Crisis Aid International 
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Summary
Crisis Aid concentrates efforts in East Africa and the United States serving children and families who are in crisis situations. Whether it be famine, disease, natural disaster, or sex trafficking, Crisis Aid is there.
We are committed to "helping the helpless" with relief efforts both locally and globally. We equip those who are beyond the crisis to take responsibility by providing programs that train, inspire, and move them to independent, self-sustained living.
The Crisis Aid Family is large and growing and we invite you who "refuse to do nothing" to join in our mission to impact lives, souls, and futures! With your partnership, the prayers and dreams of thousands of children and families will be answered.
Often we respond during times of natural disaster, famine, war, or other crisis by coordinating emergency relief distributions to provide food, water, blankets, and other critical supplies. Several of our emergency relief projects have since turned into long-term development projects.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Crisis Aid International
PO Box 510167
St. Louis, MO 63151
Website: crisisaid.org
Phone: 314-487-1400
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 300060905
CEO/President: Mr. Patrick Bradley
Chairman: Mr. Patrick Bradley
Board size: 8
Founder: Mr. Patrick Bradley
Ruling year: 2002
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2005
Purpose
CAI provides food for malnourished children, medical care, orphan care, water wells, safe homes for victims of sex trafficking, emergency relief & more.
Mission statement
Our mission is to assist in sustaining life, bring encouragement to those suffering and collaborate with other relief organizations in bringing necessary foods, materials and medicines to people in times of crisis, particularly where life and death situations exist. Demonstrating God's love and care for people is our highest and most cherished goal.
WE EXIST TO SAVE LIVES, SAVE SOULS, AND CHANGE FUTURES
Often we respond during times of natural disaster, famine, war, or other crisis by coordinating emergency relief distributions to provide food, water, blankets, and other critical supplies. Several of our emergency relief projects have since turned into long-term development projects.
Statement of faith
Crisis Aid International was founded on Christian principals. Through our programs, Crisis Aid believes in showing the love of Christ and does not discriminate against any race, religion or ethnicity. Some of Crisis Aid's core beliefs are:
- Share the gospel....use words when we have to
- Work in a manner that earns the right to be heard
- Go to the people in THEIR time of need
- Personally oversee the distribution of aid, whenever possible
- Live and work with an attitude that respects every person's dignity; we are all made in God's
image
- Work through establishing effective partnerships/teams with other like hearted groups both
here and abroad; "together we can do so much more"
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Foreign Missions
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 337 of 1123 | 31 of 123 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 269 of 1124 | 36 of 123 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 316 of 1124 | 30 of 123 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 724 of 1123 | 69 of 123 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 5% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 1% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 1% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 98% | 99% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 1% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 2% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 85% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 92% | 90% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 99% | 91% | 101% | 94% | 94% | 78% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 85% | 82% | 91% | 86% | 86% | 70% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 1% | 9% | -1% | 6% | 6% | 22% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | 11% | -1% | 7% | 8% | 26% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 7% | 6% | 6% | 7% | 9% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.38 | 1.07 | 1.09 | 1.06 | 1.21 | 0.90 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.30 | 1.11 | 1.13 | 1.14 | 1.13 | 1.14 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.28 | 1.18 | 1.23 | 1.21 | 1.37 | 1.02 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 18.96 | 58.30 | 51.92 | 64.26 | 79.43 | 253.03 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.07 | 9.98 | 9.53 | 9.77 | 8.66 | 11.68 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 7% | 2% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 62% | 91% | 89% | 93% | 82% | 111% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $4,494,174 | $3,975,769 | $4,007,388 | $3,725,127 | $3,352,339 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $5,375 | $50,085 | $8,172 | $11,868 | $17,998 |
| Short-term investments | $157,777 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $4,657,326 | $4,025,854 | $4,015,560 | $3,736,995 | $3,370,337 |
| Long-term investments | $440,144 | $522,287 | $552,501 | $486,339 | $454,601 |
| Fixed assets | $12,955 | $15,627 | $13,066 | $10,511 | $13,193 |
| Other long-term assets | $43,889 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $496,988 | $537,914 | $565,567 | $496,850 | $467,794 |
| Total assets | $5,154,314 | $4,563,768 | $4,581,127 | $4,233,845 | $3,838,131 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $79,879 | $77,542 | $62,486 | $47,049 | $13,320 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $79,879 | $77,542 | $62,486 | $47,049 | $13,320 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $43,889 | $47,765 | $5,852 | $9,548 | $13,244 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $43,889 | $47,765 | $5,852 | $9,548 | $13,244 |
| Total liabilities | $123,768 | $125,307 | $68,338 | $56,597 | $26,564 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $992,852 | $1,281,716 | $1,261,654 | $1,292,628 | $723,701 |
| With donor restrictions | $4,037,694 | $3,156,745 | $3,251,135 | $2,884,620 | $3,087,866 |
| Net assets | $5,030,546 | $4,438,461 | $4,512,789 | $4,177,248 | $3,811,567 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $5,961,527 | $4,916,110 | $5,144,351 | $5,449,544 | $4,428,752 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $79,764 | $18,656 | $18,721 | $15,402 | $15,172 |
| Other revenue | $1,311 | $408 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $81,075 | $19,064 | $18,721 | $15,402 | $15,172 |
| Total revenue | $6,042,602 | $4,935,174 | $5,163,072 | $5,464,946 | $4,443,924 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $4,976,428 | $4,498,785 | $4,440,635 | $4,685,274 | $3,094,707 |
| Management and general | $360,714 | $302,574 | $307,729 | $359,441 | $310,891 |
| Fundraising | $169,353 | $169,614 | $108,850 | $66,570 | $42,373 |
| Total expenses | $5,506,495 | $4,970,973 | $4,857,214 | $5,111,285 | $3,447,971 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $536,107 | ($35,799) | $305,858 | $353,661 | $995,953 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $536,107 | ($35,799) | $305,858 | $353,661 | $995,953 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Patrick Bradley | President | $115,250 |
| Mike Lemp | Secretary | $103,660 |
| Susan Bradley | Vice President | $51,515 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2023
Response from ministry
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History
In September 2000, our Founder, Pat Bradley witnessed the results of the genocide in South Sudan first hand and knew at that moment "doing nothing" was not an option. His helplessness turned into action as he returned to the United States to raise money for starving people in "no-go zones" where starvation, disease, and danger are a part of everyday life. He soon returned to provide two-pound bags of rice to Sudanese people in need. A humble beginning turned into life-saving efforts for people in crisis living in eleven different countries. In 2002 Crisis Aid was officially incorporated. Today, we currently concentrate our efforts in East Africa and the United States.
Once Pat took that first step to "do something", others quickly joined enabling Crisis Aid to deliver a wide variety of resources over the years. Together with our partners, we have provided more than 17.8 million pounds of food, served 2.6 million adults and malnourished children, and 1,378 sex trafficking victims helped, the youngest being 4 years of age.
We are committed to "helping the helpless" with relief efforts locally and globally and equipping those who are beyond the crisis to take responsibility by providing programs that train, inspire, and move them to independent, self-sustaining living.
The Crisis Aid Family is large and growing. We invite anyone who "refuses to do nothing" to join in our mission to impact lives, souls, and futures! With your partnership, the prayers and dreams of thousands more children and families will be answered.
Program accomplishments
Crisis Aid started by providing 2-pound bags of rice to people in South Sudan. Our work quickly evolved to serve people in crisis living in 11 different countries. Together with our partners, we have provided more than 17.8 million pounds of food, served 2.6 million adults and malnourished children, and 1,378 sex trafficking victims helped, the youngest being 4 years of age.
Specifically, in the U.S we have provided a safe home for 190 girls rescued from sex trafficking and 107 children have received crisis intervention services through our office in coordination with law enforcement since November of 2018.
11 Countries served
3,222,773 People served Since 2002
104,770.148 Meals Distributed