Persecution Project Foundation

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Summary



Persecution Project Foundation (PPF) provides active compassion for the persecuted. We bring crisis relief and spiritual hope to victims of civil war, genocide and religious persecution. We also provide on-the-ground assistance while restoring hope and rebuilding communities through the love of Christ.


Contact information

Mailing address:
Persecution Project Foundation
PO Box 1327
Culpeper, VA 22701

Website: www.persecutionproject.org

Phone: (888) 201-5245

Email: [email protected]


Organization details

EIN: 541976312

CEO/President: Bradford L. Phillips

Chairman: Larry Warren

Board size: 10

Founder: Bradford L. Phillips

Ruling year: 2000

Tax deductible: Yes

Fiscal year end: 12/31

Member of ECFA: Yes

Member of ECFA since: 2005


Purpose

The Persecution Project Foundation (PPF) was founded for the purpose of mobilizing Christians to engage in Active Compassion for the Persecuted. From its inception, Persecution Project Foundation has endeavored to equip and mobilize the grassroots to take action in support of the persecuted church.

The main purposes of the organization are based on Isaiah 58 & Mark 12:29-31:

  • To expose persecution (Ephesians 5:11)
  • To assist the victims of persecution (James 2:15, 16)
  • To engage God's people to intercede on behalf of the persecuted and suffering (Isaiah 58:6112)
  • To bring encouragement, consolation and hope to the persecuted and suffering (2 Corinthians 1).
  • To effectively by word and deed communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ (1 John 3:18)
  • To encourage prayer support and other intercession from the church body (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Mission statement

ACTIVE COMPASSION FOR THE PERSECUTED. Persecution Project Foundation brings physical relief and spiritual hope to victims of war, genocide, and religious persecution, with emphasis on the nation of Sudan.


Statement of faith

1. We believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth:
2. And in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, our Lord:
3. Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary:
4. Suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and buried: He descended into hell:
5. The third day He rose again from the dead:
6. He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty:
7. From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead:
8. We believe in the Holy Ghost:
9. We believe in the holy catholic church: the communion of saints:
10. The forgiveness of sins:
1l. The resurrection of the body:
12. And the life everlasting. Amen.

Articles

3/22/2024Ministries Serving in Sudanese Crisis
1/7/2014Revealing Insights About How Ministries Helping Persecuted Christians Spend Your Money

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Transparency grade

A

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Financial efficiency ratings

Sector: Relief and Development

CategoryRatingOverall rankSector rank
Overall efficiency rating168 of 113823 of 105
Fund acquisition rating496 of 113849 of 105
Resource allocation rating393 of 113835 of 105
Asset utilization rating77 of 113812 of 105

Financial ratios

Funding ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts =
Fundraising expense /
Total contributions
6%6%5%6%5%4%
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total revenue
6%6%5%6%5%4%
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance =
Total contributions /
Total revenue
99%100%100%100%100%100%
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total expenses
6%6%4%6%6%4%
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance =
Total other revenue /
Total revenue
1%0%0%0%0%0%
 
Operating ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio =
Program services /
Total expenses
86%90%91%90%91%92%
Spending ratio Spending ratio =
Total expenses /
Total revenue
101%101%107%104%87%92%
Program output ratio Program output ratio =
Program services /
Total revenue
87%90%97%94%79%85%
Savings ratio Savings ratio =
Surplus (deficit) /
Total revenue
-1%-1%-7%-4%13%8%
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate =
Surplus (deficit) /
Net assets
1%-5%-35%-16%47%44%
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio =
Management and general expense /
Total expenses
7%5%5%4%4%4%
 
Investing ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total assets
1.605.135.063.813.034.62
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment =
Total assets /
Total current assets
1.221.161.271.231.101.15
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total current assets
2.075.936.434.703.335.31
 
Liquidity ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Current ratio Current ratio =
Total current assets /
Total current liabilities
12.2312.3540.3615.3628.4339.19
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio =
Total current liabilities /
Total current assets
0.080.080.020.070.040.03
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level =
(Total current assets -
Total current liabilities) /
(Total expenses / 12)
4.711.861.822.393.472.20
 
Solvency ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio =
Total liabilities /
Total assets
8%7%2%5%3%14%
Debt ratio Debt ratio =
Debt /
Total assets
0%0%0%0%0%0%
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio =
Net assets /
Total expenses
53%18%19%25%32%19%

Financials

Balance sheet
 
Assets20242023202220212020
Cash$477,625$398,001$775,523$1,034,248$554,328
Receivables, inventories, prepaids$150,294$169,652$111,592$116,000$142,260
Short-term investments$160,270$131,886$87,251$100,797$21,758
Other current assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total current assets$788,189$699,539$974,366$1,251,045$718,346
Long-term investments$0$0$0$0$0
Fixed assets$123,030$188,506$226,461$123,625$106,803
Other long-term assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total long-term assets$123,030$188,506$226,461$123,625$106,803
Total assets$911,219$888,045$1,200,827$1,374,670$825,149
 
Liabilities20242023202220212020
Payables and accrued expenses$63,826$17,331$63,428$44,000$18,332
Other current liabilities$0$0$0$0$0
Total current liabilities$63,826$17,331$63,428$44,000$18,332
Debt$0$0$0$0$0
Due to (from) affiliates$0$0$0$0$0
Other long-term liabilities$0$0$0$0$96,760
Total long-term liabilities$0$0$0$0$96,760
Total liabilities$63,826$17,331$63,428$44,000$115,092
 
Net assets20242023202220212020
Without donor restrictions$766,578$760,944$1,050,579$1,234,796$478,950
With donor restrictions$80,815$109,770$86,820$95,874$231,107
Net assets$847,393$870,714$1,137,399$1,330,670$710,057
 
Revenues and expenses
 
Revenue20242023202220212020
Total contributions$4,634,418$4,185,444$4,396,810$4,778,525$4,121,695
Program service revenue$0$0$0$0$0
Membership dues$0$0$0$0$0
Investment income$3,114$2,837$0$12,544$252
Other revenue$0$0$0$0$157
Total other revenue$3,114$2,837$0$12,544$409
Total revenue$4,637,532$4,188,281$4,396,810$4,791,069$4,122,104
 
Expenses20242023202220212020
Program services$4,187,684$4,082,173$4,116,646$3,774,739$3,494,566
Management and general$225,416$221,130$183,591$161,134$157,402
Fundraising$262,949$192,366$276,299$234,583$160,411
Total expenses$4,676,049$4,495,669$4,576,536$4,170,456$3,812,379
 
Change in net assets20242023202220212020
Surplus (deficit)($38,517)($307,388)($179,726)$620,613$309,725
Other changes in net assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total change in net assets($38,517)($307,388)($179,726)$620,613$309,725

Compensation

NameTitleCompensation
Bradford PhillipsPresident$214,504
Hagazi KebedeCo & Fo$209,183

Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024


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History

PPF was founded in 1997 by Brad Phillips. In 1998, Brad traveled to war-ravaged Sudan and shot hours of video chronicling brutal persecution against Christians by the National Islamic Front government (now known as the National Congress Party).

This began a long journey, taking PPF through virtually every corner of South Sudan. PPF helped local pastors plant churches, supported orphans, built medical clinics, provided emergency relief to refugees-and kept taking pictures.

In 2004, PPF expanded its work to include a growing number of refugees on the Darfur border fleeing the genocide taking place in that province. In 2009, a Safe Water program was started to provide safe water to the marginalized in Sudan and South Sudan. In 2011, PPF began an intense campaign to assist one of Sudan's largest Christian minorities living in the Nuba mountains of Southern Kordofan by founding savethenuba.com. Outreaches include safe water borehole repairs, medical relief, crisis relief items, and distribution of discipleship materials for local evangelistic efforts.

PPF's work continues with support of the Jebel Lopit Training Center, Eastern Equatoria South Sudan, where a new generation of leaders are trained to lead the world's newest nation.


Program accomplishments

20 years of Continuous Ministry in Sudan & South Sudan
Multiple Clinics, Hospitals, & Schools Built
200+ tons of Medicine Delivered
1 million+ People provided Safe Water
1 Million+ Bibles & Discipleship Materials Delivered to Churches
Thousands of Pastors Trained & Encouraged
1 million+ pounds of Aid Delivered to "unreachable" Communities


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