2025-11-19T05:36:29-08:00 2025-05-31 363335935 Costabile & Steffens PC 1805 Hicks Rd Rolling Meadows IL 60008 990 2024-06-01 132552417 Q PLACE QPLA 6306684399 PO BOX 1581 WHEATON IL 60187 KAREN SCHLEICHER Executive Dir. 2025-11-19 true true Frank J Costabile P00629672 8477763700 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z KAREN SCHLEICHER PO BOX 1581 WHEATON IL 60187 327268 false X N/A X 1960 IL MOBILIZE CHRISTIANS TO FACILITATE GROUP DISCUSSIONS SO SPIRITUAL SEEKERS CAN FIND GOD AS REVEALED IN THE BIBLE. 5 4 9 1100 0 270784 280011 3764 2213 0 31134 25034 305682 307258 0 0 233008 232238 0 31015 94751 100021 327759 332259 -22077 -25001 252272 232293 69394 74416 182878 157877 MOBILIZE CHRISTIANS TO FACILITATE GROUP DISCUSSIONS SO SPIRITUAL SEEKERS CAN FIND GOD AS REVEALED IN THE BIBLE. false false 243686 27247 In 2024-2025, Q Place advanced the Great Commission in these areas:New Discussion Resources Developed:Launched Finding Peace in an Anxious World, designed for discussions with those who have little or no background in the Bible and providing a pathway to Jesus. Completed the 2nd Edition of the 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversations Curriculum, with updates and integrated follow-through elements (Commitments, Check-Ins, and Celebrations) for stronger impact in Christians everyday relationships with people who believe differently.Training:Launched a new 1.5 Hour Workshop: How to Start Bible Discussions with Seekers, training 30 Christians in April and May. Trained 34 Christians in 7-session intensive Q Place Coaching to start small groups where spiritual seekers can find God as revealed in the Bible. Presented a Thriving Groups workshop to 32 participants from 14 different churches, so their small groups can engage in discovery-based Bible discussions that also work well for seekers. Trained and supported 12 volunteer catalysts to spread the mission and vision of Q Place. Distribution and support:Launched a new Monthly Resources email to an average of 3500 Christians each month, with links to seasonal content and tools for reaching out to people who believe differently. Provided curriculum that strengthens evangelism (free 9 Arts small group guide) to 1614 church staff and/or influencers and delivered ongoing Tips for Spiritual Conversations to more than 4,000 contacts. Collaboration:Attended the global evangelism Lausanne Congress (virtually) and joined the Lausanne Action Hub, offering training and resources worldwide. All of these activities fall under Q Places mission to mobilize Christians to facilitate group discussions with spiritual seekers so they can find God as revealed in the Bible. 243686 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 9 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 5 4 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X Karen Schleicher 6306684399 PO BOX 1581 WHEATON IL 60187 KAREN SCHLEICHER Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 65000 0 0 JACK EGGAR Chairman 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 GARY MINTA Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SUZANNE WILSON Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DON WHITE Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SAMUEL HALLBERG Trustee 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 65000 0 false false false NONE 0 280011 280011 TRAINING FEES 900099 2213 2213 2213 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45044 20010 25034 25034 0 307258 27247 0 0 0 0 65000 55078 6615 3307 0 149970 123078 17564 9328 0 0 17268 14317 1934 1017 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16179 16179 0 0 0 11664 9141 2216 307 0 0 0 0 0 605 568 37 0 PROFESSIONAL FEES 31089 4432 26369 288 DEVELOPMENT EXPENSE 15610 15610 OFFICE EXPENSES 14408 12248 1639 521 INSURANCE 3925 3252 443 230 6541 5393 778 370 332259 243686 57558 31015 130138 135308 78079 78094 29954 0 226 0 0 0 12398 11164 0 46666 43661 3005 0 0 0 1703 4496 0 252272 232293 19000 24012 50394 50404 69394 74416 X 84848 80939 98030 76938 182878 157877 252272 232293 -25001 X true X false true false X 345358 259328 290812 270784 280011 1446293 0 0 345358 259328 290812 270784 280011 1446293 0 1446293 1530 1069 1470 1797 5866 0 0 1452159 0.99600 0.99590 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 46666 43661 3005 3005 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION AND OTHER PERSONS AS REQUIRED. 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