Sports World Ministries, Inc.
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Summary
Sports World Ministries, Inc. ("SW") sends professional athletes to share personal life experiences with students to help them recognize the consequences of their choices and to challenge them with the message of hope.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Sports World Ministries, Inc.
1919 S Post Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46239
Website: www.sportsworld.org
Phone: (317) 862-7325
Email: info@sportsworld.org
Organization details
EIN: 237073822
CEO/President: Tim Kirchmer
Chairman: Dean Donahue
Board size: 7
Founder: Dr. Ira L. Eshleman
Ruling year: 1997
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Our focus at Sports World is to help students see the value of making positive choices in their life. We are also here to come alongside teachers and administrators, reinforcing what they are already teaching. Our focus is not to create shame for making bad decisions, but to show students they can choose a better way.
As our tagline says... "You're not born a Winner; You're not born a Loser; You're born a CHOOSER."
Mission statement
Sports World is sending former professional athletes to share personal life experiences with students, helping them to recognize the consequences of their choices while challenging them with the Message of Hope.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Fellowship Evangelism
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | 469 of 1022 | 13 of 30 | |
| Fund acquisition rating |  | 418 of 1024 | 13 of 30 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1014 of 1024 | 29 of 30 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 31 of 1022 | 1 of 30 |
This ministry has a negative net worth, making it impossible to assign it a valid financial efficiency rating.
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 6% | 8% | 1% | 12% | 9% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 6% | 8% | 1% | 12% | 10% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 89% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 102% | 101% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 6% | 7% | 1% | 11% | 10% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 11% | 0% | 0% | 0% | -2% | -1% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 47% | 54% | 50% | 73% | 72% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 95% | 98% | 115% | 109% | 108% | 100% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 73% | 47% | 62% | 55% | 79% | 71% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 5% | 2% | -15% | -9% | -8% | 0% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 9% | -13% | 120% | -563% | -73% | 2% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 12% | 47% | 39% | 49% | 16% | 19% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.26 | 6.14 | 16.66 | 11.72 | 8.42 | 4.35 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.53 | 1.37 | 2.53 | 2.10 | 1.53 | 1.26 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.03 | 8.44 | 42.06 | 24.66 | 12.88 | 5.51 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 8.49 | 1.03 | 0.14 | 0.57 | 4.41 | 7.27 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.12 | 0.97 | 7.17 | 1.75 | 0.23 | 0.14 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.22 | 0.04 | -1.76 | -0.36 | 0.72 | 1.88 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 12% | 175% | 284% | 83% | 15% | 11% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 104% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 67% | -12% | -11% | 1% | 10% | 20% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $85,687 | $10,196 | $19,020 | $59,440 | $131,672 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $30,589 | $19,040 | $28,213 | $26,507 | $40,703 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $116,276 | $29,236 | $47,233 | $85,947 | $172,375 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $43,542 | $44,592 | $52,107 | $45,525 | $45,599 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $43,542 | $44,592 | $52,107 | $45,525 | $45,599 |
| Total assets | $159,818 | $73,828 | $99,340 | $131,472 | $217,974 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $113,042 | $209,647 | $82,457 | $19,473 | $23,702 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $113,042 | $209,647 | $82,457 | $19,473 | $23,702 |
| Debt | $166,708 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $166,708 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $279,750 | $209,647 | $82,457 | $19,473 | $23,702 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | ($119,932) | ($135,819) | $16,883 | $109,397 | $189,067 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,602 | $5,205 |
| Net assets | ($119,932) | ($135,819) | $16,883 | $111,999 | $194,272 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $997,532 | $1,066,894 | $1,069,492 | $1,048,931 | $966,070 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $187 | $180 | $109 | $25 | $47 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | ($24,240) | ($12,990) |
| Total other revenue | $187 | $180 | $109 | ($24,215) | ($12,943) |
| Total revenue | $997,719 | $1,067,074 | $1,069,601 | $1,024,716 | $953,127 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $464,395 | $663,535 | $585,351 | $805,545 | $680,492 |
| Management and general | $458,837 | $484,762 | $566,205 | $175,507 | $177,685 |
| Fundraising | $58,600 | $81,429 | $13,161 | $125,937 | $91,032 |
| Total expenses | $981,832 | $1,229,726 | $1,164,717 | $1,106,989 | $949,209 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $15,887 | ($162,652) | ($95,116) | ($82,273) | $3,918 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $15,887 | ($162,652) | ($95,116) | ($82,273) | $3,918 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Tim Kirchmer | President | $109,878 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2020
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 1/31/2022. To update the information below, please email: info@ministrywatch.com
History
Sports World was founded in 1978 by Ira Lee "Doc" Eshleman. Through the Chaplaincy Program he started for the NFL/AFL, Doc developed a passion to give young people role models that would inspire them to make positive choices. He realized that professional athletes who have learned from their own experiences could inspire young people and be they role models they need.
Over the last 43 years, Sports World has reached over 20.1 million young people in the United States and internationally with the Message of Hope: that they are loved and that their lives have value and purpose. We bring hope and help for the immediate problems young people are experiencing and the opportunity to discover that hope is ultimately found in a relationship with Jesus.
Sports World reaches students through in-person and virtual school assemblies, SEL programs, and social media channels. We provide ongoing encouragement and resources to equip and empower young people long after our events have concluded.
Our methods have adapted due to COVID, but our commitment and goal remain the same: to bring desperately-needed HOPE to children and teens.
Program accomplishments
Since the start of the 2019-2020 school year:
109,054 students have been impacted by Sports World
33,139 students have made a drug-free decision
Needs
If you are under 18 and need help on any issues, dial 1-800-HIT-HOME - 24 hours a day, a real person will talk to you, tell you where to get help, and help give you hope. No problem is too big or too small. No hassles, just help, free.
SW does not charge schools for school assemblies and depends upon financial contributions and donations from individuals, corporations, and organizations that believe in the importance of youth making good decisions. Normally, SW's school assembly forums are financed by organizations in communities for the youth. SW's forums, 3 assemblies a day for 3 consecutive days, costs about $3,600. SW usually addresses about 4,000 students an engagement.
If you would like to bring a Pro to your community to speak to youth on the importance of making good choices or for information on scheduling a Sports World Ministries former Professional Athlete to speak in your school or community event, contact a Sports World Field Representative at:
(800) 832-6546 or (317) 862-7325
or E-mail: njohnson@sportsworld.org
If you would like to support Sports World Ministries in your community, send your contribution payable to:
Sports World, Inc.
1919 S. Post Road
Indianapolis, IN 46239