Better Way Ministries

EIN: 31-1173550Columbus, OHZIP: 43201

X20 - Religion-Related501(c)(3)

Mission

Better Way Ministries, d/b/a Columbus Dream Center, is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to providing hope to low-income, homeless, and under-served individuals and families in Columbus, Ohio. The Dream Center forms partnerships with area churches, organizations, and individuals to fund and provide resources for its various outreach programs.

Financials

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets
2023	$1.6M	$0	$853k
2022	$1.3M	$0	$944k

Compensation

2023

Cris Gordon

Executive Director

chief executive officer

$37,168

$155,966

Todd Marrah

Director

board member

$63,518

Steve Campbell

President

chief executive officer

2022

Cris Gordon

Executive Director

chief executive officer

$150,390

Todd Marrah

Director

board member

$64,460

Steve Campbell

President

chief executive officer

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