Doulos Ministries, Inc. dba Shelterwood 
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Summary
Individualized Care for Struggling Teens. Shelterwood is a safe, faith-based community where we surround each teen with therapeutic excellence and unconditional love. Since 1980, we have successfully restored hundreds of families by helping their teens overcome behavioral and mental health conditions.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Shelterwood
3205 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
Website: shelterwood.org
Phone: 816-357-5350
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 237362463
CEO/President: Jim Marvine
Chairman:
Board size: 6
Founder: Richard Beach
Ruling year: 1974
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 08/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Being a teenager has never been easy. While each generation of teens face problems, cell phone and social media use has compounded issues for many of today's teens. From rising technological addiction to substance abuse to anxiety, depression and other issues, many teens are struggling. This also means many families are struggling to know how to support their kids - often leading to painful cycles of anger and frustration.
At Shelterwood, we love families. Since 1980, we have been committed to walking alongside teens and their families on the path to healing. The term "Shelterwood" describes a forestry technique in which older, stronger trees shelter and protect younger trees on the forest floor until they stand, grow and thrive on their own. In the same way, in our relational model, teens are surrounded by a community, including mentors, therapists, and teachers who provide a safe place for them to heal, grow and flourish.
Mission statement
Statement of faith
We believe that the call given to Christians by Jesus was to love God and love people (Matthew 22:37-40). There were no qualifiers to that command, so our staff is honored to love and serve the people who visit and live at Shelterwood. While there is some diversity in our collective understanding and practice of our faith in Jesus, we collectively agree on the following seven key principles and tenets of our faith:
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.
We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
We believe in the deity and humanity of Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, in His present rule as Head of the Church and in His personal return in power and glory.
We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful men regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
We believe in the resurrection of both the save and the lost, that they are saved unto the resurrection of life and they are lost unto the barrenness of damnation.
We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ, with equality across racial, gender, and class differences.
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 905 of 1107 | 77 of 114 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 681 of 1108 | 55 of 114 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 533 of 1108 | 52 of 114 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1090 of 1107 | 108 of 114 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 35% | 4% | 1% | 15% | 9% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 3% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 91% | 6% | 31% | 63% | 22% | 31% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 7% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 1% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 9% | 94% | 69% | 37% | 78% | 69% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 83% | 88% | 87% | 87% | 92% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 99% | 289% | 97% | 67% | 147% | 176% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 82% | 238% | 86% | 58% | 128% | 163% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 1% | -189% | 3% | 33% | -47% | -76% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 1% | -4% | 1% | 22% | -20% | -17% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 17% | 11% | 12% | 11% | 6% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.91 | 0.06 | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.38 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.84 | 10.33 | 11.18 | 5.93 | 127.98 | 25.17 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.01 | 0.64 | 4.48 | 2.64 | 69.49 | 9.44 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 14.94 | 312.61 | 4.55 | 6.72 | 0.47 | 1.99 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.22 | 0.15 | 2.11 | 0.50 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.73 | 18.77 | 2.09 | 3.87 | -0.19 | 0.63 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 11% | 0% | 2% | 3% | 13% | 2% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 12% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 86% | 1615% | 244% | 219% | 160% | 261% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Cash | $1,318,512 | $1,448,489 | $2,800,364 | $45,568 | $446,919 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $62,298 | $80,848 | $67,873 | $70,396 | $180,423 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,380,810 | $1,529,337 | $2,868,237 | $115,964 | $627,342 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $12,886,814 | $13,969,238 | $14,142,579 | $14,722,740 | $15,133,100 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $1,596,234 | $0 | $2,836 | $27,199 |
| Total long-term assets | $12,886,814 | $15,565,472 | $14,142,579 | $14,725,576 | $15,160,299 |
| Total assets | $14,267,624 | $17,094,809 | $17,010,816 | $14,841,540 | $15,787,641 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $4,417 | $233,291 | $298,380 | $168,071 | $164,375 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $103,002 | $128,217 | $76,276 | $151,137 |
| Total current liabilities | $4,417 | $336,293 | $426,597 | $244,347 | $315,512 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $4,552 | $1,716,552 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $50,375 | $11,072 | $8,000 | $14,498 | $12,650 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $50,375 | $11,072 | $12,552 | $1,731,050 | $12,650 |
| Total liabilities | $54,792 | $347,365 | $439,149 | $1,975,397 | $328,162 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Without donor restrictions | $14,212,832 | $16,747,444 | $16,571,667 | $12,855,123 | $15,459,479 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,020 | $0 |
| Net assets | $14,212,832 | $16,747,444 | $16,571,667 | $12,866,143 | $15,459,479 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Total contributions | $18,326 | $2,171,502 | $7,132,760 | $1,199,510 | $1,029,770 |
| Program service revenue | $181,500 | $3,362,320 | $4,138,174 | $4,193,869 | $2,990,464 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $102,850 | $2,328 | $5,205 | $29 | ($731,067) |
| Other revenue | $2,302 | $1,494,628 | $1,112 | $71,775 | $68,681 |
| Total other revenue | $286,652 | $4,859,276 | $4,144,491 | $4,265,673 | $2,328,078 |
| Total revenue | $304,978 | $7,030,778 | $11,277,251 | $5,465,183 | $3,357,848 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Program services | $726,914 | $6,014,646 | $6,553,384 | $6,972,513 | $5,458,456 |
| Management and general | $146,672 | $747,805 | $933,706 | $905,319 | $377,396 |
| Fundraising | $6,384 | $92,550 | $84,637 | $180,687 | $88,624 |
| Total expenses | $879,970 | $6,855,001 | $7,571,727 | $8,058,519 | $5,924,476 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($574,992) | $175,777 | $3,705,524 | ($2,593,336) | ($2,566,628) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($574,992) | $175,777 | $3,705,524 | ($2,593,336) | ($2,566,628) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Jim Marvine | President/Ce | $125,700 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2023
Response from ministry
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History
OUR STORY BEGINS IN 1980...
...when our founder, Richard Beach, was mentoring college students in life, leadership and the teachings of Jesus through a ministry called Doulos. One of his board members had a teen daughter who was struggling. Desperate for help for his daughter, he asked Richard if she could come live with these young adults. Richard agreed. Through the mentoring and encouragement from the young adults at Doulos and some additional professional therapy, her life was transformed. Seeing his family restored, this father encouraged Richard to reach out to other families to continue provide help for teens through intentional mentoring relationships. These conversations laid the foundation for Shelterwood - a faith-based treatment center and boarding school for struggling teens.
BEGINNING WITH THE SUCCESS OF THAT FIRST FAMILY...
...and a strong conviction in the value and potential of every teen, we have developed multi-disciplinary approach rooted in a relational model. Today, Shelterwood has helped thousands of families. Exceptional academics and professional therapy, combined with mentoring and strong relationships, has resulted in a holistic, balanced residential treatment environment for struggling teens to heal and grow. We continue to live out Richard's legacy - to show each kid and family who comes to Shelterwood the unconditional love of Jesus.
Program accomplishments
Shelterwood is one of the few Faith-based Residential Treatment Centers to be awarded The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation - a designation achieved by less than 2,000 behavioral health facilities nationwide.
Shelterwood academics are accredited by Cognia, a nationally recognized accrediting body. In addition, we hold the distinguished designation as a NATSAP Gold Seal Recipient for Evidence-based Outcomes, further demonstrating Shelterwood's efficacy in producing reliable heart change to teenagers and restoration to families.