Denton Freedom House

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Summary

To liberate broken men of their bondage of sin and addiction by the transforming power of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to equip them to become prosperous disciples of Christ with kingdom vision, purpose, and direction.


Contact information

Mailing address:
Denton Freedom House
PO Box 51166
Denton, TX 76206

Website: dentonfreedomhouse.org

Phone: (940) 565-1111

Email: [email protected]


Organization details

EIN: 030540364

CEO/President: Alton D. Schmidt

Chairman: Jeremy Adams

Board size: 7

Founder: Jeremy & Karen Adams

Ruling year: 2005

Tax deductible: Yes

Fiscal year end: 12/31

Member of ECFA: Yes

Member of ECFA since: 2017


Purpose

To liberate broken men of their bondage of sin and addiction by the transforming power of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to equip them to become prosperous disciples of Christ with kingdom vision, purpose, and direction


Mission statement

Liberate the broken from their bondage of sin & addiction.

Through the transforming power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Equip them to become prosperous disciples of Christ with Kingdom vision, purpose & direction


Statement of faith

God exists eternally in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are distinct in person, yet of the same substance, one God. This is a divine mystery. The Son proceeds (not in chronology, but in the communication of essence) from the Father and the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Son. They are coequal and coeternal, living in perfect submission and in perfect love. They typify the ultimate expression of diversity amidst unity and mutual subordination (Gen. 1:1; John 10:30; John 4:24, Deut. 6:4; Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14).

Man was originally created in the image and likeness of God. He retains that image, although it has been marred by the fall (Gen. 1:27).

The eternal Son of God became incarnate in the Lord Jesus Christ, being born of the virgin Mary, and is true God and true man. He died physically on the cross, was bodily resurrected three days later, and thereafter bodily ascended to heaven. (John 1:1, 14, 18; 5:18; Heb. 1:1-9; 5:8, 1 John 5:20; 1 Tim. 2:5; 1 Cor. 15:1-5)

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead. He is the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, the Spirit of Truth, and the Spirit of Holiness. He regenerates, indwells, baptizes, seals, and empowers believers that are in Christ Jesus. He illumines the Word of God, encourages and comforts the saints, and convinces and convicts of sin and righteousness. In these last days, He has been poured out on all flesh, empowering His sons and His daughters to bear witness of Jesus Christ and the gospel. He is the source of true spirituality, true spiritual fruit, and all the spiritual gifts that have been appointed for the church (Matt. 28:19, 3:16; Rom. 8:9; John 16:13; Rom. 1:4; Tit. 3:5-6; 1 Cor. 3:16, 12:13; Eph. 1:13; John 14:16-17; John 16:8; Acts 2:17; Gal. 5:22; Rom. 12:4).

Salvation is received by grace through faith alone in Christ. The only means to salvation is belief in Christ's substitutionary death and resurrection, which satisfied the wrath of God against the sin of the individual. There is an eternal state of punishment for the unsaved and an eternal state of blessing for the saved. (Acts 4:12; 13:38-39; 16:31; 1 Cor. 15:1-4; Rom. 4:4-5; 8:28-29; 5:1; John 3:16; Eph. 2:8-9)

Articles

2/20/2024Celebrating 20 Years: Denton Freedom House's Impact on Addiction Recovery and Community Support

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Financial efficiency ratings

Sector: Community Development

CategoryRatingOverall rankSector rank
Overall efficiency rating401 of 113034 of 110
Fund acquisition rating865 of 113071 of 110
Resource allocation rating470 of 113048 of 110
Asset utilization rating92 of 113010 of 110

Financial ratios

Funding ratiosSector median20232022202120202019
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts =
Fundraising expense /
Total contributions
8%10%12%9%6%15%
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total revenue
5%8%10%7%5%11%
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance =
Total contributions /
Total revenue
90%80%78%78%87%72%
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total expenses
5%8%9%8%6%12%
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance =
Total other revenue /
Total revenue
10%20%22%22%13%28%
 
Operating ratiosSector median20232022202120202019
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio =
Program services /
Total expenses
83%84%81%82%86%75%
Spending ratio Spending ratio =
Total expenses /
Total revenue
100%104%105%94%92%95%
Program output ratio Program output ratio =
Program services /
Total revenue
82%87%84%76%79%72%
Savings ratio Savings ratio =
Surplus (deficit) /
Total revenue
0%-4%-5%6%8%5%
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate =
Surplus (deficit) /
Net assets
1%-11%-10%14%20%8%
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio =
Management and general expense /
Total expenses
11%8%10%11%9%13%
 
Investing ratiosSector median20232022202120202019
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total assets
0.952.381.771.912.151.50
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment =
Total assets /
Total current assets
1.922.982.661.992.513.08
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total current assets
2.237.084.703.805.424.62
 
Liquidity ratiosSector median20232022202120202019
Current ratio Current ratio =
Total current assets /
Total current liabilities
12.0419.1210.6815.6599.85116.32
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio =
Total current liabilities /
Total current assets
0.070.050.090.060.010.01
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level =
(Total current assets -
Total current liabilities) /
(Total expenses / 12)
4.981.612.312.962.192.58
 
Solvency ratiosSector median20232022202120202019
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio =
Total liabilities /
Total assets
11%19%26%3%0%0%
Debt ratio Debt ratio =
Debt /
Total assets
0%0%0%0%0%0%
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio =
Net assets /
Total expenses
83%34%42%51%46%67%

Financials

Balance sheet
 
Assets20232022202120202019
Cash$415,440$579,365$625,703$422,536$275,998
Receivables, inventories, prepaids$24,195$23,187$48,883$22,784$15,392
Short-term investments$0$0$0$0$0
Other current assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total current assets$439,635$602,552$674,586$445,320$291,390
Long-term investments$0$0$0$0$0
Fixed assets$632,811$629,146$665,454$673,922$602,936
Other long-term assets$236,826$370,463$4,250$174$3,941
Total long-term assets$869,637$999,609$669,704$674,096$606,877
Total assets$1,309,272$1,602,161$1,344,290$1,119,416$898,267
 
Liabilities20232022202120202019
Payables and accrued expenses$16,590$38,604$26,751$2,006$2,505
Other current liabilities$6,401$17,790$16,358$2,454$0
Total current liabilities$22,991$56,394$43,109$4,460$2,505
Debt$0$0$0$0$0
Due to (from) affiliates$0$0$0$0$0
Other long-term liabilities$229,344$367,331$0$0$0
Total long-term liabilities$229,344$367,331$0$0$0
Total liabilities$252,335$423,725$43,109$4,460$2,505
 
Net assets20232022202120202019
Without donor restrictions$1,017,937$1,178,436$1,301,181$1,114,956$890,710
With donor restrictions$39,000$0$0$0$5,052
Net assets$1,056,937$1,178,436$1,301,181$1,114,956$895,762
 
Revenues and expenses
 
Revenue20232022202120202019
Total contributions$2,401,081$2,100,394$2,124,680$2,279,570$1,012,860
Program service revenue$179,795$204,223$269,706$0$0
Membership dues$0$0$0$0$0
Investment income$7,464$1,427$18,616$1,013$511
Other revenue$403,168$403,267$325,390$350,634$402,587
Total other revenue$590,427$608,917$613,712$351,647$403,098
Total revenue$2,991,508$2,709,311$2,738,392$2,631,217$1,415,958
 
Expenses20232022202120202019
Program services$2,615,943$2,287,383$2,087,946$2,067,393$1,015,550
Management and general$258,196$282,450$281,451$205,636$174,997
Fundraising$238,868$262,223$192,275$138,994$155,219
Total expenses$3,113,007$2,832,056$2,561,672$2,412,023$1,345,766
 
Change in net assets20232022202120202019
Surplus (deficit)($121,499)($122,745)$176,720$219,194$70,192
Other changes in net assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total change in net assets($121,499)($122,745)$176,720$219,194$70,192

Compensation

NameTitleCompensation
Alton SchmidtCEO/Director$70,000
Jeremy AdamsDirector$60,000
Ken WillinghamCFO/Director$24,000
Staci SchmidtSecretary$15,600

Compensation data as of: 12/31/2023


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History

Denton Freedom House was founded in the family home of Jeremy and Karen Adams. Their passion for the lost was birthed out of their own story of redemption and the compassion they felt for those who are rejected, hopeless, and written off by society. DFH began by taking in one man back in 2004, and has grown into a ministry with a main campus, multi-phase men's homes, two women's homes, freedom food pantry, two coffee shops and an event center. We welcome men and women from all over the nation and serve an international clientele. We have a growing staff and over 100 volunteers. In addition, our donors and prayer warriors help us offer services at no cost and grow the Kingdom of God. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is at the center of all we do. Thanks to all who take part!


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