Children at Heart Ministries 
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Summary
Children At Heart Ministries is a family of ministries dedicated to transforming the lives of all children and families. Our ministries provide those who are most vulnerable with the support and structure they need to find hope, heal, and put their lives back on track. Our ministries include Gracewood, Miracle Farm, and Texas Baptist Children's Home.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Children at Heart Ministries
1301 N Mays St.
Round Rock, TX 78664
Website: cahm.org
Phone: 512-255-3668
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 203901685
CEO/President: Todd Roberson
Chairman: Linda Bebee
Board size: 17
Founder: Louis & Billie Sue Henna
Ruling year: 2006
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2003
Purpose
We envision hope and a promising future for all children and families.
Mission statement
Children At Heart is a family of Christian ministries that exists to honor God and build a better world by serving children and strengthening families.
Statement of faith
OUR STATEMENT OF FAITH WITH CORE VALUES
We Are Authentically Christian
We believe that Scripture is God's inspired and authoritative Word to humankind. We strive to live by its instruction for daily life, and it is the basis of our Core Values.
(Psalm 119:1; 1 Corinthians 2:6-16; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21)
We believe in the God-ordained sacred institution of marriage exclusively represented by a man and woman, that God created all people either male or female, and in strong families. We value all human life.
(Genesis 1:27, 2:22-24; Psalm 139:13-16; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 19:4-6; Romans1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 13:4-8; Ephesians 5:22-33; Colossians 3:13; 1 Timothy 5:8)
We believe that prayer must be at the center of all we do, both individually and collectively. We pray for God's direction in all that we do as well as actively pray for one another.
(2 Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 145:18; Mark 11:24; John 15:7; Romans 12:12; Philippians 4:6-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17; James 5:13; 1 John 5:14-15)
We Build Trust
We believe that we must place all of our trust in the Lord. God is faithful and promises over and over again to never forsake us. He will provide for all of our needs according to his riches in Christ Jesus. We will also seek to develop trusting relationships with our ministry partners, key stakeholders, and those we serve.
(Joshua 1:9; Psalm 28:7, 37:3-7; Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 26:3-4; John 15:15-27; Romans 8:28; Philippians 4:19; Hebrews 13:8)
We believe that to be effective, we must improve in body, mind, and spirit. Our individual and organizational growth will result in excellent and innovative services. In addition, we must embrace best practices and understand the importance of quality, professionalism, and accountability in all we do.
(Psalm 119:66; Proverbs 1:1-7; 2:1-11; 9:9-12, 18:15, 22:17-19; Luke 2:52; Romans 12:2; Colossians 3:23-24; Titus 3:14)
We believe in being good stewards of the time, talents, and treasures entrusted to us by God, through His people.
(Proverbs 3:27; Matthew 6:19-21; Luke 16:10-12; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, 10:24; Galatians 6:10; Titus 2:7-8; 1 Peter 4:10-11)
We Connect Compassionately
We believe that having healthy and close relationships with others is built on having a personal relationship with God through Christ.
(Galatians 5:13, 6:9-10; Ephesians 4:32; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; 1 Peter 4:8; 1 John 4:10-12)
We believe in living lives of integrity. This value relates to all areas of conduct and character including how we relate to all people we serve and those with whom we work. We best display integrity when we support the cultural heritage of others by respecting the diversity of those we serve and those with whom we work.
(Psalm 15:1-5, 25:21; Proverbs 11:3, 12:22; Micah 6:8; Philippians 4:8; James 1:12, 4:17)
We believe in pursuing relationships with those in need of our services and investing our lives in them for their betterment and God's glory.
(Deuteronomy 15:11; Psalm 82:3-4; Proverbs 14:21, 31; Jeremiah 22:3; Acts 20:35; Hebrews 13:16; James 1:27, 2:14-17; 1 John 3:17-18)
We Demonstrate Christ's Love
We believe in loving others through Christ regardless of cultural, racial, ethnic, or spiritual belief differences. The Love of Christ knows no boundaries.
(Matthew 7:12; John 15:12-17; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7; 1 Peter 4:8; 1 John 4:19)
We believe in being of service to others - it is the reason we exist. Service is an underlying value of all our Core Values.
(Deuteronomy 15:11; Psalm 41:1; Galatians 6:2; Philippians 2:3-4; James 2:14-17; 1 Peter 4:10-11)
We believe in loving others we are an example to others of our living faith.
(Mark 12:30-31; John 13:34-35; 1 John 4:7, 11)
We Empower Children, Youth, and Families
We believe that by strengthening families, we promote healthy children and youth and they are the core of all that we do.
(Psalm 82:2-4; Proverbs 31:8-9; Matthew 25:37-40)
We believe in sharing the gospel with children, youth and families. It is through Christ's power that they will be able to be empowered in all areas of life.
(Deuteronomy 6:6-9; Psalm 103:17-18; Proverbs 22:6; Matthew 19:14; Mark 16:15; John 3:16-17; Romans 10:9; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12)
We believe that God has called us and will equip us for this great work. We demonstrate our Christian values by being of service to those in need.
(Isaiah 1:17; Micah 6:8; Romans 8:31; Ephesians 2:10, 4:1-7, 11-13; Hebrews 13:20-21; James 1:5, 27)
Note: All the Scripture references are representative of the topic. They are by no means exhaustive. There are many other Bible passages that would apply to these Core Values.
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Adoption/Foster Care
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 985 of 1123 | 35 of 42 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1119 of 1124 | 42 of 42 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1099 of 1124 | 40 of 42 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 315 of 1123 | 11 of 42 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $524,446 in government grants in 2023.
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 12% | 34% | 39% | 41% | 42% | 45% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 33% | 38% | 40% | 41% | 44% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 75% | 97% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 98% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 37% | 38% | 41% | 41% | 43% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 25% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 57% | 55% | 52% | 51% | 49% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 89% | 100% | 99% | 100% | 103% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 77% | 51% | 55% | 52% | 51% | 51% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 11% | 0% | 1% | 0% | -3% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | 19% | -1% | 1% | 0% | -5% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.83 | 1.45 | 1.43 | 1.13 | 1.04 | 1.29 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.42 | 1.07 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.06 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.51 | 1.55 | 1.45 | 1.14 | 1.06 | 1.36 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 9.65 | 8.18 | 7.71 | 7.62 | 8.67 | 6.58 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 7.34 | 6.80 | 7.20 | 9.15 | 10.06 | 7.50 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 11% | 19% | 29% | 39% | 26% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 100% | 61% | 56% | 63% | 59% | 57% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $1,944,798 | $2,293,203 | $2,659,336 | $3,082,622 | $1,927,813 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $902,080 | $505,815 | $637,273 | $385,127 | $421,571 |
| Short-term investments | $34,763 | $26,239 | $47,959 | $65,409 | $494,757 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $2,881,641 | $2,825,257 | $3,344,568 | $3,533,158 | $2,844,141 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,947 |
| Fixed assets | $94,308 | $38,018 | $29,058 | $47,126 | $67,458 |
| Other long-term assets | $100,476 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $72,564 |
| Total long-term assets | $194,784 | $38,018 | $29,058 | $47,126 | $157,969 |
| Total assets | $3,076,425 | $2,863,275 | $3,373,626 | $3,580,284 | $3,002,110 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $352,263 | $366,222 | $438,683 | $407,694 | $431,926 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $352,263 | $366,222 | $438,683 | $407,694 | $431,926 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $181,587 | $530,309 | $973,630 | $359,852 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $181,587 | $530,309 | $973,630 | $359,852 |
| Total liabilities | $352,263 | $547,809 | $968,992 | $1,381,324 | $791,778 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $2,348,487 | $1,810,467 | $1,836,432 | $1,783,669 | $1,785,917 |
| With donor restrictions | $375,675 | $504,999 | $568,202 | $415,291 | $424,415 |
| Net assets | $2,724,162 | $2,315,466 | $2,404,634 | $2,198,960 | $2,210,332 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $4,857,714 | $4,040,925 | $3,803,013 | $3,699,841 | $3,663,768 |
| Program service revenue | $17,225 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $86,792 | $45,046 | $25,753 | $38,914 | $37,024 |
| Other revenue | $34,326 | $485 | $9,072 | $319 | $55,354 |
| Total other revenue | $138,343 | $45,531 | $34,825 | $39,233 | $92,378 |
| Total revenue | $4,996,057 | $4,086,456 | $3,837,838 | $3,739,074 | $3,756,146 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $2,528,864 | $2,248,905 | $2,000,280 | $1,915,192 | $1,908,285 |
| Management and general | $304,519 | $282,788 | $264,956 | $274,722 | $290,185 |
| Fundraising | $1,633,441 | $1,567,587 | $1,547,682 | $1,539,909 | $1,659,318 |
| Total expenses | $4,466,824 | $4,099,280 | $3,812,918 | $3,729,823 | $3,857,788 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $529,233 | ($12,824) | $24,920 | $9,251 | ($101,642) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $529,233 | ($12,824) | $24,920 | $9,251 | ($101,642) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Todd Roberson | President/CEO | $290,154 |
| Kirk Kriegel | Executive Vice President | $249,427 |
| Maynard Phillips | Vice President For Mission Advancement | $228,741 |
| Stephanie Ochoa | Chief Financial Officer | $194,584 |
| Susan Walker | Director of Donor Relation | $119,905 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2023
Response from ministry
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History
Children At Heart Ministries is a family of Christian ministries that began in 1950, when Louis & Billie Sue Henna of Round Rock, Texas, donated the land and first five buildings to the Baptist General Convention of Texas to establish Texas Baptist Children's Home to serve dependent and neglected children.
Over the years, as the needs of families and children have evolved, so too has our family of ministries evolved to meet those needs. The expanding structure began in 2001, when separate 501(c)3 organizations were formed for Gracewood, Miracle Farm, STARRY, and Texas Baptist Children's Home.
In 2006, all of the ministries began operating under the Children At Heart Ministries brand.
The Children At Heart Foundation manages an endowment, which benefits the ministries through annual grants. Texas Baptist Children's Home and Family Services operates as the property-holding entity for all of the ministries.
Program accomplishments
Gracewood served 157 children and their single moms last year in residential and aftercare services.
Miracle Farm served 16 young men and provided 364 hours of training and counseling last year.
TBCH served 410 children, young adults, and moms last year in residential and aftercare services.