The Christophers, Inc. 
The information on this page was last updated 12/9/2022. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
The Christophers put hope into action by using print and electronic media to remind each person that they are an irreplaceable child of God who can make a difference, and that constructive action works miracles. Each of us has, by the grace of God, the power to change the world for the better. Every act of care and concern for others has a ripple effect, touching many lives. The love to which we are called by the Gospel extends not only to our neighbors but to all who live on God's Good Earth. To be a Christopher means to be a Christbearer - where there is hate, to bring love, and where there is darkness, to carry light.
Contact information
Mailing address:
The Christophers, Inc.
5 Hanover Square
New York, NY 10004
Website: www.christophers.org
Phone: (212) 759-4050
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 131809274
CEO/President: Mary Ellen Robinson
Chairman: Robert V. Okulski
Board size: 5
Founder: Fr. James Keller
Ruling year: 1946
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
The Christopher approach to problems is to put hope into action. We use print and electronic media to reach out to men, women and young people of all faiths and of no particular faith with these ideas:
You have a God-given mission. You are an irreplaceable child of God - with a job for you alone. A healthy sense of self-worth can help you know and fulfill your mission in life.
You can make a difference. One good deed may seem insignificant, but may be all that's needed to overcome some evil. All who work with God change things for the better.
Constructive action works miracles. Emphasize what can be done, rather than what cannot. Complaining wastes time and energy. Things improve when more people build up and fewer tear down. With God's help, everything is possible.
Mission statement
The mission of The Christophers is to empower people from all walks of life to realize they have a God-given purpose that belongs to no one else but them.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Educational Media
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 540 of 1076 | 29 of 47 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 503 of 1077 | 22 of 47 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 356 of 1077 | 17 of 47 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 770 of 1076 | 38 of 47 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 8% | 8% | 9% | 11% | 7% | 6% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 7% | 5% | 6% | 9% | 5% | 6% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 94% | 70% | 70% | 84% | 76% | 86% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 7% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 4% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 6% | 30% | 30% | 16% | 24% | 14% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 82% | 82% | 84% | 84% | 83% | 83% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 87% | 121% | 166% | 248% | 140% | 138% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 69% | 100% | 140% | 207% | 116% | 114% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 13% | -21% | -66% | -148% | -40% | -38% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 21% | -5% | -12% | -16% | -6% | -6% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 12% | 13% | 12% | 12% | 13% | 13% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.79 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.25 | 0.21 | 0.21 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.65 | 1.04 | 1.05 | 1.06 | 1.06 | 1.07 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.34 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.27 | 0.23 | 0.22 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 13.47 | 19.58 | 25.77 | 35.29 | 49.52 | 51.09 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 7.32 | 42.08 | 39.84 | 43.18 | 51.88 | 53.10 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 12% | 6% | 5% | 5% | 4% | 5% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 104% | 360% | 343% | 374% | 448% | 460% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $617,361 | $68,182 | $76,184 | $75,024 | $78,771 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $156,326 | $105,038 | $223,259 | $530,134 | $619,071 |
| Short-term investments | $5,095,236 | $5,614,612 | $5,538,964 | $6,310,890 | $6,367,525 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $5,868,923 | $5,787,832 | $5,838,407 | $6,916,048 | $7,065,367 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $6,263 | $10,021 | $13,779 | $17,537 | $21,295 |
| Other long-term assets | $229,556 | $255,484 | $335,255 | $405,947 | $463,388 |
| Total long-term assets | $235,819 | $265,505 | $349,034 | $423,484 | $484,683 |
| Total assets | $6,104,742 | $6,053,337 | $6,187,441 | $7,339,532 | $7,550,050 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $299,803 | $224,583 | $165,449 | $139,669 | $138,296 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $299,803 | $224,583 | $165,449 | $139,669 | $138,296 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $92,011 | $85,862 | $129,983 | $170,481 | $207,453 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $92,011 | $85,862 | $129,983 | $170,481 | $207,453 |
| Total liabilities | $391,814 | $310,445 | $295,432 | $310,150 | $345,749 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | $5,658,585 | $5,687,326 | $5,832,851 | $6,973,816 | $7,151,794 |
| With donor restrictions | $54,343 | $55,566 | $59,158 | $55,566 | $52,507 |
| Net assets | $5,712,928 | $5,742,892 | $5,892,009 | $7,029,382 | $7,204,301 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $921,966 | $705,920 | $534,060 | $847,979 | $973,032 |
| Program service revenue | $46,960 | $54,064 | $53,092 | $69,854 | $72,800 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $338,524 | $248,359 | $49,610 | $189,211 | $89,127 |
| Other revenue | $4,100 | $687 | $192 | $14,349 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $389,584 | $303,110 | $102,894 | $273,414 | $161,927 |
| Total revenue | $1,311,550 | $1,009,030 | $636,954 | $1,121,393 | $1,134,959 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $1,307,491 | $1,415,312 | $1,320,348 | $1,306,366 | $1,293,753 |
| Management and general | $210,770 | $200,209 | $196,989 | $202,133 | $209,118 |
| Fundraising | $69,881 | $60,047 | $59,160 | $58,943 | $62,560 |
| Total expenses | $1,588,142 | $1,675,568 | $1,576,497 | $1,567,442 | $1,565,431 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($276,592) | ($666,538) | ($939,543) | ($446,049) | ($430,472) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($276,592) | ($666,538) | ($939,543) | ($446,049) | ($430,472) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Mary Ellen Robinson | President | $141,541 |
| Yaneza Santos Assistant | Secretary/Finance Manager | $120,571 |
| Rev Edward M Dougherty Mm | Director | $17,500 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2020
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
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