Ratio Christi 
The information on this page was last updated 3/27/2023. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Ratio Christi (Latin for 'The Reason of Christ') is a global movement that equips university students and faculty to give historical, philosophical, and scientific reasons for following Jesus Christ. Bringing together faith and reason to establish the intellectual voice of Christ in the University, Ratio Christi is planting student and faculty-led apologetics clubs at universities around the world.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Ratio Christi
2150 Elmwood Ave. Ste 2
Lafayette, IN 47904
Website: ratiochristi.org
Phone: (704) 989-2752
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 274733824
CEO/President: Corey Miller
Chairman: Clay Jones
Board size: 13
Founder:
Ruling year:
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Ratio Christi wants to keep students strong in their faith so they can withstand the challenges they face as they go out into the world.
Mission statement
Christian Apologetics + Evangelism
Visit:https://ratiochristi.org/about/beliefs/Statement of faith
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Evangelism
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 589 of 1077 | 23 of 45 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 584 of 1078 | 25 of 45 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 775 of 1078 | 29 of 45 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 349 of 1077 | 10 of 45 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 7% | 7% | 5% | 4% | 5% | 6% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 7% | 5% | 4% | 5% | 6% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 98% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 99% | 98% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 7% | 7% | 5% | 4% | 5% | 5% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 2% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 82% | 78% | 73% | 79% | 76% | 89% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 89% | 94% | 95% | 84% | 94% | 106% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 72% | 74% | 69% | 67% | 72% | 94% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 11% | 6% | 5% | 16% | 6% | -6% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 12% | 11% | 13% | 50% | 34% | -65% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 15% | 22% | 16% | 18% | 6% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.00 | 1.79 | 2.36 | 2.60 | 5.50 | 11.96 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.45 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.08 | 1.79 | 2.36 | 2.60 | 5.50 | 11.96 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 14.93 | 74.51 | 1300.98 | 33.32 | 28.87 | 98.48 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.01 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.38 | 6.60 | 5.09 | 4.48 | 2.11 | 0.99 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 11% | 1% | 0% | 3% | 3% | 1% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 85% | 55% | 42% | 37% | 18% | 8% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2021 | 2020 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $1,766,401 | $1,060,133 | $832,476 | $304,941 | $174,995 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $26,567 | $40,493 | $74,995 | $129,846 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,792,968 | $1,100,626 | $907,471 | $434,787 | $174,995 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,792,968 | $1,100,626 | $907,471 | $434,787 | $174,995 |
| Liabilities | 2021 | 2020 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $24,064 | $846 | $27,233 | $15,058 | $1,777 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $24,064 | $846 | $27,233 | $15,058 | $1,777 |
| 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 | $24,064 | $846 | $27,233 | $15,058 | $1,777 |
| Net assets | 2021 | 2020 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,713,614 | $502,510 | $242,644 | ($155,504) | ($162,208) |
| With donor restrictions | $55,290 | $597,270 | $637,594 | $575,233 | $335,426 |
| Net assets | $1,768,904 | $1,099,780 | $880,238 | $419,729 | $173,218 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2021 | 2020 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $3,400,304 | $2,728,468 | $2,794,823 | $2,497,759 | $1,944,561 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $6,361 | $689 | $38,176 | $32,748 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,378 | $3,675 | $37 | $26 | $12 |
| Other revenue | $2,662 | $1,662 | $5,399 | ($745) | $4,035 |
| Total other revenue | $7,040 | $11,698 | $6,125 | $37,457 | $36,795 |
| Total revenue | $3,407,344 | $2,740,166 | $2,800,948 | $2,535,216 | $1,981,356 |
| Expenses | 2021 | 2020 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $2,506,088 | $1,902,667 | $1,873,175 | $1,824,067 | $1,862,232 |
| Management and general | $474,702 | $564,569 | $384,445 | $440,387 | $122,353 |
| Fundraising | $237,001 | $125,144 | $101,016 | $126,572 | $109,172 |
| Total expenses | $3,217,791 | $2,592,380 | $2,358,636 | $2,391,026 | $2,093,757 |
| Change in net assets | 2021 | 2020 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $189,553 | $147,786 | $442,312 | $144,190 | ($112,401) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $189,553 | $147,786 | $442,312 | $144,190 | ($112,401) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Corey Miller | President | $139,522 |
| Ken Miller | CFO (Part Year)/Treasurer | $41,250 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2020
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
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History
Program accomplishments
Ratio Christi is a worldwide organization. Throughout the world, Ratio Christi:
Hosts national intellectual gatherings that unite differing people groups
Mobilizes theologians and thoughtful Christians to support & influence worldwide church matters
Produces apologetics resources for ministers/pastors, students & families
Provides resources to Ratio Christi university clubs
Offers hands-on apologetics training events that go beyond the classroom
Remotely supports missionaries in Christian-hostile regions
Hosts nationwide internship program to provide apologetics training