International Fellowship of Evangelical Students USA 
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Summary
IFES is a movement of students sharing and living out the good news of Jesus Christ. Locally. Nationally. Globally.
Contact information
Mailing address:
IFES USA
PO Box 46007
Madison, WI 53744
Website: ifesworld.org
Phone: 608-348-6234
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 263538114
CEO/President: Kevin Van Horne
Chairman: Rob Knight
Board size: 8
Founder: Leaders from 10 student movements
Ruling year: 2009
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2011
Purpose
OUR GLOBAL VISION
Our vision is to see students thriving together as communities of disciples, transformed by the gospel and impacting the university, the church and society for the glory of Christ.
IFES shapes lives and develops student leaders all around the world. We support locally-led student movements in over 180 different countries. We are committed to seeing a student witness established in every university in the world.
Mission statement
At the heart of everything we do is a desire to see students thriving together as communities of disciples, transformed by the gospel and impacting the university, the church and society for the glory of Christ.
Statement of faith
The doctrinal basis of IFES shall be the fundamental truths of Christianity, including:
The unity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in the Godhead.
The sovereignty of God in creation, revelation, redemption and final judgement.
The divine inspiration and entire trustworthiness of Holy Scripture, as originally given, and its supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
The universal sinfulness and guilt of all people since the fall, rendering them subject to God's wrath and condemnation.
Redemption from the guilt, penalty, dominion and pollution of sin, solely through the sacrificial death (as our representative and substitute) of the Lord Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God.
The bodily resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ from the dead and his ascension to the right hand of God the Father.
The presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the work of regeneration.
The justification of the sinner by the grace of God through faith alone.
The indwelling and work of the Holy Spirit in the believer.
The one holy universal Church which is the body of Christ and to which all true believers belong.
The expectation of the personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Evangelism
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 92 of 1118 | 3 of 49 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 239 of 1119 | 9 of 49 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 49 of 1119 | 5 of 49 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 415 of 1118 | 15 of 49 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 7% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 97% | 99% | 100% | 99% | 99% | 99% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 4% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 3% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 82% | 90% | 90% | 84% | 82% | 87% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 99% | 104% | 110% | 62% | 81% | 89% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 78% | 93% | 99% | 52% | 67% | 78% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 1% | -4% | -10% | 38% | 19% | 11% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 1% | -6% | -13% | 44% | 28% | 31% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 7% | 7% | 11% | 12% | 8% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.06 | 1.58 | 0.97 | 0.60 | 0.81 | 1.50 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.55 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.15 | 1.58 | 0.97 | 0.60 | 0.81 | 1.50 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 11.24 | 12.41 | 12.89 | 8.07 | 4.50 | 3.10 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.22 | 0.32 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.92 | 6.97 | 11.41 | 17.61 | 11.51 | 5.41 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 8% | 35% | 19% | 32% | 44% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 27% | 6% | 10% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 78% | 58% | 67% | 136% | 84% | 37% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $277,474 | $763,443 | $1,862,005 | $1,406,356 | $1,686,269 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,376,129 | $2,038,155 | $2,735,670 | $864,668 | $61 |
| Short-term investments | $3,089,749 | $4,136,692 | $1,858,603 | $1,953,721 | $1,883,309 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $4,743,352 | $6,938,290 | $6,456,278 | $4,224,745 | $3,569,639 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $0 | $0 | $518 | $1,405 | $3,363 |
| Other long-term assets | $17,592 | $24,476 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $17,592 | $24,476 | $518 | $1,405 | $3,363 |
| Total assets | $4,760,944 | $6,962,766 | $6,456,796 | $4,226,150 | $3,573,002 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $382,214 | $538,322 | $799,990 | $439,963 | $1,152,971 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $497,928 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $382,214 | $538,322 | $799,990 | $937,891 | $1,152,971 |
| Debt | $0 | $1,871,818 | $414,063 | $413,670 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $18,312 | $24,864 | $0 | $0 | $410,338 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $18,312 | $1,896,682 | $414,063 | $413,670 | $410,338 |
| Total liabilities | $400,526 | $2,435,004 | $1,214,053 | $1,351,561 | $1,563,309 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,137,381 | $869,397 | $857,529 | $635,845 | $641,902 |
| With donor restrictions | $3,223,037 | $3,658,365 | $4,385,214 | $2,238,744 | $1,367,791 |
| Net assets | $4,360,418 | $4,527,762 | $5,242,743 | $2,874,589 | $2,009,693 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $7,149,231 | $6,105,841 | $6,142,264 | $4,197,326 | $5,942,887 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $99,556 | $25,757 | $34,027 | $24,679 | $47,778 |
| Other revenue | $1,765 | $590 | $0 | $2,465 | $3,106 |
| Total other revenue | $101,321 | $26,347 | $34,027 | $27,144 | $50,884 |
| Total revenue | $7,250,552 | $6,132,188 | $6,176,291 | $4,224,470 | $5,993,771 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $6,755,122 | $6,059,624 | $3,241,689 | $2,815,456 | $4,689,561 |
| Management and general | $516,458 | $493,851 | $442,095 | $422,083 | $437,133 |
| Fundraising | $239,358 | $178,166 | $170,438 | $188,265 | $235,120 |
| Total expenses | $7,510,938 | $6,731,641 | $3,854,222 | $3,425,804 | $5,361,814 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($260,386) | ($599,453) | $2,322,069 | $798,666 | $631,957 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($260,386) | ($599,453) | $2,322,069 | $798,666 | $631,957 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Kevin Van Horne | Executive Director | $118,578 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2023
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History
For a full history, visit: ifesworld.org/en/together/
In 1889, a gathering of 500 Christian students in Japan sent a telegram that reached students in the USA, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. Their message was simply: Make Jesus King.
IFES has grown as student groups began connecting across borders and oceans, partnering and praying together towards a shared vision. Today, we are made up of students and staff in more than 180 countries.
We're pioneering student witness on new campuses, inspiring each other in campus evangelism, engaging with the big issues in our universities and seeing graduates going on to impact society for the glory of Christ.
Whether you are a student doing a Bible study on your campus, a graduate seeing your faith impact your workplace or a supporter praying and giving faithfully to the work, you are a vital part of IFES.
Program accomplishments
IFES has grown from the original founding 10 members in 1947 to now 164 national movements, and works on campuses in 180 countries.