Christian Community Action 
The information on this page was last updated 4/12/2023. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Christian Community Action (CCA) is a faith-based, nonprofit social services agency that has been healing, feeding and providing hope to families in need since 1973.
Rescue
Financial Assistance - We offer financial assistance for helping with rent and utility bills to prevent homelessness. Assistance can include partial, one-month rental assistance to full, three months of rental assistance, rental application fees, security deposits, advance payment of last month's rent, and utility deposits and payments.
Food Pantry - Our Food Pantry is located at 200 S. Mill Street in Lewisville. The pantry is set up as a self-selection grocery store that is fully stocked with food, household items, and hygiene products. During the COVID-19 pandemic, CCA moved to a drive-thru boxed food distribution method to reduce risk levels. Click here for more information.
Relief
Kids Eat Free - Addresses the physical and emotional needs of children during the summer months. With the help of local school districts and other community partners, we identify and establish strategic sites that serve children who would otherwise receive free or reduced lunch at school. We ensure that children (ages 1-17) receive a nutritious lunch Monday - Friday and a weekend supply of food. In addition, we provide an opportunity for children to play games and participate in other organized activities.
Back-to-School - We ensure that every child is prepared to learn and succeed in the classroom. We provide backpacks filled with school supplies and clothing vouchers to kids who otherwise would begin the school year without the proper essentials. The program not only physically prepares children with academic tools, but also increases overall self-esteem and mental readiness for learning.
Christmas Cheer - Low-income families struggle to meet everyday household commitments cannot begin to imagine providing Christmas cheer for their children. We provide toys, gifts, age-appropriate books and stockings filled with treats while the parents receive a devotional or Bible and the opportunity to pray with a Chaplain. All gifts are unwrapped providing parents with gift wrap, bows, and batteries to ensure that they have a fulfilling part in preparing the gifts for Christmas morning.
Golden Angels - The program provides elderly clients with numerous opportunities for social interaction, free healthy meals, access to the Food Pantry and more. Additionally, we provide holiday cheer, meals and companionship. During COVID-19, staff and volunteers have been assembling and delivering basic needs like food and hygiene kits to our most vulnerable seniors who are not able to leave their house due to the pandemic, disability, or lack of transportation.
Restoration
Training Programs - We partner with PNC Bank, Denton ISD Adult Literacy and North Texas Central Texas College to provide programs and training that families need to develop a strategic action plan to break the cycle of poverty. Programs include GED and ESL classes, vocational certification, computer skills, and financial literacy classes. Additionally, we conduct job fairs to CCA clients in need of employment, offering applications, and even on-the-spot interviews.
Spiritual Counseling - We are guided by our mission statement which begins with "In the name of Jesus Christ..." We realize that spiritual wellness is an important part of a person's life. Our Case Managers provide these services with a heavy focus on getting to know the client and forming the relationship through trust and empathetic listening, with an opportunity to share the gospel. They assist in helping a client find balance in life and reconnect or strengthen their relationship with God. Spiritual counseling also helps clients re-establish (or establish for the first time) meaning and purpose in life and be at peace.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Christian Community Action
200 S. Mill Street
Lewisville, TX 75057
Website: ccahelps.org
Phone: 972-221-1224
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 237319371
CEO/President: Gilbert Montez
Chairman: David Apple
Board size: 11
Founder: Tom Duffy
Ruling year: 1973
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2017
Purpose
Our goal is to bring hope into as many lives as possible by providing tangible help to those in need. Changing lives means committing to giving a "hand up" instead of a hand out to those in our community.
Mission statement
In the name of Jesus, Christian Community Action assists the poor by providing comprehensive services to alleviate suffering, bring hope and change lives.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 586 of 1097 | 74 of 142 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 849 of 1099 | 103 of 142 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 188 of 1099 | 35 of 142 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 652 of 1097 | 83 of 142 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 8% | 11% | 7% | 7% | 13% | 12% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 9% | 6% | 6% | 10% | 7% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 92% | 81% | 82% | 83% | 76% | 63% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 9% | 7% | 7% | 10% | 12% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 8% | 19% | 18% | 17% | 24% | 37% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 82% | 87% | 89% | 90% | 83% | 86% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 92% | 99% | 82% | 93% | 95% | 64% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 74% | 86% | 73% | 83% | 80% | 55% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 8% | 1% | 18% | 7% | 5% | 36% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 10% | 1% | 14% | 4% | 2% | 19% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 7% | 3% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.87 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.36 | 0.34 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.67 | 1.24 | 1.24 | 1.35 | 1.44 | 1.55 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.55 | 0.73 | 0.72 | 0.74 | 0.52 | 0.53 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 17.03 | 57.31 | 49.15 | 53.20 | 34.09 | 58.67 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.96 | 16.20 | 16.22 | 15.95 | 22.21 | 22.22 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 1% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 1% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 105% | 168% | 168% | 178% | 268% | 290% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Cash | $1,266,860 | $1,488,977 | $1,056,917 | $855,521 | $586,205 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $830,242 | $1,303,079 | $407,103 | $438,168 | $343,741 |
| Short-term investments | $9,865,032 | $10,593,947 | $8,669,404 | $7,973,969 | $7,199,193 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $11,962,134 | $13,386,003 | $10,133,424 | $9,267,658 | $8,129,139 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $2,838,381 | $2,962,522 | $3,000,754 | $3,118,626 | $3,190,694 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $187,500 | $562,500 | $937,500 | $1,312,500 |
| Total long-term assets | $2,838,381 | $3,150,022 | $3,563,254 | $4,056,126 | $4,503,194 |
| Total assets | $14,800,515 | $16,536,025 | $13,696,678 | $13,323,784 | $12,632,333 |
| Liabilities | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $146,240 | $145,092 | $185,465 | $271,855 | $134,879 |
| Other current liabilities | $62,475 | $127,256 | $5,000 | $0 | $3,684 |
| Total current liabilities | $208,715 | $272,348 | $190,465 | $271,855 | $138,563 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $196,000 | $8,000 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $196,000 | $8,000 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $208,715 | $272,348 | $386,465 | $279,855 | $138,563 |
| Net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Without donor restrictions | $14,526,797 | $16,157,393 | $13,220,581 | $12,995,203 | $12,463,011 |
| With donor restrictions | $65,003 | $106,284 | $89,632 | $48,726 | $30,759 |
| Net assets | $14,591,800 | $16,263,677 | $13,310,213 | $13,043,929 | $12,493,770 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Total contributions | $7,144,110 | $9,748,951 | $6,690,410 | $3,875,205 | $4,236,718 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $846,026 | $1,286,074 | $600,217 | $402,896 | $2,796,070 |
| Other revenue | $819,044 | $867,747 | $768,410 | $816,357 | ($336,107) |
| Total other revenue | $1,665,070 | $2,153,821 | $1,368,627 | $1,219,253 | $2,459,963 |
| Total revenue | $8,809,180 | $11,902,772 | $8,059,037 | $5,094,458 | $6,696,681 |
| Expenses | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Program services | $7,562,780 | $8,653,272 | $6,715,176 | $4,050,123 | $3,704,797 |
| Management and general | $369,082 | $372,430 | $277,920 | $324,694 | $110,198 |
| Fundraising | $775,162 | $676,288 | $489,358 | $484,804 | $500,416 |
| Total expenses | $8,707,024 | $9,701,990 | $7,482,454 | $4,859,621 | $4,315,411 |
| Change in net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $102,156 | $2,200,782 | $576,583 | $234,837 | $2,381,270 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $102,156 | $2,200,782 | $576,583 | $234,837 | $2,381,270 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Gilbert Montez | CEO/President | $158,700 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2022
Response from ministry
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 4/12/2023. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
Since 1973 we have been rescuing, healing, feeding, and educating families in need. What started as a Bible study of eight people 50 years ago has grown into an organization of 30 employees and over 5,500 volunteers dedicated to serving.
The group that met that February evening in 1973, studied Matthew 25 where Jesus says that if you care for "the least of these," it's as if you are caring for him. They also studied the story of the Good Samaritan and asked themselves, "Who are our neighbors in need?"
They were moved to action, and today, CCA is still serving vulnerable families with a faith-based approach.
Program accomplishments
2,028,327 Healthy meals provided through the Food Pantry in FY22.
$1,449,493 Financial assistance provided to prevent homelessness in FY22.
1,945 People received Spiritual Care & Counseling in FY22.
30,508 Volunteer hours served at CCA in FY22.
36,918 Healthy meals delivered to children in summer 2022.
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9,457
People participated in Education & Empowerment classes.
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1,571
Children received Christmas gifts in 2022.