Axis 
The information on this page was last updated 4/6/2025. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
We help caring adults navigate teen culture through a biblical lens to equip them for meaningful conversations that build lifelong connections.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Axis
PO Box 63572
Colorado Springs, CO 80962
Website: axis.org
Phone: 888-719-2947
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 260334744
CEO/President: David Eaton
Chairman: Dan McClave
Board size: 14
Founder: David Eaton & Jeremiah Callihan
Ruling year: 2008
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Our vision is to see all caring adults equipped with the conversation, discipleship, and culture translation skills needed to reach the next generation for Christ.
Mission statement
We build lifelong faith by helping parents and caring adults talk with their kids about what they otherwise wouldn't one conversation at a time.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Christian Growth
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 895 of 1115 | 53 of 64 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 996 of 1116 | 56 of 64 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 752 of 1116 | 47 of 64 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 522 of 1115 | 30 of 64 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 7% | 12% | 14% | 17% | 8% | 14% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 12% | 11% | 12% | 6% | 10% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 85% | 96% | 80% | 72% | 69% | 68% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 13% | 15% | 12% | 5% | 12% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 15% | 4% | 20% | 28% | 31% | 32% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 77% | 77% | 80% | 90% | 82% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 98% | 86% | 79% | 101% | 104% | 80% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 66% | 61% | 82% | 93% | 66% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 2% | 14% | 21% | -1% | -4% | 20% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | 25% | 57% | -7% | -19% | 82% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 12% | 10% | 8% | 8% | 5% | 6% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.10 | 1.14 | 1.84 | 3.72 | 2.95 | 2.84 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.47 | 1.71 | 1.19 | 1.27 | 1.27 | 1.11 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.82 | 1.94 | 2.20 | 4.73 | 3.75 | 3.15 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.26 | 9.62 | 7.33 | 2.87 | 5.30 | 5.86 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.14 | 0.35 | 0.19 | 0.17 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.68 | 5.53 | 4.72 | 1.66 | 2.60 | 3.16 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 16% | 27% | 11% | 27% | 41% | 15% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 21% | 0% | 0% | 26% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 77% | 64% | 48% | 20% | 20% | 30% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $1,331,901 | $1,173,992 | $563,192 | $742,540 | $733,990 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $40,589 | $35,130 | $37,592 | $44,089 | $19,699 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,372,490 | $1,209,122 | $600,784 | $786,629 | $753,689 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $970,703 | $232,109 | $162,045 | $214,546 | $83,549 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $970,703 | $232,109 | $162,045 | $214,546 | $83,549 |
| Total assets | $2,343,193 | $1,441,231 | $762,829 | $1,001,175 | $837,238 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $142,604 | $165,006 | $207,002 | $140,381 | $112,720 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | $8,000 | $16,000 |
| Total current liabilities | $142,604 | $165,006 | $209,002 | $148,381 | $128,720 |
| Debt | $489,924 | $0 | $0 | $259,400 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $489,924 | $0 | $0 | $259,400 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $632,528 | $165,006 | $209,002 | $407,781 | $128,720 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,710,138 | $1,250,698 | $489,860 | ($4,697) | $707,991 |
| With donor restrictions | $527 | $25,527 | $63,967 | $598,091 | $527 |
| Net assets | $1,710,665 | $1,276,225 | $553,827 | $593,394 | $708,518 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $2,986,385 | $2,717,455 | $2,016,691 | $1,957,298 | $2,023,762 |
| Program service revenue | $85,169 | $654,538 | $730,652 | $802,438 | $897,816 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $16,801 | ($415) | $33 | $72 | $2 |
| Other revenue | $14,863 | $6,108 | $51,815 | $75,366 | $34,113 |
| Total other revenue | $116,833 | $660,231 | $782,500 | $877,876 | $931,931 |
| Total revenue | $3,103,218 | $3,377,686 | $2,799,191 | $2,835,174 | $2,955,693 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $2,051,625 | $2,044,323 | $2,284,951 | $2,646,142 | $1,952,293 |
| Management and general | $258,069 | $224,360 | $213,599 | $145,516 | $142,243 |
| Fundraising | $359,084 | $386,605 | $340,208 | $158,640 | $281,130 |
| Total expenses | $2,668,778 | $2,655,288 | $2,838,758 | $2,950,298 | $2,375,666 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $434,440 | $722,398 | ($39,567) | ($115,124) | $580,027 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $434,440 | $722,398 | ($39,567) | ($115,124) | $580,027 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Toben Heim | COO | $137,043 |
| Mark Phillips | CFO | $126,442 |
| David Eaton | President & CEO | $121,699 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2023
Response from ministry
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 4/6/2025. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
2007 - Axis Launches by Teaching Teens
The co-founders of Axis, Jeremiah Callahan and David Eaton, created the first student presentation. This presentation invites students to a deeper understanding of the Gospel.
2010 - Growing to Four Continents
Axis forms teaching teams to travel all over North and South America, Europe, and Asia. This team collectively trains over 28k teens a year, focusing on a Christian worldview.
2013 - Expanding to Serve Parents
Axis expanded its vision to include the most significant influence in a teenager's life - their parents. With this renewed vision, Axis pivots its leadership to a couples-led board of directors.
2015 - Developing Helpful Resources
Axis begins creating digital resources that translate culture for parents and caring adults to help them disciple their teenagers. The first Conversation Kit, Parent Guide, and The Culture Translator newsletter were launched.
2018 - Launching the "One Conversation Model"
The Axis team develops "The One Conversation Model" with the goal of helping parents to learn to hae one continuous, lifetime conversation by using what their teen loves to create opportunities to talk about deeper issues.
2022 - Measuring Ministry Impact
Axis reached a benchmark of close to 1 million families served since inception - an increase of over 400% since 2019!
Program accomplishments
2.11M youth influenced by Axis resources
297K families served in 2022
2.4M parents impacted in the last 12 months