OurCalling Inc 
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Summary
OurCalling is a faith-based organization that leads the homeless to live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle by building lasting relationships and making disciples on the streets. OurCalling is on the frontline of the battle to cure homelessness. We're on the streets every day meeting the unsheltered homeless of Dallas County, learning their stories, identifying their needs, and connecting their hearts to Christ. We have formed lasting connections with thousands of individuals who we are proud to be able to include among our friends.
Contact information
Mailing address:
OurCalling Inc
PO Box 140428
Dallas, TX 75214
Website: ourcalling.org
Phone: 214-444-8796
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 264430860
CEO/President: Wayne Walker
Chairman: Dr. Thomas Renard
Board size: 6
Founder: Wayne Walker
Ruling year: 2009
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2011
Purpose
We are a team of volunteers motivated by the love of Christ to search in every corner of the city for the lost and needy and offer them true friendship and meaningful support. We build long-term relationships with friends on the street, guiding them to a relationship with Jesus Christ that will help them to realize their worth and inspire them to invest in their lives.
Mission statement
Our goal is to develop personal relationships with homeless individuals to share the good news of Jesus Christ and make disciples on the streets.
Statement of faith
We believe the Bible is inspired by God and thus inerrant in the original writings. It is the supreme and final authority for faith and life.
We believe there is one God who eternally exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
We believe people are saved from their sin and reconciled to God by grace through faith alone in Jesus Christ, who died for our sins.
Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church, His Body, which is composed of every person, living and dead, who is joined to Him through saving faith.
We believe that living a life that pleases God and is consistent with His character is our daily act of worship and not a condition for salvation.
Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. As the Son of God in human flesh, Jesus is fully God and fully man.
We believe the Holy Spirit enables us to understand truth, empowers us for godly living, and equips us for service and witness.
We believe in the resurrection of the dead, the return of Christ to the earth, and His eternal reign on a recreated earth.
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Fellowship Evangelism
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 981 of 1123 | 27 of 32 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 684 of 1124 | 18 of 32 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 784 of 1124 | 22 of 32 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1050 of 1123 | 29 of 32 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $469,509 in government grants in 2023.
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 7% | 8% | 13% | 7% | 6% | 6% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 8% | 13% | 7% | 6% | 6% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 84% | 101% | 99% | 100% | 101% | 101% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 11% | 16% | 11% | 9% | 8% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 16% | -1% | 1% | 0% | -1% | -1% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 82% | 76% | 72% | 76% | 82% | 85% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 94% | 75% | 80% | 66% | 63% | 72% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 76% | 57% | 58% | 50% | 51% | 61% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 6% | 25% | 20% | 34% | 37% | 28% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 8% | 14% | 12% | 23% | 22% | 15% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 13% | 11% | 12% | 9% | 7% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.08 | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.38 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.43 | 3.14 | 3.44 | 2.82 | 3.32 | 3.86 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.79 | 1.31 | 1.59 | 1.19 | 1.19 | 1.46 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.84 | 18.86 | 8.10 | 15.38 | 12.10 | 14.91 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.12 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.07 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.91 | 8.70 | 6.62 | 9.45 | 9.23 | 7.66 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 7% | 2% | 4% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 84% | 236% | 208% | 232% | 272% | 260% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $3,553,003 | $3,152,254 | $4,181,503 | $2,755,567 | $1,782,679 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,279,078 | $800,378 | $35,271 | $31,287 | $58,419 |
| Short-term investments | $1,949 | $42,491 | $14,863 | $0 | $16,151 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $4,834,030 | $3,995,123 | $4,231,637 | $2,786,854 | $1,857,249 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $10,337,553 | $9,731,796 | $7,702,765 | $6,466,605 | $5,313,039 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $10,337,553 | $9,731,796 | $7,702,765 | $6,466,605 | $5,313,039 |
| Total assets | $15,171,583 | $13,726,919 | $11,934,402 | $9,253,459 | $7,170,288 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $256,311 | $493,429 | $275,070 | $230,303 | $124,547 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $256,311 | $493,429 | $275,070 | $230,303 | $124,547 |
| Debt | $0 | $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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $256,311 | $493,429 | $275,070 | $230,303 | $124,547 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $8,534,521 | $9,651,079 | $10,957,277 | $8,806,848 | $6,107,679 |
| With donor restrictions | $6,380,751 | $3,582,411 | $702,055 | $216,308 | $938,062 |
| Net assets | $14,915,272 | $13,233,490 | $11,659,332 | $9,023,156 | $7,045,741 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $8,467,360 | $7,867,492 | $7,622,253 | $5,328,244 | $3,805,447 |
| Program service revenue | $22,794 | $26,483 | $25,729 | $16,761 | $19,613 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $6,252 | $2,266 | $9,655 | $24,696 | $10,303 |
| Other revenue | ($103,876) | $28,915 | $1,655 | ($70,185) | ($66,748) |
| Total other revenue | ($74,830) | $57,664 | $37,039 | ($28,728) | ($36,832) |
| Total revenue | $8,392,530 | $7,925,156 | $7,659,292 | $5,299,516 | $3,768,615 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $4,786,329 | $4,596,441 | $3,830,838 | $2,727,727 | $2,294,467 |
| Management and general | $830,198 | $714,185 | $624,515 | $291,253 | $198,191 |
| Fundraising | $694,224 | $1,040,481 | $567,821 | $303,121 | $220,269 |
| Total expenses | $6,310,751 | $6,351,107 | $5,023,174 | $3,322,101 | $2,712,927 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $2,081,779 | $1,574,049 | $2,636,118 | $1,977,415 | $1,055,688 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $2,081,779 | $1,574,049 | $2,636,118 | $1,977,415 | $1,055,688 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Wayne Walker | Chief Executive Officer | $284,232 |
| Tori Thompson | Chief Financial Officer | $155,326 |
| Ed Johnson | Director of Programs | $117,581 |
| Carolyn Walker | Chief Administrative Officer | $113,688 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2023
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History
OurCalling was founded by Wayne Walker, who continues to serve as its CEO and Pastor to the homeless.
During his youth, Wayne's family actively pursued the scriptural commandment to "love your neighbor as yourself" by modeling the life of Jesus to scores of foster children whose own origins represented generations of human brokenness, dysfunction, sexual exploitation and abuse. Early exposure to these destructive forces set him on a path that would lead him to earn a Master's Degree in Cross Cultural Ministry from Dallas Theological Seminary.
It was while completing his studies at the campus in downtown Dallas that Wayne was called to befriend and minister to men and women in the homeless community. During that time he began to establish personal, discipleship-oriented relationships with homeless individuals, many in the same urban setting where he and his family continue to work today.
Program accomplishments
Needs
We want everyone to see that the chains of poverty and dysfunction that lead to homelessness can be broken through the love of God. With your help and support, a sustainable lifestyle is within reach for everyone.