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
| 3/22/2024 | Ministries Serving in Sudanese Crisis |
| 1/7/2014 | Revealing Insights About How Ministries Helping Persecuted Christians Spend Your Money |
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Relief and Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 168 of 1138 | 23 of 105 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 496 of 1138 | 49 of 105 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 393 of 1138 | 35 of 105 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 77 of 1138 | 12 of 105 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
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 ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
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 ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.60 | 5.13 | 5.06 | 3.81 | 3.03 | 4.62 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.22 | 1.16 | 1.27 | 1.23 | 1.10 | 1.15 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.07 | 5.93 | 6.43 | 4.70 | 3.33 | 5.31 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 12.23 | 12.35 | 40.36 | 15.36 | 28.43 | 39.19 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.71 | 1.86 | 1.82 | 2.39 | 3.47 | 2.20 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
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 | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| 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 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| 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 assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| 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 | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| 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 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| 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 assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| 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
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Bradford Phillips | President | $214,504 |
| Hagazi Kebede | Co & Fo | $209,183 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
Response from ministry
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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