Samaritan's Feet International 
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Summary
Over 30 years ago, a young Nigerian boy, Manny Ohonme, received his first pair of shoes at the age of nine. It changed his life and now he wants give others that same opportunity for change and impact. Samaritan's Feet wants to inspire hope through the gift of shoes, the act of washing feet, and encouragement to those who need it most.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Samaritan's Feet International
1836 Center Park Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
Website: samaritansfeet.org
Phone: 980-939-8150
Email: info@samaritansfeet.org
Organization details
EIN: 141880905
CEO/President: Manny Ohonme
Chairman: Manny and Tracie Ohonme
Board size: 14
Founder: Manny and Tracie Ohonme
Ruling year: 2004
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
There are 734 million people living in poverty who can't afford education and basic articles of clothing like shoes (World Bank, 2015). Over 1.5 billion people are infected with diseases that are transmitted through contaminated soil (World Health Organization, 2020). Shoes and socks are reported to be in the "Top 5 Items Needed" by students in school (Champions for Kids, 2015).
Samaritan's Feet believes that a new a pair of shoes and the act of foot-washing can:
Provide a tangible foundation of hope and the opportunity for a better life.
Prompt children to focus in school and families not to worry.
Protect feet and decrease the possibility of getting a foot-borne disease.
Mission statement
Samaritan's Feet serves and inspires hope in children by providing shoes as the foundation to a spiritual and healthy life resulting in the advancement of education and economic opportunities.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Foreign Missions
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 60 of 1022 | 11 of 121 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 153 of 1024 | 22 of 121 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 122 of 1024 | 10 of 121 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 244 of 1022 | 35 of 121 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 5% | 2% | 10% | 7% | 7% | 7% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 2% | 10% | 7% | 7% | 7% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 98% | 100% | 99% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 2% | 7% | 10% | 7% | 8% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 2% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 95% | 89% | 82% | 89% | 87% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 95% | 78% | 148% | 70% | 102% | 86% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 78% | 74% | 131% | 57% | 91% | 74% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 5% | 22% | -48% | 30% | -2% | 14% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 9% | 65% | -173% | 58% | -10% | 38% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 3% | 5% | 8% | 3% | 5% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.21 | 2.11 | 4.24 | 1.12 | 4.50 | 1.72 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.29 | 1.00 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.02 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.77 | 2.12 | 4.29 | 1.13 | 4.57 | 1.75 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 20.97 | 40.33 | 15.09 | 11.19 | 7.33 | 4.20 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.09 | 0.14 | 0.24 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.11 | 5.52 | 2.61 | 9.67 | 2.27 | 5.23 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 7% | 21% | 16% | 22% | 25% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 5% | 14% | 7% | 9% | 1% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 75% | 44% | 19% | 75% | 17% | 44% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Cash | $378,195 | $403,085 | $573,921 | $503,959 | $611,713 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $3,984,251 | $1,005,594 | $3,062,818 | $1,145,324 | $1,247,298 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $4,362,446 | $1,408,679 | $3,636,739 | $1,649,283 | $1,859,011 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $10,167 | $9,519 | $17,164 | $17,376 | $24,717 |
| Other long-term assets | $6,600 | $6,600 | $6,600 | $6,600 | $6,600 |
| Total long-term assets | $16,767 | $16,119 | $23,764 | $23,976 | $31,317 |
| Total assets | $4,379,213 | $1,424,798 | $3,660,503 | $1,673,259 | $1,890,328 |
| Liabilities | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $73,064 | $71,254 | $187,307 | $143,107 | $232,534 |
| Other current liabilities | $35,105 | $22,100 | $137,698 | $81,831 | $210,488 |
| Total current liabilities | $108,169 | $93,354 | $325,005 | $224,938 | $443,022 |
| Debt | $202,590 | $202,590 | $251,322 | $150,000 | $25,000 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $14,909 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $217,499 | $202,590 | $251,322 | $150,000 | $25,000 |
| Total liabilities | $325,668 | $295,944 | $576,327 | $374,938 | $468,022 |
| Net assets | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Without donor restrictions | $130,606 | $205,199 | $665,360 | $249,962 | $220,778 |
| With donor restrictions | $3,922,939 | $923,655 | $2,418,816 | $1,048,359 | $1,201,528 |
| Net assets | $4,053,545 | $1,128,854 | $3,084,176 | $1,298,321 | $1,422,306 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Total contributions | $11,851,801 | $4,026,000 | $5,895,279 | $7,409,233 | $3,794,107 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $10,797 | $4,943 | $1,175 | ($703) | $22 |
| Other revenue | $5,092 | $56,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $15,889 | $60,993 | $1,175 | ($703) | $22 |
| Total revenue | $11,867,690 | $4,086,993 | $5,896,454 | $7,408,530 | $3,794,129 |
| Expenses | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Program services | $8,797,675 | $5,348,860 | $3,387,330 | $6,731,543 | $2,816,146 |
| Management and general | $272,208 | $290,055 | $311,849 | $251,077 | $173,966 |
| Fundraising | $181,421 | $403,400 | $411,420 | $549,895 | $259,617 |
| Total expenses | $9,251,304 | $6,042,315 | $4,110,599 | $7,532,515 | $3,249,729 |
| Change in net assets | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $2,616,386 | ($1,955,322) | $1,785,855 | ($123,985) | $544,400 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $2,616,386 | ($1,955,322) | $1,785,855 | ($123,985) | $544,400 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Emmanuel T Ohonme | President | $132,159 |
| Tracie Ohonme | Executive Vice President | $75,438 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2019
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 9/8/2021. To update the information below, please email: info@ministrywatch.com
History
Over 30 years ago, a young Nigerian boy, Manny Ohonme, received his first pair of shoes at the age of nine. It changed his life and now he wants give others that same opportunity for change and impact.
Manny is the co-founder of Samaritan's Feet and the chief foot washer and visionary. He loves watching lives transform right before his eyes and seeing people walk in their purpose. One of his most impactful memories with the ministry is when he witnessed the President of Burundi wash the feet of the poor and pygmies in his country. Another is when he witnessed one the orphans we served finish college, launch their own ministry, and have their own family. Manny enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, and investing in people.
Tracie is the co-founder of Samaritan's Feet and the guardian of our culture and chief encourager. She loves seeing our team, as well as those we serve with, reach their potential and utilize their platform to make a difference. Developing our Women Ambassador program and seeing computer learning centers being built in Africa and the success of their Barefoot Gala has been so meaningful for her.
Timeline:
2003 - Samaritan's Feet Founded in Manny and Tracie's Garage; 1st Shoes Delivered Internationally - South Africa; 1st Mission Trip - South Africa
2004 - Samaritan Mile Event; 1st Barefoot Invitational Golf Event
2008 - 1st Barefoot Coaching Game by Coach Ron Hunter; World Walk - Charlotte to Atlanta; 1st Million Shoe Donation - Crocs Donates 1,000,000 Pairs of Shoes; 1st NASCAR Busch Series Race featuring Samaritan's Feet
2009 - Finish Line Donates $1,000,000; Barefoot Governor's Event; 1st NBA Partnership - Detroit Pistons; 1st NCAA Final Four Colloboration Event; President of Burundi Serves with Samaritan's Feet; Back to School Distributions Begin
2010 - South Africa Affiliate Established; Opened Indianapolis Warehouse; Sears Donates 1,300,000 Pairs of Shoes; Largest Shoe Distribution - 5,000 Children Served in One Day in Houston
2011- Guyana Affiliate Established; Peru Affiliate Established; First Barefoot Gala; 1st NFL Ambassador - Steve Smith
2012- Nigeria Affiliate Established
2013 - Brazil Affiliate Established; Sketchers Donates 1,000,000 Pairs of Shoes; Record Year - Distributed Over 1,000,000 Pairs of Shoes During 2013
2015 - Argentina Affiliate Established; Hong Kong Affiliate Established; 1st Champions of Hope Event
2016 - Phillipines Affiliate Established; 1st World Shoe Manufactured and Distributed
2017 - 1st Hope Giver Fundraising Class
2019 - Canada Affiliate Established; Mount Kilamanjaro Climb; 1st NASCAR Cup Series Racecar featuring Samaritan's Feet
2020 - Capital Campaign Launches; Hope Notes and Hope Totes Launch in Response to COVID-19; Hit 8 Million Shoes Distributed
2021 - Shoe Locker Program Launch
Program accomplishments
108 countries served
43 U.S. states served
8,260,758 people served worldwide
444 U.S. cities served
97,981 volunteers in last 8 years