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X


2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items

a Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1

b Assets included in Form 990, Part X


For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 52283D Schedule D ( Form 990) 2015
Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 Page 2
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets
(continued)
3 Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its
collection items (check all that apply)
a fl Public exhibition d 1 Loan or exchange programs

b F_ Scholarly research e 1 Other

c F Preservation for future generations


4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in
Part XIII
5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? 1 Yes 1 No
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990,
Part X, line 21.
la Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? 1 Yes F_ No

b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table
c Beginning balance
d Additions during the year
e Distributions during the year
f Ending balance
2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? 1 Yes 1 No

b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII . . . . . . . . F
Endowment Funds . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
la Beginning of year balance .
b Contributions

c Net investment earnings, gains, and


losses
d Grants or scholarships
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs

f Administrative expenses .
g End of year balance
2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as

a Board designated or quasi-endowment 0-


b Permanent endowment 0-

c Temporarily restricted endowment 0-


The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%
3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by Yes No
(i) unrelated organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a(i)
(ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a(ii)
b If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? . . I 3b
4 Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds
Land , Buildings , and Equipment.
Complete if the oroanization answered 'Yes' to Form 990. Part IV. line 11a.See Form 990. Part X. line 10.
Description of property Cost or other basis (b) Accumulated (d)Book value
(a) (investment) Cost or other basis (c)depreciation
(other)

la Land
b Buildings
c Leasehold improvements . .
d Equipment
e Other
Total . Add lines la through le (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (8), line 10(c).) . 0-
Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 Page 3
Investments - Other Securities . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b.
See Form 990 , Part X line 12.
(a) Description of security or category (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation
(including name of security) Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
(3)Other

Total . (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 12 )
Investments - Program Related.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11C-spin Form QQn Part Y lino 1

Caa Form QQn Dart X lino 7S

2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization ' s financial statements that reports the
organization ' s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part
XIII F
Schedule D ( Form 990) 2015
Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 Page 4
« Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
Com p lete if the org anization answered 'Yes' on Form 990 , Part IV , line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements . 1 1,316,918
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . 2a -11,727
b Donated services and use of facilities . 2b
c Recoveries of prior year grants 2c
d Other (Describe in Part XIII 2d
e Add lines 2a through 2d . 2e -11,727
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 . 3 1,328,645
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a
b Other (Describe in Part XIII ) . . . . . . . . . . 4b 347,203
c Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4c 347,203
5 Total revenue Add lines 3 and 4c.(This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12 ) . . . . . 5 1,675,848
« Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return.
Com p lete if the org anization answered 'Yes' on Form 990 , Part IV , line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 1 1,334,022
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25
a Donated services and use of facilities . 2a
b Prior year adjustments 2b
c Other losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c
d Other (Describe in Part XIII ) . . . . . . . . . . . 2d
e Add lines 2a through 2d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2e
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1,334,022
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a
b Other (Describe in Part XIII ) . . . . . . . . . . . 4b 347,203
c Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4c 347,203
5 Total expenses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18 ) . 5 1,681,225

Supplemental information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9, Part III, lines la and 4, Part IV, lines lb and 2b,
Part V, line 4, Part X, line 2, Part XI, lines 2d and 4b, and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b Also complete this part to provide any additional
information

I Return Reference Explanation


SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, DONOR DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS 347,203
LINE 4B
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, DONOR DESIGNATED GRANTS 347,203
LINE 4B

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015


Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 Page 5

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015


l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493286012136
OMB No 1545-0047
SCHEDULE F Statement of Activities Outside the United States
(Form 990)
■ Complete if the organization answered " Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. 2015
■ Attach to Form 990.
Department of the Treasury ■ Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www .irs.gov/ form990. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Serwce Inspection
I
Name of the organization Employer identification number
THE SWORD OFTHE SPIRIT
38-3002347
jg^ General information on Activities Outside the United States.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1 For grantmakers . Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria
used to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Yes fl No

2 For grantmakers . Describe in Part V the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other
assistance outside the United States.

3 Activites per Region (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed )
(a) Region (b) Number of (c) Number of (d) Activities conducted in (e) If activity listed in (d) is a (f) Total expenditures
offices in the employees, region (by type) (e g , program service, describe for and investments
region agents, and fundraising, program specific type of in region
independent services, investments, grants service(s) in region
contractors in to recipients located in the
re g ion re g ion
( 1) EUROPE GRANTS 342,760

( 2) EAST ASIA AND THE GRANTS 5,451


PACIFIC
(3) MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH GRANTS 19,531
AFRICA
(4)

(5)

3a Sub-total 367,742
b Total from continuation sheets
to Part I
c Totals add lines 3a and 3b ) 367 , 742
For Paperwork Reduction Act Noticee see the Instructions for Form 990 . Cat No 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015 Page 2
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if
additional space is needed.

1 (a) Name of (b) IRS code (c) Region (d) Purpose of (e) Amount of (f) Manner of (g) Amount (h) Description (i) Method of
organization section grant cash grant cash of non-cash of non-cash valuation
and EIN (if disbursement assistance assistance (book, FMV,
a pp licable ) a pp raisal other )
( 1) See Add'I
Data
(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

( 10)

( 11)

( 12)

( 13)

( 14)

( 15)

( 16)

2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as
tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter . . . . 4

Enter total number of other organizations or entities .


Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015 Page 3
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be du licated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or (b) Region (c) Number of (d) Amount of (e) Manner of cash (f) Amount of (g) Description (h) Method of
assistance recipients cash grant disbursement non-cash of non-cash valuation
assistance assistance (book, FMV,
a pp raisal , other )
( 1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

( 10)

( 11)

( 12)

( 13)

( 14)

( 15)

( 16)

( 17)

( 18)

Schedule F (Form 990) 2015


Schedule F (Form 990) 2015 Page 4
Ligg= Foreign Forms

1 Was the organization a U S transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the
organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see
Instructions for Form 926) fl Yes F No

2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be
required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign
Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for
Forms 3520 and 3520-A; do not file with Form 990) fl Yes F No

3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the
organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign
Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471) fl Yes F No

4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified
electing fund during the tax year? If " Yes,"the organization may be required to fi le Form 8621, Information Return
by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund . (see Instructions for Form
8621 ) fl Yes F No

5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the
organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships.
(see Instructions for Form 8865) fl Yes F No

6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If
"Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form
5713; do not file with Form 990)
fl Yes F No

Schedule F (Form 990) 2015


Schedule F (Form 990) 2015 Page 5
REW Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting
method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III
(accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete
this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

990 Schedule F, Supplemental Information


Return Reference Explanation

SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, GRANTS TO OTHERS ARE MONITORED THROUGH OBSERVATION AND WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE
LINE 2 GRANT RECIPIENT
990 Schedule F, Supplemental Information
Return Reference Explanation

SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 3 EUROPE 342,760 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 5,451 0 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 19,531 0
Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:
EIN: 38 -3002347
Name : THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT

Form 990 Schedule F Part II - Grants or Entities Outside The United States
(b) IRS code (i) Method of
(g) Amount of non- (h) Description of
(a) Name of section ( c) Region ( e) Amount of (f) Manner of valuation
(d) Purpose of grant cash non-cash
organization and EIN ( if cash grant cash disbursement (book, FMV,
assistance assistance
applicable) appraisal, other)
DONOR 223,070
DESIGNATION
SUPPORT 71,227

DONOR 18,022
DESIGNATION
DONOR 26,436
DESIGNATION
Form 990 Schedule F Part II - Grants or Entities Outside The United States
(b) IRS code (i) Method of
(g) Amount of non- (h) Description of
(a) Name of section ( c) Region ( e) Amount of (f) Manner of valuation
( d) Purpose of grant cash non-cash
organization and EIN ( if cash grant cash disbursement (book, FMV,
assistance assistance
applicable) appraisal, other)
DONOR 19,531
DESIGNATION
efile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - DLN:93493286012136
Schedule I OMB No 1545-0047
(Form 990) Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
2015
Department of the ^ Attach to Form 990.
Treasury Ilk, Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.Qov /form990 .
Internal Revenue Service
Name of the organization Employer identification number
THE SWORD OFTHE SPIRIT
38-3002347
JL^ General information on Grants and Assistance
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Yes (- No
2 Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000 Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed
(a) Name and address of ( b) EIN (c) IRC section ( d) Amount of cash ( e) Amount of non- (f) Method of valuation (g) Description of (h) Purpose of grant
organization if applicable grant cash (book, FMV, appraisal, non-cash assistance or assistance
or government assistance other)

THE WORK OF CHRIST 43,966 DONOR


(1)COMMUNITY DESIGNATION
4828 S HAGADORN RD
EAST LANSING,MI 48823
THE SERVANTS OF THE 5,486 DONOR
(2) WORD DESIGNATION
PO BOX 7087
ANN ARBOR,MI 48107

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table
3 Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table . Ilk-
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 . Cat No 50055P Schedule I (Form 990) 2015
Schedule I (Form 990) 2015 Page 2
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed

(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)N umber of (c)A mount of (d)Amount of (e)Method of valuation (book, (f)Description of non-cash assistance
recipients cash grant non-cash assistance FMV, appraisal, other)

Supplemental Information . Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, GRANTS ARE MONITORED THROUGH OBSERVATION AND WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE GRANT RECIPIENT
LINE 2
Schedule I (Form 990) 2015
l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493286012136

Schedule J Compensation Information OMB No 1545-0047


(Form 990)
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
1- Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV , line 23.
1- Attach to Form 990.
2015
Departnent of the Treasury 1- Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www . irs.gov /form990 . Ope n to Public
Internal Revenue Sermce Inspection

Name of the organization Employer identification number


THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
38-3002347
JL^ Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes I No
la Check the appropiate box(es ) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII , Section A, line la Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items
1 First-class or charter travel 1 Housing allowance or residence for personal use
1 Travel for companions 1 Payments for business use of personal residence
1 Tax idemnification and gross - up payments 1 Health or social club dues or initiation fees
1 Discretionary spending account 1 Personal services (e g , maid, chauffeur, chef)

b If any of the boxes in line la are checked , did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or
reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No ," complete Part III to explain lb
2 Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors , trustees, officers, including the CEO/ Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line la? 2

3 Indicate which , if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization 's CEO/ Executive Director Check all that apply Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO / Executive Director, but explain in Part III
fl Compensation committee fl Written employment contract
fl Independent compensation consultant fl Compensation survey or study
fl Form 990 of other organizations fl Approval by the board or compensation committee

4 During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la with respect to the filing organization
or a related organization

a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? 4a No


b Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b No
c Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? 4c No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III

Only 501 ( c)(3), 501 ( c)(4), and 501 ( c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of

a The organization? 5a No
b Any related organization? 5b No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III
6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of

a The organization? 6a No
b Any related organization? 6b No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III
7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III 7 No
8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53 4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III 8 No
9 If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations
section 53 4958-6(c)? 9
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 50053T Schedule 3 ( Form 990) 2015
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015 Page 2
Officers , Directors , Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees . Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii) Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII
Note . The sum of columns (B)(1)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual

(A) Name and Title (B ) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation in
(ii) (iii) other deferred benefits ( B)(i)-(D) column(B) reported
Base compensation as deferred on prior
Bonus & incentive Other reportable
(i) compensation
compensation compensation Form 990
1 GERALD MUNK (^) 35,809 17,097 52,906
VICE-PRES/TREASURER ____________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ------------

2 PAUL DINOLFO (^) 22,351 10,485 32,836


PRESIDENT/SECRETARY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

(ii)
Schedule 3 (Form 990) 2015
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015 Page 3
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines la, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II Also complete this part for anv additional information
Return Reference I Explanation
SCHEDULE J, PART III (WORK OF CHRIST COMMUNITY (A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION) PAID THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE
SWORD OF THE SPIRIT PAUL DINOLFO BASE COMPENSATION 22,351 RETIREMENT AND OTHER DEFERRED COMPENSATION 10,485
GERALD MUNK BASE COMPENSATION 35.809 RETIREMENT AND OTHER DEFERRED COMPENSATION 17.097
Schedule 3 (Form 990) 2015
lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493286012136
OMB No 1545-0047
Schedule L Transactions with Interested Persons
(Form 990 or 990-EZ) 1- Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV , lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a , 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
- Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
2015
1-Information about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) and its instructions is at
Departnent of the Treasury
www.irs .gov/form990 .
Internal Revenue Sennce

Name of the organization Employer identification number


THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
38-3002347
LOW Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only)
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b
1 (a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and (c) Description of (d) Corrected?
organization transaction Yes No

2 Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section
4958 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ $
3 Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ^ $

Loans to and / or From Interested Persons.


Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or if the
organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of (b) Relationship (c) (d) Loan to (e)Original (f)Balance (g) In (h) (i)Written
interested with Purpose of or from the principal due default? Approved agreement?
person organization loan organization? amount by board or
committee?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No

Total ^ $

UMMI Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.


Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested (b) Relationship between (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
person interested person and the
organization

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 -EZ. Cat No 50056A Schedule L (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) 2015
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 2
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person ( b) Relationship (c) Amount of ( d) Description of transaction ( e) Sharing
between interested transaction of
person and the organization's
organization revenues?
Yes No
(1)JAMES MUNK BOARD MEM SON 46,494 COMPENSATION No
(2)JANICE MUNK BOARD MEM WIFE 14,911 COMPENSATION No

Supplemental information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions)
Return Reference I Explanation
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493286012136
OMB No 1545-0047
SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury


Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
2015
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Open Public
Internal Revenue Service
0- Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990- EZ) and its instructions is at Ins pe cti o n
www.irs.gov/form990.

Name of the organization Employer identification number


THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
38-3002347

990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information


Return Reference Explanation

FORM 990 - TO PROMOTE THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL AND THE STRENGTHENING OF GODS PEOPLE- CATHOLIC,
ORGANIZATION'S PROTESTANT, AND ORTHODOX- WORLDWIDE, THROUGH A PROGRAM OF ACTIVE EVANGELISM, CHRISTIAN
MISSION COMMUNITY FORMATION, DOCTRINAL AND MORAL INSTRUCTION, ECUMENISM, AND PROGRAMS FOR THE POOR
AND DISADVANTAGED

FORM 990, PAGE 6, SOME VOTING MEMBERS ARE NOT INDEPENDENT BECAUSE THEY RECEIVE INDIRECT OR DIRECT COMPENSATION
PART V I FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION

FORM 990, PAGE 6, A PDF COPY IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND THEN PRESENTED AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING
PART VI, LINE 11B

FORM 990, PAGE 6, THE BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL COMPENSATION
PART VI, LINE 15A

FORM 990, PAGE 6, THE BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL COMPENSATION
PART VI, LINE 15B

FORM 990, PAGE 6, AVAILABLE THROUGH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN WEBSITE


PART VI, LINE 19

FORM 990, PART IX, CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 267,111 56,171 3,984


LINE 11 G

FORM 990, PART XI, DONOR DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS -347,203 DONOR DESIGNATED GRANTS 347,203
LINE 9

FORM 990, PAGE 12, SWITCHED FROM FULL ACCRUAL TO MODIFIED CASH
PART XII, LINE 1
CHANGN OF ACCOUNTING PERIOD
Q Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax OMB No 1545-0047
Frm ^; V O Under section 501(c ), 527, or 4947( a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) _ 201 5
Department of the Treasury ^ Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Service. ^ Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www . irs. g ov/form990. Ins p ection f
A For the 2015 calendar year . or tax yearbeainnina 04/01/16 andending 07/31/16
B Check if apptica,`tle C Name of organization D Employer Identification number

THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT


1-1 Address change
Name chan g e
Doing business as 38-3002347
Number and street ( or P 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address
Initial return 4828 S HAGADORN
Final return ! City or town , state or province , country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
❑ terminated
EAST LANSING MI 48823 G Grossrecepts$ 528,283
A men d e d re t urn
F Name and address of principal officer
H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates? Yes
Application pending GERALD MONK 19 No

4828 S HAGADORN H(b) Are all subordinates included" Yes


11
No

EAST LANSING MI 48823 If "No," attach a list (see instructions)

I Tax-exempt status n 501(c )(3) 501( c) ( ) 4 (insert no ) 4947(a)(1) or I1 527

I Websrte ^ WWW. SOS -NAR . COM


K Form of organization Leal Corporation n Trust l I Association I I Other ^ I L Year of formation I M State of legal domicile
Part I g . Summa ry
1 Briefly describe the organization 's mission or most significant activities
cr SEE SCHEDULE 0
V
c
c
C
m
2 Check this box ^ n if the organization discontinued Its oDeratlons or dlsoosed of more than 25% of its net assets
,d) 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 7
Cl
-y
d 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 3
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) 5 0
=Q 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 33
-i 7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), tine 12 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b 0
Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) 9 31 , 000 282 , 92 4
^cc 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) 720 , 289 243 , 700
a 10 Investment income (Part Vill, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) 2 711 -5 , 983
C 11 Other revenue (Part Vlll, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and Ile) 21 , 848 7 , 642
12 Total revenue - add lines 8 throug h 11 ( must eq ual Part VIII, column (A) , line 12 ) 1 , 675 , 848 528 , 283
13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) 418 , 430 77
207 ,
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 447 , 780 197 , 381
W
16aProfesslonal fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line Ile) 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 10, 16,394
X
W 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d 11f-24e 815 , 015 267 , 696
18 Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IXI , column (Alhe 25)^^ 1 , 681 , 225 542 284
19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 'fl2 -5 , 377 -14
4 , 001
80ID Be g innin g of Current Year End of Year
dR 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) o JAN 0 3 2017 1 , 296 , 783 1 , 3 14 , 833
' 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) L 12l , 527 1 838 , 584
zLL 22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from li e 20 C-,nFN L) 475 , 250; 1 A76 , 249
Fart II Signature t31OCK
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have exa ned this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is
true, correct, and complete ration of preps othe of is basedpyt all information of which preparer has any knowledge

Sign I S70t of officer / 7

Here ALD MONK


Type or print name and title
Print/Type preparers name parer's signature
Paid GREGORY D. CLUM
Preparer Firm's name ^ BREDERNITZ , &
Use Only S j?E %)
109 W. CLINT VS4
Firm's address ^ HOWELL, MI 4 5
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructioi
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
DAA
Frm 990 (*?015) THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347 Page 2
! _PaO III -1 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part III
I Briefly describe the organization's mission*
SEE SCHEDULE 0

2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the
prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? F] Yes No
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0
3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services Yes No
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0
4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by
expenses Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others,
the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.

4a (Code- ) (Expenses $ 304 , 030 including grants of $ 22 , 365 ) (Revenue $ 218,044


MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES- PREACHING THE GOSPEL AND STRENGTHENING CHRISTIAN
LIFE, WORLDWIDE MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES, AND CAMPUS MINISTRY.

4b (Code ) (Expenses $ 102 , 478 including grants of $ 54, 842 ) (Revenue $ 25, 656
SWORD OF THE SPIRIT GOVERNMENT

4c (Code ) (Expenses $ 7 7 , 4 95 including grants of $ (Revenue $


CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O )


(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $
4e Total program service expenses ^ 484,003
DAA Form 990 (2015)
Fbrm 990 (2015) THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347 Page 3
Part IV ; Checklist of Req uired Schedules
• Yes No
I Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule A 1 X
2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 2 X
3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to
candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I 3 X
4 Section 501 (c)(3) organizations . Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h)
election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part li 4 X
5 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues,
assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19' If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III 5 X
6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors
have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If
"Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I 6 X
7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures' If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II 7 X
8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III 8 X
9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a
custodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or
debt negotiation services If "Yes," complete Schedule 0, Part IV 9 X
10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted
endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments' If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V 10 X
11 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI,
VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable
a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10' If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part VI 11a X
b Did the organization report an amount for investments-other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more
of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16' If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII 11b X
c Did the organization report an amount for investments-program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more
of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16' If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII 11c X
d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets
reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX 11d X
e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25' If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X lie X
f Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses
the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740) If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X 11f X
12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII 12a X
b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If
"Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional 12b X
13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(n)' If "Yes," complete Schedule E 13 X
14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States' 14a X
b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking,
fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate
foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV 14b X
15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or
for any foreign organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV 15 X
16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other
assistance to or for foreign individuals' If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV 16 X
17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on
Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) 17 X
18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on
Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II 18 X
19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a?
If "Yes , " com p lete Schedule G , Part III 19 X
Form 990 (2015)

DAA
I'-brm 990 (T015) THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347 Page 4
I Part-IV i Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes No
20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H 20a X
b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? 20b
21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or
domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II 21 X
22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on
Part IX, column (A), line 2' If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and III 22 X
23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the
organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated
employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J 23 X
24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than
$100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes," answer lines 24b
through 24d and complete Schedule K If "No," go to line 25a 24a X
b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b
c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? 24c
d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d
25a Section 501(c )( 3), 501 ( c)(4), and 501 ( c)(29) organizations . Did the organization engage in an excess benefit
transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I 25a X
b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior
year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZI
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part 25b X
26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any
current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or
disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part li 26 X
27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee,
substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled
entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III 27 X
28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L,
Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions)
a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 28a X
b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part IV 28b X
c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof)
was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 28c X
29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M 29 X
30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets , or qualified
conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M 30 X
31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part l 31 X
32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule N, Part II 32 X
33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations
sections 301.7701-2 and 301 7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part 33 X
34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Parts II, III,
or IV, and Part V, line 1 34 X
35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 15a X
b If "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a
controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)' If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 15b
36 Section 501(c )( 3) organizations . Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable
related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 36 X
37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization
and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R,
Part VI 37 X
38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and
38 X
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PartV_, _ j Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule 0 contains a res ponse or note to any line in this Part V ❑
Yes No
1a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable 1a 0
b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1 a Enter -0- if not applicable lb 0
c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and
reportable gaming (gambling ) winnings to prize winners'? 1c
2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax
Statements , filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return 2a 0
b If at least one is reported on line 2a , did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? 2b
Note . If the sum of lines la and 2a is greater than 250 , you may be required to a-file (see instructions)
3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1 , 000 or more during the year? 3a X
b If "Yes ," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If " No" to line 3b , provide an explanation in Schedule 0 3b
4a At any time during the calendar year , did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority
over, a financial account in a foreign country ( such as a bank account , securities account , or other financial
account)? 4a X
b If "Yes ," enter the name of the foreign country ^
See instructions for filing requirements for FmCEN Form 114 , Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts
(FBAR ) t 1W
5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? 5a X
b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b X
c If "Yes " to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? 5c
6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000 , and did the
organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? 6a X
b If "Yes ," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or
gifts were not tax deductible? 6b
7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170 (c).
a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods
and services provided to the payor? 7a a W
b If "Yes ," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 7b
c Did the organization sell, exchange , or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was
required to file Form 8282' 7c
d If "Yes ," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year 7d
e Did the organization receive any funds , directly or indirectly , to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? 7e
f Did the organization , during the year , pay premiums , directly or indirectly , on a personal benefit contract? 7f
g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required 7
h If the organization received a contribution of cars , boats , airplanes , or other vehicles , did the organization file a Form 1098-C? 7h
8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds . Did a donor advised fund maintained by the
sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? 8
9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? -d
9a I
b Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor , donor advisor , or related person? 9b
10 Section 501(c )( 7) organizations . Enter
a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII , line 12 10a
b Gross receipts , included on Form 990 , Part VIII , line 12 , for public use of club facilities 10b
11 Section 501(c )( 12) organizations. Enter
a Gross income from members or shareholders 11a
b Gross income from other sources ( Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources
against amounts due or received from them) 11b
12a Section 4947 ( a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts . Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? 12a
b If "Yes ," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year 12b
13 Section 501(c )( 29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? 13a
Note . See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0
b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which
the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans 13b
c Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c
14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? 14a X
b If "Yes , " has it filed a Form 720 to re port these p a yments? If "No," p rovide an exp lanation in Schedule 0 14b
DAA Form 990 (2015)
Arm 990 (,015 ) T HE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347 Page 6
!- Part VI Governance , Management , and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below , and for a "No"
response to line 8a , 8b, or 10b below , describe the circumstances, processes , or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI
Section A-Governin g Bod y and Mana g ement
Yes No
1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year 1a 7
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or
if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar
committee , explain in Schedule 0
b Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above , who are independent lb 3
2 Did any officer, director, trustee , or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with
any other officer , director , trustee , or key employee? 2 X
3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct
supervision of officers , directors , or trustees , or key employees to a management company or other person? 3 X
4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? 4 X
5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? 5 X
6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 X
7a Did the organization have members, stockholders , or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint
one or more members of the governing body? 7a X
b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to ( or subject to approval by) members,
stockholders , or persons other than the governing body? 7b X
8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following
a The governing body? 8a X
b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b X
9 Is there any officer, director , trustee , or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at
the org anization ' s mailin g address? If "Yes , " p rovide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 9 X
Section B . Policies ( This Section B requests information about pol icies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes No
10a Did the organization have local chapters , branches , or affiliates? 10a X
b If "Yes ," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters,
affiliates , and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization 's exempt purposes? 10b
11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? 11a X
b Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any , used by the organization to review this Form 990
12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No ," go to line 13 12a X
b Were officers , directors , or trustees , and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? 12b
c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes,"
describe in Schedule 0 how this was done 12c
13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13 X
14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 X
15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by
independent persons , comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? - - ^' °
a The organization 's CEO, Executive Director , or top management official 15a X
b Other officers or key employees of the organization 15b X
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions)
16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to , or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement
with a taxable entity during the year? 16a X
b If "Yes ," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its
participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the
org anization ' s exem pt status with res pect to such arran g ements? 16b
Section C . Disclosure
17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed ^ MI
18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable ), 990, and 990-T (Section 501 (c)(3)s only)
available for public inspection Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply
Own website XAnother' s website [X Upon request F1 Other (explain in Schedule 0)
19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so , how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and
financial statements available to the public during the tax year
20 State the name , address , and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records ^
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 4828 S HAGADORN
EAST LANSING MI 48823 517-336-8530
DAA Form 990 (2015)
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Part VII I Compensation of Officers , Directors, Trustees, Key Employees , Highest Compensated Employees, and
Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ❑
Section A. , Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the
organization ' s tax year
• List all of the organization 's current officers , directors , trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of
compensation Enter -0- in columns ( D), (E), and ( F) if no compensation was paid
• List all of the organization 's current key employees , if any See instructions for definition of "key employee "
• List the organization 's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director , trustee, or key employee)
who received reportable compensation ( Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099- MISC) of more than $100 , 000 from the
organization and any related organizations
• List all of the organization's former officers , key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than
$100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
• List all of the organization ' s former directors or trustees that received , in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10 , 000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
List persons in the following order individual trustees or directors, institutional trustees , officers, key employees, highest
compensated employees , and former such persons
19 Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer , director , or trustee
(A) (B) (C) (U) (E) (F)
Name and Title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per (do not check more than one compensation compensation from amount of
week box, unless person is both an from related other
(list any officer and a director/trustee) the organizations compensation
hours for - = T organization (W-2/1099-MISC) from the
related o .^
^
° g (W-2/1099-MISC) organization
N
organizations 3 ° H m and related
below dotted o d m g l organizations
line) 1 2 2 m a
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m N N
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(1)PAUL DINOLFO
20.00
PRESIDENT/SECRETARY 0.00 X X 0 0 0
(2) GERALD MUNK
30.00
VICE-PRES/TREASURER 0.00 X X 0 0 0
(3)ROBERT TEDESCO
5.00
BOARD MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0
(4)DAVID TOUHILL
5.00
BOARD MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0
(5) JOHN YOCUM
15.00
BOARD MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0
(6)DAVID HUGHES
15.00
BOARD MEMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0
(7) STUART FERGUSON
5.00
BOARD MMBER 0.00 X 0 0 0
(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

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Form 990 (2015) THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347 Page 8
kpart VII+ Section A. Officers, Directors , Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A) (B) (C) (D ) ( E) (F)
Name and title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per (do not check more than one compensation compensation from amount of
week box, unless person is both an from related other
( list any officer and a director/trustee ) the organizations compensation
hours for = organization ( W -2/109 9 -MISC ) from the
related an 0 (W-211099-MISC) organization
organizations a c q °m m and related
below dotted d 5 mo organizations
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line)
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lb Sub-total ^
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII , Section A ^
d Total add lines 1b and 1c ^
2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of
repo rtable compensati on from the org anization ^ 0

3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated
employee on line 1 a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual X
4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the fv',#
organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual X
5 Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual
fnr ear,irae rcnriararl fn 1ha nrnanvafinn7 If "Vice " rmmnlata Crhpr iiIP I fnr eiirh norenn X
Section B. Independent Contractors
I Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of
com pensation from the org anization Re port com pensation for the calendar year endin g with or within the org anization's tax year
A (B)
Name and business address Descri ption services Com ensation
of

2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who
received more than $100,000 of com p ensation from the org anization ^ 0
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Part Villj Statement of Revenue
Check If Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII fl
(A) a (C)
Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue
exempt business excluded from tax
function revenue under sections
revenue 512-514
la Federated campaigns 1a
020 b Membership dues lb
-E c Fundraising events 1C
c d Related organizations id 14,883
ai E e Government grants (contributions) 1e
oN ,
y f All other contributions, gifts, grants,
9.C and similar amounts not included above 1f 268,041
•`o
g Noncash contributions included in tines la-If $
coy a h Total . Add lines la- 1f ^ 282 , 924
`v Busn Code

2a PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 152 , 458 152 , 458


Ce b SERVICES RENDERED 91,242 91,242
m
C

N d
E e
m
cr$ f All other program service revenue
o 0
10 Total. Add lines 2a-2f 00. 243 ,_ 70 %
3 Investment income ( including dividends , interest,
and other similar amounts) ^ -5 , 983 -5 , 983
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds ^
5 Royalties ^
$ r
(i) Real ( u) Personal s'

ea Gross rents
b Less rental exps = ? { t
C Rental inc: or (loss)
d Net rental Inco me or loss ^
7a Gross amount from pf Securities (ii) Other
sa t es of assets b( " t
other than inventory
b Less cost or other
basis & sales exps
c Gain or (loss)
d Net gain or (loss) ^
o, $a Gross income from fundraising events
c (not including $ ^R g
^' of contributions reported on line 1c) g= 9.
See Part IV, line 18 a -
b Less direct expenses b %
0
c Net income or ( loss) from fundraising events ^
9a Gross income from gaming activities
See Part IV, line 19 a
b Less direct expenses b
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities ^
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances a
b Less cost of goods sold b
c Net income or loss from sales of invento ry__ ^
Miscellaneous Revenue Busn Code

11a aoox srwES 4,532 4,532


b OTHER INCOME 3 , 110 3,110
C

d All other revenue


e Total . Add lines 11a- 11d ^ 7 , 642
12 Total revenue . See instructions ^ 528,283 1 245 , 359 1 0 0
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Part IX I Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A)
Check If Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX (x
(B) (c) (D)
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, (A)
Total expenses Program service Management and Fundraising
7b, 8b , 9b, and 1 Ob of Part VIII . expenses general expenses expenses

I Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations


and domestic governments See Part IV , line 21 3 , 690 3 , 690
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic
individuals See Part IV , line 22
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign
organizations, foreign governments, and foreign
Individuals See Part IV , lines 15 and 16 73 , 517 73 , 517
4 Benefits paid to or for members
5 Compensation of current officers , directors,
trustees , and key employees
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified
persons (as defined under section 4958 (f)(1)) and
persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B)
7 Other salaries and wages 183 544 159 , 959 21 , 346 2 , 239
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include
section 401 (k) and 403 ( b) employer contributions)
9 Other employee benefits
10 Payroll taxes 13 837 12 , 059 1 , 609 169
11 Fees for services (non-employees)
a Management
b Legal
c Accounting
d Lobbying
e Professional fundraising services See Part IV, line 17
f Investment management fees
g Other ( If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column
(A) amount, list line 11 g expenses on Schedule 0) 114 , 571 99 , 848 13 , 325 1 , 398
12 Advertising and promotion
13 Office expenses 2 , 093 1 , 823 244 26
14 Information technology 2 , 118 1 , 846 246 26
15 Royalties
16 Occupancy 6 , 362 5 , 544 740 78
17 Travel 12 , 307 8 , 699 3 , 608
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
for any federal , state, or local public officials
19 Conferences , conventions, and meetings
20 Interest
21 Payments to affiliates
22 Depreciation, depletion , and amortization
23 Insurance 2 , 079 1 , 812 242 25
24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered ,, e ^f % ^z
above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e If '. '
line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column
(A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O )
a PROGRAM EXPENSES 107 , 899 107 , 899
b FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 12 , 378 12 , 378
c COST OF BOOK SAT. S 3 , 354 3 354
d MISCELLANEOUS 2 , 855 2 , 488 332 35
e All other expenses 1 , 680 1 , 465 195 20
25 Total functional exenses . Addlines1throu
thro 542 , 284 484 , 003 41 , 887 16 , 394
26 Joint costs . Complete this line only if the
organization reported in column ( B) joint costs
from a combined educational campaign and
fundraising solicitation Check here ^ [-] if
followinq SOP 98-2 ASC 958-720
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Check if Schedule 0 contain s a response or note to any line in this Part X
(A) (B)
Beginning of year End of year
1 Cash-non - interest bearing 180 , 156 1 59 482
2 Savings and temporary cash investments 189 , 801 2 222 , 489
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 3
4 Accounts receivable, net 4
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers , directors,
trustees , key employees , and highest compensated employees
Complete Part II of Schedule L 5
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section
4958 (f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and
sponsoring organizations of section 501 ( c)(9) voluntary employees ' beneficiary
vim{ organizations (see instructions ) Complete Part II of Schedule L 6
y 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7
a 8 Inventories for sale or use 15 733 8 15 , 217
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 9
10a Land , buildings , and equipment cost or
other basis Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a _ ^_s g s
b Less accumulated depreciation 10b 10c
11 Investments -publicly traded securities 911 , 093 11 1 , 017 , 645
12 Investments-other securities See Part IV , line 11 12
13 Investments -program - related See Part IV, line 11 13
14 Intangible assets 14
15 Other assets See Part IV , line 11 15
16 Total assets . Add lines 1 throug h 15 must eq ual line 34 ) 1 , 296 , 783 16 1 , 314 , 833
17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 17
18 Grants payable 18
19 Deferred revenue 19
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 20
21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV of Schedule D 21
w 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers , directors , k
trustees, key employees , highest compensated employees , and _ s s x m r
M disqualified persons Complete Part li of Schedule L 22
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24
25 Other liabilities ( including federal income tax , payables to related third
parties , and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24) Complete Part X
of Schedule D 821 , 527 25 838 , 584
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 throu g h 25 821 , 52 7 26 838 , 584
Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958 ), check here ^ and k ;1
complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34 .
J 27 Unrestricted net assets 470 , 518 27 471 , 511
m 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 4 , 738 28 4 , 738
'cc 29 Permanently restricted net assets 29
u_ Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958 ), check here ^ E and _ k r
° complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal , or current funds 30
N
, 31 Paid - in or capital surplus , or land , building , or equipment fund 31
Z 32 Retained earnings , endowment , accumulated income , or other funds 32
33 Total net assets or fund balances 475 , 256 33 476 f 249
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 1 , 296 , 783 34 1 , 314 , 833
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Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a res p onse or note to an y line in this Part XI
I Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 1 528 , 283
2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 542 , 284
3 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1 3 . -14 , 001
4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) 4 475 , 256
5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5 14 , 994
6 Donated services and use of facilities 6
7 Investment expenses 7
8 Prior period adjustments 8
9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) 9
10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line
33, column B 10 476 , 249
LPart XII Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII ❑
Yes No
I Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 F] Cash F] Accrual ❑
X Other MODIFIED CASH
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked " Other ," explain in
Schedule 0
2a Were the organization 's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a X
If "Yes ," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or
reviewed on a separate basis , consolidated basis, or both
LI Separate basis 11 Consolidated basis 1:1 Both consolidated and separate basis
b Were the organization 's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b X
If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a
separate basis , consolidated basis , or both
Separate basis I' ] Consolidated basis P-1 Both consolidated and separate basis
c If "Yes " to line 2a or 2b , does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight
of the audit , review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year , explain in
Schedule 0
3a As a result of a federal award , was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in
the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
b If "Yes ," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the
required audit or audits . explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
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DAA
SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support OMB No 1545-0047
(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. 201 5

Department of the Treasury


^ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990 -EZ. Open to Public
Internal Revenue ervlce ^ Information about Schedule A ( Form 990 or 990-EZ ) and its instructions is at www. irs. g ov/form990. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347
Part I Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part ) See Instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is (For lines 1 through 11 , check only one box )
I A church , convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(i).
2 ILJi A school described in section 170( b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) )
3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170( b)(1)(A)(iii).
4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(iii ). Enter the hospital ' s name,
city, and state
5 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in
section 170( b)(1)(A)(iv ). (Complete Part II )
6 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(v).
7 An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public
described in section 170 ( b)(I)(A)(vi ). (Complete Part II )
8 A community trust described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(vi ). ( Complete Part II )
9 An organization that normally receives ( 1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions-subject to certain exceptions , and (2 ) no more than 33 1/3% of its
support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income ( less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 See section 509 ( a)(2). (Complete Part III )
10 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety See section 509 ( a)(4).
11 An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of
one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a )( 3). Check
the box in lines 1 la through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines Ile , 11f, and 11g
a El Type 1. A supporting organization operated , supervised , or controlled by its supported organization (s), typically by giving
the supported organization ( s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting
organization You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.
b El Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization (s), by having
control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported
organization ( s) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.
c Type III functionally integrated . A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with,
its supported organization (s) (see instructions ) You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
d Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s)
that is not functionally integrated The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness
requirement ( see instructions ) You must complete Part IV , Sections A and D , and Part V.
e U Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III
functionally integrated , or Type III non -functionally integrated supporting organization
f Enter the number of supported organizations
g Provide the following information about the supported organization(s)
(i) Name of supported (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (iv) Is the organization (v) Amount of monetary (vi) Amount of
organization (described on lines 1-9 listed in your governing support (see other support (see
above (see instructions)) document? instructions) instructions)

Yes No

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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L Part 1I _-; Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b )( 1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under
Part II). If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part Ill )
Section A. Public SuDoort
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total

I Gifts, grants, contributions, and


membership fees received (Do not
include any "unusual grants.") 776,011 770,929 962,188 995 , 835 931,000 4,435,863

2 Tax revenues levied for the


organization's benefit and either paid
to or expended on its behalf

3 The value of services or facilities


furnished by a governmental unit to the
organization without charge
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 776 , 011 770 , 829 962 188 995 , 835 931 , 000 4 435 863
5 The portion of total contributions by
each person (other than a
governmental unit or publicly
supported organization) included on
line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount '
shown on line 11, column (f)
6 Public su pport. Subtract line 5 from line 4 ig -Y- 4,435,863
Section B . Total Su pport
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ (a) 2011 ( b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4 776 , 011 770 , 829 962 , 188 995 , 835 931 , 000 4 , 435 , 863
8 Gross income from interest , dividends,
payments received on securities loans,
rents , royalties and income from similar
sources 27 , 220 25 , 996 28 , 238 9 , 449 8 , 304 99 , 207

9 Net income from unrelated business


activities , whether or not the business
is regularly carried on
10 Other income Do not include gain or
loss from the sale of capital assets
(Explain in Part VI ) 248,370 313 , 695 321 , 935 318 , 119 749,242 , 1 , 951,361
%
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10^ 6 , 431
12 Gross receipts from related activities , etc (see instructions) 12
13 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization ' s first , second , third, fourth , or fifth tax year as a section 501 (c)(3)
organization , check this box and stop here ^
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14 Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) 14 68.39%
15 Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A , Part II, line 14 15 71.40%
16a 33 1/3 % support test-2015 . If the organization did not check the box on line 13 , and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more , check this
box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^
b 33 1 /3% support test-2014 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a , and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more,
check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^
17a 10 %-facts -and-circumstances test-2015 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a , or 16b , and line 14 is
10% or more , and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances " test, check this box and stop here. Explain in
Part VI how the organization meets the "facts -and-circumstances " test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ^
b 10%-facts -and-circumstances test-2014 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a , 16b, or 17a , and line
15 is 10% or more , and if the organization meets the "facts -and-circumstances " test , check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts -and-circumstances " test The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ^
18 Private foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a , 16b, 17a , or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ^

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i Pa rtIII_; Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II.
If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II )
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
I Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership
fees received (Do not include any 'unusual
grants ')
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise
sold or services performed, or facilities
furnished in any activity that is related to the
organization's tax-exempt purpose
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an
unrelated trade or business under section 513
4 Tax revenues levied for the
organization's benefit and either paid
to or expended on its behalf
5 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to the
organization without charge
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3
received from disqualified persons
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3
received from other than disqualified
persons that exceed the greater of $5,000
or 1 % of the amount on line 13 for the year
c Add lines 7a and 7b
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from ° ,11 i k,
line 6)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6
10a Gross income from interest, dividends,
payments received on securities loans, rents,
royalties and income from similar sources
b Unrelated business taxable income (less
section 511 taxes) from businesses
acquired after June 30, 1975

c Add lines 10a and 10b

11 Net income from unrelated business


activities not included in line lob, whether
or not the business is regularly carried on
12 Other income Do not include gain or
loss from the sale of capital assets
(Explain in Part V1 )
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 1Oc, 11,
and 12)
14 First five years . If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501 (c)(3)
organization, check this box and stop here ^
Section C. Com p utation of Public Su pport Percentag e
15 Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 15 %
16 Public su pport percenta ge from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 16 %
Section D . Com putation of Investment Income Percenta g e
17 Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 17 %
18 Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 18 %
19a 33 1 /3% support tests -2015 . If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line
17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^
b 33 1 /3% support tests -2014 . If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3%, and
line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^ H
20 Private foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions ^
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L_Part IV! Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box in line 11 on Part I. If you checked 11 a of Part I, complete Sections A
and B If you checked 11b of Part I , complete Sections A and C If you checked 11c of Part I, complete
Sections A, D, and E . If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V )
Section A. All Su pportin g Org anizations
Yes No
1 Are all of the organization ' s supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing
documents? If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated If designated by _
class or purpose, describe the designation If historic and continuing relationship , explain 1
2 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status
under secti on 509 ( a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes ," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported
organization was described in section 509 ( a)(1) or (2) 2
3a Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501 (c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes ," answer
(b) and (c) below 3a
b Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501 (c)(4), (5), or (6) and
satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the
organization made the determination 3b
c Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B)
purposes? If "Yes ," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use 3c
4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization ")? If < _ w
"Yes," and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and ( c) below 4a
b Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign e; " {
supported organization ? If " Yes , " describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion
despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations 4b
c Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination
under sections 501(c)(3) and 509 (a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization used %
to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B)
purposes 4c
5a Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Yes," = r
answer ( b) and ( c) below ( if applicable) Also, provide detail in Part VI , including (i) the names and EIN
numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted , or removed , ( ii) the reasons for each such action , S f
tY under the organization's organizing document authorizing9
(iii) the authority
() action, and ( iv) how the action g
was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document) 5a
b Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already
designated in the organization's organizing document? 5b
c Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization 's control? 5c
6 Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities ) to
anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited
by one or more of its supported organizations , or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or
benefit one or more of the filing organization ' s supported organizations ? If "Yes ," provide detail in Part VI. 6
7 Did the organization provide a grant , loan, compensation , or other similar payment to a substantial contributor
(defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35 % controlled entity with ,
regard to a substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 7
8 Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person ( as defined in section 4958 ) not described in line 7? $
If "Yes ," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 8
9a Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more
disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 ( other than foundation managers and organizations described
in section 509 (a)(1) or (2))? If "Yes ," provide detail in Part VI. 9a
b Did one or more disqualified persons ( as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which
the supporting organization had an interest? If "Yes ," provide detail in Part VI. 9b
c Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a ) have an ownership interest in , or derive any personal benefit {
from , assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI. 9c
10a Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section
4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations , and all Type 111 non-functionally integrated
supporting organizations)? If "Yes ," answer 10b below 10a
b Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? ( Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to
determine whether the oroanization had excess business holdings.) 10b
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i Part IV I Su pportin g Org anizations ( continued )
Yes No
11 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a A person who directly or indirectly controls , either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) _f
below, the governing body of a supported organization? 11a
b A family member of a person described in (a) above? 11b
c A 35 % controlled enti ty of a p erson described in (a ) orb above? If "Yes " to a, b, or c , p rovide detail in Part VI. 11c
Section B. Typ e I Su pportin g Org anizations
Yes No
I Did the directors , trustees , or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to
regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization's directors or trustees at all times during the
tax year? If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated , supervised, or
controlled the organization ' s activities If the organization had more than one supported organization,
describe how the powers to appoint and /or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported
organizations and what conditions or restrictions , if any , applied to such powers during the tax year 1
2 Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported
organization (s) that operated , supervised , or controlled the supporting organization? If "Yes ," explain in Part
VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization (s) that operated,
supervised , or controlled the su pportin g org anization 2
Section C . Type 11 Su pportin g Org anizations
Yes No
1 Were a majority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors
or trustees of each of the organization ' s supported organ ization (s)? If "No ," describe in Part VI how control ^g m
or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed 5
the su pp orted org anization ( s)
Section D . All Type III Supporting Organizations

1 Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the
organization's tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax
year, (n) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the
organization's governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided 1
2 an of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed
Were any a or elected by the supported
organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how '
the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s). 2
3 By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization's supported organizations have a
significant voice in the organization's investment policies and in directing the use of the organization's
income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization's
su pp orted org anizations p layed in this reg ard 3 _L_ I
Section E . Tvae III Functionally -Intecirated Supporting Organizations
1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions)
a The organization satisfied the Activities Test Complete line 2 below
b The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations Complete line 3 below
c [J The organization supported a governmental entity Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

2 Activities Test Answer ( a) and (b) below. Yes No


a Did substantially all of the organization's activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of
the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify
those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes,
how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined
that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities 2a
b Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization's involvement, one or more
of the organization's supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the `
reasons for the organization's position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these _ _ ---
activities but for the organization's involvement 2b
3 Parent of Supported Organizations Answer (a) and (b) below.
a Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or ---
trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
b Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs, and activities of each
of its su orted or anizations? If "Yes " describe in Part VI the role p layed by the or anization in this re and
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Part V 1 Tvt)e III Non-Functionally Intearated 509(al ( 31 Suonortina Organizations
1 Li Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov 20, 1970 See instructions. All
other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E
(B) Current Year
Section A -Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year
(optional)
I Net short-term ca p ital g ain 1
2 Recoveries of p rior-year distributions 2
3 Other g ross income ( see instructions ) 3
4 Add lines 1throu g h 3 4
5 De p reciation and deletion 5
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or
collection of gross income or for management , conservation, or
maintenance of p ro pe rty held for p roduction of income ( see instructions ) 6
7 Other ex penses ( see instructions ) 7
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4 ) 8

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year ( B) Current Year


(optional)
I Aggregate fair market value of all non -exempt-use assets (see
instructions for short tax year or assets held for p art of year)
a Average monthly value of securities 1a
b Average monthly cash balances lb
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c
d Total ( add lines 1a , 1b, and 1c 1d
e Discount claimed for blockage or other `
factors ( exp lain in detail in Part VI v^
2 Acq uisition indebtedness a pp licable to non-exem pt- use assets 2
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount,
see instructions ) 4
5 Net value of non-exem pt- use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3 ) 5
6 Multi p ly line 5 by 035 6
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7
8 Minimum Asset Amount ( add line 7 to line 6) 8

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year

I Adj usted net income for p rior year (from Section A , line 8, Column A) 1 `
2 Enter 85 % of line 1 2
3 Minimum asset amount for p rior year (from Section B, line 8 , Column A) 3 x^ ° l
4 Enter g reater of line 2 or line 3 4 'N A ,
5 Income tax im p osed in p rior year 5
6 Distributable Amount . Subtract line 5 from line 4 , unless subject to
emerg ency tem pora ry reduction see instructions
7 Check here if the current year is the organization 's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see
instructions)
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Part V I Type III Non-Func tionally Integrated 509(a )( 3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
I Amounts p aid to su pported organizations to accom p lish exem pt p urp oses
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported
org anizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses aid to accom p lish exem pt p urposes of su pported org anizations
4 Amounts paid to a cq uire exem pt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (p rior IRS a pp roval re q uired )
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI ) See instructions
7 Total annual distributions . Add lines 1 throu g h 6
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive
(p rovide details in Part VI ) See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount
(i) (ii) (iii)
Section E - Distribution Allocations ( see instructions ) Excess Distributions Underdistributions Distributable
Pre-2015 Amou nt for 2015
I Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistnbutions, if any, for years prior to 2015 gf
( reasonable cause req uired-see instructions )
3 Excess distributions carryover , if an y , to 2015
a
^8 A,

b a s. a `' 1 ', a aw
t Y .
c
d From 2013
e From 2014
f Total of lines 3a throu g h e a^
A pplied to underdistributions of p rior years i^ R x
h App lied to 2015 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2010 not a pp lied see instructions
Remainder Subtract lines 3g , 3h and 31 from 3f.
4 Distributions for 2015 from Section x a $ 4`
D,line 7'
a App lied to underdistributions of p rior years ' V a V k¶ V; V V
b App lied to 2015 distributable amount
c Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4 r , " r
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if e _ o
any Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount
g reater than zero, see instructions ) V 8 4
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015 Subtract lines 3h
and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see
instructions
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016 . Add lines 3j
and 4c
8 Breakdown of line 7
a
b y e a ^.

c Excess from 2013


d Excess from 2014
e Excess from 2015
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[_Part VI1 Supplemental Information . Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b, Part
IU, line 12, Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section
B, lines I and 2, Part IV, Section C, line 1, Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3, Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b,
3a and 3b; Part V, line 1, Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V, Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8, and Part V, Section E,
lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information (See instructions.)

PART II, LINE 10 - OTHER INCOME DETAIL

OTHER INCOME $ 1,951,361

DAA Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


SCHEDLM.E D Supplemental Financial Statements OMB No 1545-0047
(Form 990) ^ Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990,

Department of the Treasury


Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 , 1la, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
^ Attach to Form 990.
2015
Internal Revenue Service ^ Information about Schedule D (Form 9901 and its instructions is at www_irs.
Name of the organization Employer Identification number

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Part_I J Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds ( b) Funds and other accounts
I Total number at end of year
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4 Aggregate value at end of year
5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? F]Yes F] No
6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used
only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose
conferring impermissible private benefit? L J Yes ❑ No
Part 11 Conservation Easements.
T Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply)
Preservation of land for public use (e g , recreation or education) Preservation of a historically important land area
Protection of natural habitat [] Preservation of a certified historic structure
Preservation of open space
2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation
easement on the last day of the tax year ,' Held at the End of the Tax Year
a Total number of conservation easements
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements r2
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a)
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a
historic structure listed in the National Register 2d
3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year ^
4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located ^
5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring , inspection , handling of
violations , and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? I I Yes No
6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring , inspecting , handling of violations , and enforcing conservation easements during the year
^
7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring , inspecting , handling of violations , and enforcing conservation easements during the year

8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2 (d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170( h)(4)(B)(i)
and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? n Yes [] No
9 In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet , and include , if applicable , the text of the footnote to the organization ' s financial statements that describes the
organization's accounting for conservation easements
`Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8
1a If the organization elected , as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet
works of art , historical treasures , or other similar assets held for public exhibition , education, or research in furtherance of
public service , provide , in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items
b If the organization elected , as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet
works of art , historical treasures , or other similar assets held for public exhibition , education , or research in furtherance of
public service , provide the following amounts relating to these items
(i) Revenue included on Form 990 , Part VIII , line 1 ^ $
(ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X ^ $
2 If the organization received or held works of art , historical treasures , or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items
a Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ^ $
b Assets included in Form 990, Part X ^ $
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Part III ; Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art , Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets ( continued)
3 Using the organization ' s acquisition , accession , and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its
collection items (check all that apply)-
a Public exhibition d 11 Loan or exchange programs
b Scholarly research e F] Other
c Preservation for future generations
4 Provide a description of the organization 's collections and explain how they further the organization ' s exempt purpose in Part
XIII
5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization ' s collection? [1 Yes I I No
LP art IV a, Escrow and Custodial Arrangements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV , line 9, or reported an amount on Form
990, Part X , line 21
1a Is the organization an agent , trustee , custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990 , Part X' Yes [] No
b If "Yes ," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table
Amount
c Beginning balance
d Additions during the year
e Distributions during the year
f Ending balance
2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? Yes I I No
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII Check here if the exp lanation has been provided on Part XIII
Part V Endowment Funds.
Com p lete if the org anization answered "Yes" on Form 990 , Part IV, line 10
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back

1a Beginning of year balance


b Contributions
c Net investment earnings, gains, and
losses
d Grants or scholarships
e Other expenditures for facilities and
programs
f Administrative expenses
g End of year balance
2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1 g, column (a)) held as
a Board designated or quasi-endowment ^ %
b Permanent endowment ^ %
c Temporarily restricted endowment ^ %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%
3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by Yes No
(i) unrelated organizations 3a i
(ii) related organizations 3a ii
b If "Yes" on line 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? 3b
4 Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds
F Part VI Land, Buildings , and Equipment.
Cmmnlete if the nrnanvatinn answered "Yes" on Form 99D Part IV line 11a See Form qc)n Part X line in
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis ( b) Cost or other basis (c) Accumulated (d) Book value
(investment ) ( other) depreciation

1a Land
b Buildings
c Leasehold improvements
d Equipment
e Other
Total . Add lines la through le (Column (d) must equal Form 990 , Part X, column ( B), line 10c) ^
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Part VI I j Investments-Other Securities.
Com p lete if the org anization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11 b See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category ( b) Book value (c) Method of valuation
(including name of security ) Cost or end-of-year market value

(1) Financial derivatives


(2) Closely-held equity interests
(3) Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 12) ^
PartVIII] Investments-Program Related.
ComDlete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990. Part IV. line 11c. See Form 990 Part X line 13
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value ( c) Method of valuation
Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
( 2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total . (Column (b) must equal Form 990 , Part X, col (B) line 13) ^
Part IXOther Assets.
Com p lete if the org anization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Des cription ( b) Book value

Total . (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, cot (B) line 15) ^
Part X Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f See Form 990, Part X,
line 25.
I (a) Description of liability (b) Book value - -. _ -i

Federal income taxes


FUNDS HELD FOR OTHERS 838,584
DONOR DESIGNATIONS PAYABLE

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 25) ^ 1 538,5841
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the
organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII n_
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return.
Complete if the org anization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue , gains , and other support per audited financial statements 1
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990 , Part VIII, line 12-
a Net unrealized gains ( losses ) on investments 2a
b Donated services and use of facilities 2b
c Recoveries of prior year grants 2c
d Other ( Describe in Part XIII) 2d
e Add lines 2a through 2d 2e
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12 , but not on line 1-
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990 , Part VIII, line 7b 4a
b Other ( Describe in Part XIII.) 4b
c Add lines 4a and 4b 4c
5 Total revenue Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I , line 12) 5
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return.
Com p lete if the org anization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 1
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990 , Part IX, line 25
a Donated services and use of facilities 2a
b Prior year adjustments 2b
c Other losses 2c
d Other (Describe in Part XIII) 2d
e Add lines 2a through 2d 2e
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3
4 Amounts included on Form 990 , Part IX, line 25 , but not on line 1
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990 , Part VIII, line 7b 4a
b Other ( Describe in Part XIII) 4b
c Add lines 4a and 4b 4c
5 Total expenses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18) 5
,1 Part XIII ^ Supplemental Information.
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3 , 5, and 9 , Part III, lines 1a and 4 , Part IV , lines 1b and 2b, Part V, line 4, Part X, line
2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b, and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b Also complete this part to provide any additional information

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Part XIII I Supplemental Information (continued)

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

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SCHEDULE F Statement of Activities Outside the United States OMB No 1545-0047

(Form 990) ^ Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
201 5
^ Attach to Form 990.
of the Treasury Open to Public
^ Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www .irs.gov/form990. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer Identification number
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347
__P_art I General Information on Activities Outside the United States . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on
Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1 For grantmakers . Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and other
assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award the
grants or assistance? Yes F1 No
2 For grantmakers . Describe in Part V the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other
assistance outside the United States

3 Activities per Region (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed )
(a) Region (b) Number of (c) Number of (d) Activities conducted in (e) If activity listed in (d) is (f) Total
offices in the employees, region (by type) (e g, a program service, expenditures for
region agents, and fundraising, program services, describe specific type of and investments
independent investments, service(s) in region in region
contractors grants to recipients
in region located in the region)
EUROPE
1 GRANTS 62,476
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIF C
(2) GRANTS 782
MIDDLE EAS T AND NORTH ICA
(3) GRANTS 10,260

(4)

( 5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

( 10 )

( 11 )

( 12 )

( 13)

( 14)

( 15)

( 16 )

( 17 )
3a Sub-total 73,518
b Total from continuation

sheets to Part I

c Totals (add
lines 3a and 3b) 73,518
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule F ( Form 990) 2015
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Part II Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(1) Method of
1 (a) Name of (b) IRS code (c) Region (d) Purpose of (e) Amount of i) Manner of g) Amount of h) Description valuation
organization section and EIN grant cash grant cash non-cash of non-cash assistance (bqok, FMV,
appraisal,
(if applicable) disbursement assistance
other )

DONOR DESIGNATION 34,224


1
SUPPORT 20,618
(2)
DONOR DESIGNATION 10,260
(3)

(4 )

(6)

(7)

(9)

( 10 )

11

( 12)

( 13 )

( 14 )

15

( 16)

2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt
by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501 (c)(3) equivalency letter ^ 2
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities ^
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015

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Part III : Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16
Part III can be duollcated if additional space is needed
(a) Manner of (f) Amount of (h) Method of
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of (d) Amount of cash non-cash (g) Description valuation
(book, FMV,
recipients cash grant disbursement assistance of non-cash assistance appraisal,
other )

( 2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

10

11

( 12 )

( 13 )

( 14)

15

( 16 )

( 17 )

( 18 )
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Part IV I Foreign Forms

I Was the organization a U S transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"
the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U S Transferor of Property to a Foreign
Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926) Yes No

2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization
may be required to separately file Form 3520 , Annual Return To Report Transactions With Foreign
Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts , and/or Form 3520 -A, Annual Information Return of Foreign
Trust With a U S Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520 -A, do not file with Form 990 ) Yes 1X No

3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"
the organization may be required to file Form 5471 , Information Return of U S Persons With Respect to
Certain Foreign Corporations (see Instructions for Form 5471 ) F] Yes No

4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a
qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621,
Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing
Fund (see Instructions for Form 8621 ) Yes No

5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes,"
the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U S Persons With Respect to Certain
Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865) F1 Yes No

6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If
"Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713 , International Boycott Report (see
Instructions for Form 5713 , do not file with Form 990) Yes No

Schedule F (Form 990) 2015

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Part V__( Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds), Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method,
amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method), Part III (accounting method), and
Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional
information (see instructions).

PART I, LINE 2 - PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS

GRANTS TO OTHERS ARE MONITORED THROUGH OBSERVATION AND WORKING CLOSELY WITH

THE GRANT RECIPIENT.

PART I, LINE 3 - ACTIVITIES PER REGION

REGION EXPENDITURES INVESTMENTS

EUROPE $ 62,476 $ 0

EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC $ 782 $ 0

MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA $ 10,260 $ 0

Schedule F (Form 990) 2015


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SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. 2015_
Department of the Treasury ^ Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Service ^ Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.ir Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number

THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITES

TO PROMOTE THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL AND THE STRENGTHENING OF GOD'S PEOPLE-

CATHOLIC, PROTESTANT, AND ORTHODOX- WORLDWIDE, THROUGH A PROGRAM OF ACTIVE

EVANGELISM, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FORMATION, DOCTRINAL AND MORAL INSTRUCTION,

ECUMENISM, AND PROGRAMS FOR THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED.

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

TO PROMOTE THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL AND THE STRENGTHENING OF GOD'S PEOPLE-

CATHOLIC, PROTESTANT, AND ORTHODOX- WORLDWIDE, THROUGH A PROGRAM OF ACTIVE

EVANGELISM, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FORMATION, DOCTRINAL AND MORAL INSTRUCTION,

ECUMENISM, AND PROGRAMS FOR THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED.

FORM 990, PART VI - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES IN VOTING RIGHTS EXPLANATION

SOME VOTING MEMBERS ARE NOT INDEPENDENT BECAUSE THEY RECEIVE INDIRECT OR

DIRECT COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION.

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B - ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990

A PDF COPY IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND THEN PRESENTED AT THE

NEXT BOARD MEETING.

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A - COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL

THE BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL COMPENSATION.

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B - COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS

THE BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL COMPENSATION.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 - EZ. Schedule o (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)
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S&hedlile Q (Form 990 or 990-EZ ) (2015) Pa g e 2


Name of the organization Employer Identification number

THE SWORD OF T HE SPIRIT 38- 300 2 3 47

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 - GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION

AVAILABLE THROUGH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN WEBSITE.

FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G - OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES

DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM SERVICE MGT & GENERAL FUNDRAISING

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES

$ 99,848 $ 13,325 $ 1,398

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 - OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION

DONOR DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS $ -347,203

DONOR DESIGNATED GRANTS $ 347,203

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Schedule 0 ( Form 990 or 990 -EZ) (2015)
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l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493037002278
OMB No 1545-0047
Return r% f Or ani72tinn Exam t From Inrnma Tnv
Form 990 W p
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947 ( a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code ( except private
foundations)
^ Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public
2016
Department of the ^ Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www IRS gov/form990
Internal Revenue Ser ice

A For the 2016 calendar y ear, or tax y ear inning 08-01 -2016 . and endina 07-31-2017
C Name of organization D Employer identification number
B Check if applicable
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
71 Address change
38-3002347
❑ Name change
❑ Initial return Doing business as
Final
- I II/ - I n naLeu L I eiepnune nurnuer
Number and street (or P O box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite
❑ Am ended return 4828 5 HAGADORN
❑ Application pending
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
EAST LANSING, MI 48823
G Gross receipts $ 1,71 0,860

F Name and address of principal officer H(a) Is this a group return for
GERALD MUNK
4828 S HAGADORN subordinates? No
EAST LANSING, MI 48823 H(b) Are all subordinates
included? ❑ Y es o
I Tax-exempt status R
501(c)(3) ❑ 501(c) ( ) A (insert no ❑ 4947(a)(1) or El 527 If "No," attach a list ( see instructions )

J Website : ^ WWW SOS-NAR COM H(c) Group exemption number ^

L Year of formation M State of legal domicile


K Form of organization 9 Corporation ❑ Trust ❑ Association ❑ Other ^

NLi ^ Summary
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities
TO PROMOTE THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL AND THE STRENGTHENING OF GOD'S PE OPLE- CATHOLIC, PROTESTANT, AND ORTHODOX-
WORLDWIDE, THROUGH A PROGRAM OF ACTIVE EVANGELISM, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FORMATION, DOCTRINAL AND MORAL
INSTRUCTION, ECUMENISM, AND PROGRAMS FOR THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED
ti

L5 2 Check this box ^ ❑ if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) . . . . . . . 3 6
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 3
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2016 (Part V, line 2a) 5 33
Q 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) . . . 6 175
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 . . . . . . 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 . . . . . . . . 7b
Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) . . . . . . . . 282,924 1,084,258
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) . . . 243,700 579,310
13. 10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d . -5,983 9,195
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 7,642 38,097
12 Total revenue-add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 528,283 1,710,860

13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3 . 77,207 427,365
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) . 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 197,381 477,294
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0,48,576

17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, llf-24e) . 267,696 800,005
18 Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 542,284 1,704,664
19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 -14,001 6,196
T Beginning of Current Year End of Year

R 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,314,833 1,468,108


Qcc
.S ' 2 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) . . . . . . . . . . . . 838,584 976,426
Z1 22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 . . . 476,249 491,682
Si g nature Block
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, inclu
knowl edge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete Declaration of prepa
an y knowled g e

Signature of officer
Sign
Here GERALD MUNK SECRETARY/TREASURER
Type or print name and title

Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's signature


GREGORY D CLUM GREGORY D CLUM
Paid
Firm's name ^ BREDERNITZ WAGNER & CO PC
Preparer
Firm's address ^ 109 W CLINTON STREET
Use Only
HOWELL, MI 488431565

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instru
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the separate instructions.
Form 990 (2016) Page 2
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission
TO PROMOTE THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL AND THE STRENGTHENING OF GODS PEOPLE- CATHOLIC, PROTESTANT, AND ORTHODOX-
WORLDWIDE, THROUGH A PROGRAM OF ACTIVE EVANGELISM, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FORMATION, DOCTRINAL AND MORAL INSTRUCTION,
ECUMENISM, AND PROGRAMS FOR THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED

2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990- EZ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ Yes 9 No
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0
3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ Yes 9 No
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0
4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total
expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported

4a (Code ) (Expenses $ 1,116,192 including grants of $ 251,701 (Revenue $ 520,968


See Additional Data

4b (Code ) (Expenses $ 235,632 including grants of $ 175,664 (Revenue $ 58,342


See Additional Data

4c (Code ) (Expenses $ 145,602 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $


See Additional Data

4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0


(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $
4e Total program service expenses 11o, 1,497,426
Form 990 (2016)
Form 990 (2016) Page 3
FTTITTM Checklist of Re q uired Schedules
Yes No
1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Yes
Schedule A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 2 Yes
3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates No
for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Section 501(c )( 3) organizations.
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year?
If "Yes, " complete Schedule C, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 No

5 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues,
assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19?
If "Yes, " complete Schedule C, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 No

6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right
to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts?
6 No
If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part I ti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
7 No
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II °^ . . .
8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets?
8 No
If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian
for amounts not listed in Part X, or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation
9 No
services7If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV °^ .

10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, 10 No
permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V tj . .
11 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX,
or X as applicable
a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
I la No
If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Did the organization report an amount for investments-other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total
llb No
assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII tj .
c Did the organization report an amount for investments-program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its
Sic No
total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII tj .
d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported
Ild No
in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX. . . . . . . . . . . . .
e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, PartX tj
Ile Yes
f Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses
llf No
the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)' If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X °^

12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12a No
b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
12b No
If "Yes, " and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)7 If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13 No
14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? . . . . 14a No
b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising,
business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments
. 14b Yes
valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV . . . . . .
15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any
Ij 15 Yes
foreign organization? If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV . . . . .
16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to
16 No
or for foreign individuals? If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV . . . Ij
17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, 17 No
column (A), lines 6 and lie? If "Yes, " complete Schedule G, PartI (see instructions) . . . .
18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII,
lines 1c and 8a' If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . 18 No
19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule G, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 No

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Form 990 (2016) Page 4
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes No
20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H . 20a No
b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic 21 Yes
government on Part IX, column (A), line 1' If "Yes, " complete Schedule I, Parts I and II . . . . . Ij
22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, 22
°^ No
column (A), line 27 If "Yes, " complete Schedule I, Parts I and III .
23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's
current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," 23 Yes
complete Schedule J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ij
24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of
the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 20027 If "Yes, "answer lines 24b through 24d and
complete Schedule K If "No,"go to line 25a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No
24a
b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?
24b

c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24c
d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d
25a Section 501(c )( 3), 501 ( c)(4), and 501(c )( 29) organizations.
Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes,"
°^ 2.5a No
complete Schedule L, Part I .
b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and
that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ7 25b No
If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ij
26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or
former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? 26 No
If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ij
27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial
contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member 27 No
of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III . . . . . . . . . Ij
28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV
instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions)
a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tj 28a No
b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part
IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28b Yes
c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an
28c No
officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . °^
29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M . 29 No

30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation
contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 No

31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31 No

32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 251/o of its net assets?
If "Yes, " complete Schedule N, Part II . 32 No

33 Did the organization own 1001/6 of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections
301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3' If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I . 33 No

34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and
Part V, line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 No

35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)' 35a No

b If'Yes' to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity
within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)' If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . 35b

36 Section 501(c )( 3) organizations . Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related
organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 No

37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that
is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI 37 No

38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 197 Note.
All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0 . . . . . . . . . . 38 Yes

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MQU Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part V . ❑
Yes No
la Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable . la 6
b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line la Enter -0- if not applicable lb 0

c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming
(gambling) winnings to prize winners? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lc
2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by
this return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a 33
b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? 2b Yes
Note .If the sum of lines la and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? . . . 3a No
b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year7If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 . . . 3b
4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a
financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
4a No
b If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country ^
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)

5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . . 5a No
b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b No

c If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T7 .


Sc
6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization 6a No
solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?
b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were
not tax deductible? . . . . . . . . . . . . 6b
7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services 7a
provided to the payor7 . .
b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? . 7b
c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file
Form 8282? . . . . . . . . . 7c
d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year . . . 7d

e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? . 7f
g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as
required? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7g
h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form
1098-C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7h
8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during
the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
9a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? . . . 9a
b Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? . . . 9b
10 Section 501(c )( 7) organizations. Enter
a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 . 10a
b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities 10b
11 Section 501(c )( 12) organizations. Enter
a Gross income from members or shareholders . . . . . . . . Ila
b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources
against amounts due or received from them ) . . . . . . . . . ilb

12a Section 4947 ( a)(1) non - exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041' 12a
b If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year
12b

13 Section 501(c )( 29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state7Note . See the instructions for
additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0 13a
b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in
which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans . . . . 13b

c Enter the amount of reserves on hand . 13c


14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? . . 14a No
b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments7If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule 0 14b
Form 990 (2016)
Form 990 ( 2016) Page 6
Governance, Management , and DisclosureFor each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines
Kim=
8a, 8b, or IOb below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0 See instructions
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governinci Body and Management
Yes I No
la Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
la 6

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing
body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or
similar committee, explain in Schedule 0
b Enter the number of voting members included in line la, above, who are independent
lb I 3
2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other
officer, director, trustee, or key employee? 2 No
3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision
3 No
of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 No
5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? 5 No
6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? . . 6 No
7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more
members of the governing body? . . 7a No
b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or 7b No
persons other than the governing body? .
8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by
the following
a The governing body? . . 8a Yes
b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? . . 8b Yes
9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the
organization's mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 . . . . . . . I 9 I I No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests Information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes No
10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? . . 10a No
b If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates,
and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? 10b

Ila Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the
form? . . Ila Yes
b Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990 .
12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No,"go to line 13 . . 12a No
b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to
conflicts? . . 12b
c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in
Schedule 0 how this was done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12c
13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? . . 13 No
14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 No
15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent
persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official . . 15a Yes
b Other officers or key employees of the organization . . 15b Yes
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions)
16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a
taxable entity during the year? . . 16a No
b If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation
in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's exempt
status with respect to such arrangements?
16b
Section C. Disclosure
17 List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be
MI
18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only)
available for public inspection Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply
❑ Own website 9 Another's website 9 Upon request ❑ Other (explain in Schedule 0)
19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest
policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year
20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records
SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 4828 S HAGADORN EAST LANSING, MI 48823 (517) 336-8530
Form 990 (2016)
Form 990 (2016) Page 7
Compensation of Officers, Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , Highest Compensated Employees,
and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑
Section A. Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees
la Complete this table for all persons required to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax
year
• List all of the organization' s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid
• List all of the organization' s current key employees, if any See instructions for definition of "key employee
• List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations
• List all of the organization' s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
• List all of the organization' s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
List persons in the following order individual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highest
compensated employees, and former such persons
❑ Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee
(A) (B) (C) (D ) ( E) (F)
Name and Title Average Position (do not check more Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per than one box , unless person compensation compensation amount of other
week ( list is both an officer and a from the from related compensation
any hours director/ trustee ) organization organizations from the
for related 2 = (W- 2/1099- ( W- 2/1099- organization and
-n
organizations 1
_ MISC) MISC) related
below dotted organizations
line) -
r. 0

I• ^^

(1) GERALD MUNK 30 00


..................................................................... """"""""' X X 39,076 0 15,585
SECRETARY/TR

(2) PAUL DINOLFO 20 00


...................................................................... """"""""' X X 23,115 0 9,532
PRESIDENT/SE

(3) ROBERT TEDESCO 5 00


...................................................................... """"""""' X 8,875 0 0
BOARD MEMBER

(4) JAMES KOLAR 5 00


...................................................................... """"""""' X 1,893 0 0
BOARD MEMBER

(5) DAVID HUGHES 20 00


...................................................................... ................ X X 0 0 0
PRESIDENT

(6) JOHN YOCUM 5 00


...................................................................... ................ x x 0 0 0
VICE PRESIDE

(7) STUART FERGUSON 5 00


...................................................................... ................ x 0 0 0
BOARD MEMBER

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Form 990 (2016) Page 8
Section A . Officers, Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A) (B) (C) (D ) ( E) (F)
Name and Title Average Position (do not check more Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per than one box, unless person compensation compensation amount of other
week (list is both an officer and a from the from related compensation
any hours director/trustee) organization (W- organizations (W- from the
for related 2, = T 2/1099-MISC) 2/1099-MISC) organization and
organizations 1 I ?,L related
below dotted organizations
line) I,

(_o D
,I! _ t
I•
:

lb Sub - Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . ^
d Total ( add lines lb and 1c ) ^ 72,959 25,117

2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization ^

No
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on
line la? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 i„

For any individual listed on line la, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the
organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ 4 No
Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for
services rendered to the organization?lf "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person . .

Section B. Independent Contractors


1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation
from the organization Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year
(A) (B) (C)
Name and business address Description of services Compensation
THE SERVANTS OF THE WORD CONTRACT WAGES 187,302

PO BOX 7087
ANN ARBOR, MI 48107

2 Total number of independent contractors ( including but not limited to those listed above ) who received more than $ 100,000 of
compensation from the organization ^ 1
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Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII ❑
(A) (B) (C) (D)
Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue
exempt business excluded from
function revenue tax under sections
revenue 512-514
la Federated campaigns . 1a

b Membership dues . lb

c Fundraising events . lc
E
a d Related organizations Id 50,561

e Government grants (contributions) le

A I All other contributions, gifts, grants,


p and similar amounts not included
If 1,033,697
61 above

0 g Noncash contributions included


in lines la-1f $

U o h Total.Add lines la-1f ^ 1,084,258


Business Code

ti 2a PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 302,880 302,880

b SERVICES RENDERED 276,430 276,430

C
S
d

c e
M
f All other program service revenue
0 579,310
gTotal.Add lines 2a-2f . ^

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other


^ 9,195 9,195
similar amounts)

4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds ^


5 Royalties . . . . . . . . . . . ^
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents

b Less rental expenses

c Rental income or
(loss)

d Net rental income o r (loss) . . . ^


(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount
from sales of
assets other
than inventory

b Less cost or
other basis and
sales expenses
C Gain or (loss)
d Net gain or (loss) . ^
8a Gross income from fundraising events
y (not including $ of
contributions reported on line 1c)
See Part IV, line 18 . . . . a

cc b Less direct expenses . b


c Net income or (loss) from fundraising ev ents . ^
w 9a Gross income from gaming activities
0 See Part IV, line 19 . .
a
b Less direct expenses . b
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activit ies . ^
10aGross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances . .
a
b Less cost of goods sold . b

c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory . ^


Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11aDONATION PROCESSING FEES 16,376 16,376

b OTHER INCOME 11,059 11,059

c BOOK SALES 10,662 10,662

dAll other revenue . .


eTotal . Add lines 11a-11d ^
38,097
12 Total revenue . See Instructions . ^
1,710,860 626,602
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Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A)

Check iF Schedule n contains a res V onse or note to , Y line in this Part IX . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, (A) (B) (C) (D)
Program service Management and
7b, 8b , 9b, and 10b of Part VIII . Total expenses Fundraisingexpenses
expenses general expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and 132,833 132,833
domestic governments See Part IV, line 21
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals See Part
IV, line 22

3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations , foreign 294,532 294,532


governments , and foreign individuals See Part IV, line 15
and 16

4 Benefits paid to or for members


5 Compensation of current officers, directors , trustees, and
key employees . .
6 Compensation not included above , to disqualified persons (as
defined under section 4958 ( f)(1)) and persons described in
section 4958 ( c)(3)(B) . .
7 Other salaries and wages 443,719 398,650 39,936 5,133

8 Pension plan accruals and contributions ( include section 401


(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .
9 Other employee benefits . .
10 Payroll taxes . 33,575 30,165 3,022 388

11 Fees for services ( non-employees)


a Management . .
b Legal . .
c Accounting . 9,738 9,738

d Lobbying .
e Professional fundraising services See Part IV, line 17
f Investment management fees . .
g Other ( If line 11g amount exceeds 10 % of line 25 , column 401,076 296,728 85,978 18,370
(A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule 0)

12 Advertising and promotion . .


13 Office expenses 5,945 4,910 873 162

14 Information technology 947 782 139 26

15 Royalties
16 Occupancy . 20,803 17,183 3,054 566

17 Travel 37,625 25,575 12,027 23

18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any


federal , state , or local public officials .
19 Conferences , conventions , and meetings .
20 Interest . .
21 Payments to affiliates
22 Depreciation , depletion, and amortization
23 Insurance . . . 4,360 3,601 640 119

24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (List


miscellaneous expenses in line 24e If line 24e amount
exceeds 10 % of line 25 , column ( A) amount , list line 24e
expenses on Schedule 0 )
a PROGRAM EXPENSES 265,637 265,637

b FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 23,186 23,186

c SUPPLIES 16,773 13,855 2,462 456

d COST OF BOOK SALES 8,511 8,511

e All other expenses 5,404 4,464 793 147

25 Total functional expenses . Add lines 1 through 24e 1,704,664 1,497,426 158,662 48,576

26 Joint costs . Complete this line only if the organization


reported in column ( B) joint costs from a combined
educational campaign and fundraising solicitation
Check here ^ ❑ if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720)
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Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX
(A) (B)
Beginning of year End of year

1 Cash-non-interest-bearing . 59,482 1 132,528


2 Savings and temporary cash investments . 222,489 2 159,229
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net . 3
4 Accounts receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors,
trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part 5
II of Schedule L
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under
section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and
contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) 6
voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete
Part II of Schedule L
7 Notes and loans receivable, net . 7
8 Inventories for sale or use . 15,217 8 16,155
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 9
10a Land, buildings, and equipment cost or other
basis Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a

b Less accumulated depreciation 10b 10c


11 Investments-publicly traded securities 1,017,645 11 1,160,196
12 Investments-other securities See Part IV, line 11 12
13 Investments-program-related See Part IV, line 11 . 13
14 Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
15 Other assets See Part IV, line 11 . 15
16 Total assets.Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) . 1,314,833 16 1,468,108
17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 17
18 Grants payable . . 18
19 Deferred revenue . 19
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities . 20
21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV of Schedule D 21
A 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees,
0 key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
cZ persons Complete Part II of Schedule L . 22
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties . 23
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties . 24

25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, 838,584 25 976,426
and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24)
Complete Part X of Schedule D
26 Total liabilities .Add lines 17 through 25 . 838,584 26 976,426

Organizations that follow SFAS 117 ( ASC 958), check here ^ and
complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 471,511 27 486,945
28 Temporarily restricted net assets . . . . . . . . . 4,738 28 4,737
29 Permanently restricted net assets 29
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958),
LL_
0 check here ^ ❑ and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal , or current funds 30
0 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund . . . 31
s
Q 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32
33 Total net assets or fund balances 476,249 33 491,682
Z 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances . . . . . . 1,314,833 34 1,468,108
Form 990 (2016)
Form 990 (2016) Page 12
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑

1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1,710,860
2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1,704,664
3 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6,196
4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . 4 476,249
5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 9,237
6 Donated services and use of facilities . 6
7 Investment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
8 Prior period adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) . . . . . . 9
10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) 10 491,682
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII ❑
Yes No
1 MODIFIED
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 ❑ Cash ❑ Accrual W Other CASH
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule 0
2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a I Yes
If'Yes,' check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a
separate basis, consolidated basis, or both

9 Separate basis ❑ Consolidated basis ❑ Both consolidated and separate basis

b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? No


If'Yes,' check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis,
consolidated basis, or both

❑ Separate basis ❑ Consolidated basis ❑ Both consolidated and separate basis

c If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight
of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0

3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single
Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required
audit or audits, explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
Form 990 (2016)
Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:
EIN: 38-3002347
Name : THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT

Form 990 (2016)


Form 990 , Part III , Line 4a:
MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES- PREACHING THE GOSPEL AND STRENGTHENING CHRISTIAN LIFE, WORLDWIDE MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES, AND CAMPUS MINISTRY
Form 990, Part III , Line 4b:
SWORD OF THE SPIRIT GOVERNMENT
Form 990 , Part III , Line 4c:
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493037002278
OMB No 1545-0047
SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support
(Form 990 or Complete if the organization is a section 501(c )( 3) organization or a section
990EZ) 4947( a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. 2016
^ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Department of the Trea^un 10, Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) and its instructions is at • '

Name of the organization Employer identification number


THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
X38-3002347
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box )
1 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(i).
2 A school described in section 170 (b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ))
3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b )( 1)(A)(iii).
4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170 (b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's
name. city. and state
5 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170
(b)(1)(A)(iv ). (Complete Part II )
6 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b )( 1)(A)(v).
7 Q An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in
section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(vi ). (Complete Part II )
8 A community trust described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(vi ) (Complete Part II )
9 An agricultural research organization described in 170 ( b)(1)(A)(ix ) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a
non-land grant college of agriculture See instructions Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university

10 An organization that normally receives (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts
from activities related to its exempt functions-subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross
investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June
30, 1975 See section 509 (a)(2). (Complete Part III )
11 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4).
12 An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or
more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a )( 1) or section 509(a )(2). See section 509(a )(3). Check the box
in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g
a Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported
organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization You must
complete Part IV, Sections A and B.
b Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or
management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s) You
must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.
c Type III functionally integrated . A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its
supported organization(s) (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
d Type III non - functionally integrated . A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not
functionally integrated The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see
instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D , and Part V.
e Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally
integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization
f Enter the number of supported organizations
g Provide the following information about the supported organization(s)
(i)Name of supported organization (ii)EIN (iii) Type of ( iv) (v) (vi)
organization Is the organization listed in Amount of Amount of other
(described on lines your governing document? monetary support support (see
1- 10 above ( see (see instructions) instructions)
instructions))

Yes No

Tota
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Cat No 11285F Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) 2016
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 2
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b )( 1)(A)(iv) and 170 ( b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, 8, or 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part
III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Su pp ort
Calendar year
(a)2012 (b)2013 (c)2014 (d)2015 (e)2016 (f)Total
(or fiscal year beginning in) ^
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and
membership fees received (Do not 770,829 962,188 995,835 931,000 1,084,258 4,744,110
include any "unusual grant ')
2 Tax revenues levied for the
organization's benefit and either paid
to or expended on its behalf
3 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to
the organization without charge
4 Total . Add lines 1 through 3 770,829 962,188 995,835 931,000 1,084,258 4,744,110
5 The portion of total contributions by
each person (other than a
governmental unit or publicly
supported organization) included on
line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount
shown on line 11, column (f)
6 Public support . Subtract line 5 from
4 , 744 , 110
line 4
Section B. Total Su pp ort
Calendar year
(a)2012 (b)2013 (c)2014 (d)2015 (e)2016 (f)Total
(or fiscal year beginning in) ^
Amounts from line 4 770,829 962,188 995,835 931,000 1,084,258 4,744,110
{ Gross income from interest,
dividends, payments received on
25,996 28,238 9,449 8,304 9,195 81,182
securities loans, rents, royalties and
income from similar sources
Net income from unrelated business
activities, whether or not the
business is regularly carried on
Other income Do not include gain or
loss from the sale of capital assets 313,695 321,935 318,119 749,242 617,407 2,320,398
(Explain in Part VI )
Total support . Add lines 7 through 7,145,690
10
r Gross receipts from related activities, etc (see instructions) 12
13 First five years . If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ ❑
Section C . Computation of Public Support Percentage
14 Public support percentage for 2016 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) 14 66 390
15 Public support percentage for 2015 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 15 68 390
16a 33 1 / 3% support test-2016 . If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^ R
b 33 1 / 3% support test-2015 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^ ❑
17a 10 %- facts - and-circumstances test-2016 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here . Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ^ ❑
b 10%-facts - and-circumstances test-2015 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ^ ❑
18 Private foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ^ ❑
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 3
INOMW Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If
the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Su pp ort
Calendar year
(a)2012 (b)2013 (c)2014 (d)2015 (e)2016 (f)Total
(or fiscal year beginning in) ^
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and
membership fees received (Do not
include any "unusual grants ")
2 Gross receipts from admissions,
merchandise sold or services
performed, or facilities furnished in
any activity that is related to the
organization's tax-exempt purpose

3 Gross receipts from activities that are


not an unrelated trade or business
under section 513
4 Tax revenues levied for the
organization's benefit and either paid
to or expended on its behalf
5 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to
the organization without charge
6 Total . Add lines 1 through 5
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and
3 received from disqualified persons

b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3


received from other than disqualified
persons that exceed the greater of
$5,000 or 1% of the amount on line
13 for the year
c Add lines 7a and 7b
8 Public support . (Subtract line 7c
from line 6 )
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(a)2012 (b)2013 (c)2014 (d)2015 (e)2016 (f)Total
(or fiscal year beginning in) ^
9 Amounts from line 6
10a Gross income from interest,
dividends, payments received on
securities loans, rents, royalties and
income from similar sources
b Unrelated business taxable income
(less section 511 taxes) from
businesses acquired after June 30,
1975
c Add lines 10a and 10b
11 Net income from unrelated business
activities not included in line 10b,
whether or not the business is
regularly carried on
12 Other income Do not include gain or
loss from the sale of capital assets
(Explain in Part VI )
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c,
11, and 12)
14 First five years . If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here ^ ❑
Section C . Com p utation of Public Su pp ort Percenta g e
15 Public support percentage for 2016 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 15
16 Public support percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 16
Section D. Com p utation of Investment Income Percenta g e
17 Investment income percentage for 2016 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 17
18 Investment income percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 18
19a 331 / 3% support tests-2016 . If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not
more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^ ❑
b 33 1 / 3% support tests-2015 . If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is
not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^ ❑
20 Private foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions ^ ❑
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 4
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B If you checked 12b of
Part I, complete Sections A and C If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E If you checked 12d of Part I, complete
Sections A and D, and complete Part V
Section A. All SuoDortina Oraanizations
Yes No
1 Are all of the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing documents?
If "No, " describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation If historic and continuing relationship, explain

2 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509
(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes, " explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described
in section 509(a)(1) or (2) 2

3a Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)7 If "Yes," answer (b) and (c)
below
3a
b Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied
the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the
determination
3b
c Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes?
If " Yes, " explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use
3c
4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If "Yes" and if you
checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below
4a
b Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported
organization? If "Yes, " describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or
4b
su p ervised b y or in connection with its su pp orted org anizations
c Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections
501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)7 If "Yes, " explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support
to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(8) purposes
4c
5a Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Yes," answer (b) and
(c) below (if applicable) Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (I) the names and EIN numbers of the supported
organizations added, substituted, or removed, (u) the reasons for each such action, (Ili) the authority under the
organization ' s organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by
5a
amendment to the org anizin g document)
b Type I or Type II only . Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the
organization's organizing document? 5b
c Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? 5c
6 Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other
than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its
supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing
organization ' s supported organizations? If " Yes, " provide detail in Part VI. 6

7 Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in
section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a
substantial contributor? If "Yes, " complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 7

8 Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 77 If "Yes,"
complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 8

9a Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as
defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))' If "Yes,"
provide detail in Part VI. 9a

b Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting
organization had an interest? If "Yes, " provide detail in Part VI. 9b

c Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in
which the supporting organization also had an interest? If " Yes, " provide detail in Part VI. 9c

10a Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding
certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If "Yes,"
answer line IOb below
10a
b Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether
the organization had excess business holdings)
10b
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 5
Supporting Organizations (continued)
No
11 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the
governing body of a supported organization?

b A family member of a person described in (a) above?


c A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If "Yes" to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations


No
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or
elect at least a majority of the organization's directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If "No, " describe in Part
VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization's activities If the
organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or
trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such
powers during the tax year

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that
operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If "Yes, " explain in Part VI how providing such benefit
carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting
organization

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations


No
Were a majority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of
each of the organization's supported organization(s)? If "No, " describe in Part VI how control or management of the
supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s)

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations


No
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization's
tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the
Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization's governing
documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization
(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization
maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s)

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization's supported organizations have a significant voice in the
organization's investment policies and in directing the use of the organization's income or assets at all times during the tax
year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization's supported organizations played in this regard

Section E. Type III Functionally - Integrated Supporting Organizations


1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions)
a The organization satisfied the Activities Test Complete line 2 below
b The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations Complete line 3 below

c The organization supported a governmental entity Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test Answer ( a) and (b) below. Yes I No


a Did substantially all of the organization's activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the
supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported
organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was
responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted
substantially all of its activities
b Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization's involvement, one or more of the
organization's supported organization (s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the
organization's position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization's
involvement

Parent of Supported Organizations Answer ( a) and ( b) below.


a Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of
the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
b Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its
supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016


Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 6
nj^ Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a )( 3) Supporting Organizations

1 Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov 20, 1970 See instructions . All other
Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E

Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4
5 Depreciation and depletion 5
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross 6
income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for
production of income (see instructions)
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short
tax year or assets held for part of year) 1
a Average monthly value of securities la
b Average monthly cash balances lb
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets Ic
d Total (add lines la, 1b, and 1c) id
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI)
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2
3 Subtract line 2 from line ld 3
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) 4
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5
6 Multiply line 5 by 035 6
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year


1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5
6 Distributable Amount . Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency 6
temporary reduction (see instructions)
7 R Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-in tegrat ed Type III supporting org anization (see
instructions)
SChPd uIe A (Fnrm 990 nr 990-F7) 707 s
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year

1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes

2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity

3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations

4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets

5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)

6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI) See instructions

7 Total annual distributions . Add lines 1 through 6

8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide


details in Part VI) See instructions

9 Distributable amount for 2016 from Section C, line 6

10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

(ii) (iii)
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see M Underdistributions Distributable
instructions ) Excess Distributions
Pre-2016 Amount for 2016
1 Distributable amount for 2016 from Section C, line
6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2016
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2016
a
b
c From 2013.
d From 2014.
e From 2015.
f Total of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2016 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2011 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f
4 Distributions for 2016 from Section D, line 7

a Applied to underdistributions of prior years


b Applied to 2016 distributable amount

c Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4


5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2016, if any Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2016 Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2017 . Add lines
3j and 4c
8 Breakdown of line 7
a
b Excess from 2013. . . . . . .

c Excess from 2014.


d Excess from 2015. . . . . . .

e Excess from 2016. . . . . . .

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) (2016)


Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 8
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A,
lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C,
line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V,
Section B, line le; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this
part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test

990 Schedule A, Su pp lemental Information


Return Reference Explanation

PART II, LINE 10 OTHER INCOME 2,320,398


l efile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN:93493037002278
OMB No 1545-0047
SCHEDULED Supplemental Financial Statements
(Form 990)
^ Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6 , 7, 8, 9, 10 , Ila, Ilb , 11c, lld , Ile, hlf, 12a, or 12b.
2016
Department of the Trea"un ^ Attach to Form 990.
Internal Revenue 5er. ice Information about Schedule D (Form 990 ) and its instructions is at www. irs.gov / forni990 .
Name of the organization Employer identification number
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
38-3002347
JL^ Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

Total number at end of year

Aggregate value of contributions to (during


year)
Aggregate value of grants from (during year)

Aggregate value at end of year

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ❑ Yes ❑ No
6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose
conferring impermissible private benefit?
❑ Yes ❑ No
Conservation Easements . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply)
❑ Preservation of land for public use (e g , recreation or education) ❑ Preservation of an historically important land area

❑ Protection of natural habitat ❑ Preservation of a certified historic structure

❑ Preservation of open space


Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation
easement on the last day of the tax year Held at the End of the Year
Total number of conservation easements 2a
Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b
Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) 2c
Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic 2d
structure listed in the National Register
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year ^

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located ^

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations,
and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
00,

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i)
and section 170(h)( 4)(B)(ii)?
❑ Yes ❑ No
9 In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes
the organization's accounting for conservation easements
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art , Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
la If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items
b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the
following amounts relating to these items
(i) Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1

(ii)Assets included in Form 990, Part X


If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items
a Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1

b Assets included in Form 990, Part X ^ $


For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 . Cat No 52283D Schedule D (Form 990) 2016
Schedule D (Form 990) 2016 Page 2
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (contnued)
3 Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply)
a ❑ Public exhibition d ❑ Loan or exchange programs
b
❑ Scholarly research e ❑ Other

c ❑ Preservation for future generations


Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in
Part XIII
5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part
X, line 21.
la Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X?
❑ Yes ❑ No

b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table Amount
c Beginning balance lc

d Additions during the year id

e Distributions during the year le

f Ending balance if

2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ❑ Yes ❑ No

b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII . . . . . . . . ❑

MUM Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
la Beginning of year balance .
b Contributions . .
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d Grants or scholarships . .
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs . .
f Administrative expenses
g End of year balance .

2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as
a Board designated or quasi-endowment ^
b Permanent endowment ^
c Temporarily restricted endowment ^
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%
3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by Yes No
(i) unrelated organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a(i)
(ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a(ii)
b If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? . . . . . . 3b
4 Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds

LQLW Land , Buildings, and Equipment.

Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c)Accumulated depreciation (d)Book value
(investment)

la Land
b Buildings
c Leasehold improvements
d Equipment . .
e Other . .
Total . Add lines la through le (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c)) . ^
Schedule D (Form 990) 2016
Schedule D (Form 990) 2016 Page 3
Investments - Other Securities . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b.
See Form 990. Part X. line 12.
(a) Description of security or category ( b)Book ( c)Method of valuation
(including name of security) value Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives . . . . . . . . .
(2)Closely-held equity interests .
(3)Other

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(G)

(H)

Total . (Column (b) must equal Fo m 990, Part X, col (B) l ne 12 ) ^

Investments - Program Related . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c.
coo C.,rrr, Don D.rr V lino 1'2

(a) Description of investment ( b) Book value ( c) Method of valuation


Cost or end - of-year market value
(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

Total . (Column (b) must equal Fo m 990, Part X, col ( B) l ne 13 ) ^

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d See Form 990, Part X, line 15
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

Total . (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 15) ^
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f.
See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1. (a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes

FUNDS HELD FOR OTHERS 962.068

DONOR DESIGNATIONS PAYABLE 14,358


(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

Total . (Column (b) must equal Fo m 990, Part X, col (B) l ne 25 ) ^ 976,426
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the
organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ❑
Schedule D (Form 990) 2016
Schedule D (Form 990) 2016 Page 4
Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
Com p lete if the org anization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains , and other support per audited financial statements . . . 1 1,396,757
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12
a Net unrealized gains ( losses ) on investments 2a 9,237
b Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . 2b
c Recoveries of prior year grants . 2c
d Other (Describe in Part XIII ) . . . . . . . . . . 2d
e Add lines 2a through 2d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2e 9,237
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1,387,520
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a
b Other (Describe in Part XIII ) . . . . . . . . . . 4b 323,340
c Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c 23,340
5 Total revenue Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12 . 5 1,710,860
Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return.
Com p lete if the org anization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements . 1 1,381,324
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25
a Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . 2a
b Prior year adjustments . . . . . . . . . 2b
c Other losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c
d Other (Describe in Part XIII . . . . . . . . . 2d
e Add lines 2a through 2d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2e
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1,381,324
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a
b Other (Describe in Part XIII ) . . . . . . . . . . 4b 323,340
c Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c 23,340
5 Total expenses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18 . 5 1,704,664

Supplemental information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9, Part III, lines la and 4, Part IV, lines lb and 2b,
Part V, line 4, Part X, line 2, Part XI, lines 2d and 4b, and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b Also complete this part to provide any additional information

Return Reference Explanation


See Additional Data Table

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015


Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 Page
■ 1:$ IU Supplemental Information (continued)

I Return Reference I Explanation


Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:
EIN: 38-3002347
Name : THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT

Su pp lemental Information
Return Reference Explanation

SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, I DONOR DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS 323,340


LINE 4B
emental Information
I Return Reference Explanation

SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, I DONOR DESIGNATED GRANTS 323,340


LINE 4B
l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493037002278
OMB No 1545-0047
SCHEDULE F Statement of Activities Outside the United States
(Form 990)
I- Complete if the organization answered " Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV , line 14b , 15, or 16.
2016
^ Attach to Form 990 . ^ See separate instructions. O pen to Public
Department of the Trea^un ^ Information about Schedule F (Form 990 ) and its instructions is at www. irs.gov/ form990. Inspection
Internal Rey erne Sen ice
Name of the organization Employer identification number
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
38-3002347
IL^ General Information on Activities Outside the United States . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
For grantmakers .Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance's 9 Yes ❑ No
For grantmakers . Describe in Part V the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance
outside the United States

Activites per Region (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed )
(a) Region (b) Number of (c) Number of (d) Activities conducted in (e) If activity listed in (d) is a (f) Total expenditures
offices in the employees, agents, region (by type) (e g , program service, describe for and investments
region and independent fundraising, program specific type of in region
contractors in services, investments, grants service(s) in region
region to recipients located in the
re g ion )
1) See Add] Data

( 2)

( 3)

( 4)

( 5)

3a Sub-total 294,533
b Total from continuation sheets to
Part I
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 294,533

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 . Cat No 50082W Schedule F ( Form 990) 2016
Schedule F (Form 990) 2016 Page 2
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part
IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of (b) IRS code ( c) Region ( d) Purpose of (e) Amount of (f) Manner of (g) Amount ( h) Description (i) Method of
organization section grant cash grant cash of non-cash of non- cash valuation
and EIN (if disbursement assistance assistance (book, FMV,
a licable a pp raisal, other )
( 1) SUPPORT & DONOR 175,663
DES

( 2) DONOR DESIGNATION 64,050

( 3) DONOR DESIGNATION 34,861

(4) DONOR DESIGNATION 9,969

Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-
exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter . . . . . . . ^

Enter total number of other organizations or entities 11111.

Schedule F (Form 9901 2016


Schedule F (Form 990) 2016 Page 3
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of (d) Amount of (e) Manner of cash (f) Amount of (g) Description (h) Method of
recipients cash grant disbursement non-cash of non-cash valuation
assistance assistance (book, FMV,
a pp raisal, other )
( 1)

( 2)

( 3)

(4)

( 5)

( 6)

( 7)

(8)

(9)

( 10)

( 11)

( 12)

( 13)

( 14)

( 15)

( 16)

( 17)

( 18)

Schedule F (Form 990) 2016


Schedule F (Form 990) 2016 Page 4
Foreign Forms

1 Was the organization a U S transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes, "the
organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U S Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see
Instructions for Form 926) ❑ Yes No

2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be
required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of
Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U S Owner (see
Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)
❑ Yes R No

3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the
organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U S Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign
Corporations (see Instructions for Form 5471)
❑ Yes No

4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing
fund during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a
Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund (see Instructions for Form 8621) ❑ Yes M No

5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the
organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U S Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships
(see Instructions for Form 8865)
❑ Yes M No

6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the
organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form
5713) ❑ Yes No

Schedule F (Form 990) 2016


Schedule F (Form 990) 2016 Page 5
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method;
amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting
method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide
any additional information (see instructions).

Return Reference Explanation

SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, GRANTS TO OTHERS ARE MONITORED THROUGH OBSERVATION AND WORKING CLOSELY WITH
LINE 2 THE GRANT RECIPIENT
Return Reference Explanation

SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART EUROPE 226,199 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 2,942 0 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 64,050 0
I, LINE 3 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 1,342 0
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
EIN: 38-3002347
Name : THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT

Form 990 Schedule F Part I - Activities Outside The United States


(a) Region (b) Number of (c) Number of (d) Activities conducted (e) If activity listed in (d) (f) Total expenditures
offices in the employees or in region (by type) (i e , is a program service, for region
region agents in fundraising, program describe specific type of
region services, grants to service(s) in region
recipients located in the
region)
EUROPE GRANTS 226,199

EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GRANTS 2,942

MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH GRANTS 64,050


AFRICA
Form 990 Schedule F Part I - Activities Outside The United States
(a) Region (b) Number of (c) Number of (d) Activities conducted (e) If activity listed in (d) (f) Total expenditures
offices in the employees or in region (by type) (i e , is a program service, for region
region agents in fundraising, program describe specific type of
region services, grants to service(s) in region
recipients located in the
region)
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE GRANTS 1,342
CARIBBEAN
l efile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493037002278
Schedule I OMB No 1545-0047
(Form 990) Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States 2016
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990 , Part IV, line 21 or 22.
Open to Public
Department of the ^ Attach to Form 990.
Inspection
Treasury ^ Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990 .
Internal Revenue Service
Name of the organization Employer identification number
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
38-3002347
General Information on Grants and Assistance
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Yes ❑ No
2 Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States
IL^l Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than 15.000 Part II can he duplicated if additional space is needed

(a) Name and address of (b) EIN (c) IRC section (d) Amount of cash (e) Amount of non- (f) Method of valuation (g) Description of (h) Purpose of grant
organization if applicable grant cash (book, FMV, appraisal, non-cash assistance or assistance
or government assistance other)

2 Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table . ^
3 Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table . . . . . . ^
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 . Cat No 50055P Schedule I (Form 990) 2016
Schedule I (Form 990) 2016 Page 2
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22
Part III can be du p licated if additional s p ace is needed
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of ( c) Amount of ( d) Amount of ( e) Method of valuation ( book, (f) Description of non-cash assistance
recipients cash grant non-cash assistance FMV, appraisal, other)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

MZMEW Supplemental Information . Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference I Explanation
SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE GRANTS ARE MONITORED THROUGH OBSERVATION AND WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE GRANT RECIPIENT

Schedule I (Form 9901 2016


Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:
EIN: 38-3002347
Name : THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT

Form 990,Schedule I, Part II, Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments.
(a) Name and address of (b) EIN (c) IRC section (d) Amount of cash (e) Amount of non- (f) Method of valuation (g) Description of (h) Purpose of grant
organization if applicable grant cash (book, FMV, appraisal, non-cash assistance or assistance
or government assistance other)

PEOPLE OF GOD COMMUNITY 3 15,418 DONOR DESIGNATION


1524 RIDGE AVE
CORAOPOLIS,PA 15108
THE SERVANTS OF THE WORD 3 22,276 SUPPORT & DONOR DES
PO BOX 7087
ANN ARBOR, MI 48107
Form 990,Schedule I, Part II, Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments.
(a) Name and address of ( b) EIN (c ) IRC section (d) Amount of cash (e) Amount of non- (f ) Method of valuation (g) Description of (h) Purpose of grant
organization if applicable grant cash (book, FMV, appraisal, non-cash assistance or assistance
or government assistance other)

TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS 3 60,804 DONOR DESIGNATION


COMMUNITY
7115 GUILFORD DR STE 100
FREDERICK, MD 21704
THE WORK OF CHRIST 3 30,955 DONOR DESIGNATION
COMMUNITY
4828 S HAGADORN
EAST LANSING, MI 48823
l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493037002278

Schedule J Compensation Information OMB No 1545-0047

(Form 990)
For certain Officers, Directors , Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
00, Complete if the organization answered " Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
^ Attach to Form 990.
20 15
Department of the ^ Information about Schedule ] ( Form 990 ) and its instructions is at www . irs.gov / form990 . O p e n to P ublic
Treasury Inspection
Internal Revenue
Service
Name of the organization Employer identification number
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
38-3002347
JL^ Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes I No
la Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line la Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items
r- First-class or charter travel r Housing allowance or residence for personal use
r- Travel for companions r- Payments for business use of personal residence
r Tax idemnification and gross-up payments r Health or social club dues or initiation fees
r Discretionary spending account r Personal services (e g , maid, chauffeur, chef)

b Ifany of the boxes in line la are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or
reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain lb
2 Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line la? 2

3 Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director Check all that apply Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III
r Compensation committee r Written employment contract
r Independent compensation consultant r Compensation survey or study
r Form 990 of other organizations r Approval by the board or compensation committee

4 During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la with respect to the filing organization
or a related organization

a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? 4a No


b Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b No
c Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? 4c No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III

Only 501 ( c)(3), 501 ( c)(4), and 501 ( c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of

a The organization? 5a No
b Any related organization? 5b No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III

6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of

a The organization? 6a No
b Any related organization? 6b No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III
7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III 7 No
8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53 4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III 8 No
9 If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations
section 53 4958-6(c)? 9
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 . Cat N o 50053T Schedule 3 (Form 990) 2015
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015 Page 2
Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees . Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule 1, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii) Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII
Note . The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual

(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation in
(ii) (ill) other deferred benefits (B)(i)-(D) column(B) reported
Base
Bonus & incentive Other reportable compensation as deferred on prior
(i) compensation
compensation compensation Form 990
1 GERALD MUNK (i) 39,076 15,585 54,661
SECRETARY/TREASURER ____________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ------------
l
2 PAUL DINOLFO (i) 23,115 9,532 32,647
PRESIDENT/SECRETARY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

(ii)
Schedule 3 (Form 990) 2015
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015 Page 3
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines la, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II Also complete this part for any additional information
Return Reference I Explanation
SCHEDULE J, PART III WORK OF CHRIST COMMUNITY (A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION) PAID THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE
SWORD OF THE SPIRIT PAUL DINOLFO BASE COMPENSATION 23,115 RETIREMENT AND OTHER DEFERRED COMPENSATION 9,532 GERALD
MUNK BASE COMPENSATION 39,076 RETIREMENT AND OTHER DEFERRED COMPENSATION 15,585
Schedule 3 (Form 990) 2015
l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493037002278
OMB No 1545-0047
Schedule L Transactions with Interested Persons
(Form 990 or 990-EZ ) ^ Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990 , Part IV, lines 25a , 25b, 26 , 27, 28a , 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990 - EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
^ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
2 016
Department of the ^ Information about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) and its instructions is at O pe n Pu b lic
www.irs . gov/form990 .
Internal Revenue Service Insp e ction
Name of the organization Employer identification number
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
38-3002347
LOW Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only)
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b
(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and (c) Description of (d) Corrected?
organization transaction Yes No

2 Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section
4958 . . . ^ $
3 Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization . ^ $

Loans to and / or From Interested Persons.


Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or if the organization
reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of (b) Relationship (c) Purpose (d) Loan to or from the (e)Original (f)Balance (g) In (h) (i)Written
interested person with organization of loan organization? principal due default? Approved by agreement?
amount board or
committee?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No

Total ^ $
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
interested person and the
organization

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 -EZ. Cat No 50056A Schedule L ( Form 990 or 990-EZ 2016
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 2
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person ( b) Relationship (c) Amount of (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing
between interested transaction of
person and the organization's
organization revenues?
Yes No
(1) JAMES MUNK BOARD MEM SON 47,537 COMPENSATION No
(2) JANICE MUNK BOARD MEM WIFE 15,061 COMPENSATION No

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions)
Return Reference I Explanation
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016
l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493037002278
OMB No 1545-0047
SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
(Form 990 or 990- Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990 -EZ or to provide any additional information. 2016
EZ)
^ Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
^ Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at • '
Department of the www.irs.gov / form990.
Name of the organization Employer identification number
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
38-3002347
990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information

Return Reference Explanation


FORM 990 - TO PROMOTE THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL AND THE STRENGTHENING OF GOD'S PEOPLE- CATHOLIC, PROTE
ORGANIZATION'S STANT, AND ORTHODOX- WORLDWIDE, THROUGH A PROGRAM OF ACTIVE EVANGELISM, CHRISTIAN COMMUNIT
MISSION Y FORMATION, DOCTRINAL AND MORAL INSTRUCTION, ECUMENISM, AND PROGRAMS FOR THE POOR AND DIS
ADVANTAGED
990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information

Return Explanation
Reference
FORM 990, SOME VOTING MEMBERS ARE NOT INDEPENDENT BECAUSE THEY RECEIVE DIRECT OR INDIRECT COMPENSATION
PAGE 6, FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION
PART VI
990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information

Return Explanation
Reference
FORM 990 , A PDF COPY IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND THEN PRESENTED AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING
PAGE 6,
PART VI,
LINE 11B
990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information

Return Explanation
Reference
FORM 990, THE BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL COMPENSATION
PAGE 6,
PART VI,
LINE 15A
990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information

Return Explanation
Reference
FORM 990, THE BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL COMPENSATION
PAGE 6,
PART VI,
LINE 15B
990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information

Return Explanation
Reference
FORM 990, AVAILABLE THROUGH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN WEBSITE
PAGE 6,
PART VI,
LINE 19
990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information

Return Explanation
Reference
FORM 990 , CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 296 , 728 85 , 978 18,370
PART IX,
LINE 11G
990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information

Return Explanation
Reference
FORM 990, DONOR DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS -323,340 DONOR DESIGNATED GRANTS 323,340
PART XI,
LINE 9
2949301906707 9
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax OMB No 1545-0047
Form 990 ^^ Under section 501 (c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code ( except private
founq
201 7
Department of the Treasury , , L ^ Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public . Open to Public
Internal Revenue Serv i ce I 1 ^ Go to tNww./rs. ov/Form990 for Instructions and the latest information . la, Ins pe ction
A For the 2017 calendar sear or tax year be-g inning 08 / 01 / 17 and endin 07 / 31 / 18
C Name of organization D Employer identification number
B Check if applicable
❑ Address change THL_ SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
Doing business as 38-3002347
❑ Name change Room/surte E Telephone number
Number and street (or P 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address)
❑ Initial return 4828 S HAGADORN RD
Final return/ City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
❑ terminated
EAST LANSING MI 48823 G Gross receipts $ 1,708,580
❑ Amended return F Name and address of pnnopal officer
H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates? ❑ Yes No
F] Application pending GERALD Iii(
H(b) Are all subordinates included? ❑ Yes ❑ No
4828 S HAGADORN RD
If "No," attach a list (see instructions)
EAST LANSING MI 48823
I Tax-exem pt status x 501 (c)( 3) 501 c I ( insert no ) 4947 ( a )( 1 ) or 5

J Websne• ^ WW • SOS-NaAR • COM H(c) Group exemption numb


K Form of o rg anization F 1 rporation
X Co Trust Association Other ^ L Year of formabon• M State of legal domcale
Part I Summa ry
I Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities
SEE SCHEDULE 0
u
c
E
2 Check this box ^ ❑ if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets
ay 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) p 3 5
to 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part V line 1t1)` ECENE- 4 3
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2017 (Part V, II ) U 5 30
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate If necessary) DEC 1 7 2(1 19 Q 6 175
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 V r 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b 0
Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) 1, 084 , 258 1,153, 996
d)
C 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) 579 , 310 474, 952
y 10 Investment Income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) 9 , 195 35, 293
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, Column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 38 , 097 44, 339
(1) 12 Total revenue - add lines 8 throu g h 11 (must eq ual Part VIII column (A), line 12 ) 1 , 710 , 860 1,708, 580
13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) 427 , 365 379, 036
Z 14 Benefds paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 477 , 294 618, 293
rn is
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), tine 1le) 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), tine 25) ^ 51 IF 255
7> 1^ 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 11f-24e) 800 , 005 535, 922
18 Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 1 , 704 , 664 1,533, 251
9 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 6 , 196 175, 329
Be innin of Current Yea End of Year
k
_ 2 0 Total assets (Part X, line 16) 1 468 108 1,681, 715
1 Total liabildles (Part X, tine 26) 976 426 1,033, 108
2 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 491, 682
Part II Signature Block
Under penalties of per)ury, I declare that I have examined t^ys return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is
true, correct, and complete D Ion bf preparer (othean officer) ,based on,all information of which preparer has any knowledge

Signature of offs
Sign I

Here , GERALD MUNK


Type or punt name and title

PnnVType preparer's name Preparers signature

Paid GRE GORY D. CLUM GREGORY D. C


Preparer Firm's name ^ BREDERNITZ , WAGNER & C(
Use Only 109 W . CLINTON STREET
Firm's address ^ HOWELL , MI 48843-1565
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see Instructtol
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the separate instructions.
DAA
Form 990 (2017) THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347 Page 2
,-Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part III n
I Briefly describe the organization's mission
SEE SCHEDULE 0

2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the
prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? Yes X No
If "Yes ," describe these new services on Schedule 0
3 Did the organization cease conducting , or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services ? Yes X No
If "Yes ," describe these changes on Schedule 0
4 Describe the organization ' s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services , as measured by
expenses Section 501 ( c)(3) and 501 ( c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others,
the total expenses , and revenue , if any , for each program service reported

4a (Code ) ( Expenses $ 1, 110 , 003 including grants of $ 204 , 644 ) (Revenue $ 468,286
MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES - PREACHING THE GOSPEL AND STRENGTHENING CHRISTIAN
LIFE , WORLDWIDE MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES, AND CAMPUS MINISTRY.

4b (Code ) (Expenses $ 201 , 266 including grants of $ 174,392 ) (Revenue $ 6, 666


SWORD OF THE SPIRIT GOVERNMENT

4c (Code ) (Expenses $ 64 , 958 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $


CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O )


(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $
4e Total program service expenses ^ 1,376,227
DAA Form 990 (2017)
5 , 1
Form 990 2017 THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38 -3002 • Pa 3
Part IV Checklist of Re q uired Schedules
Yes No
1 Is the organization described in section 501 ( c)(3) or 4947 ( a)(1) (other than a private foundation )? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule A 1 X
2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 2 X
3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to
candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part 1 3 X
4 Section 501(c )( 3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h)
election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part 1/ 4 X
5 Is the organization a section 501 (c)(4), 501 (c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues,
assessments , or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-192 If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part 111 5 X
6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors
have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If
"Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 1 6 X
7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement , including easements to preserve open space,
the environment , historic land areas , or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 11 7 X
8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures , or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part 111 8 X
9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X , line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability , serve as a
custodian for amounts not listed in Part X , or provide credit counseling , debt management, credit repair, or
debt negotiation services? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part IV 9 X
10 Did the organization , directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted
endowments , permanent endowments , or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V 10 X
11 If the organization ' s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D , Parts VI,
VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable
a Did the organization report an amount for land , buildings, and equipment in Part X , line 10? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part VI 11a X
b Did the organization report an amount for investments-other securities in Part X , line 12 that is 5% or more
of its total assets reported in Part X , line 16' If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part Vll 11b X
c Did the organization report an amount for investments -program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more
of its total assets reported in Part X , line 16' If "Yes, "complete Schedule D, Part Vlll 11c X
d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets
reported in Part X , line 16' If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX 11d X
e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25' If "Yes," complete Schedule D, PartX 11e X
f Did the organization ' s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses
the organization 's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)' If "Yes," complete Schedule D, PartX 11f X
12a Did the organization obtain separate , independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and Xll 12a X
b Was the organization included in consolidated , independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If
"Yes,"and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and X11 is optional 12b X
13 Is the organization a school described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(u)' if " Yes," complete Schedule E 13 X
14a Did the organization maintain an office , employees , or agents outside of the United States? 14a X
b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $ 10,000 from grantmaking,
fundraising , business, investment , and program service activities outside the United States , or aggregate
foreign investments valued at $100 , 000 or more? If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV 14b X
15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3 , more than $5 , 000 of grants or other assistance to or
for any foreign organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts 11 and IV 15 X
16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3 , more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other
assistance to or for foreign individuals? If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Parts 111 and IV 16 X
17 Did the organization report a total of more than $ 15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on
Part IX , column (A), lines 6 and 11e' If " Yes, " complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) 17 X
18 Did the organization report more than $15 , 000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on
Part VIII , lines 1c and 8a' If 'Yes, " complete Schedule G, Part 1/ 18 X
19 Did the organization report more than $15 , 000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a'
If "Yes ." comolete Schedule G. Part Ill 19 X
Form 990 (2017)

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Form 990 (2017) THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347 Page 4
Part IV Checklist of Re q uired Schedules (continued)
Yes No
20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities'? If "Yes,"complete Schedule H 20a X
b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? 20b
21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or
domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1'? If "Yes, "complete Schedule 1, Parts l and /l 21 X
22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on
Part IX, column (A), line 2' If "Yes, " complete Schedule 1, Parts I and Ill 22 X
23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the
organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated
employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J 23 X
24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than
$100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002 If "Yes," answer lines 24b
through 24d and complete Schedule K If "No,"go to line 25a 24a X
b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b
c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? 24c
d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of"issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d
25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit
transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I 25a X
b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior
year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ?
If "Yes, "complete Schedule L, Part I 25b X
26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any
current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or
disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part// 26 X
27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee,
substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled
entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part 1/l 27 X
28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L,
Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions)
a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee'? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 28a X
b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part IV 28b X
c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof)
was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part IV 28c X
29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M 29 X
30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified
conservation contributions' If "Yes," complete Schedule M 30 X
31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations' If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part l 31 X
32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule N, Part ll 32 X
33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations
sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3' If "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part 1 33 X
34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part fl, Ill,
or IV, and Part V, Tine 1 34 X
35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)' 35a X
b If "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a
controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)' If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 35b
36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable
related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 36 X
37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization
and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R,
Part VI 37 X
38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and
19' Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0 38 X
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PaW Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to an y line in this Part V ❑
Yes No
la Enter the number re p orted in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter - 0- if not a pp licable 1a 4 x"''
b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line la Enter -0- if not applicable lb 0
c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and
reportable gaming (gambling ) winnings to prize winners' 1c
R ,
2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax
Statements , filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return 2a 30
b If at least one is reported on line 2a , did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns" 2b X
Note . If the sum of lines 1 a and 2a is greater than 250 , you may be required to e-file (see instructions ) xr
3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1 , 000 or more during the year? 3a X
b If "Yes ," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 315
4a At any time during the calendar year , did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority
over , a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account , or other financial
account)? 4a X
t r T?; n, ,r.r
b If "Yes ," enter the name of the foreign country ^ ^"
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts ,
(FBAR ) nr( F^ `^'' rt

5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? 5a X
b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b X
c If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b , did the organization file Form 8886-T" 5c
6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the
organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? 6a X
b If "Yes ," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or
gifts were not tax,deductible" 6b
0
7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170 (c). '•
a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $ 75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods
and services provided to the payor" 7a
b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 7b
c Did the organization sell, exchange , or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was
required to file Form 8282" 7c
d If "Yes ," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year 7d ^',,,;, :`-;1 ~M1
e Did the organization receive any funds , directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? 7e
f Did the organization , during the year , pay premiums , directly or indirectly , on a personal benefit contract? 7f
g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property , did the organization file Form 8899 as required? 7
h If the organization received a contribution of cars , boats, airplanes, or other vehicles , did the organization file a Form 1098-C" 7h
8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds . Did a donor advised fund maintained by the
sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? 8
9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds .
a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966" 9a
b Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor , donor advisor , or related person? 9b
10 Section 501 ( c )( 7 ) org anizations . Enter
a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 10a
b Gross recei pts, included on Form 990 , Part VIII, line 12 , for p ublic use of club facilities 10b t's' 1 112;
11 Section 501(c )( 12) organizations . Enter
a Gross income from members or shareholders 11a c°
b Gross income from other sources ( Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources '
against amounts due or received from them) 11b
12a Section 4947 (a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041" 12a
b If "Yes ," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year 12b = 'r,c
13 Section 501(c)( 29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers .
a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? 13a
Note . See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0 `;,'!•^:`
b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which
the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans 13b "=r
s # ^ VZ
c Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c J^
14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? 14a X
b If "Yes , " has it filed a Form 720 to re port these pa yments? If "No, " provide an explanation in Schedule 0 14b
DAA Form 99 0 (2017)
Form 990 (2017) THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347 Page 6
tLPa 'tVI ` Governance , Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No"
response to line 8a, 8b, or 1Ob below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0 See instructions
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI X
Section A . Governin g Body and Mana g ement
Yes No
1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year 1a 5
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body , or y ";;:.,.
if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar
0V "i
committee , explain in Schedule 0
b Enter the number of voting members included in line 1 a , above , who are independent lb 3 .'.•ti ;f °t
2 Did any officer , director, trustee , or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with ^^ "
any other officer , director, trustee , or key employee? 2 X
3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct
supervision of officers , directors, or trustees , or key employees to a management company or other person? 3 X
4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? 4 X
5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization ' s assets? 5 X
6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 X
7a Did the organization have members , stockholders , or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint
one or more members of the governing body? 7a X
b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members,
stockholders , or persons other than the governing body? 7b X
8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following
a The governing body? 8a X
b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b X
9 Is there any officer , director , trustee , or key employee listed in Part VII , Section A , who cannot be reached at
the org anization ' s mailin g address? If "Yes, " rovide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 9 X
Section B . Policies ( This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code
Yes No
10a Did the organization have local chapters , branches , or affiliates? 10a X
b If "Yes ," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters,
affiliates , and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization ' s exempt purposes? 10b
I la Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form, 11a X
b Describe in Schedule 0 the process , if any , used by the organization to review this Form 990 F.. -, `E,
12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13 12a X
b Were officers , directors , or trustees , and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? 12b
c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes,"
descnbe in Schedule 0 how this was done 12c
13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13 X
14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 X
15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by ? iR=
independent persons , comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? ^.•^-
a The organization 's CEO, Executive Director , or top management official 15a X
b Other officers or key employees of the organization 15b X
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions )
16a Did the organization invest in , contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement
with a taxable entity during the year? 16a X
b If "Yes ," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its ^,; t:^;
participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the S n{; t fl? .
org anization ' s exem pt status with res pect to such arran g ements? 16b
Section C. Disclosure
17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed ^ MI
18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 ( or 1024 if applicable ), 990, and 990-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only)
available for public inspection Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply
FlOwn website ❑X Another's website IX Upon request 1-1 Other (explain in Schedule 0)
19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether ( and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents , conflict of interest policy, and
financial statements available to the public during the tax year
20 State the name , address , and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization ' s books and records ^
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 4828 S HAGADORN RD
EAST LANSING MI 48823 517 - 336-8530
DAA Form 990 (2017)
Form 990 (2017) THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347 Page 7
LPart.Vll Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and
Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ❑
Section A. Officers, Directors , Trustees, Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the
organization's tax year
• List all of the organization 's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of
compensation Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid
• List all of the organization's current key employees, if any See instructions for definition of "key employee "
• List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations
List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than
$100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
• List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
List persons in the following order individual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highest
compensated employees, and former such persons
❑ Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and Title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per (do not check more than one compensation compensation from amount of
week box, unless person is both an from related other
(list any officer and a director/trustee) the organizations compensation
hours for ° - 0 ;K m = -n organiza t ion ( W - 2/1099 - MISC ) f rom th e
related a n (W-2/1099-MISC) organization
n
organizations co a and related
.
below dotted i g ° $ ' organizations
line) 2 m a
c m
m m
m m m
a

(1)GERALD MUNK
10.00
SECRETARY/TREASURER 0.00 X X 40 092 0 15 , 238
(2) JAMES KOLAR
5.00
DIRECTOR 0.00 X 1 , 472 0 0
(3) DAVID HUGHES
20.00
PRESIDENT 0.00 X X 0 0 0
(4) JOHN YOCUM
5.00
VICE PRESIDENT 0.00 X X 0 0 0
(5) STUART FERGUSON
5.00
DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0
(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

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Form 990 c2017) THE SWORD, OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347 Page 8
t Pait^VII Section A . Officers, Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per (do not check more than one compensation compensation from amount of
week box, unless person is both an from related other
(list any officer and a director/trustee) the organizations compensation
hours for 05 = T organiza t ion ( W - 2/1099 - MISC ) from th e
related an ^'^, 0 ^ (W-2/1099-MISC) organization
EF
m m o N and related
organizations m n c
below dotted o u ' it o organizations
line) 1 2 9 m B
^ c m cx
m m
m m m
m n
n

lb Sub-total ^ 41 , 564 15 , 238


c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A ^
d Total add lines lb and 1c ^ 41 , 564 1 15 , 238
2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of
reportable compensation from the organization ^ 0 _

3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated -.Q--.Z ^---'
employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual 3 X
4 For any individual listed on line 1 a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the
organization and related organizations greater than $150,000 If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such=- -_==
individual 4 X
5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual orb:
for services rendered to the oraanlzatlon' If "Yes."complete Schedule J for such person 5 X
Section B . Independent Contractors
1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of
compensation from the organization Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year
A B C
Name and business address Descn bon services Com pe nsation
of
THE SERVANTS OF THE WORD PO BO11 7087
ANN ARBOR MI 48107 CONTRACT WAGES 110 , 932

2 Total number of independent contractors ( including but not limited to those listed above ) who
received more than $100 , 000 of com p ensation from the org anization ^
DAA Form 990 (2017)
Form 990 (2017) THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347 Page 9
Part1VIII' Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII
(A) (B (C) (C)
£: S iX Y r r4q.a Related or Unrelated Revenue
Total revenue
,^.t r .', ' ' "` ' ; ^ z•r^ i",%^, P'- "& exempt business excluded from tax
^^ 't • ^ . ^til ^s+`" ^ +: ^
+ .^F ,F^ '^ ^'v"` q, ^"`
' function revenue under sections
revenue 512-514

Ia Federated campaigns 1a y " •: :F :mss K ' ;aaRf,^ ; . 0MW •: '


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7
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b Membership dues lb
• '°' irk 'y`+"
E C Fundraising events 1c s
d Related organizations 1d 41 , 857 1 t .K i
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fs ^,^ R^i2 al k"
E e Government grants (contributions ) e ^^^ p ¢ t" fE° a
to { ^>
y L; ^i ~; x a ='
if All other contributions, gifts, grants , ^,§^•^^-•
x•o-
^ and similar amounts not included above 1f 1 L12 , 13 9 ^^. '^'^^'^'^ ^ '•
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t-0 g Noncash contributions included in tines 1a-11' 'pro ' ^'••^ > -^ .^ I u^ •`-^' ^:^ +•(t 'tF ^„
^ 1,153,996 irk 4 ) a; ^t• _q sz ,FU r.. 9 ^ '
0 ro h Total . Add lines 1a - 1f
Busn Code

2a PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 305,511 305,511

b SERVICES RENDERED 169,441 169,441

C
N d
E e
o f All other program service revenue
CL a Total . Add lines 2a -2f 474 952 5^ ir.,
3 Investment income (Including dividends, interest,
and other similar amounts) ^ 35,2931 35,29
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds ^
5 Royalties ^
^„iev
( i ) Real (a) Personal U<^. 3 ", gy p, L^ L^ .6q• °a
`^T,S f, •sY' mr ^`5{ 4a ^'•"d ^+^ a^, ^f^^
, ^^^'A,' 'r'- '^ M.^'
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6a Gross rents
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'i
b Less rental exps A?'4 ei r

C Rental Inc or (loss)


d Net rental income or loss
7a Gross amount from (I) Securities (ii) Other
sales of assets
other than inventory
b, Less cost or other
basis & sales exps
c Gain or (loss)
d Net gain or (loss)
m 8a Gross income from fundraising events
C (not including $
d
m of contributions reported on line 1c)
See Part IV, line 18 a
t b Less direct expenses b
0
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events r^ «n
;P.^{F'^ ,^'.y "tt'vF ^^;, , ,`ti: #"i^^. acren`4`i'^ t "^' '^''w
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9a Gross income from gaming activities ^= ^t 'jl lA"
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c Net income or (loss) from gaming act
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances a
b Less cost of goods sold b
c Net income or (loss) from sales of Inn
Miscellaneous Revenue Busn Code

11a DONATION PROCESSING FEES 31,499 31,499


b BOOK SALES 8,838 8,838
C OTHER INCOME 4,002 4,002
d All other revenue
e Total . Add lines 11a-11d ^ 44,33 9
^ 1,708,580 554,584 0 0
Form 990 (2017)
DAA
Form 990 (2017) THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347 Page 10
Paf lX Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A)
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX DWI
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, (A) (B) (c) (o)
Total expenses Program service Management and Fundraising
7b, 8b, 9b, a nd 10b of Pa rt Vill. expenses general expenses expenses

1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations


and domestic governments See Part IV , line 21 133,2901 133,290
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic
individuals See Part IV , line 22
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign
organizations, foreign governments , and foreign
individuals See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 245,7461 245,74
4 Benefits paid to or for members
5 Compensation of current officers , directors,
trustees , and key employees
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified
persons ( as defined under section 4958(0(1)) and
persons described in section 4958 (c)(3)(B)
7 Other salaries and wages 574 , 055 520 , 783 37 873 15 , 399
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include
section 401(k) and 403 (b) employer contributions)
9 Other employee benefits
10 Payroll taxes 44 , 238 40 , 132 2 , 919 1 , 187
11 Fees for services ( non-employees)
a Management
b Legal
c Accounting 8 , 991 8 , 991
d Lobbying
e Professional fundraising services See Part IV, line 17 ^^d:i.'k n>=` vw^i 1 S'•i..7filt^eRiY tils`24Y }7'!`!,7 F^'-Wr^af RR

If Investment management fees


g Other ( If line 11g amount exceeds 10 % of line 25, column

(A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule 0) 165 , 788 124 , 351 39 , 929 1 , 508
12 Advertising and promotion
13 Office expenses 6 , 017 5 , 258 620 139
14 Information technology 2 , 267 1 , 982 233 52
15 Royalties
16 Occupancy 20 , 801 18 , 180 2 , 141 480
17 Travel 35 , 008 23 , 566 11 , 442
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
for any federal, state, or local public officials
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings
20 Interest
21 Payments to affiliates
22 Depreciation , depletion , and amortization
23 Insurance 2 , 026 1 , 771
^
208 47
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^W`v_'2^T,":,rA ^ jse. (^ ryy? #^ ' t^e`iX ^ ' :}
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24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered Oi r.
'i n^P
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`5^ { ^4.̀•. .f^^ .t
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above ( List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e If -
^ ,+ .`
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saki: _a, ^;^ vF;c^ `;3<z a ^:,,n^at<f ^"^:r?^ `^ y ^y = '-si r^£:^'^ ^` A. ^ :^ g3vk ^^^ gu _ y
line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column '^a.z^ve =`^ 7yJ °^^-,^'-ti'r^.ay^•`p•^.,` ^i N+3.^^„
'
n ^, y.^.a
r^2^': ^;^'Ex^d^'s`,^`^y^ p^'! v.^m t y b.^'`.^,^'.,^, f ^..^ ^ i:t,^^x3 t,.^;
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(A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0 ) s^'^atwt6:^.^sl.^:.:;^'..^w^4 Y^,'' ,`z^`''^.44:R.v'-^.o^^ .i^ ^rY^^;+^ia^`^+.bt^ ^^:v^rYk.x^--. ^. ^f^++^bti.^c^^C^'c^^•^t^ 3^ +8 .^^+^^

a PROGRAM EXPENSES 242 , 554 242 , 554


b FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 32 , 127 32 , 127
c SUPPLIES 6 , 888 6 , 020 709 159
d COST OF BOOK SALES 6 , 621 6 , 621
e All other expenses 6 , 834 5 , 973 704 157
25 Total functional expenses . Add lines 1 through 24e 1,533,251 1,376,227 105,769 51,255
26 Joint costs . Complete this line only if the
organization reported in column ( B) joint costs
from a combined educational campaign and
fundraising solicitation Check here ^ if

DM Form 990 (2017)


THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347
anc
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any fine in this Part X
(A) (B)
Beginning of year End of year
1 Cash -non-interest bearing 132 , 528 1 136 , 681
2 Savings and temporary cash investments 159 , 229 2 209 169
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 3
4 Accounts receivable, net 4
f:S' •{R-. _5U
j, i
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors , _3;
trustees , key employees , and highest compensated empl oyees 'x-Et "^ r c-^, :,••^, s, '
-
Complete Part II of Schedule L 5
+:.fS M
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section
49581(0O) , persons to ers and
described in section 4958 c 3 B , and contributing employers " v .^^ =ta 4`^^, •
i^i`^^ -^` ^w •• " ;^
j
^^r,.^,;^s'ti^t a !^ rs'^ a
sponsoring organizations of section 501 (c)(9) voluntary employees ' beneficiary
4 organizations ( see instructions ) Complete Part II of Schedule L 6
y 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7
8 Inventories for sale or use 16 , 155 8 15 , 111
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 9
10a Land , buildings , and equipment cost or N-A QI.A :r4'
other basis Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a
b Less accumulated depreciation 10b 10c
11 Investments-publicly traded securities 1 160 196 11 1 , 320 , 754
12 Investments-other securities See Part IV , line 11 12
13 Investments-program - related See Part IV, line 11 13
14 Intangible assets 14
15 'Other assets See Part IV, line 11 15
16 Total assets . Add lines 1 throu g h 15 ( must e q ual line 34 ) 1 , 468 , 108 16 1 , 681 , 715
17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 17
18 Grants payable 18
19 Deferred revenue 19
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 20
21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV of Schedule D 21 .p^
# ,'^'
41 41.hf-`.°°
7 `ibV '
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors , rLy i, m,
trustees , key employees, highest compensated employees , and ^ a Y "
20 disqualified persons Complete Part II of Schedule L 22
J 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24
25 Other liabilities ( including federal income tax , payables to related third
parties , and other liabilities not included on lines 17 -24) Complete Part X
ofScheduleD 976 , 426 25 1 1 033 , 108
26 Total liabilities . Add lines 17 throu g h 25 976 , 426 26 1 , 033 , 108
Organizations that follow SFAS 117 ( ASC 958 ), check here ^ and L "}a
complete lines 27 through 29 , and lines 33 and 34 . 3
27 Unrestricted net assets 486 , 945 27 643 , 870
28 Temporarily restricted net assets 4 , 737 28 4 , 737
29 Permanently restricted net assets 29
LL Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here ^ LI and , ?gin? A y` , v
complete lines 30 through 34. ^^x' ` ` ¢ ' r$
y 30 Capital stock or trust principal , or current funds 30
31 Paid - in or capital surplus, or land , building , or equipment fund 31
Z 32 Retained earnings , endowment , accumulated income, or other funds 32
33 Total net assets or fund balances - 491 , 682 33 648 , 607
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 1 , 468 108 34 1 681 , 715
Form 990 (2017)

OAA
Form 990 (2017) THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347 Page 12
PartdXl Reconciliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule 0 contains a res p onse or note to an y line in this Part XI
1 Total revenue ( must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12 ) 1 1 , 708 , 580
2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX , column (A), line 25 ) 2 1 , 533 , 251
3 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1 3 175 , 329
4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year ( must equal Part X , line 33 , column (A)) 4 491 , 682
5 Net unrealized gains ( losses ) on investments 5 -18 , 404
6 Donated services and use of facilities 6
7 Investment expenses 7
8 Prior period adjustments 8
9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) 9
10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line
33, column ( B )) 10 648 , 607
Rit^Xll Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule 0 contains a res ponse or note to an y line in this Part XII ❑
Yes No
I Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 ❑ Cash ❑ Accrual ❑X Other MOD IFIED CASH l
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule 0 1
2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant'?
If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or
reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both
Separate basis ❑ Consolidated basis ❑ Both consolidated and separate basis
b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? X
If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a
separate basis; consolidated basis, or both
❑ Separate basis ❑ Consolidated basis ❑ Both consolidated and separate basis
c If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight
of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in
Schedule 0
3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in
the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133"
b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits' If the organization did not undergo the
reouired audit or audits, explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
Form 990 (2017)

DAA
SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support 0MB No 1545-0047
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Complete If the organization is a section 501(c)( 3) organization or a section 4947 (a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust
2017
Department of the Treasury ^ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Internal Revenue Service
Go to www.irs.gov1Form990 for instructions and the I
Name of the organization Employer Identification number
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347
),gPait•J . 4 Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See in s tructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box )
1 A church, convention of churches , or association of churches described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(i). o
2 A school described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) )
3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(iii).
4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital ' s name,
city, and state
5 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in
section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(iv ). (Complete Part II )
6 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7 An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public
described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(vi ). (Complete Part II )
8 r] A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi ). ( Complete Part II )
9 An agricultural research organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ix ) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college
or university or a non - land grant college of agriculture ( see instructions) Enter the name, city, and state of the college or
university
10 An organization that normally receives ( 1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees , and gross
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions -subject to certain exceptions , and (2 ) no more than 33 1/3% of its
support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income ( less section 511 tax ) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 See section 509(a )( 2). (Complete Part III )
11 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4).
12 An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes
of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509 (a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3).
Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e , 12f, and 12g
a Type I. A supporting organization operated , supervised , or controlled by its supported organization ( s), typically by giving
the supported organization (s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the
supporting organization You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.
b Type It. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization ( s), by having
control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported
organization (s) You must complete Part IV , Sections A and C.
c Type III functionally integrated . A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with,
its supported organization (s) (see instructions ) You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
d j Type III non-functionally integrated . A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s)
that is not functionally integrated The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness
requirement (see instructions ) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D , and Part V.
e Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III
functionally integrated , or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization
f Enter the number of supported organizations
g Provide the following information about the supported organization(s)
(i) Name of supported .(u) EIN (dl) Type of organization ( iv) Is the organization (v) Amount of monetary (vi) Amount of
organization ( described on lines 1-10 listed in your governing support ( see other support (see
above (see instructions)) document) instructions) instructions)
Yes No

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 THE SWORD OF 'THE SPIRIT 38-3002347 Page 2
Part II Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170 (b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under
Part Ill. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III )
Section A . Public Sunnort
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)' ^ . (a) 2013 (b) 2014 ( c) 2015 ( d) 2016 ( e) 2017 ( f) Total

1 Gifts , grants , contributions, and -


membership fees received ( Do not
include any "unusual grants ") 962,188 995 , 835 931 , 000 1 , 084,258 1 , 153,996 5,127,277
ti

2 Tax revenues levied for the


organization ' s benefit and either paid
to or expended on its behalf

3 The value of services or facilities


furnished by a governmental unit to,the
' organization without charge
4 Total . Add lines 1 through 3 962 , 188 995 , 835 931 000 1 , 084 , 258 1 , 153 , 996 5 , 127 f 272_
5 The portion of total contributions by ^' "
• m' ?^^ t'r,r "^ ^:4 ^, .,^ r.?
each person (other than a
governmental unit or p ublicly a= ? °^^^ ^^ Y ^o K
la r
supported organization ) inc l u d e d on f ' it iiy„^"•'^•^ ^. ^ 4 .. .:^' ^;
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6 Public support . Subtract line 5 from line 4 5,127,277


Section B. Total Su pport
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2013 (b) 2014 (c) 2015 (d) 2016 (e) 2017 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4 962 , 188 995 , 835 931,000 • 1 084 258 11153,996 5 127 277
8 Gross income from interest, dividends,' • r
- payments received on securities loans,
rents,-royalties, and income from •
similar sources 28 f 238 9,449. 8,304. 9 , 195 35 , 293 90 , 479

9 Net income from unrelated business r • ,


activities, whether or not the business
is regularly carried on
10 Other income Do not include gain or '
loss from the sale of capital assets
(Explain in Part VI) 321, 935 318 119 749,242 - 617 , 407 519,291 2 , 525,994
11 Total support . Add lines 7 through 10 -P` "M .^ - {'•^ ! 7 , 743 , 750
12 Gross receipts from related activities , etc (see instructions ) 12 554 , 584
13 First five years . If the Form 990 is for the organization ' s first , second , third, fourth,, or fifth tax year as a section 501 (c)(3)
organization , check this box and stop here t' ^ ❑
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14 Public support percentage for 2017 ( line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) 14 66.21%
15 Public support percentage from 2016 Schedule A , Part II, line 14 , 15 66.39%
16a 33 1 /3% support test-2017 . If the organization did not check the box online 13, and line 14 is 33 1 /3% or more, check this
box and stop here . The organization qualifies as'a publicly supported organization ^ '
b 33 1 /3% support test-2016 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check
this box and stop here : The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^ ❑
17a 10 %-facts -and-circumstances test-2017 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13 , 16a, or 16b , and line 14 is
10% or more , and if the organization meets the "facts -and-circumstances " test, check this box and stop here . Explain in
Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and -circumstances " test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported .
organization If ' ' ^ ❑
b 10%-facts -and-circumstances test-2016 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more , and if the organization meets the "facts -and-circumstances " test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the 'facts-and -circumstances " test The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization r ^ •❑
18 Private foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a , or 17b , check this box and see'
instructions f ^ ❑
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•RPartnllI Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II.
If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II )
Section A - Public Sunnort
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ (a) 2013 ( b) 2014 ( c) 2015 ( d) 2016 ( e) 2017 (U'TotaI
1 Gifts, grants , contributions , and membership
fees received ( Do not include any 'unusual grants

2 sold
Gros s receipts from ad mi ssio ns, me rchandise
sold or services performed,, or facilities
furnished in any activity that is related to the
or g anization ' s tax-exempt purpose
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an
unrelated trade or business under section 513
4 Tax revenues levied for the
organization ' s benefit and either paid
to or expended on its behalf
5 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to the
organization without charge
6 Total . Add lines 1 through 5
7a Amounts included on lines 1 , 2, and 3
received from disqualified persons
b Amounts included on lines 2-and 3
received from other than disqualified
persons that exceed the greater of $5,000
or 1 % of the amount on line 13 for the year
c Add lines 7a and 7b
8 Public support . ( Subtract line 7c from $^. gr ^
4Y t`est':` n ,7f,+,y.
a',S'- -1`4'^l ^"%^
^o r^n SL~.^•.*5*%'t"Ra
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Section B . Total Support


Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ (a) 2013 (b) 2014 / ( c) 2015 ' (d) 2016 (e) 2017 ( f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6
10a Gross income from interest, dividends,
payments received on securities loans, rents,
royalties, and income from similar sources
b Unrelated business taxable income (less
section 511 taxes) from businesses
acquired after June 30, 1975

c Add lines 10a and 10b

11 Net income from unrelated business


activities not included in line 1 Ob, whether
or not the business is regularly camed on
12 Other income Do not include gain or
loss from the sale of capital assets
(Explain in Part VI )
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 1 Oc, 11,
and 12)
14 First five years . If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 561(c)(3)
organization, check this box and stop here I ^ ❑
Section C. Com p utation of Public Su pp ort Percentage
15 Public support percentage for 2017 (line 8, column (f) dihided by line 13, column (f)) \ 15 %
16 Public su pp ort percenta g e from 2016 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 \ 16 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income" Percentage
17 Investment income percentage for 2017 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) \ 17 %
18 Investment income 'percentage from 2016 Schedule APart III, line 17 18 %
19a 33 1 /3% support tests-2017. If the organization did/not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line
17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^ ❑
b 33 1/3% support tests-2016 . If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3%, and
line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and(stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^ ❑
20 Private foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions ^ ❑
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`PartalV Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box in line 12 on Part I If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A
and B If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C If you checked 12c of Part I, complete
Sections A, D, and E If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V )
Section A . All Supporting Organizations
No
I Are all of the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing
documents? If "No, " describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated If designated by
class or purpose, describe the designation If historic and continuing relationship, explain
2 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status
under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported
organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2)
3a Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer
(b) and (c) below
b Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501 (c)(4), (5), or (6) and
satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes,"describe in Part VI when and how the
organization made the determination
c Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B)
purposes? If "Yes, " explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use
4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If
"Yes,"and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below
b Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign
supported organization? If "Yes, " describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion
despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations
c Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination
under sections 501 (c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes, " explain in Part VI what controls the organization used
to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B)
purposes
5a Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Yes,"
answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable) Also, provide detail in Part Vl, including (Q the names and EIN
numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (u) the reasons for each such action,
(iu) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action
was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document)
b Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already
designated in the organization's organizing document?
c Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
6 Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to
anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited
by one or more of its supported organizations, or (m) other supporting organizations that also support or
benefit one or more of the filing organization's supported organizations? If "Yes, "provide detail in Part Vl.
7 Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor
(defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with
regard to a substantial contributor? If "Yes, "complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
8 Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7?
If "Yes, " complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
9a Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more
disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described
in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If "Yes, "provide detail in Part Vl.
b Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which
the supporting organization had an interest? If "Yes, "provide detail in Part VI.
c Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit
from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If "Yes, "provide detail in Part Vl.
10a Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section
4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated
supporting organizations)? If "Yes," answer 10b below
b Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to

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V Part< IV: Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes I No
11 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c)
below, the governing body of a supported organization?
b A family member of a person described in (a) above?
c A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If "Yes" to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part Vi. 111c
Section B . Type I Supporting Organizations
No
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to
regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization's directors or trustees at all times during the
tax year? If "No,"describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or
controlled the organization's activities If the organization had more than one supported organization,
descnbe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported
organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported
organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If "Yes, " explain in Part
VI how providing such benefit camed out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated,

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations


Yes
Were a maj ority of the organization ' s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors
or trustees of each of the organization ' s supported organization (s)? If'No," describe in Part VI how control
or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed
the supported organization(s) I 1
Section D . All Type III Supporting Organizations
No
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the
organization's tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax
year, (u) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (ui) copies of the
organization's governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided
Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported
organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organizations If "No," explain in Part VI how
the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s)
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization's supported organizations have a
significant voice in the organization's investment policies and in directing the use of the organization's
income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes, " describe in Part VI the role the organization's
supported organizations played in this regard I 3 1 1
Section E. Tvpe III Functionally - Integrated Supporting Orcianizations
1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions)
a The organization satisfied the Activities Test Complete line 2 below
b The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations Complete line 3 below
c The organization supported a governmental entity Descnbe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test Answer (a) and (b) below. No


Did substantially all of the organization's activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of
the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes, "then in Part VI identify
those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes,
how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined
that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization's involvement, one or more
of the organization's supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the
reasons for the organization's position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these
activities but for the organization's involvement
Parent of Supported Organizations Answer (a) and (b) below.
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or
trustees of each of the supported organizations'? Provide details in Part Vl.
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs, and activities of each
of its supported organizations' If "Yes, "describe In Part V/ the role played by the organization In this regard
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V R' Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a )( 3) Supporting Organizations
I Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI) See
inetn.rrinAc All nthor Tvne III nnn-fiinctinnalIv intpnrated sunnortinn nraanizntions must complete Sections A throuah E
(B) Current Year
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year
(optional)
I Net short-term ca p ital g ain 1
2 - Recoveries of p rior-year distributions 2
3 Other g ross income ( see instructions ) 3
4 Add lines 1 throu g h 3 4
5 De p reciation and de p letion 5
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or
collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or
maintenance of p ro perty for p roduction of income (see instructions ) 6
7 Other ex p enses ( see instructions ) 7
'8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8
(B) Current Year
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year
(optional)
I Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt- use assets (see T 'f gmg^ r^^ 4 agg -`) 4
instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of 'Y ear AR,"! l
W t3W sA U €:.
a Avera g e monthl y value of securities 1a
b Avera g e monthli cash balances lb
c Fair market value of other non-exem pt-use assets 1c
d Total ( add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c 1d
V-
e Discount claimed for blockage or other ^r}^^ L" "MM
factors (ex p lain in detail in Part VI ) +:'- 4 'All ` s t" t c s ' z
2 Acq uisition indebtedness a pp licable to non-exem pt-use assets 2
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount,
see instructions ) 4
5 Net value of non-exem pt-use assets ( subtract line 4 from line 3 ) 5
6 Multi p ly line 5 by 035 6
7 Recoveries of p rior-year distributions 7
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6 ) 8

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year


V Z11
I Ad j usted net income for p rior year (from Section A , line 8, Column A)
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2
3 Minimum asset amount for p rior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3 r s ;r
4 Enter g reater of line 2 or line 3 4 ^s w rs_
5 Income tax im posed in p rior year 5 rV&P§4SM Rz
57'^ rv 5a ^^k^.••..^ BPS .
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to ', .. r
emergency temporary reduction (see instructions ) 6
7 H Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally integrated Type III supporting organization (see
instructions)
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a,^Parf U . Tvne III Non-Functionally Intearated 509(a)(3) Suooortina Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts p aid to su pp orted org anizations to accom p lish exem pt p urp oses
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported
org anizations , in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative ex p enses p aid to accom p lish exem pt p urposes of su pp orted org anizations
4 Amounts p aid to a cq uire exem pt-us e assets
5 Qualified set- aside amounts (p rior IRS a pp roval re q uired )
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI ) See instructions
7 Total annual distributions . Add lines 1 throu g h 6
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive
(p rovide details in Part VI ) See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2017 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by line 9 amount
(i) (ii) (iii)
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions ) Excess Distributions Underdistributions Distributable
Pre-2017 Amount for 2017
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347 Pages
LPa t:YI Supplemental Information . Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b, Part
III, line 12, Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11 a, 11b, and 11 c, Part IV, Section
B, lines 1 and 2, Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3, Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b,
3a and 3b, Part V, line 1, Part V, Section B, line 1e, Part V, Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8, and Part V, Section E,
lines 2, 5, and 6 Also complete this part for any additional information (See Instructions )

PART II, LINE 10 - OTHER INCOME DETAIL

OTHER INCOME $ 2,525,994

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SCHEDULE D Supplemental Financial Statements 0MB No 1545-0047

(Form 990) ^ Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990,


Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, lid, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b. 1 2017
Department of the Treasury ^ Attach to Form 990.
Internal Revenue Service ^ Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructio ns and the latest informa
Name of the organization Employer identification number

THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347


Part I_J Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6
(a) Donor advised funds ( b) Funds and other accounts

1 Total number at end of year


2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4 Aggregate value at end of year 1 1
5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ❑ Yes ❑ No
6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used
only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose
conferring imp ermissible private benefit? ❑ Yes ❑ No
I Part II Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990 , Part IV, line 7
1 Purpose ( s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply)
Preservation of land for public use (e g , recreation or education ) ❑ Preservation of a historically important land area
Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure
Preservation of open space
2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation
easement on the last day of the tax year Held at the End of the Tax Year
a Total number of conservation easements 2a
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) 2c
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06 , and not on a
historic structure listed in the National Register 2d
3 Number of conservation easements modified , transferred , released, extinguished , or terminated by the organization during the
tax year ^
4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located ^
5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring , inspection, handling of
violations , and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ❑ Yes No
6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting , handling of violations , and enforcing conservation easements during the year
llll
7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring , inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year

8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170 ( h)(4)(B)(I)
and section 170(h)(4)(B)(II)9 El Yes [] No
9 In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet , and include , if applicable , the text of the footnote to the organization ' s financial statements that describes the
organization ' s accounting for conservation easements
[-Pa rt III i Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a If the organization elected , as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet
works of art , historical treasures , or other similar assets held for public exhibition , education, or research in furtherance of
public service , provide , in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items
b If the organization elected , as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958 ), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet
works of art , historical treasures , or other similar assets held for public exhibition , education , or research in furtherance of
public service , provide the following amounts relating to these items
(i) Revenue included on Form 990 , Part VIII, line 1 llll^
(ii) Assets Included in Form 990, Part X ^
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures , or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items
a Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ^ $
b Assets included in Form 990, Part X ^ $
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 . Schedule D (Form 990) 2017
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f Part III I Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art , Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3 Using the organization ' s acquisition , accession , and other records , check any of the following that are a significant use of its
collection items (check all that apply)
a ❑ Public exhibition d ❑ Loan or exchange programs
b ❑ Scholarly research e ❑ Other
c Preservation for future generations
4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization ' s exempt purpose in Part
XIII
5 During the year , did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures , or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? ❑ Yes ❑ N o
Part I VJ Escrow and Custodial Arrangements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form
990, Part X, line 21
1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X' ❑ Yes ❑ No
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table
Amount
c Beginning balance Ic
d Additions during the year Id
e Distributions during the year le
f Ending balance
2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? Yes I I No
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part Xlli Check here if the exp lanation has been provided on Part XIII
Lfart VJ Endowment Funds.
Com p lete if the org anization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV , line 10
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back

1a Beginning of year balance


b Contributions
c Net investment earnings, gains, and
losses
d Grants or scholarships
e Other expenditures for facilities and
programs
f Administrative expenses
g End of year balance
2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as
a Board designated or quasi-endowment ^ %
b Permanent endowment ^ %
c Temporarily restricted endowment ^ %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%
3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by Yes No
(i) unrelated organizations 3a i
(ii) related organizations 3a ii
b If "Yes" on line 3a(ll), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R' 3b
4 Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds
Part VI f Land , Buildings , and Equipment.
r.mmnlata if thin nrnnni7atlnn ancwPrtnr1 "Yes" nn Fnrm 990 Part IV line 11 a See Form 990 Part X. line 10
Description of property ( a) Cost or other basis ( b) Cost or other basis ( c) Accumulated (d) Book value
(investment) (other ) depreciation

1a Land
b Buildings
c Leasehold improvements
d Equipment
e Other
Total. Add lines la through le (Column (d) must equal Form 990, PartX, column (B), line 10c) ^
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PartV11 Investments -Other Securities. •
Com p lete if the org anization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11 b See Form 990, Part X, line 12
(a) Description of security or category (b) Book value ( c) Method of valuation
(including name of security ) ' Cost or end-of -year market value

(1) Financial derivatives

(2) Closely-held equity interests


(3) Other
(A)
(B)

(C)
(D)

(E) '
(F) -

(G)
(H) 0
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 12 ) ^ __';
3wC -1^___°_^,.
Part VIll investments-Program Related.
- ('mmnleta if tha nrnani7atinn ancwerart "YPS" on Form 99n Part IV -line 1,1c See Form 990. Part X. line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation
t a Cost or end-of- year market value
(1)
(2)

(3)
(4)
( 5)
(6)
(7)

(8)
,(9)

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, PartX, col (B) line 13) ^
- IXF^
Off Other Assets. I
(:mminleta if the nrnanl7atinn answered "YPs" on Form 990 Part IV line 11d_ See Form 990. Part X. line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) s r

(2) ,
(3)
(4)

(5)
(6)
(7)

( 8)
(9) 4
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 15 ) ^
PaitXh Other Liabilities. r
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV , line 11e or 11f See Form 990, Part X,
line 25.
tW
(a) Description of liability ( b) Book value e'f - k`h^ .^
(1) Federal income taxes ;.,
(2) FUNDS HELD FOR OTHERS 1,025 ,167 -.Nb
3 DONOR DESIGNATIONS ' PAYABLE 7 , 941

Total . Column b must a ual Form 990, PartX, col (B)line 25 ) ^ 1 , 033 , 108 1
2. 1-lability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the
organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII PL
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Schedule D ( Form 990 ) 2017 THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38 - 3002347 Page 4
`)0' Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue p er Return.
Com p lete if the org anization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a
I Total revenue , gains , and other support per audited financial statements 1 1 , 386 , 012
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990 , Part VIII, line 12
a Net unrealized gains ( losses) on investments 2a -18 , 404 . t
b Donated services and use of facilities 2b
c Recoveries of prior year grants 2c ^^,^:•
d Other ( Describe in Part XIII) 2d T
e Add lines 2a through 2d 2e -18 , 404
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3 1 , 404 , 416
4 Amounts included on Form 990 , Part VIII, line 12 , but not on line 1
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990 , Part VIII, line 7b 4a
b Other ( Describe in Part XIII ) 4b 304 , 164 '-
c Add lines 4a and 4b 4c 304 , 164
5 Total revenue Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part 1, line 12) 5 1 , 708 , 580
:' Part Xll > Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return.
Com p lete if the org anization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a
I Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 1 1 1 229 , 087
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990 , Part IX, line 25
a Donated services and use of facilities 2a qng;
b Prior year adjustments 2b
c Other losses 2c
d Other ( Describe in Part XIII) 21
e Add lines 2a through 2d 2e
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3 1 , 229 , 087
4 Amounts included on Form 990 , Part IX , line 25 , but not on line 1
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990 , Part VIII, line 7b 4a
b Other ( Describe in Part X I I I ) 4b 304 164
c Add lines 4a and 4b 4c 304 , 164
5 Total expenses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part t, line 18) 5 33 , 251
1 , 533
EPait °XllI Supplemental Information.
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9 , Part III, lines la and 4 , Part IV , lines 1b and 2b, Part V, line 4, Part X, line
2, Part XI, lines 2d and 4b, and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b Also complete this part to provide any additional information
PART XI, LINE 4B - REVENUE AMOUNTS INCLUDED ON RETURN - OTHER

DONOR DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS $ 304,164

PART XII, LINE 4B - EXPENSE AMOUNTS INCLUDED ON RETURN - OTHER

DONOR DESIGNATED GRANTS $ 304,164

Schedule D (Form 990) 2017

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LPait-XIII'°j Supplemental Information (continued)

Schedule D (Form 990) 2017

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SCHEDULEF Statement of Activities Outside the United States 0MB No 1545-0047

(Form 990) ^ Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
^ Attach to Form 990.
2017
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service ^ Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
Name of the organization Employer Identification number
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347
Partrl General Information on Activities Outside the United States . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on
Form 990, Part IV , line 14b
1 For grantmakers . Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and other
assistance , the grantees ' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award the
grants or asslstance '7 [X Yes F] No

2 For grantmakers . Describe in Part V the organization ' s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other
assistance outside the United States

3 Activities per Region (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed )
(a) Region ( b) Number of ( c) Number of (d) Activities conducted in the (e ) If activity listed in (d) is (f) Total
offices in the employees , region (by type ) ( such as, a program service , expenditures for
region agents , and fundraising , program services, describe specific type of and investments
independent investments , grants to recipients service ( s) in the region in the region
contractors located in the region)
in the region

EUROPE
(1 ) GRANTS 226,923
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIF I C
(2) GRANTS 4,358
MIDDLE EAS T AND NORTH R ICA
(3) GRANTS 14,465

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

( 10 )

( 11 )

( 12 )

( 13 )

( 14 )

( 15 )

( 16 )

( 17 )
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` .",•,^rt„ x^'£... 245 , 746
£J^4.`^,r"^'sj`...
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b ;,° ^ }tiix.Yn^`
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sheets to Part I aaY
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_

c Totals (add
lines 3a and 3b ) 245 , 746
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule F (Form 990) 2017
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2017 THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347 Page 2
Partll Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States . Complete if the organization-answered "Yes" on Form 990,
Part IV. line 15. for any reclDlent who received more than $5.000 Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed
(I) Method of
1 (a) Name of ( b) IRS code ( c) Region ( d) Purpose of (e) Amount of (f) Manner of (g) Amount of ( h) Description valuation
organization section and EIN grant cash grant cash noncash of noncash assistance (book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
(if applicable ) disbursement assistance

*w`^'iRt^ Q SUPPORT & DONOR DES 174 , 392

a2
DONOR DESIGNATION 14,465

'M DONOR DESIGNATION 43,720


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2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt
by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities ^
Schedule F (Form 990) 2017

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Schedule F (Form 990) 2017 THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347 Page 3
-Part III, Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duolicated if additional space is needed
(a) Type of grant or assistance ( b) Region ( c) Number of ( d) Amount of (e) Manner of ( f) Amount of ( g) Description ( h) Method of
recipients cash grant cash noncash ofnoncash assistance valuation
( book , , o t h
disbursement assistance appraisal , ot her)

(2)

(3)

(4)

( 5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

( 10 )

( 11 )

( 12 )

( 13 )

( 14 )

( 15 )

( 16 )

( 17 )

( 18 )
Schedule F (Form 990) 2017

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1, "F)it, V 1 Foreign Forms

1 Was the organization a U S transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"
the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U S Transferor of Property to a Foreign
Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926) 11 Yes XX No

2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization
may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return To Report Transactions With Foreign
Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign
Trust With a U S Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A, don't file with Form 990) 0 Yes XX No

3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"
the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U S Persons With Respect To
Certain Foreign Corporations (see Instructions for Form 5471) 11 Yes XX No

4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a
qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621,
Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing
Fund (see Instructions for Form 8621) 11 Yes IX No

5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes,"
the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U S Persons With Respect to Certain
Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865) Yes No

6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If
"Yes "the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see
Instructions for Form 5713, don't file with Form 990) El Yes No

Schedule F (Form 990) 2017

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-Part y i Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method,
amounts of investments vs expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method), Part III (accounting method); and
Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable Also complete this part to provide any additional
information See instructions

PART I, LINE 2 - PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS

GRANTS TO OTHERS ARE MONITORED THROUGH OBSERVATION AND WORKING CLOSELY WITH

THE GRANT RECIPIENT.

PART I, LINE 3 - ACTIVITIES PER REGION

REGION EXPENDITURES INVESTMENTS

EUROPE $ 226,923 $ 0

EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC $ 4,358 $ 0

MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA $ 14,465 $ 0

Schedule F (Form 990) 2017


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SCHEDULE I Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, 0MB No 1545-0047

(Form 990) Governments, and Individuals in the United States


Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22. 2017
Department of the Treasury
^ Attach to Form 990. pen to Public
Internal Revenue Service ^ Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer Identification number

THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347


I Part I I General Information on Grants and Assistance
1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees ' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance '? FX Yes No
2 Describe in Part IV the organization ' s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States
PartII Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form
990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5 , 000 Part ll can be duplicated if additional space is needed
I (a) Name and address of organization (b) EIN (c) IRC (d) Amount of cash (e) Amount of non- (f) Method of valuation (g) Description of (h) Purpose of grant
section )
(book, FMV, appraisal,
or government ( if a pp licable ) grant cash assistance other noncash assistance or assistance

(1) THE PEOPLE OF GOD


1524 RIDGE AVE DONOR DESIGNATION
CORAOPOLIS PA 15108 3 17 , 508
(2) TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS COMMUNITY
19215 DUNBRIDGE WAY DONOR DESIGNATION
GAITHERSBURG MD 20886 3 47 , 474
(3) THE WORK OF CHRIST COMMUNITY
4828 S HAGADORN RD DONOR DESIGNATION
EAST LANSING MI 48823 3 58 , 823
(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

2 Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ^
3 Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ^
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 . Schedule I (Form 990) (2017)
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wPart, (II ` Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22
Part III can ha rfiinlirtPH if neiHitinnni snaca is naariari
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of (c) Amount of (d) Amount of (e) Method of valuation (book, (f) Description of noncash assistance
recipients cash grant noncash assistance FMV, appraisal, other)

7
L-Part : IV I Supplemental Information . Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information

PART I, LINE 2 - PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS

GRANTS ARE MONITORED THROUGH OBSERVATION AND WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE GRANT

RECIPIENT.

Schedule I (Form 990) (2017)

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SCHEDULEJ Compensation Information 0MB No 1545-0047
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
(Form 990)
Compensated Employees
^ Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
1 2017
Department of the Treasury ^ Attach to Form 990.
Internal Revenue Service to www.irs.aov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
Name of the organization Employer Identification number

THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347


HtlP_a'rtj,^: Questions Regarding Compensation
No

1a Check the appropriate box(es ) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A , line 1a Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items
First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use
Travel for companions Li Payments for business use of personal residence
Tax indemnification and gross-up payments 7 Health or social club dues or initiation fees
Discretionary spending account F1 Personal services (such as , maid, chauffeur, chef)

b If any of the boxes on line la are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment
or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to
explain 1b

2 Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, and officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line
la? 2

3 Indicate which , if any , of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization 's CEO/Executive Director Check all that apply Do not check any boxes for methods used by a
related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director , but explain in Part III
Compensation committee Written employment contract
Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study
El Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

4 During the year , did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la , with respect to the filing
organization or a related organization
a Receive a severance payment or change -of-control payment? 4a X
b Participate in, or receive payment from , a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b X
c Participate in, or receive payment from , an equity-based compensation arrangement? - 4c X
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c , list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III ¢E

Only section 501(c )( 3), 501 ( c)(4), and 501 ( c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of
a The organization? 5a X
b Any related organization? 5b X
If "Yes" on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III

6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII , Section A , line 1 a , did the organization pay or accrue any s.n
compensation contingent on the net earnings of
a The organization? 6a X
b Any related organization? 6b X
>6
If "Yes " on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III £^ ,w

7 For persons listed on Form 990 , Part VII, Section A , line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described on lines 5 and 6? If "Yes ," describe in Part III 7 X
8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990 , Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject
to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53 4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part lll 8 X

9 If "Yes " on line 8 , did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in
Regulations section 53 4958 -6(c)? 9
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 . Schedule J (Form 990) 2017
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1 Part II 1 Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees . Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (I) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions , on row (it) Do not list any individuals that aren 't listed on Form 990, Part VII
Note : The sum of columns ( B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column ( D) and (E) amounts for that individual
( 13 ) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MI SC com pensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation
(I) Base (II) Bonus & incentive (III) Other other deferred benefits MOH D) in column (B) reported
(A) Name and Title compensation compensation reportable compensation as deferred on prior -
compensation Form 990

GERALD MUNK (11 40,092 0 0 15,238 55,330 0


1 SECRETARY/TREASURER l++ 0 0 0 0 0 0
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'Pait III;I Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II Also complete this part
for any additional information

PART III - OTHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

THE WORK OF CHRIST COMMUNITY (A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION) PAID THE FOLLOWING

BOARD MEMBER FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT:

GERALD MUNK

BASE COMPENSATION: $40,092

RETIREMENT AND OTHER DEFERRED COMPENSATION: $15,238

Schedule J (Form 990) 2017

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£CHEOULEL Transactions With Interested Persons OMB No 1545-0047

(Form 990 or 990-EZ) ^ Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a,

Department of the Treasury


28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b
^ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
2017
Open To Public
Internal Revenue Service to www irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
Name of the organization Employer Identification number

THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347


Part I Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only)
Complete if the oraanlzatlon answered "Yes" on Form 990. Part IV. line 25a or 25b. or Form 990-EZ. Part V. line 40b
(b) Relationship between disqualified person and (d) Corrected'
1 (a) Name of disqualified person (c) Description of transaction
organization Yes No

1
( 2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
( 6)
2 Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year
under section 4958 ^ $
3 Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ^ $

Part If Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.


Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or Form 990, Part IV, line 26 , or if the
oraanlzatlon reported an amount on Form 990. Part X. line 5. 6. or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship (c) Purpose of (d) Loan t (e) Original (f) Balance due (g) In default') (h) Approved (i) Written
with organization loan or from the principal amount by board or agreement?
committee?
T To m Yes No Yes No Yes No

(1 )

(2)

(3)

( 4) -

-
5
( )

(6 )

(7)

( 8)

(9)

10
Total ^ $ }
PIart II I I Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the oroanization answered "Yes" on Form 990. Part IV. line 27
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested (C) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
person and the organization

1
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
( 10)
For r'aperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 - EZ. Schedule L (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) 2017
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' P..artIV Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c
(e) Sharing
(a) Name of interested person ( b) Relationship between ( c) Amount of (d) Description of transaction
of org
interested person and the transaction revenues?
organization Yes No

( I ) JAMES MUNK BOARD MEM SON 53,322 COMPENSATION X


( 2 ) JANICE MUNK BOARD MEM WIFE 15, 223 COMPENSATION X
(3)

( 4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

(8)
(9)
(10)
LPart Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions)

Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017

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SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ


Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
2017
Department of the Treasury 10, Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Service ^ Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identiflcatto n number

THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES

TO PROMOTE THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL AND THE STRENGTHENING OF GOD'S PEOPLE-

CATHOLIC, PROTESTANT, AND ORTHODOX- WORLDWIDE, THROUGH A PROGRAM OF ACTIVE

EVANGELISM, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FORMATION, DOCTRINAL AND MORAL INSTRUCTION,

ECUMENISM, AND PROGRAMS FOR THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED.

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

TO PROMOTE THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL AND THE STRENGTHENING OF GOD'S PEOPLE-

CATHOLIC, PROTESTANT, AND ORTHODOX- WORLDWIDE, THROUGH A PROGRAM OF ACTIVE

EVANGELISM, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FORMATION, DOCTRINAL AND MORAL INSTRUCTION,

ECUMENISM, AND PROGRAMS FOR THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED.

FORM 990, PART VI - MATERIAL DIFFERENCES IN VOTING RIGHTS EXPLANATION

SOME VOTING MEMBERS ARE NOT INDEPENDENT BECAUSE THEY RECEIVE DIRECT OR

INDIRECT COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION.

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B - ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990

A PDF COPY IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND THEN PRESENTED AT THE

NEXT BOARD MEETING.

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A - COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL

THE BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL COMPENSATION.

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B - COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS

THE BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL COMPENSATION.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 - EZ. Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) (2017)
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Name of the organization Employer identification number

THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 38-3002347

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 - GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION

AVAILABLE THROUGH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN WEBSITE.

FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G - OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES

DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM SERVICE MGT & GENERAL FUNDRAISING

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES

$ 124,351 $ 39,929 $ 1,508

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 - OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION

DONOR DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS $ -304,164

DONOR DESIGNATED GRANTS $ 304,164

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